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. Here is the AGENDA, make sure you Register, and mark you calendar for the day!
Don’t Miss Out. Latest Insights & Trends. Reserve Your Seat Today!
- 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. Here is the AGENDA, make sure you REGISTER, and mark you calendar for the day!
Here’s the sneak-peek of some of the big names present at the event.

 JUSTIN FOSTER
Chief Diversity Officer
DLL Group

Chairman of Stichting Brainport
Mayor of Eindhoven

PETER BAILLIERE
Executive Vice President, HR&O
ASML

 ASTRID BALSINK
Global D&I Director
PHILIPS

Vice PresidentÂ
Fluke EMEA

RODRIGO CAETANO TEIXEIRA
Diversity & InclusionÂ
EMEA & APAC at Uber

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

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.

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

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 -13:00Â
10:30 – 10:40
Welcome & Introduction
10:40 -11:30
Panel Discussion – The Road Ahead for Inclusion and DiversityÂ
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
Building an International Workplace & Culture: Blindspots & Opportunities
By – Deniz Akman
HR Partner
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
Creating More Accessible and Inclusive Region – We are not alone
Helping your International Employees Connect and Thrive in Brabant.
By – Olivia van den Broek-Neri, Project Coordinator Communications at Holland Expat Center South
Summa International – Make the world your playground
How to create an inclusive ecosystem by facilitating and enabling local & International Talent.
By – Linda van Steenhoven , Director of Education
Ed Urlings, Educational Adviser
Summa College
Game Changers of Inclusion and Diversity
28 January 2021 | 13:00 pm – 17:00 pm
13:00 – 13:45
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, DLLÂ
- Rodrigo Caetano Teixeira, Diversity & Inclusion | APAC, EMEA,Global Eats
14:00 – 14:30
Investing in Potential – An innovative approach to International Talent Management
By – Thomas Weusten, Sr. Corporate Recruiter
Anna Lattanzio, Customer support Supervisor
Fluke EMEA
Empowering Ambitious Women in Brainport & beyond
By – Ingelou Stol, FounderÂ
Hilde de Vocht, Co-Founder
Female Tech Heroes
14:30 – 15:00
Talent Attraction & Dual Career: Reimagining Recruitment with Empathy
By – Susan Opgenoorth, HR Advisor
Cindy Geurts, Talent Attraction Lead
Tu/E
Eindhoven University of Technology
The Power of Employee Participation – A Case study of the Philips International Women’s DayÂ
By – Beata Wandachowicz-Krason, Director of Supplier Risk Management
Astrid Balsink, Global D&I Director
Philips
15:00 – 15-30
Business Case – Innovative Recruiting & building International TeamsÂ
The contemporary way of looking at the recruitment process.
By – Corinne Owens, International Sales & Account Manager
EDUFAX
Leading the way with Dual Career & Collaboration – Wageningen University & Research
 By – Joyce van de Velde, Senior HR Project Manager –
Wageningen University & Research
15:30 – 16-00
Work-Life Balance at work – Best practices in International Employee Engagement at TMC
The Business case for Including Family in Employee engagement.
 By – TMC
16:00 – 16:30
Imagining an Inclusive Brainport Region
By – Brainport Eindhoven & Holland Expat Center
16:30 – 17:00
NETWORKING

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