About the event

ENERGIZE is a half-day virtual conference for employee resource group (ERG) leaders, sponsors, and members who want to elevate their impact. The event prepares inclusion and belonging leaders with the tools needed to build impactful ERGs that drive inclusion, employee engagement, and retention in a shifting labor landscape.

  • 900+

    attendees representing 180+ companies

  • 5+

    hours of programming

  • 35

    expert speakers

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ENERGIZE

Start elevating the impact of your business / employee resource groups (ERGs).

  • Venue

    Virtual

  • Date

    11 June 2026

  • Time

    9:00 AM ET - 2:00 PM ET

Who attends?

Join employee resource group (ERG) leaders, sponsors, and members who want to elevate their impact.
  • ERG sponsor: Explore how you can use your ERG to attract and retain top talent, foster meaningful community connections, and improve your employer brand.
  • ERG leaders and members: Learn actionable strategies and best practices from other successful and award-winning ERGs.
  • HR practitioner: Upskill your ERG leaders and drive innovation and problem-solving.

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Catalyst offers a suite of ERG resources for ERG and BRG leaders and program leads that are both public and for Supporter organizations only.



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Frequently asked questions

What is ENERGIZE?

ENERGIZE by Catalyst is an online learning engagement that provides unparalleled DEI research, innovative tools, and solutions to help corporate employee resource groups (ERGs) engage in effective partnership across lines of difference and at all levels of the organization.

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