Name
Opening Keynote - Converging Voices: The Art of Communicating Across Difference
Date & Time
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 1:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Speakers
Description
How we communicate shapes how we connect. It builds trust, signals belonging, asserts individuality, and bridges difference. Every conversation is a dance of identity — influenced by culture, context, and choice. This keynote explores how our communication habits signal who we are — and how we shift our voices to fit in or stand out. We’ll unpack critical issues such as accent bias and perception in professional spaces. The goal isn’t perfect speech — it’s authentic connection. This is an invitation to communicate with greater awareness, empathy, and intention. Because when we listen, we build bridges, not boundaries — and every voice gets heard.
Location Name
Sapphire B-P: Fourth Floor
Full Address
San Diego
San Diego, CA
United States
San Diego, CA
United States
Virtual Session Link
Session Type
Keynote
Learning Objectives
1. Explore how communication habits shape connection, build trust, signal belonging, and bridge difference.
2. Unpack critical issues such as accent bias and perception in professional spaces to foster authentic connection.
3. Develop greater awareness, empathy, and intention in communication to build bridges, not boundaries, so every voice gets heard.
2. Unpack critical issues such as accent bias and perception in professional spaces to foster authentic connection.
3. Develop greater awareness, empathy, and intention in communication to build bridges, not boundaries, so every voice gets heard.
Content Theme
Keynote
Session Evaluation
Content Level
Foundational
CCE Units
1 Core Competency