We all feel it: An uncertain world that seems to be lurching from one crisis to the next. Populism continues to threaten freedom of speech and expression, and LGBTIQ+ communities are feeling more vulnerable than they have in years. Employers, both private and public, are not immune to this sentiment. Many of the givens, such as robust Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies, are sometimes questioned—even challenged—despite the considerable progress that has been made.
But the future is anything but decided! Countries continue to implement marriage equality, and the global LGBTIQ+ community is motivated to take a stance. The stakeholders for the progression of LGBTIQ+ workplace inclusion are many and powerful. We are the ones who decide if workplaces around the world will continue to embrace LGBTIQ+ inclusion.
The 2024 Workplace Pride International Conference brings together many of these stakeholders, from employers, LGBTIQ+ civil society, governments, and academia, to hear different viewpoints, explore the priorities, and collectively determine how we will focus our efforts in the coming year. We will hear from top executives (both LGBTIQ+ and non) who are well versed in the economic angle, politicians from countries that experience LGBTIQ+ discrimination first-hand, Civil Society Organisations active in many countries where Workplace Pride members have activities and our members who have an eye on both strategic issues as well as the practical ones that need to be addressed every day.
So come and join us and 400+ participants in facing this uncertain world together. Together, we are strong…. this is the future we choose!
