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World Economic Forum Annual Meeting

January 26-29, 2021
Davos, Switzerland / Online

The 51st World Economic Forum Annual Meeting will be held on the theme “The Great Reset” and will bring together the key global government and business leaders in Davos. Diversity & Inclusion, gender equality, and migration will be among The Great Reset Dialogues.

Generation Equality Forum

Dates to be announced
Mexico / Paris

The Generation Equality Forum is a global gathering for gender equality, convened by UN Women and co-chaired by France and Mexico, with the close partnership of civil society. The Forum is scheduled to take place during the first half of 2021 (dates to be announced), kicking off in Mexico City and culminating in Paris.

Reuters Next

January 11-14, 2021 / Online

No country,  company or community can  tackle the future alone. To build a better world, thinkers and doers must come together to share ideas, collaborate and act. Reuters Next draws on Reuters global reach to host diverse voices from around the world who will examine topics from different perspectives, bringing their passion, experience and expertise to find new ways forward.

Meaningful Business Forum

All year / Online

Our Founder Arzu Demirel is a Meaningful Business Ambassador. This is a network of leaders who are combining profit and purpose to help achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. MB highlights outstanding work being done to solve the biggest issues we are facing today with monthly virtual forums.

11th Annual International Women’s Day Forum

March 5, 2021 / Online

The Forum organized by U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, will highlight how the private sector can narrow gender gaps in every aspect of society, redefine leadership, and reconstruct workplaces.

LGBT+ at Work

March 16, 2021  / Online

With 18 speakers, this event organized by D&I Leaders, brings together diversity, inclusion and HR related professionals, looking to create and maintain an LGBT+ inclusive workplace.

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

March 21, 2021

Racism, xenophobia and intolerance are problems prevalent in all societies. But every day, each and every one of us can stand up against racial prejudice and intolerant attitudes. Be a human rights champion, and #fightracism.

The events will be announced.

International Women’s Day

March 8, 2021

UN Women announces the theme for International Women’s Day, 8 March 2021 (IWD 2021) as, “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world.”

World wide events will be announced.

Catalyst Awards

March 17-18, 2021 / Online

The Catalyst’s event about gender equality with keynote presentations, various sessions and activities, networking opportunities will take place virtually during the month of March 2021 including the March 17-18 Catalyst Award winner presentation and celebration.

@Work Summit

March 30, 2021

With the right tools and the right talent, great opportunity is within reach. CNBC@Work provides a forum for senior executives to learn from each other and the world’s most influential voices who are defining all aspects of the future of work.

Diversity & Inclusion

April 21, 2021 / Online

32 HR & D&I Leaders In 1 Virtual Day. Go beyond the buzzwords & create truly inclusive cultures, develop unbiased recruitment, pay reporting & progression strategies, engage leaders, incorporate intersectionality, protect employee mental health & build powerful staff networks & mentoring.

Humanitarian Leadership Conference

April 28-29, 2021 / Online

A pandemic, a climate crisis, and a global movement for racial equality. The consequences of inaction have never been more dangerous or more real. This conference will be a significant event where we transition from rhetoric to action.

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

May 21, 2021

Held every year on 21 May, the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development celebrates not only the richness of the world’s cultures, but also reminds the importance of living together as equals in dignity. The events will be announced.

D&I Leaders Global Forum

June 8- 9, 2021
London / Online

With 40+ speakers, one of  the leading events for organisations looking to accelerate their workplace diversity and inclusion strategy.

Global Female Leaders

June 21-22, 2021
Hotel Adlon Kempinski, Berlin, Germany

Intensive networking in an international, cross-sector circle of top-class executives forms the central focus of the summit.

Global Compact Leaders Summit

June 14-15, 2021
New York

Leaders Summit is uniting business for a better world. From CEO activism to the road to inclusive society, the agenda could inspire D&I leaders.

Pride Day

June 24, 2021

Every year, during the month of June, the LGBT community celebrates in a number of different ways. Across the globe, various events are held during June as a way of recognising the influence LGBT people have had around the world.The events will be announced.

World Diversity in Leadership Conference

July 6- 10, 2021
Edmonton Convention Center Canada

The theme of the conference is “Importance of Diverse Workforce in Economic Recovery”.

4th European Conference on Domestic Violence

September 13- 15, 2021
Kongress centre Cankarjev dom, Slovenia

European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) is brining researchers, academics, practitioners, and policy-makers to share and build knowledge and experience on domestic violence.

Equal Pay Day

September 18, 2021

Across all regions, women are paid less than men, with the gender pay gap estimated at 23 per cent globally. International Equal Pay Day, celebrated for the first time in 2020, highlights achieving equal pay is an important milestone for human rights and gender equality.

The event will be announced.

ERG & Council Conference

September 15-17, 2021
Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, Florida, USA

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), Diversity Councils, Networking and Affinity Groups are effective resources for improving organizational results. This is the first Diversity & Inclusion Conference designed specifically for ERGs.

World Mental Health Day

October 10, 2021

Close to 1 billion people are living with a mental disorder.And now, billions of people around the world have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which is having a further impact on people’s mental health. So this is the time to start neuro-diversity, investing on mental health and search for the solutions together.

The events will be announced.

Inclusion 2021

October 25-27, 2021 / Online

A SHRM (Society for Human Resources Management) conference about creating better workplaces that truly work for all. 3 day virtual event to address the importance of building inclusive workplace cultures and creating collaborative networks.

Engage Diversity & Inclusion

November 23, 2021 / Online

It is a one day virtual event with 15 presentations about the inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels valued, respected and treating each other in an organisation as an individual.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

November 25, 2021

Iconic buildings and landmarks will be ‘oranged’ to recall the need for a violence-free future. The events of the #orangetheworld campaign will be announced.

International Day of People with Disability

December 3, 2021

International Day of People with Disability  is held on 3 December each year. Disability inclusion is an essential condition to upholding human rights, sustainable development, and peace. The events will be announced.

Please note:

If you want to add a Diversity and Inclusion event, or update details for an entry in the guide, please reach out to Headline Diversity and be sure to include the event’s link.