The 2019 Diversity & Inclusion Conference is "where diversity and inclusion intersects with academic and corporate strategies." Presented by  Temple University School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management; The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB); PHL Diversity (a business development division of PHLCVB) and  Lodging Media, it will take place on March 25th & 26th at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Philadelphia. This is an education summit designed to exchange insights about diversity and inclusion across multiple industries. The  two-day agenda includes welcoming remarks from JoAnne Epps, Executive Vice President & Provost, Temple University; closing remarks from  Wade Davis, former NFL player and thought leader; and a dinner reception wit h Mayor Jim Kenney , City of Philadelphia. Unique to the conference is the academic  Think Tank focusing on best practices for incorporating diversity and inclusion content into academic programs. Proceeds from the conference will benefit students at Temple University School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management.