2026
Diversity Conference

5 june | Holiday Inn Zaventem

The Rise of AI & The Impact on Inclusion


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Artificial intelligence is already transforming the way we work today.

It is reshaping how organisations attract talent, assess performance, make decisions and collaborate.

Yet as this technological revolution accelerates, one fundamental question often remains in the background:

What does this evolution mean for inclusion in the workplace?

During the Diversity Conference 2026, we will bring together business leaders, researchers, policymakers and experts from across Europe to explore this major transformation.

Throughout the day, we will examine how artificial intelligence is shaping organisations and the future of work.

At the same time, we will reflect on how to consciously guide these developments, ensuring that innovation strengthens inclusion rather than reinforcing existing inequalities.

Because technology alone does not define the future of work.

The choices organisations make do.



📢 Save the Date
 Diversity Conference 2026

The Rise of AI & The Impact on Inclusion.

📅 5 june 2026

We look forward to welcoming many of you to this new edition of the Diversity Conference.

More information coming soon.  

The programme

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Morning


09:00 Welcome
& speech 
Saloua El Boustani
& Emmanuelle Verhagen
 
09:15 European Commission Speech   Irena Moozová (TBC) 
09:35 Design Thinking
& Joint Talk (1)

Dilnoza Shaumarova (The Disruptives)
& Diversity Charter Belgium

10:00  Keynote (+ break)  Öztürk Taspinar (TBC) 
10:45 Panel:
The impact on labourmarkets 

Moderated by:
Louis De Diesbach (euroclear)

With:
Nicky Dries (KULeuven) 
Juliette Malherbe (HighHer) (TBC)
Dewi Van De Vyver (EFFEX) (TBC)
Jan Van Acoleyen (Proximus) TBC)

12:15 Lunch  
 
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Afternoon

13:00 Design Thinking
& Joint Talk (2) 
Dilnoza Shaumarova (The Disruptives)  
14:30 Break  
14:45 Signing Ceremony
& Group Picture 
Belgium Diversity Charter Team + Signatories 
15:30 After drink   

Ontmoet onze sprekers

Dilnoza Shaumarova Follow me on LinkedIn

Co-founder
Head of Innovation & AI
The Disruptives

Louis De Diesbach Follow me on LinkedIn

AI Ethics & Governance Senior Expert
Euroclear

Nicky Dries Follow me on LinkedIn

Professor of Organizational Behavior
KU Leuven

Emmanuelle Verhagen Follow me on LinkedIn

Executive Director
Diversity Charter Belgium

Saloua El Boustani Follow me on LinkedIn

Coordinator
Diversity Charter Belgium

Participation

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Diversity Conference
Investment: €250

Includes:

  • Registration for one person

  • Access to all workshops

  • Coffee breaks, lunch and networking drinks included

  • Free parking

Signatories & members

Signatories, Members & Ambassadors
Investment: €0-175

Depending on the selected package.