A Year Into Executive Order 14173: Lessons Learned from Self-Audits of Employer DEI Programs
General Session
April 15, 2026
15:30 p.m. - 16:00 p.m.

As a result of Executive Order 14173, the Trump Administration has made employer DEI programs a central focus of its enforcement agenda. The EEOC and DOJ have issued guidance regarding unlawful DEI and practices that violate Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, and the Department of Justice announced a Civil Rights Fraud Initiative (special task force) to investigate employers. Federal agencies have sent letters to law firms, entertainment companies, and other entities, and have sidelined potential mergers in the administration's efforts to investigate unlawful DEI practices. Some employers have responded by conducting privileged self-audits to evaluate compliance and identify potential risks. This session will examine the lessons learned from these audits, highlighting the types of issues organizations discovered and the strategies they used to address them. Attendees will gain practical insights into how proactive review can help align DEI initiatives with legal requirements while reducing exposure to regulatory action.


Charting the Course: Actionable Takeaways & Forward Focus for Government Contractors
General Session
April 17, 2026
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

After 2.5 days of rich content, practical insights, and peer collaboration, it's time to bring it all together. This session will help you connect the dots between what you've learned and what's next. Our attorney panel from Silberman Law and Roffman Horvitz will highlight key takeaways, spotlight emerging issues on the horizon, and offer guidance on how to turn ideas into impact, whether you're refining your compliance strategy or enhancing your talent acquisition efforts. You'll also have the opportunity to ask lingering questions and gain clarity before returning to the day-to-day. Walk away from DEAMcon with a clear sense of direction and the confidence to pivot to what lies ahead.


About DEAMcon26
The DEAMcon26 program offers sessions delivering practical insights and actionable strategies focused on compliance, recruitment, and key HR priorities, along with networking opportunities to connect, exchange ideas, and support professional growth.

From the moment you step inside the DEAMcon world, you’ll see the DE difference. From friendly faces greeting you at the conference desk to a custom espresso bar (free of charge!) and a bustling Demo Hall filled with the best and brightest of HR technology, you’ll see why this event stands out as the one that makes an impact. Don’t take our word for it. Let our videos show you firsthand what it’s like to be an attendee at DEAMcon and why this conference will be the one that makes your whole year more effective.