Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Day 2025
As our workplaces and communities continue to grow and shift, the principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion remain vital to building strong, resilient organizations. But the DEI landscape is evolving – and fast.
Where is DEI headed? Will it continue as a standalone discipline, or become more integrated into areas like leadership development, talent strategy, and organizational culture?
There’s no single answer – but these are the questions we need to ask if we want to ensure DEI remains impactful and future-ready.
This conference provides a dedicated space to reflect, learn, and grow – together. Join fellow professionals and change-makers as we explore how DEI continues to shape workplaces and communities for the better.
This isn’t about following trends – it’s about taking ownership of lasting, meaningful change.
Conference Highligts Include:
- Where is DEI headed?!
- How Weird Works: Exploring individuality and creativity as drivers of inclusion
- Masculinity and Mental Health: Creating safer, supportive spaces for all genders at work
- Broadening Inclusion: Embracing seniors, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups
- Harnessing Individuality: The power of authentic voices in driving innovation
- Systemic Leadership Mandate: Equipping leaders with clear tools and accountability to embed DEI in everyday decisions – beyond HR, owned by the entire leadership team
- Interactive Workshops: Engage with your DEI peers, share experiences, and strengthen collaboration
- …and much more to come
Why attend?
- Gain practical insights and tools to integrate DEI into your daily work
- Connect with peers and experts to build a supportive DEI network
- Explore innovative approaches to foster truly inclusive environments
- Empower leaders with strategies to own DEI beyond HR and embed it across all levels of your organization
Who Should Attend?
- DEI practitioners and leaders seeking actionable strategies
- HR professionals aiming to strengthen inclusive cultures
- Executives and managers committed to leading systemic change
- Anyone passionate about creating workplaces where everyone belongs
Together, let’s build a future where diversity thrives and inclusion is a shared responsibility. We look forward to welcoming you.
Presentations (will be updated)
Weird Works
In a world of increasing complexity, leadership demands new approaches. This session explores how leaders can unlock the full potential of their teams by creating the conditions for authentic contribution and fully leveraging neurodiversity. Drawing on key strengths of neurodiversity and the potential barriers at work, the authors of Weird Works offer fresh perspectives on how to turn diversity of thought into a true organizational advantage. Expect clear insights, practical leadership angles, and a compelling case for leading differently.
Speakers of DEI Day 2025
Marie Kingston, Psychologist, Keynote speaker, and Author of Weird Works
Marie is a licensed organizational psychologist and founder of Kingston Consulting. With over 25 years of experience in leadership development, executive coaching, and stress prevention, she works with both public and private organizations to strengthen leadership practices. Her approach combines psychological insight with pragmatic tools, always with a focus on creating sustainable, human-centered workplaces.
Aske Koppel Stræde, Entrepreneur and co-Author of Weird Works
Aske Koppel Stræde is a strategist and advisor, operating at the intersection of business, technology, and creativity. With over a decade of leadership experience, he combines organizational insight with a strategic approach to complex challenges. Aske helps leaders and teams with diverse cognitive profiles discover and activate the strengths of different ways of thinking. As co-author of Weird Works, he bridges knowledge and nuance in ways that challenge conventional thinking about people and performance.
Poornima Luthra, Senior Faculty at Imperial Business School & External Professor at Copenhagen Business School
With over 15 years of experience in talent management and diversity, Poornima has dedicated her career to helping organizations embed inclusion into their core business strategies. Poornima is widely recognized for her practical approach to DEI, bridging research and application. She is the author of four books including “Can I Say That?”, “Diversifying Diversity” and “Leading Through Bias”, and her work has been featured in publications like Harvard Business Review, where her article “7 Ways to Practice Active Allyship” gained significant attention for its actionable insights on fostering inclusion.
She has previously held DEI and HR roles at IKEA Denmark, where she worked on inclusive leadership and employee wellbeing. Sara has experience designing and implementing a global DEI framework with a pragmatic approach, while staying committed to building a workplace for everyone.