2020 has brought significant societal changes and movements that have impacted how we live, work, and think. Conversations around Inclusion and Diversity are becoming more open, and organizations recognize where they may need to improve. As we rebuild the new normal with careful consideration, uncover and learn how YOU can play an integral role in the repositioning and restructuring for an INCLUSIVE Ecosystem.
So, beyond the leadership statements, online discussions, and social media challenges, how do YOU actually advance towards diversity, equity, and inclusion?The active inclusion starts with YOU, on an individual level. If you’re not quite sure, how YOU can lead inclusion, join us on 28 January, where we accelerate the conversation of Inclusion and Diversity and leverage the collective knowledge of leaders across the Brainport and beyond.
D&I SPEAKERS
LIVE SESSIONS
ATTENDEES
Don’t Miss Out. Latest Insights & Trends.
- Talent Attraction and Retention
- The Business Benefits of a Diverse Workforce
- Foster Inclusion as Covid-19 changes the workplace?
- Recruitment Innovation, developing a talent strategy for the future
- Diversity Of Talent, closing the gender gap
- Inclusion and Integration of internationals in the Dutch Ecosystem
- Meet & Hire (Local) International Talent
Fantastic place to get ideas and learn about the best practices -The entire day will consist of inspiring and informative sessions from which you can choose. In this way you can put together a tailor-made program. The full, detailed program will be announced at the beginning of January.
Set a Reminder

Here’s the sneak-peek of some of the big names present at the event, more names to be announced soon.

JUSTIN FOSTER
Chief Diversity Officer
DLL Group

JOHN JORRITSMA
Chairman of Stichting Brainport
Mayor of Eindhoven

PETER BAILLIERE
Executive Vice President, HR&O
ASML

ASTRID BALSINK
Global D&I Director
PHILIPS

PAUL FEENSTRA
Vice President
Fluke EMEA

RODRIGO CAETANO TEIXEIRA
Diversity & Inclusion
EMEA & APAC at Uber

INSPIRATION
Position yourself right in the middle of the latest insight, mind-opening content, and new industry best practices. Straight from the Leaders!

INSIGHTS
Immerse yourself in over 15 sessions curated to share a clear view of what a healthy, thriving D&I ecosystem looks like when all the stakeholders are holistically included.

NETWORKING
Connect with trendsetters, find your future mentors, engage with your industry peers during discussions, or via direct video call facility and meeting request buttons.

MEET INTERNATIONAL TALENT
Opportunity to meet highly educated and skilled International Talent pool readily available in the Brainport region.
The Road Ahead for Inclusion and Diversity
28 January 2021 | 10:30 -13:00
10:30 – 10:40
Welcome & Introduction
10:40 -11:30
Panel Discussion – The Road Ahead for Inclusion and Diversity
Where are we now? How has the last year changed the inclusion conversation?
Discussion with Brainport Region, Companies, and Global Leadership.
- John Jorritsma, Chairman of Stichting Brainport and Mayor of Eindhoven
- Peter Bailliere, Executive Vice President HR&O, ASML
- Paul Feenstra, Vice President Fluke EMEA
11:30 -12:00
Talent Attraction
Building an International Workplace & Culture: Blindspots & Opportunities
By – Deniz Akman, HR Partner
SPEED NETWORKING
TU/e – Gender Equality
Looking ahead fearlessly: Journey and lessons from the Irene Curie Fellowship
By – Julma Braat , HR Policy Advisor, Eindhoven University of Technology
12:00 -12:30
Including International Talent
Helping your International Employees Connect and Thrive in Brabant.
By – Olivia van den Broek-Neri, Project Coordinator Communications at Holland Expat Center South
Brainport To Stay
Summa College
SPEED NETWORKING
Game Changers of Inclusion and Diversity
28 January 2021 | 13:00 pm – 17:00 pm
13:15 – 14:00
Panel Discussion – Game Changers of Diversity and Inclusion
Leading on Diversity and Inclusion strategies while aligning business goals. Discussion with Brainport Region, Companies, and Global Leadership.
- Astrid Balsink, Global D&I Director, Philips
- Justin Foster, Global DEI Director, DLL
- Rodrigo Caetano Teixeira, Diversity & Inclusion | APAC, EMEA,Global Eats
14:00 – 14:30
International Talent Management
Investing in Potential A path -breaking approach to International Talent Management
By – Fluke EMEA
SPEED NETWORKING
Female Tech Heroes
Empowering Ambitious Women in Brainport & beyond
By – Ingelou Stol, Founder Female Tech Heroes
Hilde de Vocht, Co-Founder Female Tech Heroes
14:30 – 15:00
Talent Attraction & Dual Career
Reimagining Recruitment with Empathy
By – Susan Opgenoorth
Cindy Geurts
Eindhoven University of Technology
SPEED NETWORKING
Gender Equity
The Power & Impact of Employee Resource Groups On Gender Equity
By – Beata Wandachowicz-Krason, Director of Procurement Risk Management in Royal Philips
15:00 – 15-30
Innovation In Talent Attraction
Innovating how we hire & build International Teams
By – Edufax
Dual Career Opportunity
Leading the way with Dual Career & Collaboration – Wageningen University & Research
By – Joyce van de Velde and Lingtong Gaifrom WUR Dual Career Center
SPEED NETWORKING
15:30 – 16-00
SPEED NETWORKING
Employee Engagement
Continuously Engaging the International Employees & Family. The Business case for Including Family in Employee engagement.
By – Sioux
SPEED NETWORKING
16:00 – 16:30
Imagining an Inclusive Brainport Region
By – Brainport Eindhoven & Holland Expat Center
16: 30 – 17:00 NETWORKING

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