NYU Diversity in Business and Entrepreneurship Conference

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 - Friday, May 30, 2025

NYU and leading Higher Ed partners are bringing the RETE (Racial Equity in Tech Entrepreneurship) Workshop to Tulsa—a national convening of scholars and practitioners focused on building inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems. Over three days, attendees will explore the theme “Innovating for Equity: Strategies and Policies to Build Inclusive Entrepreneurial Ecosystems” through research presentations, dialogue, and local engagement. The event highlights Tulsa's entrepreneurial initiatives while centering practitioner perspectives in the national equity conversation.

Attendees Can Expect to Take Away:

  • Insights into the latest research and policy strategies for racial equity in tech entrepreneurship.

  • Connections with national and local leaders shaping inclusive startup ecosystems.

  • Actionable tools and collaborative models to advance equity in investor-funded ventures.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Opening Reception and Fireside Chat6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Breakfast + Opening Remarks, Morning Research and Roundtable Sessions8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch + Afternoon Research and Roundtable Sessions1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Community Engagement Event and Dinner 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Friday, May 30, 2025
Breakfast, Morning Research and Panel, and Workshop Sessions8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch, Afternoon Workshop Session and Closing Remarks 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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