May 29, 2025
Time: 09.30 - 15.30
Venue: Swedbank Latvia, Balasta Dambis 15. Riga
Languages: Latvian and English (with translation) / Workshops are just in Latvian without translatiion
Organised by Latvian Diversity Charter
Moderated by: MĀRA SLEJA - TV/Radio personality
In 2025, diversity and inclusion are facing unprecedented politicisation, challenges, and even silence in certain corners. Yet, rather than retreat, we choose to evolve and strengthen these essential principles.
DxI symbolises *diversity linked with *inclusion. When united, these powerful forces cultivate true belonging and pave the path toward equity—this is why we must amplify them.
The DxI Forum isn't about abandoning our mission; it's about highlighting it. The title of the Forum reflect our current reality: sometimes, language must adapt, but our core values remain unwavering.
09:30 - 10:00: REGISTRATION
Enjoy specialty coffee and bites from Caffeine
10:00 - 10:15: OPENING
ANDRIS KUŽNIEKS - Acting Head of the European Comission Representation in Latvia
LAURIS MENCIS - Chair of Board of Swedbank Latvia
10:15 - 11:30: CURRENT CHALLENGE IN DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
VADIMS FROLOVS - Member of the Board of Swedbank Latvia, Head of Customer Service Division
INESE LĪBIŅA - EGNERE - Minister of Justics of the Republic of Latvia
Major ALISON LEBLANC – Canadian Armed Forces, Admin Department Head, Task Force Latvia HQ
MĀRTIŅŠ VARGULIS - Analytics and Advisory group "PowerHouse Latvia" director, RSU lecturer
11:30 - 12:00: LIGHT LUNCH
Enjoy specialty coffee and light lunch from Caffeine
12:00 - 13:00: WORKSHOPS
Diversity managment 101: Practical tools for inclusive leadership - Lead by SIGITA ZANKOVSKA-ODIŅA - Social Integration Foundation
The Meaning of Belonging: Cultivating authentic community at work - Lead by INESE BLAUA-BRĒĶE - Swedbank Latvia
13:00 - 13:20: BREAK
Enjoy specialty coffee and bites from Caffeine
13:20 - 14:15: PANNEL: D&I - WALK THE TALK
DACE HELMANE - Board member of Sustinere Latvija / CEO of Institute for Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility
IVO MASKALĀNS - COBALT Senior specialist, Attorney-at-Law
VITA BEIDAKA - Reitan Convenience Latvia Sustainablity Lead
ILZE LIEPA-BALODE - LIDL Latvija, Engagement, CSR HR and DE&B Specialist
14:15 - 14:30: SECRET SPEAKER
Speaker will be revieled during the Forum
14:30 - 15:15: CLOSING & NETWORKING
Enjoy specialty coffee and bites from Caffeine
The European Commission has designated May as European Diversity Month — a month dedicated to raising awareness and fostering discussions about diversity and inclusion at workplace across Europe. Throughout May, organisations, businesses and communities celebrate diversity, exchange good practices, and encourage inclusive environments.