WHERE DIVERSE SUPPLIERS BECOME TECH INSIDERS


  • APRIL 15, 2021

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    Join hundreds of diverse-owned small businesses just like you


Expand your network of technology partners.

tech:SCALE LIVE is the only event that provides the exclusive inside scoop on what’s happening in the high-tech space and how to get in. Be a part of what’s new and what’s next!

Network with diverse suppliers and the most cutting-edge tech companies in the world.

Learn insider tips, capacity-building strategies, and growth hacking techniques -- using simple steps that will help you transform your business.

Conference Schedule

Join us for a full day of education and best practices you can put into action immediately.

Thursday, April 15, 2021

NOTE: Details of the agenda are subject to change. Check back often for schedule updates.

6:30 am - 7:00 am

Welcome to tech:SCALE LIVE 2021!

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7:00 am - 7:10 am

tech:SCALE LIVE Opening Remarks with tech:SCALE Executive Board

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7:10 am - 7:45 am 

Plan Your Route: The Roadmap to Scaling

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Plan Your Route: The Roadmap to Scaling

Are you limited in your ability to scale? Have customers rejected your proposal due to growth or capacity concerns? Then this discussion is what you need to remove those barriers and maximize your potential.

Walk away with key points to showcase your adaptability through continuity planning for new opportunities so that you can amplify your business. And then leverage those items in the pitch process in order to demonstrate how you, as a supplier, are capable of fulfilling the needs of the customer despite potential supply chain disruptions.

You will learn:

  1. Why business resiliency planning is critical to scaling
  2. Best practices for continuity planning, operational evaluation, and infrastructure stability
  3. How to put your best foot forward and show prospective clients you are prepared to scale.

7:45 am - 8:15 am 

Diversity at the Frontier of BPO Innovation

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Diversity at the Frontier of BPO Innovation

Business process outsourcing (BPO) is not new. However, technology companies like Facebook are using BPO providers in new ways – uniquely serving our global community, as well as the local community where these companies employ their talent and build their technology.

Join us for a dynamic and transparent conversation with Simone Bartlett, Co-Founder of Hugo, to learn how the company began its BPO journey with Facebook, the impact that this work has had, and the lessons Simone has learned, which are positioning Hugo ML for its next phase of growth.

Attendees will not want to miss this because they will learn:

  1. How Facebook is leveraging BPOs to serve its diverse global community
  2. How Facebook Supplier Diversity engages diverse suppliers and supports their growth

8:15 am - 8:50 am

Collaborate, Meet, and Work Remotely

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Many communities are navigating this time of uncertainty and need online tools to remain productive. To help, we are sharing some of Google’s resources so you can work and collaborate from home.

  1. Learn how to leverage Google tools to communicate & collaborate virtually
  2. Best practices for working from home
  3. Step-by-step walkthrough for Google tools like Google Meet, Google Docs, and more

8:50 am - 9:20 am 

Leveraging Social Media to Build a Profitable Brand

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Social media is critical to building your reputation and brand awareness online. In this session, you will learn from a Twitter insider that the advice is generally the same regardless of the platform you use.

Learn how to make your brand profitable by:

  • Improving your social media skills and presence
  • Developing a social media strategy
  • Deciphering how a social media strategy is different from other marketing strategies
  • Modeling companies that have delivered successful social media campaigns

This session will empower you to use social media to build a visible, enviable, and profitable brand.

9:20 am - 9:50 am 

Grow Your Partnership, Grow Your Business

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Grow Your Partnership, Grow Your Business

You’ve secured your contract with that elusive tech company. Now, how do you maintain a long-term seat at the table?

Join Prince Niyyar, CEO of Commdex, and Brian Anderson from Motorola Solutions as they discuss their 20+ year partnership.

Learn insights on how to develop your partnership but, more importantly, how to grow your business through successful partnerships.

In this session, you will learn:

  • How to remain a relevant partner with your customer through change
  • How to build relationships across the company
  • How a successful partnership can grow your business

9:50 am - 10:20 am

Become a Tech Insider - 2021 Insights from Leading Decision-Makers - Session #1

This session will feature insights shared by senior level executives at Airbnb, Facebook and Motorola Solutions.

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10:20 am - 11:00 am

Lunch Break / Entertainment

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11:00 am - 11:30 am

Become a Tech Insider - 2021 Insights from Leading Decision-Makers - Session #2

This session will feature insights shared by senior level executives at AT&T, BMC and Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

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11:30 am - 11:50 am

Wellness Break / Neworking / Exhibit Hall

Self-care should be accessible to everyone. Our wellness break, led by Ashley Brooke James, co-founder of TRILUNA, will leave you inspired, relaxed, and armed with new tools to incorporate a bit of refreshment into your daily routine.

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11:50 am - 2:25 pm

Supplier Showcase (Corporate Members Only - By Invitation)

High-performing Tier 1 diverse suppliers to tech:SCALE member companies have been invited to conduct a 3-5 minute capabilities presentation in front of an audience of tech:SCALE executives, sourcing managers and prime suppliers. The Supplier Showcase will be live and allow tech:SCALE companies to submit questions to the presenters.

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11:50 pm - 2:25 pm

Tech Insiders Roundtable Discussions - Knowledge Share and Networking for Diverse Suppliers

  • Round 1 - 11:50pm - 12:20pm
    • Table #1 - Crushing Supplier Diversity Goals in 2021 - Hosted by Amazon Business
    • Table #2 - Rethink Strategic Partnerships Remotely - Hosted by InnovatorsBox
    • Table #3 - Client Success: Turning One Contract Into Many - Hosted by MAS Global Consulting
    • Table #4 -Disrupt the Status Quo: How to Expand in Any Economy - Hosted by Argent Associates
  • Round 2 - 12:30pm - 1:00pm
    • Table #1 - Crushing Supplier Diversity Goals in 2021- Hosted by Amazon Business
    • Table #2 - Rethink Strategic Partnerships Remotely - Hosted by InnovatorsBox
    • Table #3 - Client Success: Turning One Contract Into Many - Hosted by MAS Global Consulting
    • Table #4 - Disrupt the Status Quo: How to Expand in Any Economy - Hosted by Argent Associates
  • Round 3 - 1:10pm - 1:40pm
    • Table #1 - Leadership Strategies to Reduce Burnout and Optimize Performance - Hosted by Aerobodies
    • Table #2 - Supercharge Your Social Media Strategy (and Online Presence) - Hosted by Twitter
    • Table #3 - TBA
    • Table #4 - Rethink Strategic Partnerships Remotely - Hosted by InnovatorsBox
  • Round 4 - 1:50pm - 2:20pm
    • Table #1 - Leadership Strategies to Reduce Burnout and Optimize Performance - Hosted by Aerobodies
    • Table #2 - Supercharge Your Social Media Strategy (and Online Presence) - Hosted by Twitter
    • Table #3 - TBA
    • Table #4 - Disrupt the Status Quo: How to Expand in Any Economy - Hosted by Argent Associates

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2:25 pm - 2:50 pm

Become a Tech Insider - 2021 Insights from Leading Decision-Makers - Session #3

This session will feature insights shared by senior level executives at CDW, Comcast NBCUniversal and Twitter.

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2:50 pm - 3:00 pm

Concluding Comments

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7:30 am - 8:00 am

Welcome to tech:SCALE LIVE 2021!

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8:00 am - 8:10 am

tech:SCALE LIVE Opening Remarks with tech:SCALE Executive Board

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8:10 am - 8:45 am

Plan Your Route: The Roadmap to Scaling

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Plan Your Route: The Roadmap to Scaling

Are you limited in your ability to scale? Have customers rejected your proposal due to growth or capacity concerns? Then this discussion is what you need to remove those barriers and maximize your potential.

Walk away with key points to showcase your adaptability through continuity planning for new opportunities so that you can amplify your business. And then leverage those items in the pitch process in order to demonstrate how you, as a supplier, are capable of fulfilling the needs of the customer despite potential supply chain disruptions.

You will learn:

  1. Why business resiliency planning is critical to scaling
  2. Best practices for continuity planning, operational evaluation, and infrastructure stability
  3. How to put your best foot forward and show prospective clients you are prepared to scale.

8:45 am - 9:15 am

Diversity at the Frontier of BPO Innovation

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Diversity at the Frontier of BPO Innovation

Business process outsourcing (BPO) is not new. However, technology companies like Facebook are using BPO providers in new ways – uniquely serving our global community, as well as the local community where these companies employ their talent and build their technology.

Join us for a dynamic and transparent conversation with Simone Bartlett, Co-Founder of Hugo, to learn how the company began its BPO journey with Facebook, the impact that this work has had, and the lessons Simone has learned, which are positioning Hugo ML for its next phase of growth.

Attendees will not want to miss this because they will learn:

  1. How Facebook is leveraging BPOs to serve its diverse global community
  2. How Facebook Supplier Diversity engages diverse suppliers and supports their growth

9:15 am - 9:50 am

Collaborate, Meet, and Work Remotely

Add to calendarAdd to calendar

Many communities are navigating this time of uncertainty and need online tools to remain productive. To help, we are sharing some of Google’s resources so you can work and collaborate from home.

  1. Learn how to leverage Google tools to communicate & collaborate virtually
  2. Best practices for working from home
  3. Step-by-step walkthrough for Google tools like Google Meet, Google Docs, and more

9:50 am - 10:20 am

Leveraging Social Media to Build a Profitable Brand

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Social media is critical to building your reputation and brand awareness online. In this session, you will learn from a Twitter insider that the advice is generally the same regardless of the platform you use.

Learn how to make your brand profitable by:

  • Improving your social media skills and presence
  • Developing a social media strategy
  • Deciphering how a social media strategy is different from other marketing strategies
  • Modeling companies that have delivered successful social media campaigns

This session will empower you to use social media to build a visible, enviable, and profitable brand.

10:20 am - 10:50 am

Grow Your Partnership, Grow Your Business

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Grow Your Partnership, Grow Your Business

You’ve secured your contract with that elusive tech company. Now, how do you maintain a long-term seat at the table?

Join Prince Niyyar, CEO of Commdex, and Brian Anderson from Motorola Solutions as they discuss their 20+ year partnership.

Learn insights on how to develop your partnership but, more importantly, how to grow your business through successful partnerships.

In this session, you will learn:

  • How to remain a relevant partner with your customer through change
  • How to build relationships across the company
  • How a successful partnership can grow your business

10:50 am - 11:20 am

Become a Tech Insider - 2021 Insights from Leading Decision-Makers - Session #1

This session will feature insights shared by senior level executives at Airbnb, Facebook and Motorola Solutions.

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11:20 am - 12:00 pm

Lunch Break / Entertainment

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12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

Become a Tech Insider - 2021 Insights from Leading Decision-Makers - Session #2

This session will feature insights shared by senior level executives at AT&T, BMC and Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

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12:30 pm - 12:50 pm

Wellness Break / Neworking / Exhibit Hall

Self-care should be accessible to everyone. Our wellness break, led by Ashley Brooke James, co-founder of TRILUNA, will leave you inspired, relaxed, and armed with new tools to incorporate a bit of refreshment into your daily routine.

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12:50 pm - 3:25 pm

Supplier Showcase (Corporate Members Only - By Invitation)

High-performing Tier 1 diverse suppliers to tech:SCALE member companies have been invited to conduct a 3-5 minute capabilities presentation in front of an audience of tech:SCALE executives, sourcing managers and prime suppliers. The Supplier Showcase will be live and allow tech:SCALE companies to submit questions to the presenters.

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12:50 pm - 3:25 pm

Tech Insiders Roundtable Discussions - Knowledge Share and Networking for Diverse Suppliers

  • Round 1 - 12:50pm - 1:20pm
    • Table #1 - Crushing Supplier Diversity Goals in 2021 - Hosted by Amazon Business
    • Table #2 - Rethink Strategic Partnerships Remotely - Hosted by InnovatorsBox
    • Table #3 - Client Success: Turning One Contract Into Many - Hosted by MAS Global Consulting
    • Table #4 -Disrupt the Status Quo: How to Expand in Any Economy - Hosted by Argent Associates
  • Round 2 - 1:30pm - 2:00pm
    • Table #1 - Crushing Supplier Diversity Goals in 2021- Hosted by Amazon Business
    • Table #2 - Rethink Strategic Partnerships Remotely - Hosted by InnovatorsBox
    • Table #3 - Client Success: Turning One Contract Into Many - Hosted by MAS Global Consulting
    • Table #4 - Disrupt the Status Quo: How to Expand in Any Economy - Hosted by Argent Associates
  • Round 3 - 2:10pm - 2:40pm
    • Table #1 - Leadership Strategies to Reduce Burnout and Optimize Performance - Hosted by Aerobodies
    • Table #2 - Supercharge Your Social Media Strategy (and Online Presence) - Hosted by Twitter
    • Table #3 - TBA
    • Table #4 - Rethink Strategic Partnerships Remotely - Hosted by InnovatorsBox
  • Round 4 - 2:50pm - 3:20pm
    • Table #1 - Leadership Strategies to Reduce Burnout and Optimize Performance - Hosted by Aerobodies
    • Table #2 - Supercharge Your Social Media Strategy (and Online Presence) - Hosted by Twitter
    • Table #3 - TBA
    • Table #4 - Disrupt the Status Quo: How to Expand in Any Economy - Hosted by Argent Associates

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3:25 pm - 3:50 pm

Become a Tech Insider - 2021 Insights from Leading Decision-Makers - Session #3

This session will feature insights shared by senior level executives at CDW, Comcast NBCUniversal and Twitter.

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3:50 pm - 4:00 pm

Concluding Comments

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8:30 am - 9:00 am

Welcome to tech:SCALE LIVE 2021!

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9:00 am - 9:10 am

tech:SCALE LIVE Opening Remarks with tech:SCALE Executive Board

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9:10 am - 9:45 am

Plan Your Route: The Roadmap to Scaling

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Plan Your Route: The Roadmap to Scaling

Are you limited in your ability to scale? Have customers rejected your proposal due to growth or capacity concerns? Then this discussion is what you need to remove those barriers and maximize your potential.

Walk away with key points to showcase your adaptability through continuity planning for new opportunities so that you can amplify your business. And then leverage those items in the pitch process in order to demonstrate how you, as a supplier, are capable of fulfilling the needs of the customer despite potential supply chain disruptions.

You will learn:

  1. Why business resiliency planning is critical to scaling
  2. Best practices for continuity planning, operational evaluation, and infrastructure stability
  3. How to put your best foot forward and show prospective clients you are prepared to scale.

9:45 am - 10:15 am

Diversity at the Frontier of BPO Innovation

Add to calendarAdd to calendar

Diversity at the Frontier of BPO Innovation

Business process outsourcing (BPO) is not new. However, technology companies like Facebook are using BPO providers in new ways – uniquely serving our global community, as well as the local community where these companies employ their talent and build their technology.

Join us for a dynamic and transparent conversation with Simone Bartlett, Co-Founder of Hugo, to learn how the company began its BPO journey with Facebook, the impact that this work has had, and the lessons Simone has learned, which are positioning Hugo ML for its next phase of growth.

Attendees will not want to miss this because they will learn:

  1. How Facebook is leveraging BPOs to serve its diverse global community
  2. How Facebook Supplier Diversity engages diverse suppliers and supports their growth

10:15 am - 10:50 am

Collaborate, Meet, and Work Remotely

Add to calendarAdd to calendar

Many communities are navigating this time of uncertainty and need online tools to remain productive. To help, we are sharing some of Google’s resources so you can work and collaborate from home.

  1. Learn how to leverage Google tools to communicate & collaborate virtually
  2. Best practices for working from home
  3. Step-by-step walkthrough for Google tools like Google Meet, Google Docs, and more

10:50 am - 11:20 am

Leveraging Social Media to Build a Profitable Brand

Add to calendarAdd to calendar

Social media is critical to building your reputation and brand awareness online. In this session, you will learn from a Twitter insider that the advice is generally the same regardless of the platform you use.

Learn how to make your brand profitable by:

  • Improving your social media skills and presence
  • Developing a social media strategy
  • Deciphering how a social media strategy is different from other marketing strategies
  • Modeling companies that have delivered successful social media campaigns

This session will empower you to use social media to build a visible, enviable, and profitable brand.

11:20 am - 11:50 am

Grow Your Partnership, Grow Your Business

Add to calendarAdd to calendar

Grow Your Partnership, Grow Your Business

You’ve secured your contract with that elusive tech company. Now, how do you maintain a long-term seat at the table?

Join Prince Niyyar, CEO of Commdex, and Brian Anderson from Motorola Solutions as they discuss their 20+ year partnership.

Learn insights on how to develop your partnership but, more importantly, how to grow your business through successful partnerships.

In this session, you will learn:

  • How to remain a relevant partner with your customer through change
  • How to build relationships across the company
  • How a successful partnership can grow your business

11:50 am - 12:20 pm

Become a Tech Insider - 2021 Insights from Leading Decision-Makers - Session #1

This session will feature insights shared by senior level executives at Airbnb, Facebook and Motorola Solutions.

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12:20 pm - 1:00 pm

Lunch Break / Entertainment

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1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Become a Tech Insider - 2021 Insights from Leading Decision-Makers - Session #2

This session will feature insights shared by senior level executives at AT&T, BMC and Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

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1:30 pm - 1:50 pm

Wellness Break / Neworking / Exhibit Hall

Self-care should be accessible to everyone. Our wellness break, led by Ashley Brooke James, co-founder of TRILUNA, will leave you inspired, relaxed, and armed with new tools to incorporate a bit of refreshment into your daily routine.

Add to calendarAdd to calendar

1:50 pm - 4:25 pm

Supplier Showcase (Corporate Members Only - By Invitation)

High-performing Tier 1 diverse suppliers to tech:SCALE member companies have been invited to conduct a 3-5 minute capabilities presentation in front of an audience of tech:SCALE executives, sourcing managers and prime suppliers. The Supplier Showcase will be live and allow tech:SCALE companies to submit questions to the presenters.

Add to calendarAdd to calendar

1:50 pm - 4:25 pm

Tech Insiders Roundtable Discussions - Knowledge Share and Networking for Diverse Suppliers

  • Round 1 - 1:50pm - 2:20pm
    • Table #1 - Crushing Supplier Diversity Goals in 2021 - Hosted by Amazon Business
    • Table #2 - Rethink Strategic Partnerships Remotely - Hosted by InnovatorsBox
    • Table #3 - Client Success: Turning One Contract Into Many - Hosted by MAS Global Consulting
    • Table #4 -Disrupt the Status Quo: How to Expand in Any Economy - Hosted by Argent Associates
  • Round 2 - 2:30pm - 3:00pm
    • Table #1 - Crushing Supplier Diversity Goals in 2021- Hosted by Amazon Business
    • Table #2 - Rethink Strategic Partnerships Remotely - Hosted by InnovatorsBox
    • Table #3 - Client Success: Turning One Contract Into Many - Hosted by MAS Global Consulting
    • Table #4 - Disrupt the Status Quo: How to Expand in Any Economy - Hosted by Argent Associates
  • Round 3 - 3:10pm - 3:40pm
    • Table #1 - Leadership Strategies to Reduce Burnout and Optimize Performance - Hosted by Aerobodies
    • Table #2 - Supercharge Your Social Media Strategy (and Online Presence) - Hosted by Twitter
    • Table #3 - TBA
    • Table #4 - Rethink Strategic Partnerships Remotely - Hosted by InnovatorsBox
  • Round 4 - 3:50pm - 4:20pm
    • Table #1 - Leadership Strategies to Reduce Burnout and Optimize Performance - Hosted by Aerobodies
    • Table #2 - Supercharge Your Social Media Strategy (and Online Presence) - Hosted by Twitter
    • Table #3 - TBA
    • Table #4 - Disrupt the Status Quo: How to Expand in Any Economy - Hosted by Argent Associates

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4:25 pm - 4:50 pm

Become A Tech Insider - 2021 Insights from Leading Decision-Makers - Session #3

This session will feature insights shared by senior level executives at CDW, Comcast NBCUniversal and Twitter.

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4:50 pm - 5:00 pm

Concluding Comments

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9:30 am - 10:00 am

Welcome to tech:SCALE LIVE 2021!

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10:00 am - 10:10 am

tech:SCALE LIVE Opening Remarks with tech:SCALE Executive Board

Add to calendarAdd to calendar

10:10 am - 10:45 am

Plan Your Route: The Roadmap to Scaling

Add to calendarAdd to calendar

Plan Your Route: The Roadmap to Scaling

Are you limited in your ability to scale? Have customers rejected your proposal due to growth or capacity concerns? Then this discussion is what you need to remove those barriers and maximize your potential.

Walk away with key points to showcase your adaptability through continuity planning for new opportunities so that you can amplify your business. And then leverage those items in the pitch process in order to demonstrate how you, as a supplier, are capable of fulfilling the needs of the customer despite potential supply chain disruptions.

You will learn:

  1. Why business resiliency planning is critical to scaling
  2. Best practices for continuity planning, operational evaluation, and infrastructure stability
  3. How to put your best foot forward and show prospective clients you are prepared to scale.

10:45 am - 11:15 am

Diversity at the Frontier of BPO Innovation

Add to calendarAdd to calendar

Diversity at the Frontier of BPO Innovation

Business process outsourcing (BPO) is not new. However, technology companies like Facebook are using BPO providers in new ways – uniquely serving our global community, as well as the local community where these companies employ their talent and build their technology.

Join us for a dynamic and transparent conversation with Simone Bartlett, Co-Founder of Hugo, to learn how the company began its BPO journey with Facebook, the impact that this work has had, and the lessons Simone has learned, which are positioning Hugo ML for its next phase of growth.

Attendees will not want to miss this because they will learn:

  1. How Facebook is leveraging BPOs to serve its diverse global community
  2. How Facebook Supplier Diversity engages diverse suppliers and supports their growth

11:15 am - 11:50 am

Collaborate, Meet, and Work Remotely

Add to calendarAdd to calendar

Many communities are navigating this time of uncertainty and need online tools to remain productive. To help, we are sharing some of Google’s resources so you can work and collaborate from home.

  1. Learn how to leverage Google tools to communicate & collaborate virtually
  2. Best practices for working from home
  3. Step-by-step walkthrough for Google tools like Google Meet, Google Docs, and more

11:50 am - 12:20 pm

Leveraging Social Media to Build a Profitable Brand

Add to calendarAdd to calendar

Social media is critical to building your reputation and brand awareness online. In this session, you will learn from a Twitter insider that the advice is generally the same regardless of the platform you use.

Learn how to make your brand profitable by:

  • Improving your social media skills and presence
  • Developing a social media strategy
  • Deciphering how a social media strategy is different from other marketing strategies
  • Modeling companies that have delivered successful social media campaigns

This session will empower you to use social media to build a visible, enviable, and profitable brand.

12:20 pm - 12:50 pm

Grow Your Partnership, Grow Your Business

Add to calendarAdd to calendar

Grow Your Partnership, Grow Your Business

You’ve secured your contract with that elusive tech company. Now, how do you maintain a long-term seat at the table?

Join Prince Niyyar, CEO of Commdex, and Brian Anderson from Motorola Solutions as they discuss their 20+ year partnership.

Learn insights on how to develop your partnership but, more importantly, how to grow your business through successful partnerships.

In this session, you will learn:

  • How to remain a relevant partner with your customer through change
  • How to build relationships across the company
  • How a successful partnership can grow your business

12:50 pm - 1:20 pm

Become a Tech Insider - 2021 Insights from Leading Decision-Makers - Session #1

This session will feature insights shared by senior level executives at Airbnb, Facebook and Motorola Solutions.

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1:20 pm - 2:00 pm

Lunch Break / Entertainment

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2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Become a Tech Insider - 2021 Insights from Leading Decision-Makers - Session #2

This session will feature insights shared by senior level executives at AT&T, BMC and Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

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2:30 pm - 2:50 pm

Wellness Break / Neworking / Exhibit Hall

Self-care should be accessible to everyone. Our wellness break, led by Ashley Brooke James, co-founder of TRILUNA, will leave you inspired, relaxed, and armed with new tools to incorporate a bit of refreshment into your daily routine.

Add to calendarAdd to calendar

2:50 pm - 5:25 pm

Supplier Showcase (Corporate Members Only - By Invitation)

High-performing Tier 1 diverse suppliers to tech:SCALE member companies have been invited to conduct a 3-5 minute capabilities presentation in front of an audience of tech:SCALE executives, sourcing managers and prime suppliers. The Supplier Showcase will be live and allow tech:SCALE companies to submit questions to the presenters.

Add to calendarAdd to calendar

2:50 pm - 5:25 pm

Tech Insiders Roundtable Discussions - Knowledge Share and Networking for Diverse Suppliers

  • Round 1 - 2:50pm - 3:20pm
    • Table #1 - Crushing Supplier Diversity Goals in 2021 - Hosted by Amazon Business
    • Table #2 - Rethink Strategic Partnerships Remotely - Hosted by InnovatorsBox
    • Table #3 - Client Success: Turning One Contract Into Many - Hosted by MAS Global Consulting
    • Table #4 -Disrupt the Status Quo: How to Expand in Any Economy - Hosted by Argent Associates
  • Round 2 - 3:30pm - 4:00pm
    • Table #1 - Crushing Supplier Diversity Goals in 2021- Hosted by Amazon Business
    • Table #2 - Rethink Strategic Partnerships Remotely - Hosted by InnovatorsBox
    • Table #3 - Client Success: Turning One Contract Into Many - Hosted by MAS Global Consulting
    • Table #4 - Disrupt the Status Quo: How to Expand in Any Economy - Hosted by Argent Associates
  • Round 3 - 4:10pm - 4:40pm
    • Table #1 - Leadership Strategies to Reduce Burnout and Optimize Performance - Hosted by Aerobodies
    • Table #2 - Supercharge Your Social Media Strategy (and Online Presence) - Hosted by Twitter
    • Table #3 - TBA
    • Table #4 - Rethink Strategic Partnerships Remotely - Hosted by InnovatorsBox
  • Round 4 - 4:50pm - 5:20pm
    • Table #1 - Leadership Strategies to Reduce Burnout and Optimize Performance - Hosted by Aerobodies
    • Table #2 - Supercharge Your Social Media Strategy (and Online Presence) - Hosted by Twitter
    • Table #3 - TBA
    • Table #4 - Disrupt the Status Quo: How to Expand in Any Economy - Hosted by Argent Associates

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5:25 pm - 5:50 pm

Become a Tech Insider - 2021 Insights from Leading Decision-Makers - Session #3

This session will feature insights shared by senior level executives at CDW, Comcast NBCUniversal and Twitter.

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5:50 pm - 6:00 pm

Concluding Comments

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Speakers

Ashley Peterson Airbnb

Manager, Supplier Relationship Program

Fannie Boulanger Airbnb

Director, Global Procurement

Fran Dean-BishopAerobodies

President & CEO

Chris CostelloAmazon Business

Executive Vice President

Stephen BalcomAmazon Business

Head of Strategic Accounts Engagement

Betty ManettaArgent Associates

President & CEO

Rachel Kutz AT&T

Vice President, Consumer Supply Chain & Global Logistics

Keith Corell BMC Software

Senior Director - Global Procurement

David Hutchins CDW

Vice President, Strategic Programs

Darretta Whitfield Charter

Senior Manager, Supplier Diversity

Ajamu JohnsonComcast NBCUniversal

Vice President, Procurement

Prince Niyyar Commdex

CEO

David Gifford-RobinsonEricsson

Sourcing Diversity Manager

Jason Trimiew Facebook

Director, Global Supplier Diversity

Ted Baumuller Facebook

Vice President, Source to Pay

Angelina DarrisawGoogle

National Digital Coach

Abiola EisapeGoogle

Supplier Diversity - Program Manager

Síofra Harnett Google

Global Head of Supplier Diversity & Inclusion

Cory Locke Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Vice President, Global Procurement

Simone BartlettHugo Technologies

Chief Growth Officer

Monica Kang InnovatorsBox

Founder & CEO

Monica HernandezMAS Global Consulting

Founder and CEO

Brian Anderson Motorola Solutions

Procurement Lead 3rd Party Products

Chris Clark Motorola Solutions

CVP, Supply Chain and Procurement

Rosa Botello Motorola Solutions

Global Head, Supplier Diversity

Greg Ligotti Twitter

Senior Finance Director, Finance Operations

Kristen Hickey Twitter

Global Supplier Inclusion & Diversity Manager

Lydia Warren Twitter

Account Manager

Parissa SedighTwitter

Account Manager

Tyler Orr Twitter

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Melissa BirdYour Resilient Business

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We've hand-selected leading industry experts who will be sharing their BEST strategies for how you can succeed in 2021.

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS

Airbnb | Apple | Applied Materials | AT&T | BMC | CBTS | CDW | Cisco | Citrix | Comcast NBCUniversal

Communications Test Design, Inc | Cox Communications | Dell Technologies | Ericsson | Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Infinera | Lenovo | Lumen | Microsoft | Rockwell Automation | Salesforce | SAS | Square | Teradata | Twitter | U.S. Cellular

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Frequently Asked Questions

Got a burning question? Great! We've got your answers below!

  • Q. What is the cost to attend this event?

    A.
    There is no cost to you. This conference is valued at $500, but is completely FREE for you. Tickets are available by invitation only.
  • Q. Where will the conference be held?

    A.
    This is an online conference. You do not have to travel to any specific location. You can participate anywhere you have Internet access.
  • Q. What is the date of the conference?

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    The date of the conference is Thursday, April 15, 2021
  • Q. How will I access the sessions?

    A.
    You must be registered to access any of the content and networking opportunities with this network.
  • Q. Do I need to download or install any software to be able to attend this event?

    A.
    NO. You do not need to download or install any software to participate in our conference. You only need to have access to the Internet.
  • Q. Will the sessions be recorded?

    A.
    Yes. The sessions will be recorded and available for a limited time.
  • Q. What if I have questions about the speaker’s presentation? Will I be able to connect with him/her for clarification?

    A.
    Each of our speakers will be online during their session. You will be able to ask questions via chat during each of the sessions. Also, we highly encourage you to stop by our virtual exhibit hall to meet our corporate members and their team during their networking hours. They are looking forward to meeting you!
  • Q. Who are the suppliers who helped to produce this event?

    A.
    Smart Simple Marketing is our production partner for this event. With 13+ years of experience in producing live experiences and virtual conferences, this award-winning team developed the event concept, are producing the event, designed the brand, the content and the experience. They are also responsible for all of the technology and marketing programming supporting the event.

    Ayumi Fukuda Bennett, a highly skilled information illustrator, developed the gorgeous visual notes accompanying the educational sessions.

    Triluna, an experiential wellness company, will lead our wellness break to provide a respite of well-deserved self-care during our day.

    Quinn Conyers will bring her dynamic personality to our afternoon Supplier Showcase as she facilities this invitation-only session.

    DJ Zeke Ramos will keep us entertained and energized during our lunchtime session.
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