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APRIL 24-26, 2024 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN

The NCAA office of inclusion is excited to host the 2024 NCAA Inclusion Forum, April 24-26! Join us back in Indianapolis for the 12th-annual gathering. The forum will bring together leaders within higher education and intercollegiate athletics, including student-athletes, to engage in powerful programming and enhance efforts on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives.Educational programming focuses on each of the office of inclusion's five core areas of disability, international, LGBTQ, race/ethnicity and women. Stay tuned for more information on this year's keynote speakers, session topics and additional programming! Click here to view a recap of the 2023 Inclusion Forum.

The 2024 NCAA Inclusion Forum is sold out. Registration is now closed.

Location 

Hyatt Regency Indianapolis 
1 S. Capitol Ave.  
Indianapolis, IN 46204? 
317-632-1234

 Inclusion Forum Schedule 

  • April 23: ADID Summit, 3-7 p.m.
  • April 24: 3:30-8 p.m.
  • April 25: 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
  • April 26: 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Pricing Information

Please note that registration fees for the 2024 Inclusion Forum cover admission into the forum only. Attendees are responsible for their own travel and lodging accommodations unless indicated otherwise. 

NCAA Member School, Conference Office or Partner Organization Staff Member:

  • $149 includes registration for the Inclusion Forum. 

NCAA Member Student: 

  • Registration fees are waived for students.

Host Hotel Pricing

Hotel accommodations can be made during registration.

$199/night, plus tax.  

Keynote Speakers

2024 Inclusion Forum Keynote: Dawn Staley - University of South Carolina Women's Basketball Head
Dawn Staley, University of South Carolina Women's Basketball Head Coach
2024 Inclusion Forum Keynote: LaChina Robinson - Award-Winning ESPN Basketball Analyst and Host
LaChina Robinson, Award-Winning ESPN Basketball Analyst and Host
2024 Inclusion Forum Keynote: Dr. C. Keith Harrison - Professor of Business/Hip Hop/Sport, University of Central Florida
Dr. C. Keith Harrison, Professor of Business/Hip Hop/Sport, University of Central Florida
2024 Inclusion Forum Keynote: LZ Granderson - Op-Ed Columnist for the Los Angeles Times, ABC News Contributor
LZ Granderson, Op-Ed Columnist for the Los Angeles Times, ABC News Contributor

Special Programming

ADID Summit | April 23-24, 2024

 The second annual ADID Summit, in conjunction with the 2024 NCAA Inclusion Forum, will provide ADIDs with diversity, equity and inclusion training, education and networking opportunities. The summit begins at 3 p.m. Eastern time on April 23, and concludes at noon the next day. Participating ADIDs are eligible to attend both the ADID Summit and the Inclusion Forum for a reduced fee. At this time, we are only able to accommodate individuals who can also attend the Inclusion Forum. Please refer to the registration instructions sent via email for more details. If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact the office of inclusion at inclusion@ncaa.org for more information.

Student-Athlete Symposium

The office of inclusion is introducing a new initiative, the inaugural Student-Athlete Symposium, in conjunction with the 2024 Inclusion Forum. Student-athletes will participate in programming to engage, equip, and empower them to actively participate and contribute to the DEIB initiatives within their teams, in their athletic departments, on their campuses and in their communities. For more information on who is eligible to attend and answers to frequently asked questions, click here. Additional requests for information can be sent to the office of inclusion.

Accessibility and Accommodations 

The NCAA office of inclusion strives to host an enriching and engaging 2024 NCAA Inclusion Forum for attendees of all abilities.   

To ensure a positive experience, we invite you to list any accommodation requests, accessibility concerns and/or dietary restrictions when you register. 

If you have questions or concerns about accessibility or accommodations at the NCAA Inclusion Forum, contact Jean Merrill, director of inclusion, at jlmerrill@ncaa.org