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Catalyst Convene New York

A transformative learning and community-building experience dedicated to championing inclusive workplaces for women.

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  • Venue

    New York and online

  • Date

    22 & 23 April 2026

  • Time

    TBD

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 attendees
  • 2

    days of programming

  • 40+

    expert speakers
  • 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.

  • Blog

    Is DEI authentic? Caroline Wanga says we need a reframe

    Caroline Wanga thinks corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts need a reframe, regardless of the backlash they face in culture and politics.

  • Blog

    Why is There Backlash Against DEI? — And How to Fix It

    Leaders in diversity, equity, and inclusion reveal the root causes and propose solutions.

  • Video

    Unlock equity for women of color: 5 strategies from Google

    Google leaders Melonie Parker, Chief Diversity Officer and Rachel Spivey, Director of Retention & Progression (Stay & Thrive) Team to talk about how Google is creating pathways to pay equity for women of color.

Frequently asked questions

What is Catalyst Convene?

Held in cities around the world, Catalyst Convene is the premier gender equity conference for advocates of diversity and inclusion (D&I). It brings together a uniquely powerful and diverse community -- spanning roles, industries, and regions globally. During the conference, Catalyst also celebrates companies creating inclusive cultures through the Catalyst Award recognition program.