Conference Schedule


Mission Moments, DEI Reflections and People Behind the Wish segments, and award presentations can be viewed any time after they are broadcast so don't worry if you can't tune in at the scheduled time.


*Event programming/times listed in Eastern Standard Time Zone

Monday, November 1 

12:30 pm12:50 pm“The People Behind the Wish…” featuring wish-granting volunteer, Matt Ferrero
1:00 pm2:00 pmOpening Session
2:10 pm2:30 pmCelebrating Our Stars… Episode 1 Awards Presentation
(Katie, National Corporate Engagement, Disney Storytelling Partnership, Storytelling Partnership)
2:40 pm2:45 pmDiversity, Equity & Inclusion – Mission Advancement Reflections 
3:00 pm4:00 pmHumanizing Business. Igniting Human Potential. The Art of the Possible
4:15 pm4:20 pm“Everyone Has a Story…” Chapter 4
4:30 pm5:00 pmMake-A-Wish After Hours… featuring Wish Alum Corinne

Tuesday, November 2 

12:00 pm1:00 pm
In Conversation with Simon Sinek and Luciano Manzo (click HERE to RSVP via Zoom)
1:30 pm1:55 pm“The People Behind the Wish…” featuring national board chair, George Barrios
2:10 pm2:30 pmCelebrating Our Stars… Episode 2 Awards Presentation
(Innovation Awards)                                                                                                                                                                 
2:40 pm2:45 pmDiversity, Equity & Inclusion – Chapter Reflections
3:00 pm4:00 pmbrainSHIFT: Break the Stress Success Cycle 
4:15 pm4:20 pm“Everyone Has a Story…” Chapter 5
4:30 pm5:00 pmMake-A-Wish After Hours… featuring Wish Kid Harper

Wednesday, November 3

#VIRTUALHIKE Day

12:30 pm12:45 pm“The People Behind the Wish…” featuring wish-granting volunteer, Maria-Ines Quintanar
1:00 pm2:00 pmThe Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Mindset: Intent to Impact
2:10 pm2:30 pmCelebrating Our Stars… Episode 3 Awards Presentation
(Volunteer of the Year, Philanthropist of the Year, Rising Star, National Gift for Wish Excellence)
2:40 pm2:45 pmDiversity, Equity & Inclusion – Disney Reflections
3:00 pm4:00 pmStrategies for Living Beyond “What If?” 
4:15 pm4:20 pm“Everyone Has a Story…” Chapter 6
4:30 pm5:00 pmMake-A-Wish After Hours… featuring wish alum Hunter

Thursday, November 4

12:00 pm12:25 pm“People Behind the Wish” Moment… featuring Make-A-Wish Staff
12:30 pm12:50 pmCelebrating Our Stars… Episode 4 Awards Presentation
(Chris Greicius Celebrity Awards)
1:00 pm2:00 pmLife Is Magic: Roadmap to Overcoming Adversity 
2:10 pm2:30 pmCelebrating Our Stars… Episode 5 Awards Presentation
(DEI Change Maker, Infinite Wish, Lori Schultz-Betancourt Indomitable Spirit, Lifetime Achievement, Power of One )
2:40 pm2:45 pmDiversity, Equity & Inclusion – Reflections
2:45 pm2:50 pm“Everyone Has a Story…” Chapter 7
3:00 pm3:30 pmClosing Session