{"id":18537,"date":"2026-04-14T15:37:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T14:37:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diversitycharter.se\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=18537"},"modified":"2026-07-03T14:45:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T13:45:30","slug":"signatory-event-29-september-2026-arets-stora-motesplats-for-mangfald-och-inkludering","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/diversitycharter.se\/en\/event\/signatory-event-29-september-2026-arets-stora-motesplats-for-mangfald-och-inkludering\/","title":{"rendered":"Signatory Event and the DCS Awards 2026 \u2013 The year\u2019s premier gathering for diversity and inclusion"},"content":{"rendered":"

Signatory Event and the DCS Awards 2026 \u2013 The year\u2019s premier gathering for diversity and inclusion<\/h2>\n

An afternoon of new insights, inspiration and experience sharing.<\/strong><\/p>\n

On 29 September, we welcome all members to Stockholm for Signatory Event 2026 - a festive afternoon where we welcome new members, share wise experiences and load up with inspiring speakers. This year's theme is \u201dBeing a Given Person\u201d, read more below. Signatory Event is also the place for the award ceremony of our award DCS Award<\/a> - You won't want to miss it!<\/strong><\/p>\n

On stage<\/h3>\n

We will be adding speakers and other participants as and when they are confirmed.<\/p>\n

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Arba Kokalari \u2013 Member of the European Parliament (M)<\/h3>\n

Arba Kokalari<\/a> is a Swedish Member of the European Parliament and chief negotiator on the European Parliament\u2019s Committee on Gender Equality, working on new policies on AI and gender equality. With experience in both politics and the business sector, she offers a contemporary European perspective on how artificial intelligence can contribute to greater gender equality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Charbel Gabro - award-winning speaker and social entrepreneur<\/h3>\n

Charbel Gabro<\/a> is an acclaimed social entrepreneur and was named Speaker of the Year 2019 and 2024. He is currently publishing the book Refugee care<\/em> and touches audiences with powerful stories of hope, courage and belief in the future. Through his genuine drive to be giving and his work to build bridges between worlds, he inspires people to grow, find their way and believe in their own potential.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Florian Tirnovan - CEO, founder and comedian<\/h3>\n

Florian Tirnovan<\/a> is a deaf comedian and the recipient of several cultural awards, reaching an international audience with his visual, interactive humour. Through his sharp observations and personal perspectives, he breaks down barriers between deaf and hearing people, making inclusion both clear and entertaining.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ida H\u00f6ckerstrand and Sofie Hallberg \u2013 The Anxiety Podcast<\/h3>\n

Ida H\u00f6ckerstrand<\/a> and Sofie Hallberg<\/a> Since 2015, they have been running \u00c5ngestpodden, Sweden\u2019s largest podcast on anxiety, mental health and life\u2019s challenges. They give frequent talks across Sweden to school pupils, universities, local authorities, business owners and government bodies. Drawing on personal experiences, humour and practical advice, they discuss how we can recognise and support someone who is struggling, why openness reduces stigma, and what workplaces can do to encourage more people to speak out and feel valued.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Petra Karmteg - Chair of Diversity Charter Sweden<\/h3>\n

Petra will be presenting the DCS Awards this afternoon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Moderator: Mrs Erika Eriksson<\/a>, Sustainability Manager, Tieto<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n