Events & Signature Experiences
DAIP's signature experiences bring leaders, organizations, and communities together to build relationships, share knowledge, strengthen leadership, and create meaningful impact.
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DAIP's signature monthly gathering brings together leaders, practitioners, and community members for networking, learning, dialogue, leadership development, and collaboration. It is a welcoming, relationship-first entry point into the DAIP community.
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Co-hosted with Rhode Island SHRM, the conference brings workplace and community leaders together for practical learning, shared perspectives, and strategies for advancing inclusion. The 2027 format is under review; details will be shared when plans are finalized.
View the 2026 conference recapFacilitated conversations for executives, practitioners, workforce leaders, and community members exploring emerging leadership and organizational challenges.
Celebrating Rhode Island individuals and organizations whose inclusive leadership, community engagement, and commitment to equity create meaningful impact.
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Connect with DAIP to learn about upcoming First Fridays, community convenings, leadership dialogues, the Inclusion Conference, and Annual Awards.
Kevin Matta (he, him, his) is a strategic differentiator, comfortable challenging the status quo, and brings both passion and experience to ensure client success and human engagement with his brilliant ability to make connections.
Kevin’s interest in justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion work developed as he witnessed his parents encounter inequities and injustices while navigating the American healthcare and workplace landscape. His passion for this work continues to be strengthened by the systemic injustices people around the world continue to experience.
Kevin serves as president of DAIP’s board of directors.