Schedule
2027
10:00 – 11:00 AM CST
ERG Leadership Webinar
Building a High-Impact ERG Strategy for 2027
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
ERG Leadership Training
ERG Leadership Excellence
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
ERG Strategy Lab™
Developing Your ERG Strategic Plan
10:00 – 11:00 AM CST
ERG Leadership Webinar
Engaging and Retaining ERG Members
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
Executive Sponsor Training
Executive Sponsorship & ERG Governance
ERG Certified Professional (ERG-CP)
Foundational certification for ERG professionals across roles.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
National ERG Leadership Awards
Virtual Recognition Ceremony
10:00 – 11:00 AM CST
ERG Leadership Webinar
Measuring ERG Success and Organizational Impact
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
National ERG Strategy Symposium
From Activity to Impact: Building Strategic ERGs
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
Emerging ERG Leaders Program™
Developing the Next Generation of ERG Leaders
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
ERG Innovation Forum™
The Future of Employee Resource Groups
ERG Certified Sponsor (ERG-CS)
Certification for executive sponsors and senior leaders.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
ERG Leadership Institute™
Leadership development for ERG leaders and sponsors
10:00 – 11:00 AM CST
ERG Leadership Webinar
ERG Budgeting & Resource Management
10:00 – 11:00 AM CST
ERG Leadership Webinar
Building Strong ERG Communications & Storytelling
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
ERG Strategy Lab™
Strengthening ERG Governance & Leadership Pipelines
ERG Certified Program Manager (ERG-CPM)
Advanced certification for ERG program managers.
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM CST
National ERG Conference
Two-day conference focused on leadership, strategy, and impact.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
Organizational Impact Training
ERG Impact, Innovation & Business Alignment
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
National ERG Council Virtual Summit
The Future of ERG Leadership & Organizational Impact
ERG Certified Leader (ERG-CL)
Advanced leadership certification for ERG leaders and chairs.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
2027 ERG Year-in-Review & 2028 Strategy Forum
Reflect, Learn, Plan: Preparing ERGs for a Powerful 2028
2026
1:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. CST
ERG Leadership Webinar
Strategic Planning for High-Impact ERGs
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. CST
National ERG Council Virtual Summit Topics include:
- The future of ERGs in evolving workplaces • Aligning ERGs with business strategy
- Measuring ERG outcomes and ROI
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST
ERG Leadership Institute™
A full-day professional development program for ERG leaders and executive sponsors.
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. CST
ERG Innovation Forum
A collaborative learning event exploring innovative approaches to ERG engagement.
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. CST
National ERG Strategy Symposium
A national convening where organizations present ERG case studies and best practices.
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CST
National ERG Leadership Awards
An annual recognition event celebrating outstanding ERG programs and leaders.
Awards categories include:
- ERG Leader of the Year
- ERG of the Year
- Emerging ERG Leader
- Executive Sponsor of the Year • Innovative ERG Program
