Blog post
‘Take the long view’: Kenji Yoshino on the future of workplace inclusion
Legal expert Kenji Yoshino shares 3 key strategies to navigate changing workplace inclusion landscapes and build resilient organizations.
Venue
New York and online
Date
22 & 23 April 2026
Time
9am to 5pm (Daily)
About the experience
Catalyst Awards is now Catalyst Convene New York!
Building on our legacy of recognizing organizations advancing workplace inclusion, Catalyst Convene is the premier gathering that brings together visionary business leaders from across sectors to spark bold conversations and surface actionable solutions to today’s most urgent inclusion challenges in the workplace.
While we will continue honoring trailblazers through the Catalyst Award as a program, this new name reflects a renewed ambition: to be an essential convening for business leaders that not only recognizes progress but actively accelerates it.
We invite you to be a part of this bold new chapter.
2,000
in-person and virtual attendees2
days of programming
40+
expert speakers
Join us for an immersive experience designed to transform the way your organization leads and learns. Through dynamic tracks and interactive workshops, Convene New York will help you:
Empower Your Team to Excel
Access actionable tools, real-world case studies, and expert-led sessions that deliver immediate impact.
Lead with Confidence, Minimize Risk
Gain timely, evidence-based insights in a trusted, high-integrity environment that sets you up for success.
Accelerate Leadership Growth
Equip your leaders to tackle real-time challenges and drive progress across functions, levels, and industries.
Expand Your Network, Spark Innovation
Connect with changemakers, exchange bold ideas, and co-create solutions that move the needle.
2026 Conference Tracks
Through our multiple tracks and workshops, Convene New York will equip your team with proven tools, build confidence and reduce risk, drive learning and leadership development, while sparking innovation and expanding your network. Learn more about this year’s content tracks.
Executive Leadership Track
The Executive Leadership track will unlock strategies for inclusive growth—topics include Global Inclusion Trends, ESG as a Competitive Advantage, Embedding Inclusion at Scale, and Sustaining Commitments in a Volatile Market through courageous dialogue, co-creation of solutions, and real time skills practice.
Organizational Leadership Track
The Organizational Leadership track equips managers and team leaders with practical tools to foster inclusive teams and drive equity. Topics may include Interrupting Bias in Talent Systems, Skills-Based Hiring, Leading with Empathy, Navigating Inclusion Initiatives with Limited Resources, and Building a Strong Business Case for Inclusion.
Changemakers Lab Track
The Changemakers Lab track is designed for innovators shaping the future of inclusion, exploring global equity trends, intersectional issues, and bold strategies for systemic change. Topics may include Inclusive Tech Transformation, Age and Generational Equity, Psychological Safety, Modernizing ERGs, and Leading Hybrid Teams Inclusively. It’s where fresh ideas meet strategic foresight.
MARC Immersive Workshops
Driving systemic change through inclusive strategies, data-driven decisions, and cultural transformation.
Congratulations to all the past Catalyst Award winners since 1987!
Catalyst Award winners lead a community of forward-thinking organizations that are developing new and innovative ways to advance gender equity and strengthen their organizations.
Frequently asked questions
Who attends Catalyst Convene?
Corporate leaders from around the world who are intentional about inclusion and belonging.
Do I have to be an employee of a Catalyst Supporter or an Award recipient to attend?
How does my company become a Catalyst Supporter?
Catalyst Convene attendees gain SHRM credits.
Catalyst is recognized by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and authorized to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.