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DEI Forum
2025

1.-2. 10. 2025 | 4th DEI Forum
Prague, Czech Republic
1. 10. 2025 | ČSOB, Výmolova 353, Prague 5
2. 10. 2025 | SAP ČR, Bucharova 2817/11, Prague 5

Leading in Uncertain Times: Courage, Commitment and Consistency
The largest in-person international DEI conference in Central and Eastern Europe, hosted in Prague. Over two days, attendees engage in discussions, workshops, networking and presentations featuring speakers from the Czech Republic and beyond, offering insights into the latest trends and challenges, and their impact on business and the public sector.

What Is Waiting For You?

2 DAYS RIDE and
300 ATTENDEES


We start World Café with several topics. The second day is a conference full of inspirational inputs, an accompanying program of consultations, example projects and workshops.

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.

WORLD CAFÉ



The first day is the World Café. A dynamic, café-style setting where you engage in rotating small group conversations to explore key questions, share insights, and spark ideas together with a cup of coffee and snacks. You will explore the DEI deeply and collectively.

WORKSHOPS & CONSULTING SPOTS


The last part of the conference day will include workshops and consulting spots. We guarantee that you will leave with tips that you can apply to your organisation and personal life.

CHILD CARE AND ACCESSIBILITY


We will make sure that the conference is fully accessible and takes into account the needs of parents, diabetics, vegetarians or people with disabilities.

ACCOMPANYING PROGRAM


The Living Library will be open during the conference day. You can escape into the world of stories and become a reader, listen to an authentic story and engage in conversation. Even taboo or sensitive questions are welcomed.
Conference Day
Thursday 2.10. at SAP
8:20 - 9:15
8:20 - 9:15
Open Doors, Registration and Networking
9:30 - 9:45
9:30 - 9:45
Welcome and Introduction
Stephen Jonathan Ridgway | moderator
Jana Tikalová | CEO and DEI Consultant at OPIM
Diversity Atlas at DEI Forum 2025
Peter Mousaferiadis | CEO at Cultural Infusion
9:45 - 10:00
9:45 - 10:00
Leading in Uncertain Times: Committment, Courage and Consistency
Q&A from the Audience
Michele Deery | General Manager of Finance & Spend: Procurement at SAP
10:00 - 11:45
10:00 - 11:45
Panel Discussion:
Current Challenges and Role of Leaders
Roman Ružbacký | Principal DEI Consultant at Roman Ruzbacky & Associates, Australia
TBS
TBS
10:45 - 11:15
10:45 - 11:15
Interview:
What business leaders can learn from the role of a monastery in today’s world?
Q&A from the Audience
Monlan Lama | Buddhist Monk and Manager at Nyanang Phelgyeling Monastery, Nepal
Interviewed by Hana Součková | Managing Director at SAP
11:15 - 11:45
11:15 - 11:45
Networking with Coffee, Tea or Snacks
11:45 - 11:55
11:45 - 11:55
Impro & Energy Bar
Michaela Raiserová | Business Development & Facilitation at School of Improvization
11:55 - 12:15
11:55 - 12:15
Driving the Change Through Actions
DEI Academy and Employer's Human Rights Ten Commandments
DEI Academy
Andrea Weinbergerová | Educational Program Manager at OPIM
Signing the Employer's Human Rights Ten Commandments
Radan Šafařík | Director of the Gender Equality Department at Office of the Government of the Czech Rep.
Petra Ondrušová | Chief Sustainability Officer at Česká spořitelna
Jana Tikalová | CEO and DEI Consultant and Trainer at OPIM
12:15 - 12:25
12:15 - 12:25
Inspirational Lightning Talk by
Rohitraj Pandey | Senior Services Manager at SAP
12:25 - 12:35
12:25 - 12:35
Inspirational Lightning Talk by
Irena Grimová | Head of Human Resources for Central Europe at Citi
12:35 - 12:45
12:35 - 12:45
Inspirational Lightning Talk by
Tomáš Mazůrek | Sr. Manager Research & Development at Thermo Fisher Scientific
12:45 - 13:20
12:45 - 13:20
Panel Discussion
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13:20 - 13:30
13:20 - 13:30
Live Reveal: Diversity Atlas at DEI Forum 2025
Peter Mousaferiadis | CEO at Cultural Infusion
13:30 - 13:45
13:30 - 13:45
Introduction of Afternoon Workshops
Closing First Part of the Conference
Stephen Jonathan Ridgway
Jana Tikalová | CEO and DEI Consultant and Trainer at OPIM
13:45 - 15:00
13:45 - 15:00
Lunch
Photoshoots
Networking
15:00 - 18:00
15:00 - 18:00
Workshops - 6 topics
In parallel we run 3 topics. Each workshop is 50 min.
15:00 - 15:50
15:00 - 15:50
Workshop topic 1
Beyond the DEI Headlines: Resistance to Action
Roman Ružbacký | Principal DEI Consultant at Roman Ruzbacky & Associates, Australia
16:00 - 16:50
16:00 - 16:50
Workshop topic 2
Age Management for HR
Michaela Raiserová | Business Development & Facilitation at School of Improvization
17:00 - 17:50
17:00 - 17:50
Other Workshops to be revealed soon
18:00 - 19:00
18:00 - 19:00
Afterparty & Networking
World Café and Meet & Greet
Wednesday 1.10. at ČSOB
9:00-12:00
9:00-12:00
World Café
With a cup of coffee and some refreshments, you'll visit several themed spots over the course of three hours. In the World Café format, small groups engage in conversations about important topics, sharing ideas and discovering new perspectives. People discuss at one table, then “shift seats” to join a different group and continue the conversation.
Topics may include: Geopolitical context and diversity, Using LEGO® Serious Play® in teams, DEI ownership and leadership, ERG benefits and challenges, Inclusive leadership.
12:00-13:00
12:00-13:00
Meet & Greet
Networking with Refreshments
An opportunity to connect with lectures and students of the DEI Academy 2025 as well as to meet some of the speakers who will appear live during the conference day of the DEI Forum.
SPEAKERS
More names will be revealed soon

  • Monlan Lama

    Buddhist Monk and Manager at Nyanang Phelgyeling Monastery, Nepal

    BIO

    Keynote, Interview

  • Michele Deery

    General Manager of Finance & Spend: Procurement at SAP

    BIO

    Keynote

  • Roman Ružbacký

    Principal DEI Consultant at Roman Ruzbacky & Associates, Australia

    BIO

    Workshop

  • Irena Grimová

    Head of Human Resources for Central Europe at Citi

    BIO

    Lightning Talk

  • Tomáš Mazůrek
    Sr. Manager Research & Development at Thermo Fisher Scientific

    Lightning Talk

  • Rohitraj Pandey

    Senior Services Manager at SAP

    BIO

    Lightning Talk
  • Michaela Raiserová

    Business Development & Facilitation

    at School of Improvization

    BIO

    Workshop

  • Peter Mousaferiadis

    CEO at Cultural Infusion

    BIO

    Presentation of Diversity Atlas
  • Stephen Jonathan Ridgway
    Creative arts and international business at Stephen Jonathan Ridgway
    BIO
    Moderator
Tickets
Super early bird until 30.4.

Two-day ticket includes:
  • Full day program with (inter)national speakers
  • Access to any workshop, consulting spot or accompany program of the conference day
  • Access to the World Café
  • Catering incl. vegetarien or gluten free food
  • Professional child care services
  • Translation from English to Czech
  • After party & Networking
Price: 3 900 CZK + VAT ENDED
Early bird tickets:

World Café + Conference
1.10. Master Mind | 9 am - 1 pm
2.10. Conference | 9 am - 6 pm
Price: 6 500 CZK + VAT

World Café
1.10. | 9 am - 1 pm
Price: 2 500 CZK + VAT

Conference Day
2.10. | 9 am - 6 pm
Price: 4 900 CZK + VAT
Standard tickets:

World Café + Conference
1.10. Master Mind | 9 am - 1 pm
2.10. Conference | 9 am - 6 pm
Price: 7 500 CZK + VAT

World Café
1.10. | 9 am - 1 pm
Price: 2 500 CZK + VAT

Conference Day
2.10. | 9 am - 6 pm
Price: 5 900 CZK + VAT
purchase ticket incl. VAT via smsticket

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Past conference topics
  • 2024
    Resilience and Persistence

    The Journey of a DEI Leader

    The Role of Male Allyship

    DEI Backlash from Employees

    Minority Representation

    Generation Z and Millennials

    Age Management Reality

    What Can Make Generations More United

    The Road to Develop ERG


    Workshops & Side program

    Hacking the human behaviour through the power of habits

    Living Library: Don't judge a book by its title

    Equal Pay Consultation spot

    Childcare Solutions in the Workplace

    Self-care and self-regulation

  • 2023
    DEI How

    AI and Diversity

    Impact of Equity on Organizations

    Scaling up DEI

    Digital Accessibility


    Hands-on Workshops

    Inclusive Language

    Data Driven DEI organizations

    Top 5 Indicators That Your DEI Strategy Works

    Non-Binary at the Workplace

    Algorithmic Bias and Ethics

  • 2022
    DEI why
    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

Were you unable to attend or can't find your notes? See key ideas and takeaways on our OPIM BLOG.

The Audience Sees the Added Value
  • Barbora Valenčíková
    Community Engagement Manager at Ataccama
    I 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 Kotal
    Head of Learning and Development CZ/SK/GE/AU at Plzeňský Prazdroj
    Great 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 Labíková
    CZ&SK CSR Senior Coordinator at Deloitte
    I 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.