Virtual Programming
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Gen Z and the Future of LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion in LATAM
Date Published: Overview With Gen Z projected to comprise nearly 30% of the global workforce by 2030—and significantly more likely to identify as LGBTQ+ than previous generations—workplace inclusion expectations are rapidly evolving. This session, focused on the LATAM region, examines how organizations can adapt to shifting norms around identity, authenticity, and belonging. Explore practical strategies…
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Gen Z and the Future of LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion in APAC
Date Published: Overview As Gen Z rapidly reshapes the workforce across Asia Pacific, organizations must adapt to a generation that expects authenticity, social responsibility, and visible commitment to inclusion. This session explores how Gen Z’s fluid understanding of identity, digital-first communication style, and strong expectations around LGBTQ+ inclusion are transforming workplace norms across diverse cultural…
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Invisible No More: Amplifying Trans and Non-Binary Voices
Date Published: Overview This 2025 APAC Forum session explores the ongoing barriers trans and non-binary individuals face in workplaces and society, from persistent stereotypes to structural exclusion. Through lived experiences and candid dialogue, panelists examine how visibility, representation, and policy advocacy move organizations beyond performative gestures toward meaningful inclusion. The conversation highlights practical strategies for…
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Adapting Global Best Practices in LGBTQ+ Workplace Policies in Latin America
Date Published: Overview This session explores how organizations can effectively adapt and implement global LGBTQ+ inclusion best practices across Latin America’s diverse legal and cultural landscapes. The discussion examines how companies can roll out comprehensive policies that explicitly address sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, even in environments with limited legal protections or cultural…
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Adapting Global Best Practices in LGBTQ+ Workplace Policies in APAC
Date Published: Overview This session explores how organizations can advance LGBTQ+ inclusion in regions where legal protections are limited, with a focus on navigating complex cultural and regulatory environments across APAC. Grounded in NYU Professor Kenji Yoshino’s models of corporate engagement, the discussion centers on the embassy model, where multinational companies create safe, inclusive workplaces…
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Resilient and Responsive: Five Strategies for Demonstrating ERG Impact
Overview In this energizing talk, Out & Equal’s Jean-Marie Navetta delivers a blueprint for evolving Employee Resource Group (ERG) work in the face of cultural backlash and business pressure. Rather than retreat or repeat, she urges LGBTQ+ leaders to sharpen their focus, align with business outcomes, and ground their work in resilience. Drawing from field…
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A Welcome from Erin Uritus, CEO of Out & Equal and Erin’s Fireside Chat with Julie Sweet, Chair & CEO of Accenture
Date Published: Overview The Virtual Workplace Summit opens with Erin Uritus, CEO of Out & Equal, setting the stage for a powerful conversation about leadership, innovation, and the future of work. This dynamic session offers a behind-the-scenes look at how a top executive shapes industry direction, navigates complex business challenges, and drives meaningful growth. Through…
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Local to Global: Advancing LGBTQ+ Inclusion Worldwide Leveraging Glocalization in Practice
Date Published: Overview This 2025 Virtual Workplace Summit session explores why effective inclusion and belonging efforts require both global strategy and deep local insight. It introduces Out & Equal’s glocalization framework, which brings global organizations and in-country leaders together to adapt inclusion practices to local cultures and build authentic buy-in. The discussion demonstrates how two-way…
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Authentic Leadership as an Anchor Amidst Global Crosscurrents: A special fireside with Moriaki Kida
Date Published: Overview This 2025 Virtual Workplace Summit session explores what it means to lead authentically while creating inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ employees. EY Japan Chairperson and CEO Moriaki (Mori) Kida reflects on pivotal moments in his life and career that shaped his leadership approach, offering thoughtful insight into identity, personal growth, and navigating global…