GIOF Annual Meeting • May 19–26, 2022
Bringing a global vision
on the most critical DEI issues
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Panels

May, 19 1:00 PM CET
Stage 1
Panel Discussion

Creating equitable HR processes for neurodiverse candidates and employees

  • Where do global and local offices stand when it comes to neurodiversity?

  • How do neurodiverse people compete for jobs with neurotypical candidates, and how is the recruitment process organized?

  • How are the promotion and retention policies applied to neurodiverse employees?

Speakers
Jill Houghton President & Chief Executive Officer of Disability:IN
Sebastian Denes Vice-President SAP Product Engineering& Head of SAP Mission Control Center APJ/GC
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Disability Inclusion
May, 19 2:00 PM CET
Stage 2
Panel Discussion

Humanity or technology - what’s the key to a more Inclusive hiring, promotion, and retention?

Perfecting protocols lead to real results. Numerous organizations have resorted to new technologies that make the applicant screening process more efficient. However, what is the protocol that the algorithm follows? How adequate are the presumptions on which our screening technology operates? As in life, so in algorithms, organizations risk overlooking non-inclusive biases spilling over into the automated processes. Moreover, as final decisions are still made by individuals, organizations must be aware that every decision made solely is inevitably affected by individual biases. Find out what problems are faced by teams around the world by unarticulated protocols, be they technological or human.
Speakers
Busi Sizani Head of Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Deliveroo
Laura Agharkar Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Culture at Nasdaq
Heide Gardner Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Interpublic Group
Dana Mazia Weinbaum Leading the vertical business strategy at Verbit
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Inclusive Hiring Promotion and Retention
May, 19 2:30 PM CET
Stage 1
Panel Discussion

Where are we with racial and ethnic inclusion 2 years after George Floyd’s murder?

  • Recent trends and significant changes in corporate racial inclusion.

  • Common challenges for employees and organizations in overcoming racial differences.

  • What else needs to be done to ensure the abolishment of racial discrimination in the workplace.

Speakers
Jessica Rice VP, Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Under Armour
Randall Tucker Chief Inclusion Officer at Mastercard
Pamay Bassey Chief Learning and Diversity Officer at The Kraft Heinz Company
Nzinga Orgill Founder and CEO of RaCExpert Limited
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Racial and Ethnic Inclusion
May, 20 2:00 PM CET
Stage 1
Panel Discussion

LGBTQIA+ safe culture: is reversing homophobia at the C-level the key to progress?

Expert studies suggest that more than half of LGBTQIA+ employees still hide their identities in the workplace. Although tolerance and acceptance are becoming increasingly normalized, equal treatment and the number of opportunities is still far away from the standard. Despite significant progress in increasing LGBTQIA+ visibility and acceptance, the general corporate culture around the world still has miles to go.
Speakers
Ezequiel Massa Head of Diversity & Inclusion at SAP Latin America & Caribbean
Dr. Yetta Toliver Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Xerox Corporation
Sneha Suresh VP and Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (India and Philippines) at Wells Fargo
Aasha Tikoo Director of Strategic Partnerships at myGwork
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LGBTQ+ Inclusion
May, 20 3:00 PM CET
Stage 2
Panel Discussion

Measuring gender Equality - which numbers matter?

  • Most common gender equality metrics used in global corporations.

  • Ways to measure and influence female empowerment and job satisfaction.

  • How to use the combination of measurements to create a thriving work environment for all.

Speakers
Sandra Quince CEO at Paradigm for Parity
Michelle Charles Global Diversity and Inclusion Lead - Customer Success at SAP
Jennifer Brown Founder and CEO at Jennifer Brown Consulting
Silke Heinrichs Global Diversity & Inclusion Partner at Roche
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Gender Equality
May, 20 6:00 PM CET
Stage 2
Panel Discussion

Two years post-COVID: where does the world stand in the work accessibility journey?

  • The challenges and opportunities in implementing accessibility policies.

  • Can digital accessibility be the new frontier for establishing inclusive policies?

  • What can SMEs do to kickstart accessibility policies with limited resources?

Speakers
Bianca Prins Global Head of Accessibility at ING Bank
Lori Samuels Senior Director of Accessibility at NBCUniversal
Andy Traub Principal at Global Disability Inclusion
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Accessibility
May, 20 7:00 PM CET
Stage 1
Panel Discussion

Mental safety in the hybrid environment: corporate or personal responsibility?

  • Revelations brought by increasingly prevalent hybrid workspaces

  • Drawing the line between individual and collective responsibility

  • How can a corporate culture ensure the feeling of safety and mental health in hybrid environments?

Speakers
Ruben Alejandro Ramirez Global Group Head Diversity and Inclusion at Syngenta Group
Sara Porritt Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Omnicom Media Group
Tamar Becks Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion at CACI International Inc
Cornell Verdeja-Woodson Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Headspace Health
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Mental Health in the Hybrid Environment

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