HACR Celebrates 40 Years of Advancing Inclusion in Corporate America at 34th Annual Symposium & Inclusión Gala

Milestone gathering will commemorate four decades of impact and bring together business leaders for discussions on the future of growth, leadership and inclusion. 

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) will commemorate four decades of advancing Hispanic inclusion in Corporate America during its 34th Annual HACR Symposium & Inclusión Gala, taking place October 19-21, 2026, at the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square. Celebrating its 40th anniversary during Hispanic Heritage Month, HACR will convene CEOs, C-suite executives, board directors, and other influential leaders for forward-looking discussions on Strategy & Growth and Leadership & Organizational Transformation, exploring the opportunities, challenges, and innovations shaping the future of business and inclusion.

Founded in 1986, HACR has spent the last four decades working to expand opportunity, influence and representation across employment, impact sourcing, philanthropy and corporate governance. Its work today encompasses corporate engagement, leadership advancement, original research through the HACR Research Institute, and governance advocacy through its participation in the Alliance for Board Diversity.

The anniversary carries forward the vision that led to HACR's formation in 1986, when national Hispanic nonprofits and advocacy organizations came together through a corporate inclusion agreement intended to improve greater participation in corporate employment and procurement outcomes. From that foundation, HACR developed an organizational model designed to influence corporate practices across business functions and promote greater accountability for inclusion in corporations. Celebrating this milestone during Hispanic Heritage Month provides an opportunity to recognize the contributions of the Hispanic community and reaffirm the importance of advancing representation, opportunity and leadership across corporate America. Over the past four decades, HACR has partnered with companies, leaders and advocates to help drive accountability and expand pathways to success for Hispanic talent.

"Forty years is both a milestone and a mandate. Since 1986, HACR has worked with trusted partners to turn inclusion from aspiration into accountability and to expand opportunity across the workplace, the marketplace, philanthropy and the boardroom," said HACR President and CEO, Cid Wilson. "This celebration honors the trailblazers who opened doors and the partners who helped move corporate America forward—but it also looks ahead. Our next chapter must deliver even greater representation, leadership and measurable impact at every level where decisions are made."

A milestone gathering focused on the future

The 2026 HACR Symposium will bring together CEOs, C-suite executives, corporate directors and business leaders for forward-looking conversations about economic change, innovation, artificial intelligence, corporate governance, leadership, workforce transformation and emerging opportunities for growth. The Symposium will serve as both a reflection on HACR's 40-year legacy and a platform for identifying the leadership, innovation and partnerships needed to drive future progress in Corporate America. The Inclusión Gala will close the gathering as a white-tie celebration of excellence, legacy, and leadership, honoring distinguished honorees while marking HACR's 40th anniversary.

"Reaching forty years is a remarkable achievement for any organization," said Chair of the HACR Board of Directors, Thomas Savino. "This milestone speaks to the resilience of HACR, the dedication of its supporters, and the enduring value of bringing leaders together around a shared commitment to progress and opportunity. The work ahead calls for sustained commitment, thoughtful stewardship, and the determination to ensure that the progress achieved over the past four decades endures for decades to come."

"In addition to commemorating the past, an anniversary should challenge us to accelerate what is possible," Wilson added. "HACR's 40th anniversary is an opportunity to bring new voices to the table, deepen corporate engagement, and build pathways that expand economic opportunity for future generations. The foundation has been laid. Now the task is to turn today's momentum into lasting change that reaches farther, faster, and more broadly than ever before."

Registration for the 34th Annual HACR Symposium & Inclusión Gala is available at symposium.hacr.org. Organizations may reserve VIP Gala tables at hacr.eventsair.com/2026-hacr-symposium-inclusion-gala/vip-table.

About HACR

Founded in 1986, HACR is the nation's leading organization, driving inclusion in the corporate sector in four main areas: employment, governance, impact sourcing, and philanthropy. HACR champions inclusion in corporate America, ensuring that the voices, talent, and achievements of all communities shape its future.

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SOURCE Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR)