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Rabia Siddique Australia

Multi award-winning international humanitarian lawyer, hostage survivor and passionate advocate for justice, equality and inclusion

Yolanda Cabrera-Sybesma Netherlands

Highlighting stories of Latinx Leaders making social impact & covering diversity & inclusion of women on boards

Renee Dvir Australia

Cloudera Solutions Engineering Manager passionate about cultural and gender diversity in the workplace

Shasta Nelson United States

Expert in belongingness & connection accelerating high-trust, meaningful & healthy relationships

Fran Ayala United Kingdom

Award-winning brand strategist, keynote speaker & stand-up comedian

Julia Handelman-Smith United Kingdom

Former British diplomat, now leading intercultural dialogue, co-creation & equity in international partnerships

Laura Connarty-Duncan GAICD Australia

20 years of experience as a leader, across male dominated industries, now a leadership & business coach for women & founder of Champion Women

Ayesha Shah Canada

Ayesha Shah, TEDx & Keynote Speaker, Mindset Mastery, Leadership Development & Inclusive Culture Strategist

Shelly Elliott United States

Specialist in women’s leadership coaching, career advising and general business consulting

Niluka Kavanagh United Kingdom

Technology commentator & speaker on AI and the future of leadership

Sarah McVanel, International Recognition, Retention & Culture Expert Canada

Sarah McVanel is a recognition expert and culture catalyst who empowers leaders to magnify greatness, master connection, and build thriving, inclusive workplaces.

Simone E. Morris United States

Former Fortune 500 ERG Chair Turned Inclusive Leadership Strategist — Real Talk, Real Results

Karen Maher Australia

Workplace culture transformation expert and founder of SmartCulture®

Ivana Osagie Nigeria

Impact Investor, Sustainability Keynote Speaker, Thought Leader & Female Leadership Expert

Susanne Althoff United States

Author of new book Launching While Female: Smashing the System That Holds Women Entrepreneurs Back

Kay Fabella Spain

How to Champion Change for Women in a Distributed Workforce

Daniela Felletti (she/elle/lei/ela/ella) United Kingdom

Deconstructing Empowerment, Reclaiming Power: A Systemic Shift - Global D.E.I. Practitioner & Speaker

Angelis Iglesias United States

Applied Psychology Scientist-Practitioner in Executive Leadership Development and Coaching helping STEM professionals rise to leadership roles

Danielle Dobson Australia

Award-winning speaker equipping ERGs, HR and leaders to move beyond one-day IWD messaging and recode workplace systems for real inclusion.

Dr Elizabeth Blakelock United Kingdom

Disability, neurodivergence and climate change

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