Dates: August 12th - 14th, 2025
Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland, Maine
Empower your team to diversify your talent pipeline.
The Inclusion Maine Conference is an educational experience designed to improve talent retention and recruitment in Maine. Through this experience, HR Professionals, Business Executives, Nonprofit Leaders, and Government Officials learn about the best strategies, meet community members seeking employment, connect with workforce development resources, and join a network of leaders across Maine improving Inclusion.
Reason Why You Should Attend:
Most Relevant Learning.
Learn from local experts and diverse talent about how employers can meet their workforce needs and accelerate workplace inclusion.
Network with Leaders.
Establish powerful professional relationships to address shared challenges and be a part of a community with a purpose.
Connect with Talent.
Meet community members seeking employment to expand your pool of talent and improve connections with diverse talent.
2025 Conference Sponsors
2025 Agenda:
Registration opens at 3 pm on August 12th at the Holiday Inn by the Bay - Portland - 88 Spring St, Portland, ME 04101.
Day 1: Tuesday, August 12th - Talent Reception
Day 2: Wednesday, August 13th - Community and Workplace Inclusion
Day 3: Thursday, August 13th - Breakout sessions
Network with top Maine Employers
Are you a professional looking to grow your network or find an employment opportunity?
The Talent Reception is only available for professionals seeking employment. By attending the Talent Reception, you can meet employers on 08/12 at 6 pm.
Maine Needs People: Maine’s workforce needs 75,000 new skilled professionals by 2029 (Maine’s 10 Year Economic Plan).
Maine’s Population is Changing: Over 130,000 people from racially diverse backgrounds, an increase of 81.1% from 2010 to 2020 (Census Data) and 60,000+ people from the LGBTQ+ community live in Maine.
Enormous Economic Impact: A remote worker making $100,000 per year who relocates to Muncie (Indiana) brings $83,000 in new economic output each year (MakeMyMove).
Important Information:
“The 2024 conference was very insightful. I learned tips to reduce bias in the recruitment and hiring process and potentially attract diverse talent to open positions. I also learned the importance of supporting new hires and building belonging.”
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Here’s everything you need to know as an Attendee, Exhibitor and/or Sponsor!
SHRM and HRCI Professional Development Credits!
Register for 2025’s Conference and access past Conferences’ Workshops & Sessions:
2024 Inclusion Maine Conference - May 1st to 3rd, 2024
2023 Inclusion Maine Conference - March 28th to 30th, 2023
2022 Inclusion Maine Conference - April 14th to 15th, 2022
