Programme
| Time | Session |
| 1:00 - 5:00pm | The Wall Walk Dr Simone Bull |
| 5:00 - 7:00pm | Registration & welcome drinks |
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| 7:30am | Registration & information desk opens | ||
| Session 1 | Plenary Grounding in time and place The opening session of the conference firmly locates us in Aotearoa New Zealand. We are welcomed in accordance with cultural custom to this three day gathering, with a strong emphasis on indigenous wisdom. We are challenged to weave together our collective strengths and multitude of worldviews into a movement for social change. | |||
| 9:00am | Mihi whakatau | ||
| 9:30am | Opening keynote | ||
| 9:45am | Ancient wisdom and modern solutions Ngahihi o te ra Bidois | ||
| 10:15am | Chairperson's welcome Ola Ioane | ||
| 10:25am | Whakawhanaungatanga | ||
| 10:40am | Morning tea | ||
| Session 2 | Plenary Scanning the horizon We live in a time of rapid change. Society is going through a process of fundamental transformation in all aspects – social, economic, political, religious and cultural. During the past 3 years, countries around the world united on many of these societal shifts and we now have the opportunity to seize this moment in order to accelerate positive change. This session will draw on a range of global perspectives, and explore the trends, areas of focus and new perspectives that could inform our DEI strategies and next steps. | |||
| 11:10am | DEI update from Australia Lisa Annese Chief Executive, Diversity Council Australia | ||
| 11:25am | DEI update from Canada Anne-Marie Pham CEO, Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion | ||
| 11:40am | DEI Update from Hong Kong Janet Ledger Acting Chief Executive, Community Business | ||
| 11:55am | DEI Update from Aotearoa New Zealand Maretha Smit Chief Executive, Diversity Works New Zealand | ||
| 12:10pm | Panel discussion: Benefitting from global perspectives to accelerate organisational transformation
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| 12:30pm | Lunch | ||
| Session 3 | Plenary Work and wellbeing We spend many hours of our lives at work and experiences in the workplace have an enormous impact on our wellbeing. Similarly, experiences at home or in our community have a significant impact on how we show up at work. In this session, we will look at some of the realities of workplace experiences across Aotearoa New Zealand, as well as models and case studies to improve those experiences. Moreover, we will look at how the workplace can become a place of refuge and healing for those who face setbacks elsewhere in their lives. | |||
| 1:30pm | Unwell - Bullying and Harassment in Aotearoa New Zealand Saunoamaali'i Karanina Sumeo Equal Employment Commissioner, Human Rights Commission | ||
| 1:55pm | Fireside chat: Work as a place of healing – how to use holistic models of wellbeing to support your team | ||
| 2:35pm | Fit your own oxygen mask first – how to use circuit breakers and permission frameworks to prioritise wellbeing | ||
| 3:00pm | Afternoon tea | ||
| 3:30 - 5:00pm | Session 4 | Plenary In 49 years, the Equal Pay Act has not closed pay gaps in New Zealand. Issues of fairness persist for genders, for Māori, for Pacific peoples, disability communities and other ethnicities in the country. In this session we will look at the tricky landscape that women need to traverse – from pay inequity to period products to menopause to care responsibilities – and look at solutions to create a more empowering work experience. | Session 5 | Breakout
| Session 6 | Breakout Disability, neurodiversity and accessibility Workplace DEI programmes have a mixed record when it comes to bringing people with disabilities into the workforce and creating environments in which they can thrive. Although some progress has been made in removing historical barriers, good results are still fragmented and far from providing a holistic approach across the organisation. In this session we will look at ways to overcome some of the main challenges in developing organisations that are confident in their approach towards disability and neurodiversity. |
| Case study: The unspeakable - managing menopause in the workplace Jeanette Kehoe-Perkinson Chief People Officer / Regional Director, Ph.Creative | Beyond good intentions - removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities | ||
| Adapting workplace practices to build neurodiverse inclusivity | |||
| 7:00pm | Conference dinner - Te Puia, Rotorua. (Additional cost applies) | ||
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| 9:00 - 10:30am | Session 7 | Plenary Race at work There has been a growing focus on racial disparities in the workplace in recent years, but barriers still exist to creating fully inclusive working environments. While most seem to be willing to accept the existence of structural racism, there is still a deep discomfort that comes with talking about race in workplaces. Programmes to dismantle structural racism are critical and important, but our progress will remain superficial unless we build up courage to have better discussions of race – ones that are more historically grounded and accepting of lived experience. In this session we will start this brave conversation, look at research and evidence from workplaces around the world, and hear about innovative case studies that tackle the issue of race at work. | Session 8 | Breakout Academic stream The academic stream of the conference is for those who wish to present academic peer-reviewed contributions at the conference proceedings. All academic papers submitted will undergo a blind review and the programme for this stream will be published once the papers have been reviewed and selected for presentation. In addition, students will have the opportunity to present their work at a poster session in an informal setting in the exhibition hall. Expressions of interest in the academic stream and poster session should be registered on the conference website. | ||
| Keynote: After the Tampa Abbas Nazari | ||||
| We need to talk: Racism at Work Dr Virginia Mapedzahama Member Education Director, Diversity Council Australia | ||||
| 10:30am | Morning tea | |||
| Session 7 Race at work (cont) | Session 8 Academic stream (cont) | |||
| 11:00am | The Master's House – structures of exclusion in Aotearoa New Zealand Haylee Putaranui Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion, Fonterra | |||
| 11:20am | Panel discussion: Navigating race and culture conversations in the workplace Earle Wilkes, Rahul Govinden, Janelle Mims and Pratima Namasivayam | |||
| 12:00pm | Case Study: From Diversity and Inclusion to Anti-Racism Dr Sripriya Somasekhar Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager, Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment | |||
| 12:30pm | Lunch | |||
| 1:30 - 3:00pm | Session 10 | Plenary From equal opportunities to equal outcomes It is becoming increasingly apparent that traditional Western organisational models may no longer be the benchmark for sustainable organisations. Despite decades of focus on “equal opportunities”, global movements such as #MeToo and #BlackLivesMatter have shone a sharp light on the failure of such strategies of “equality” to level the playing field for all humans to participate to their full potential. In this session we will look at what it would take to bring an equity-first approach to our work – and what our world might look like if we get this right. | Session 11 | Breakout Diversity, equity and inclusion in the construction sector This parallel session is for those who wish to consider the specific DEI dynamics and priorities in the construction and infrastructure sector. It will look at some of the barriers identified through numerous research projects and the range of tools and support programmes available to organisations in the sector. Through practical sessions, we will explore how the tools and support could be best activated to drive change in the sector. | Session 12 | Breakout Diversity, equity and inclusion in the public sector This parallel session is for those who wish to consider the specific DEI dynamics, priorities and programmes in the public sector, including core government departments, local government, public health providers and education. Through practical sessions, we will explore how successful programmes could be identified and shared across the sector. | |
| 1:40pm | Fireside chat: Moving beyond western models of DEI to build workplaces of belonging. Dr Guillermo Merelo |
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| 2:30pm | Fireside chat: Creating opportunities for marginalised young people in STEM Lyndele von Schill Director of Diversity & Inclusion, National Radio Astronomy Observatory and Human Rights Commissioner, Charlottesville, Virginia | |||
| 3:00pm | Afternoon tea | |||
| 3:30 - 5:00pm | Session 13 | Plenary Allyship in action Many passionate leaders have stepped forward over the past couple of years to introduce initiatives the make their workplaces more diverse and inclusive. Yet, being passionate about DEI does not guarantee success. During this time of acute social conflict we need to support our allies and changemakers with the knowledge, skills and relationships to remain resilient. | Session 11 Diversity, equity and inclusion in the construction sector (cont) | Session 12 Diversity, equity and inclusion in the public sector (cont) | |
| 3:35pm | Language Matters: Staying attuned to lived experience Marni Panas Program Manager, Diversity and Inclusion, Alberta Health Services | |||
| 4:30pm | Learning, unlearning, relearning Joe Consedine Director Global Women and Champions for Change | |||
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| 9:00 - 10:45am | Session 14 | Plenary Accelerating strategy and capability On the final day of the conference we talk about organisational capacity and capability to drive sustained transformation. We will look at how Boards need to govern issues of equity within their sustainability strategies, we’ll discover strategies for collecting critical data to inform actionable outcomes and we will hear how mentorship programmes can accelerate change. In this session we also launch the professional accreditation framework for DEI practitioners and leaders as a key enabler in building organisational capability. Our CEO panel reflect on what genuine leadership support look like, and how they lead change in their respective organisations. | Session 15 | Jump-start workshop – inclusive decision making Using Gender Based Analysis Plus as a tool, this workshop will provide an understanding intersectionality and the layers of oppression that create barriers to equal outcomes | Session 16 | Courage to connect: library of lived experience This is a self-directed session for those who want to learn more from the lived experience of individuals at the conference. We create the space for those who want to learn, to connect with those who want to share. |
| 9:25am | Equity and sustainability - implications for governance in a post-pandemic world Adrienne Miller | ||
| 10:45am | Morning tea | ||
| Session 14 | Plenary Accelerating strategy and capability (cont) | |||
| 11:15am | Building DEI capability: DEI professional accreditation launch | ||
| 11:40am | CEO Panel - Fuel critical change with inclusive and genuine leadership support Mark Bosomworth & Burcu Senel | ||
| 12:20pm | Table reflections | ||
| 12:30pm | Courage to connect: Lessons in badassery Shelly Davies | ||
| 1:15pm | Chairperson closing comments | ||
| 1:20pm | Karakia | ||
| 1:30pm | Lunch | ||
| 2:00pm-4:00pm | Post-conference workshop Jump-start workshop – professional accreditation | ||