The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), together with the Romanian Diversity Chamber of Commerce (RDCC), is holding the second Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) regional conference, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Central and Eastern Europe: Today and Tomorrow, at the Radisson Blu Hotel Bucharest on Wednesday 29 June 2022, from 09.00 to 16.30.

The conference will be an all-day event, including presentations and panel discussions, followed by a networking reception.

Join us at this conference to discuss the deep-rooted barriers that are worsening the economic and social crisis across central Europe and beyond, and learn more about tools to promote equality of opportunity.

The D&I Regional Conference will identify and address emerging economic inclusion challenges in central and eastern Europe, particularly given the context of the current war on Ukraine. It will also explores solutions driven by the private sector under equal opportunities-related policies and practices across operations and skills development strategies. The conference aims to build understanding on the following topics by:

  • Raising awareness of the economic implications of large-scale shocks (for example, armed conflicts, digitalisation, climate change), as well as taking stock of the emerging challenges in promoting diversity and inclusion.
  • Discussing key issues that face the private sector around equality, diversity and inclusion, and providing relevant advice to address these issues.
  • Recognising the importance of wider diversity and equality in the future, especially for refugees, women, Roma, LGBTI and people with disabilities.
  • Demonstrating the value of creating diverse and equal practices to facilitate peer-learning, through sharing best practices in the business landscape.

Registration before the event is required and only registered participants will be guaranteed a space. Further information will be sent out closer to the event.

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Raiffeisen Bank is a universal bank on the Romanian market, providing a complete range of products and services to private individuals, SMEs and large corporations via multiple distribution channels: banking outlets (more than 350 throughout the country), ATM and EPOS networks, phone- banking (Raiffeisen Direct) and mobile- banking (myBanking).

Raiffeisen Bank is a Founding Corporate Member of the Romanian Diversity Chamber of Commerce. Their Communication & PR Director, Corina Vasile, is a Board Member of the RDCC.

Google is an American multinational technology company that focuses on artificial intelligence, search engine technology, online advertising, cloud computing, computer software, quantum computing, e-commerce, and consumer electronics. It has been referred to as the most powerful company in the world and one of the world’s most valuable brands due to its market dominance, data collection, and technological advantages in the area of artificial intelligence.

Google is Corporate Member of the Romanian Diversity Chamber of Commerce

Kaufland is a German hypermarket chain, part of the Schwarz Gruppe. It operates over 1,400 stores in Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia and Moldova.

Kaufland is Founding Corporate Member of the Romanian Diversity Chamber of Commerce.

Their Recruiting & Employer Branding Director, Estera Anghelescu is Board Member of the RDCC.

Visa is an American multinational financial services corporation headquartered in California. It facilitates electronic funds transfers throughout the world, most commonly through Visa-branded credit cards, debit cards and prepaid cards.

Visa is one of the world’s most valuable companies. Visa is Corporate Member of the Romanian Diversity Chamber of Commerce.

Dentons is the world’s largest law firm, connecting top-tier talent to the world’s challenges and opportunities with 20,000 professionals including 12,000 lawyers, in more than 200 locations, in more than 80 countries. Dentons’ polycentric and purpose- driven approach, commitment to inclusion and diversity, and award-winning client service challenge the status quo to advance client interests.

Dentons is a Founding Corporate Member of the Romanian Diversity Chamber of Commerce.

Their Managing Partner Perry V. Zizzi is the President and a Board Member of the RDCC.