KEYNOTE & GUEST SPEAKER

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

MATTHEW EMERZIAN

For the past 15 years, Matthew Emerzian has been on a mission to create a world where everyone embraces how much and why they matter. He is the bestselling author of four books, a highly sought- after keynote speaker, having taken the stage for Zoom, Google, Outreach, HP, Jack in the Box, Chili’s, Genentech, Amgen, and more, and his work has been hailed by Oprah.com, The Today Show, Fast Company, and several other media outlets.

Matt is also the founder and CEO of Every Monday Matters (EMM), a non- profit organization that has impacted millions of lives. The EMM K-12 Education Program serves over 3 million students nationwide. The EMM Employee Engagement and Culture Program is changing the cultures of companies of all sizes. And the EMM Senior Living Program is bringing dignity and purpose to our senior population who deserves to know how much and why they matter.

After achieving great success in the music industry as the SVP of Robert Kardashian’s music marketing company and working on projects for the biggest artists in the world, including U2, Avril Lavigne, Coldplay, and more, Matt woke up on a Monday morning with a massive panic attack that turned into chronic anxiety and depression. Realizing everything he thought mattered actually didn’t, he set out on a journey to rediscover his life’s purpose and why he matters. Matt realized that mattering is at the heart of everything and developed The Mattering Mindset™- a methodology that has transformed countless lives, organizations, and communities.

GUEST SPEAKER

CELESTE WARREN

In an era of shifting corporate priorities and heightened scrutiny, Diversity and Inclusion remain at a critical crossroads. How are leading corporations adapting to these changes? What strategies are shaping the future of supplier diversity, and how can the DA4S supplier community and corporations strive in this evolving landscape?

Join us for a powerful opening guest speaker featuring Celeste Warren, VP of Merck. Celeste will provide an insider’s perspective on the current and future dynamics of diversity and inclusion. This candid conversation will explore:

The State of Diversity and Inclusion Today: Key trends, challenges, and corporate shifts.
The Business Case for Inclusion: Why Diversity and Inclusion remains a driver of innovation and economic growth.
Supplier Diversity in Action: How corporations and small and/or diverse businesses can forge stronger partnerships.
Navigating Uncertainty: Strategies for resilience amid changing policies and market pressures.

This keynote address will set the stage for a conference focused on solutions, collaboration, and forward momentum. Whether you are a corporate leader, a supplier, or a champion of inclusion, this session will provide invaluable insights into what’s next in the diversity and inclusion space and how we can all move Forward Together.