OVERVIEW OF OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Summary of Optional Activities:
- Wednesday, November 6th
- Plano Headquarters Campus Tour (1st Tour: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, 2nd Tour: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
- Reception and Dinner (5:30 pm - 9:00 pm)
- Friday, November 8th
- Networking Breakfast, External Keynote – Mindfulness (7:30 am - 10:00 am)
- Community Engagement Learning Session and Activity (10:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Plano Headquarters Campus Tour
Wednesday, November 6th, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (return to the hotel at 3:00 pm) or 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (return to the hotel at 4:00pm)
Join us for a one-hour docent-led North American headquarters tour which allows visitors the opportunity to navigate through our LEED Platinum certified space! You will experience design elements in every area that honor our rich history and reflect the unique Texas landscape where we reside. We will explore the main concourses and gain insight about our innovative work spaces that support collaboration and a variety of amenities to meet our team members’ needs. Your tour will conclude with a visit to our new Toyota Experience Center which showcases our past, present and a glimpse into our future.
Transportation will be provided to and from the campus and hotel.
Note: Registration for the guided tour is on a first-come, first-served basis based on availability and your location (NAWC attendees who are based outside of Plano will have priority over Plano-based attendees.) If the guided tour is full, you will have the option for a self-guided tour. No transportation will be provided for the self-guided tour. Your guided/self-guided option will be confirmed shortly after the registration deadline.
Welcome Reception followed by Dinner and Executive Keynote Address
Wednesday, November 6th, 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Kick-off your conference attendance by joining us for a business casual reception on Wednesday, November 6th at 5:30 pm followed by dinner at 7:00 pm. You’ll make new connections through interactive discussion facilitated by Toyota executives at your dinner table. This is a great opportunity to network with attendees from across the country and around the globe!
Networking Breakfast and Mindfulness Session
Friday, November 8th, 7:30 am – 10:00 am
Join us for a casual networking breakfast at the hotel followed by a Mindfulness session facilitated by Joe Burton, founder and CEO of Whil. During this experimental workshop you will learn how to apply mindfulness and emotional intelligence (EQ) skills to every aspect of life, including managing disruption and stress in high-performing cultures. After this session attendees will gain the skills to:
- Understand the science behind how the brain works for improved wellbeing and performance
- Start their own practice, immediately applying new approaches to thrive through ongoing change
- Apply positivity, mindfulness and emotional intelligence skills as a competitive advantage in life and for your company culture
About Joe Burton:
Joe Burton is the founder and CEO of Whil, author of Creating Mindful Leaders (Wiley 2018), former President of Headspace and spent 15 years as a global COO in public companies. He’s an alumnus of Harvard Business School and regular contributor to Forbes, Business Insider, Observer and HuffPost. He's worked in over 50 countries and travels the world speaking on topics including disruption, emotional intelligence, high performance, culture and mindfulness as competitive advantage.
Community Engagement Learning Session and Activity
Friday, November 8th, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Please join us for a thought provoking session facilitated by Roslyn Dawson, President and CEO of the Texas Women’s Foundation. You’ll hear her candid insights and gain a deep understanding of the critical issues impacting women’s and girls’ ability to survive and thrive in communities across the country and across the globe. While the topics might be stark, the tone of this session will inspire you as to how to get involved and make a difference.
This session will close with a meaningful, hands-on activity that will give each attendee an opportunity to directly touch a life of a woman/girl in need in the DFW Metroplex. You won’t want to miss this session because this will not just be about your own personal transformation but about the ripple effect we can create together to transform the landscape for those marginalized and neglected in our own backyard.
Attire is casual; jeans are acceptable. Wear comfortable shoes as you will need to be on your feet for the activity.
(Photo Source: Texas Women’s Foundation)
Notes for Friday, November 8th:
- All participants who plan on joining the community activity should check out before breakfast and bring luggage to the conference area.
- Lunch will not be provided; please plan accordingly.
- Please coordinate transportation to the airport on your own. Recommend sharing a ride with other attendees if possible.