HACR To Host Programs Virtually in 2021, Will Resume In-Person Events in 2022

Decision follows success of 2020 virtual conferences and commitment to safety amidst coronavirus pandemic
Nov 23, 2020 9:00 AM ET

WASHINGTON, November 23, 2020 /3BL Media/ --The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) announced that it will host all programs virtually in 2021. This includes all annual conferences, outlined below, as well as all webinars. The decision follows the organization’s successful virtual conferences in 2020 and its commitment to the safety of all of those involved in planning and hosting its events. 

“As instances of COVID-19 surge in the fall and winter, the health and safety of our staff and attendees remain our highest priority,” said Cid Wilson, president and CEO of HACR. “While we are encouraged by the prospects of a vaccine deployment in 2021, we have concluded that the safest way to continue providing mission-driven content to our attendees is through a virtual platform. We are confident that we can build on the success of our 2020 virtual conferences in the upcoming year.” 
 
Major 2021 virtual event dates: 

  • HACR Latina Empow(h)er Summit: March 9-10, 2021 

  • HACR Executive Programs: June 15-16, 2021 

  • HACR Symposium & CII Awards: September 13-14, 2021  

  • HACR Leadership Pipeline Program: October 26-27, 2021  

HACR plans to return to in-person conferences in 2022. For organizational updates, follow HACR on  Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter

About HACR 
Founded in 1986, the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) is the nation’s leading corporate advocacy organization representing 14 national Hispanic organizations in the United States and Puerto Rico. Its mission is to advance the inclusion of Hispanics in Corporate America in the areas of Employment, Procurement, Philanthropy, and Governance. Through our corporate leadership advancement programs, Symposium best-practice conferences, research initiatives, and public communications, HACR is illuminating The Power of Hispanic Inclusion™ throughout Corporate America.