European Diversity Month 2024 opening event “Embracing the future of work through inclusion and diversity”

EU Diversity Month 2024 opening ceremony will take place on 25 April 2024.

The event will look back on this Commission’s work in building a Union of Equality and looking forward to what’s next for diversity, inclusion and belonging.

This year’s event is held together with the ceremony of the 3rd European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity award. More information and detailed program

Participants’ registration – Online

Agenda:

25 April 2024, 14:00 – 19:00 CET

14:00                 Welcome by the moderator

14:05 – 14:15   Opening address by Helena Dalli, Commissioner for Equality, European Commission

14:15 – 15:00   Panel discussion “Building a Union of Equality – impact for diversity and inclusion at the workplace”

15:05 – 15:35   World café – have your say

15:40 – 16:35   Panel discussion “What’s next for diversity, inclusion and belonging” + Q&A from the on-site and online world café. Swedish participant – Jasmin Aronsson El Kachani, Head of Culture, Inclusion, Diversity and Leadership at Volvo Cars. 

16:35 – 17:00   Coffee break

17:00 – 17:05   Start of the Award ceremony

17:05 – 17:10   Opening of the Award ceremony by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission (tbc)

17:10 – 17:40   Category cities over 50 000 inhabitants presented by Helena Dalli, Commissioner for Equality. Swedish participant – Växjö is one of the final cities!!

17:40 – 18:10   Category cities under 50 000 inhabitants

18:10 – 18:40  Special award presented by Věra Jourová, Vice President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency

18:40 – 18:50  Opening of the online voting for public vote winner

18:50 – 19:00  Speech and announcement of the public vote winner

19 :00                Closing by the moderator