CONFERENCE PROGRAM
We are delighted to present a diverse and engaging program featuring insightful keynote speakers, interactive workshops, and cutting-edge research presentations. (*)
8:45
Welcome and registration
9:20
Opening Ceremony
09:30
10:00
10:30
BOARDS
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Boardroom boundaries: Navigating DEI at the highest level.
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Sarah Harmon - Strategic Advisor and Board Member, Sngular
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HIRING TRENDS
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How companies signal inclusion and its effect on candidates. Evidence from research.
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Pawel Adrjan - Director of Economic Research, EMEA & APAC, Indeed
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INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP
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The power of conscious inclusion.
A leadership masterclass.
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Hannah Awonuga - Group Head Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Knight Frank
11:00
Coffee Break
11:30
12:00
12:45
STRATEGY
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Going above and beyond: The power of intuitive leadership and values-driven culture.
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Fiona Garvey - Chief Executive Officer, Softonic
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CULTURE
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Breaking down barriers:
strategies for intercultural performance.
Moderated by Mark Ivan Serunjogi - Strategy Director, TheTruthWorks
Claudia Issa - Faculty Professor, Autonomous Univ. Barcelona, Expert Corporate Inclusion
Mitchell Davis - Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Programs at Autodesk
Viviane Vicente - VP Client Experience at Cultural Intelligence Center
Barbara De Micheli - Social Justice Area Coordinator at Fondazione Giacomo Brodolini
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ETHICS and ACCOUNTABILITY
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AI Technology: Diversity’s friend or foe?
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Miguel A. Castro - Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director, SAP
13:15 - 14:15
Lunch
14:15
14:45
15:15
15:45
GENDER
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Gender equality in decision-making in Europe:
Current state and how to make progress.
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Kristen Anderson - Chief Executive Officer, European Women on Boards
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RACE AND POLICY
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The necessary alliance between civil society and corporate DEI programmes.
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Kim Smouter - Executive Director, European Network Against Racism
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LAW AND PAY EQUITY
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Be pay transparency ready:
The law that changes everything.
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Anita Lettink - Founder HRTechRadar and Author of "Equal Pay for Equal Work"
CREATIVE IMMERSION
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Diverse verse: A spoken word journey into inclusion and unity.
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By Louis The Hippie - Performing Artist
16:00
Coffee Break
16:30
17:00
17:30
DEVELOPMENT CULTURE
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Empathy as a strategy: Sponsorship for underrepresented talent.​
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Magdalena Rogl - Diversity and Inclusion Leader, Microsoft, Author and Activist
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EDUCATION
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The future of education and talent in
the AI era.
Moderated by Roxana Marin - Communication Director, Fa!r Barcelona
Katrina Walker - Chief Executive Officer, CodeOP
Xavier Domínguez Aparicio - AI & Education Specialist, Fab Lab Barcelona
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GENDER AND TECHNOLOGY
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Interview - A lifetime in the service of gender equality and equitable technology.
Saniye Gülser Corat - Former Director of Gender Equality, UNESCO
Founder, NoBiasAI?
Interviewed by
Marcela Ospina López - VP Sustainability and Culture, Both People & Comms.
18:00
Networking Event
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