The System for Inclusive Growth Roadshow

An Executive Briefing

February 12, 2026 | New York City

Applying inclusion as a measurable, enterprise-wide growth capability

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BRIDGE is launching the System for Inclusive Growth (SIG) as the industry standard for turning inclusion from philosophy into performance.

This half-day executive briefing marks the first stop in the System for Inclusive Growth Roadshow and brings together senior leaders across brands, agencies, and platforms to explore how inclusion functions as a growth capability embedded into systems, decisions, and outcomes across the business.

Graciously hosted at Index Exchange HQ, the session is designed for leaders navigating increased scrutiny, complexity, and pressure to deliver transformative results.

Sessions Will Explore

  • How the System for Inclusive Growth works and why a system is required now
  • The role of IMAX in measuring inclusion maturity and exposure
  • How capability-building enables scale, consistency, and accountability
  • Inclusive AI and Inclusive Marketing as critical growth and risk considerations
  • Current regulatory, legal, and reputational signals shaping executive decision-making

Who Should Attend

This briefing is designed for senior leaders across brands, agencies, and platforms, including:

CEOs, CMOs, and CFOs
Inclusion, Belonging and Culture People leaders
Heads of marketing, media, strategy, and business operations

Space is limited.

Agenda

A half-day executive briefing designed to introduce the System for Inclusive Growth

  • 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

    Light Breakfast & Networking

  • 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

    Welcome Remarks

    Sheryl Daija
    Sheryl Daija
    CEO & Founder
  • 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

    The Legal State of the Union

    Stacy Hawkins
    Stacy Hawkins
    Diversity & Employment Practices Consultant and Professor of Law

    Moderator:

    Sheryl Daija
    Sheryl Daija
    CEO & Founder
  • 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

    Good Growth: How Brands Win with Inclusion

    Dr. Omar Rodríguez-Vilá
    Dr. Omar Rodríguez-Vilá
    Professor in the Practice of Marketing and the Director of Education / Business & Society Institute, Goizueta Business School

    Moderator:

    Lori Goode
    Lori Goode
    Chief Marketing Officer
  • 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

    Inclusive Marketing

  • 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

    Inclusive AI

    Jon Flynn
    Jon Flynn
    Head of AI for Media & Entertainment

    Moderator:

    Morgan Gregory
    Morgan Gregory
    CEO and Co-founder
  • 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM

    Wrap Up

    Sheryl Daija
    Sheryl Daija
    CEO & Founder
  • 12:30 PM

    Networking Lunch

Agenda subject to change. Full speaker lineup to be announced.

Event Details

Location

Index Exchange

3WTC 175 Greenwich St, 39th Floor

New York, NY 10007

To see the closest subway and bus stops, please see this map.

Check-in: There will be a dedicated BRIDGE check-in table in the lobby of 3 World Trade Center, where you can pick up your badge. Please have an ID ready for security.

Due to security reasons, registration will close February 9, 2026.

Registration

Advance registration is required. Space is limited for this executive briefing.

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Invite a Colleague

If there's someone inside or outside your company who should be in the room, please feel free to share this page or the registration link with them. Due to security reasons, we will need everyone to register no later than February 9, 2026.

Bring the SIG Roadshow to Your City

Interested in hosting or attending a future stop on the System for Inclusive Growth Roadshow? Let us know where we should go next.

We're planning additional half-day executive briefings in key markets and welcome expressions of interest from leaders, partners, and hosts.

Potential Roadshow Cities

Los Angeles San Francisco Chicago Atlanta Austin Seattle Boston Dallas Washington, DC

Cities will be prioritized based on interest, partner support, and market demand.

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