DEI Forum 2024
10. 10. Prague
3rd DEI Forum
Resilience & Persistence in DEI
10. 10. Prague | SAP Bucharova 2817/11
Biggest in-person international conference in CEE supported by the Premium Partner SAP.
Join top-level professionals from leadership, HR, marketing, L&D, and business development in championing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in your organization.
The conference will be held in English.
Simultaneous interpretation into Czech will be available.
Resilience & Persistence in DEI
10. 10. Prague | SAP Bucharova 2817/11
Biggest in-person international conference in CEE supported by the Premium Partner SAP.
Join top-level professionals from leadership, HR, marketing, L&D, and business development in championing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in your organization.
The conference will be held in English.
Simultaneous interpretation into Czech will be available.
What Is Waiting For You?
20 + EXPERTS from Czechia and abroad
Actual DEI trends and topics from diverse professionals across industries operating in the Czech and international markets.
8 + HOURS of CONTENT and NETWORKING
Panel discussions, key notes, workshops, critical dialogue and disruptive thinking, in-person network with professionals.
INSPIRATIONAL LIGHTNING TALKS
Stories to be told and shared. Stories that can lift you from the chair.
DIVERSITY AWARD
Announcement of 2nd edition of Diversity Award by Nordic Chamber of Commerce.
Conference Main Program, Thursday 10.10.
8:20 - 8:55
8:20 - 8:55
Open Doors and Networking
9:00 - 9:10
9:00 - 9:10
Welcome and Introduction
Lenka Králová | Senior Software Engineer at Pure Storage
9:10 - 9:20
9:10 - 9:20
Welcome Speech
Ladislav Kučera | Human Resources Director SAP
9:20 - 9:30
9:20 - 9:30
Employer's Human Rights Ten Commandments
Jana Tikalová | CEO and DEI Consultant at OPIM
Petra Ondrušová | Chief Sustainability Officer at Česká spořitelna
Radan Šafařík | Director of the Gender Equality Department at Office of the Government of the Czech Rep.
9:30 - 9:40
9:30 - 9:40
Mission Possible? Resilience and Persistence in DEI
Petra Ondrušová | Chief Sustainability Officer at Česká spořitelna
9:40 - 9:45
9:40 - 9:45
DEI Call Introduction
9:45 - 9:55
9:45 - 9:55
Keynote:
The Journey of a DEI Leader: Navigating Challenges
The Journey of a DEI Leader: Navigating Challenges
Sarah Cordivano | DEI Expert, Author and Strategic Advisor at StartSteps
9:55 - 10:15
9:55 - 10:15
Interview:
How to Succeed at an Impossible Job
How to Succeed at an Impossible Job
Sarah Cordivano | DEI Expert, Author and Strategic Advisor at StartSteps
Interviewed by Jana Tikalová | CEO and DEI Consultant at OPIM
10:15 - 11:00
10:15 - 11:00
Panel Discussion:
The Role of Male Allyship in Advancing Women To Senior Positions
The Role of Male Allyship in Advancing Women To Senior Positions
Munir S. Nanji | Citi - Central Europe Sub-Cluster Head and Citi Country Officer and Banking Head for Czech Republic
Violeta Luca | CEO at Vodafone
Moderated by Martin Janáček | Managing Director and Vice President at SAP Labs Czech Republic
11:00 - 11:30
11:00 - 11:30
Coffee, Tea and Snack Break
11:30 – 11:40
11:30 – 11:40
Diversity Award by Nordic Chamber of Commerce: Invitation
Birger Husted | Vice President Nordic Chamber of Commerce
11:40 - 11:50
11:40 - 11:50
Keynote:
Building Resilience And Working With Employees' Resistance To Diversity And Inclusion
Building Resilience And Working With Employees' Resistance To Diversity And Inclusion
Jakub Lukeš | HR Business Partner at Microsoft
11:50 - 12:35
11:50 - 12:35
Panel Discussion:
Building Resilience And Working With Employees' Resistance To Diversity And Inclusion
Building Resilience And Working With Employees' Resistance To Diversity And Inclusion
Jakub Lukeš | HR Business Partner at Microsoft
Dinah Richter Spritzer | CEO Media Confident
Moderated by Petr Skondrojanis | Founder of Cocuma
12:35 - 12:45
12:35 - 12:45
Keynote:
Hacking the human behaviour through the power of habits
Hacking the human behaviour through the power of habits
Barbara Wawrzynek | Diversity Hub Expert on Wellbeing & Culture. Head of External Communications
12:45 - 12:50
12:45 - 12:50
Inspirational Lightning Talks Introduction
12:50 - 13:00
12:50 - 13:00
Inspirational Lightning Talk by
Eva Lebedová | Country Lead for SAP Ariba Czech
13:00 - 14:00
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch
14:00 - 14:10
14:00 - 14:10
Impro Duo
Michaela Raiserová | Business Development & Facilitation at School of Improvization
Ondřej Nečas | Founder of School of Improvization
14:15 - 14:35
14:15 - 14:35
Keynote:
Unlocking Potential: Minority Representation and Missing Opportunities
Unlocking Potential: Minority Representation and Missing Opportunities
Lucie Fuková | Government Commissioner for Roma Minority Affairs
Martin Bajger | Manager Romano Jasnica
14:35 - 14:45
14:35 - 14:45
Inspirational Lightning Talk by
Lenka Králová | Senior Software Engineer at Pure Storage
14:45 - 14:55
14:45 - 14:55
Keynote:
What matters to Generation Z and Millennials? A look at the results of the Deloitte study
What matters to Generation Z and Millennials? A look at the results of the Deloitte study
Andrea Černá | Manager at Human Capital Advisory at Deloitte
14:55 - 15:05
14:55 - 15:05
Keynote:
Age Management Reality
Age Management Reality
Michaela Kostelníková | Project Manager and Trainer at Age Management
15:05 - 15:50
15:05 - 15:50
Panel Discussion:
What Can Make Generations More United
What Can Make Generations More United
Anna Palacká | Customer Service Training Specialist at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Dennis Vymer | Staff Program Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Michaela Kostelníková | Project Manager and Trainer at Age Management
Moderated by Jaroslav Kramer | Managing Director at Cover Story
15:50 - 16:00
15:50 - 16:00
Inspirational Lightning Talk by
David Vochoč | Customer Renewal Executive at SAP
16:00 - 16:45
16:00 - 16:45
Panel Discussion:
The Road to Develop ERG: Resilience, Successes and Failures
The Road to Develop ERG: Resilience, Successes and Failures
Denisa Maternová | Employee Experience & Internal Communication Manager at Albert Czech Republic
Jan Kotík | Education Project Coordinator at Skoda Auto
Jana Chodorová | Financial Analyst at Philip Morris Czech Republic
16:45 - 16:55
16:45 - 16:55
Closing Words
Lenka Králová | Senior Software Engineer at Pure Storage
Jana Tikalová | CEO and DEI Consultant and Trainer at OPIM
17:00 - 18:30
17:00 - 18:30
Afterparty, networking and photoshoots
Conference Workshops, Thursday 10.10.
10:00-15:30
10:00-15:30
From 20 min to 45 min | 1:1 or small groups talks
Living Library: Don't judge a book by its title
Living Library: Don't judge a book by its title
Authentic stories shared through an open dialogue
The Topics: Religion, Disability, Gender and Nationality, LGBTQ+, Women
The Books:
Zuzana, a University teacher who converted to Islam: about her story and the pilgrimage to Mecca.
Lola: A journey of an Ukrainian woman empowering other women
Rumbi: about her childhood in Zimbabwe, in a strongly patriarchal society and what it is like to be a foreigner in the Czech Republic.
Katka: about the arthrogryposis multiplex and the enormous self-sufficiency. About the barriers in the head.
Matty: About the life of a non-binary person, inclusive language and awareness-raising activities.
The Books:
Zuzana, a University teacher who converted to Islam: about her story and the pilgrimage to Mecca.
Lola: A journey of an Ukrainian woman empowering other women
Rumbi: about her childhood in Zimbabwe, in a strongly patriarchal society and what it is like to be a foreigner in the Czech Republic.
Katka: about the arthrogryposis multiplex and the enormous self-sufficiency. About the barriers in the head.
Matty: About the life of a non-binary person, inclusive language and awareness-raising activities.
10:00-15:30
10:00-15:30
Between Four Eyes
Equal Pay Consultation spot
Equal Pay Consultation spot
Equal Pay Expert Team | Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
You probably have noticed the trend towards closing the gender pay gap and the new EU legislation on pay transparency. What it means for you, what to prepare for, what you can do now and how it will benefit you, what is a hoax and why not to worry - you can ask the Equal Pay expert team from the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs directly at the 1on1 consultation spot. Your questions will be "between 4 eyes", no need to worry, no question is wrong and the depth to which you want to discuss your particular example is up to you.
10:00-10:30
10:00-10:30
Childcare Solutions in the Workplace
The workshop will introduce innovative solutions how companies can effectively support employee-parents. This session will explore various tools and strategies for providing childcare within the workplace, including on-site childcare facilities, children's corners, employee childcare groups, and company-sponsored camps. We will also present examples of best practices from companies that have successfully implemented these programs, highlighting the benefits for both employees and employers.
Hana Müllerová | Co owner Baby Office
Pavlína Bandrowská | Partner and Project Manager at Baby Office
10:35 - 11:30
10:35 - 11:30
Self-care and self-regulation for DEI activists - practical workshop
Jana Kyriakou | CEO of SEMwell, wellbeing expert, yoga and mindfulness teacher
Strong emotions and fatigue naturally arise during the mission to create more inclusive workplaces. Come and get inspired on how to find calm and grounding in difficult conversations, how to proactively build personal resilience, and prevent burnout. We will offer and try simple evidence-based practices together, which are based on mindfulness and positive psychology. We will also discuss concrete situations from the workplace and how to respond to them with calmness and a clear mind.
14:00 - 14:50
14:00 - 14:50
Hacking human behavior through the power of habits
Barbara Wawrzynek | Diversity Hub Expert on Wellbeing & Culture. Head of External Communications
Approximately 40% of our behaviour consists of habits. The way we think, act and make decisions. This is true in all areas, including behaviors (in the workplace) that support a DEI culture. You will learn what factors influence behavior change, and which of these are key to forming habits. You will learn a neuroscience-based formula for habit formation. You will identify habits that are important to you and your organization and learn how to increase the potential of the habit in the desired behavior.
14:55 - 15:45
14:55 - 15:45
Bridging the Divide
Join us for this interactive, fun workshop where we will explore topics of gender (and other) differences, stereotypes, unconscious bias and status.
We will work on increasing awareness of these issues as the first step towards addressing them. Through improv games and experiential learning, we will improve our ability to actively listen, collaborate with others, be more open to new ideas and perspectives, and deal with change and uncertainty.
We will work on increasing awareness of these issues as the first step towards addressing them. Through improv games and experiential learning, we will improve our ability to actively listen, collaborate with others, be more open to new ideas and perspectives, and deal with change and uncertainty.
Michaela Raiserová | Business Development & Facilitation at School of Improvization
Ondřej Nečas | Founder of School of Improvization
Speakers
Stay tuned for revealing the line up of speakers.
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Sarah Cordivano (she/her)
DEI Expert, Author and Strategic Advisor, StartSteps
Key Note & Interview:
The Journey of a DEI Leader
- Munir S. NanjiCiti - Central Europe Sub-Cluster Head and Citi Country Officer and Banking Head for Czech Republic
BIOPanel Discussion:
The Role of Male Allyship in Advancing Women To Senior Positions
- Barbara WawrzynekDiversity Hub Expert on Wellbeing & Culture. Head of External Communications
BIOKey Note:
Hacking the human behaviour through the power of habits
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- Violeta LucaCEO at Vodafone
BIOPanel Discussion:
The Role of Male Allyship in Advancing Women To Senior Positions
- Denisa MaternováEmployee Experience & Internal Communication Manager at Albert CZ
BIOPanel Discussion:
The Road to Develop ERG: Resilience, Successes and Failures
- Lucie FukováGovernment Commissioner for Roma Minority Affairs
BIOKey Note:
Unlocking Potential: Minority Representation and Missing Opportunities - Jan KotíkEducation Project Coordinator at Skoda Auto
BIOPanel Discussion:
The Road to Develop ERG: Resilience, Successes and Failures - Petra OndrušováChief Sustainability Officer at Česká spořitelna
BIOKey Note:
Mission Possible? Resilience and Persistence in DEI
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- Anna Palacká
Panel Discussion:
What Can Make Generations More Divide
- Jakub LukešHR Business Partner at Microsoft
BIOKey Note &
Panel Discussion:
Building Resilience And Working With Employees' Resistance To Diversity And Inclusion - Andrea ČernáManager at Human Capital Advisory at Deloitte
BIOKey Note:
What matters to Generation Z and Millennials?
A look at the results of the Deloitte study -
- Michaela KostelníkováProject Manager and Trainer at Age Management z.s.
BIOKey Note:
Age Management Reality
Panel Discussion:
What Can Make Generations More Divide - Dennis Vymer
Panel Discussion:
What Can Make Generations More Divide
- Jana ChodorováFinancial Analyst at Philip Morris Czech Republic
BIOPanel Discussion:
The Road to Develop ERG: Resilience, Successes and Failures - CEO Media Confident
BIOPanel Discussion:
Building Resilience And Working With Employees' Resistance To Diversity And Inclusion - Martin BajgerManager Romano Jasnica
BIOKey Note:
Unlocking Potential: Minority Representation and Missing Opportunities
Workshop Facilitators
Stay tuned for revealing the line up of facilitators.
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- Pavlína BandrowskáPartner and Project Manager at Baby Office
BIOWorkshop:
Corporate Pro-Family Policy - Jana KyriakouCEO of SEMwell, wellbeing expert, yoga and mindfulness teacher
BIOWorkshop:
Self-care and self-regulation for DEI activists - practical workshop - Barbara WawrzynekDiversity Hub Expert on Wellbeing & Culture. Head of External Communications
BIOWorkshop:
Hacking human behavior through the power of habits - Michaela RaiserováBusiness Development & Facilitation at School of Improvization
BIOWorkshop:
Bridging the Divide -
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Past conference topics
2023
AI and Diversity
Impact of Equity on Organizations
Scaling up DEI
Digital Accessibility
Hands-on Workshops
Inclusive Language (in CZ)
Data Driven DEI organizations
Top 5 Indicators That Your DEI Strategy Works
Non-Binary at the Workplace
Algorithmic Bias and Ethics
2022
Inclusive design
Accessibility
Women in (still) untraditional job positions
Hands-on Workshops
VR reality and diversity
Microagressions through drama technique
E-learning on biases and authenticity
Accessibility
Women in (still) untraditional job positions
Hands-on Workshops
VR reality and diversity
Microagressions through drama technique
E-learning on biases and authenticity
The Audience Sees the Added Value
- Barbora ValenčíkováCommunity Engagement Manager at AtaccamaI would like to thank the organizers for their efforts and professionalism that made the DEI Forum very beneficial for my professional and personal life and I am very much looking forward to this year's edition. I was most impressed with the panel discussion on inclusive design. It was a truly enriching discussion that brought me many "aha" moments.
- Jarek KotalHead of Learning and Development CZ/SK/GE/AU at Plzeňský PrazdrojGreat and inspiring conference - full of interesting guests, good energy, excellent discussions. There are plenty of conferences where you get an invitation, but you really can't go wrong with this event. The time spent at the conference makes up for the value added from it. I keep D&I Shapers fingers crossed so the second year is also the TOP!
- Gabriela LabíkováCZ&SK CSR Senior Coordinator at DeloitteI would like to thank for the opportunity to participate in the DEI Forum, which was not only inspiring, but in many moments breathtaking. I came to it full of expectations and I was leaving with strong believe that there is no need to wait and delay my dreams any longer - it's time to invest my energy into making them a reality.