May 29, 2025
Time: 09.30 - 15.30
Venue: Swedbank Latvia, Balasta Dambis 15. Riga
Languages: Latvian and English
Organised by Latvian Diversity Charter
Moderated by:
TBC
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
10:00 - 10:15: OPENING
ANDRIS KUŽENIEKS - 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
Speakers to be announced
11:30 - 12:00: LIGHT LUNCH
12:00 - 13:30: 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
Neurodiversity: Embracing cognitive differences - TBC
13:30 - 13:45: BREAK
13:45 - 14:30: PANNEL: HOW TO CHAMPION IN D&I?
Speakers to be announced
14:30 - 14:45: SECRET SPEAKER
Speaker will be revieled during the Forum
14:45: CLOSING
14:45 - 15:45: NETWORKING
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.