DEI Coalition

Let's accelerate DEI. Together.

This year’s TNW Conference will host the 2nd edition of the DEI Coalition, a dedicated area with DEI programming throughout the two-day conference, showcasing, celebrating and discussing initiatives to accelerate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the tech industry.

Expect a mix of DEI-focused discussions, mentoring sessions, workshops and networking opportunities.

The DEI Coalition is an initiative by TNW, in collaboration with Diverse Leaders in Tech (DLiT), Taskforce D&I by NLdigital, Booking.com and Nike. Supported by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate and She Loves Tech.

Let’s accelerate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in tech. Together.

Day 1 Agenda

Thursday, June 20th

10.30 - 11.15 • DEI Lounge
Networking Sprint by Strategy Sprint™️ Company
Hosted by:
- Dorit Roest, Founder Strategy Sprint™️ Company, ScaleNL & TIM
- Mieke Jansen International Expansion Expert | Spreker & Dagvoorzitter 🎤 | Strategy Sprint Facilitator
- Rianne Roggema, OKR Consultant | Podcast & Event Host | Founder
- Karel van Gool, Founder EVG Start and Business Mentor

11:30 - 12:00 • DEI Lounge
Bias in tech & AI.
Hosted by:
- Joy Adamson, Product Management Consultant, Digital Joy;
- Lieke Muller, AI & digital transformation consultant, Move38;
- Marisa Monteiro Borsboom, CLO, Head of Public Policy and Governance Affairs Board Member, Women in Tech Global.

11:30 - 12:15 • DEI Lounge
From Dialogue to Action: Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through leadership and employee engagement
Hosted by: Olivia Logan, Booking.com

11:30 - 12:15 • DEI Lounge
Inclusive hiring practices for tech talent
Hosted by: Nina Schein, Booking.com

12.30 - 14.00 • DEI Lounge
DEI Mentoring Sessions. Click here to sign up to mentoring sessions.

14.45 - 15:15 • Vision stage
Panel Session: DEI as a Business Enabler: Normalizing Data-Driven DEI
Hosted by:
- Job van de Voort, CEO, Remote
- Adrienne Enggist, Senior Director of Product - Customer Experience & Platforms, Booking.com
- Dr. Hamed Sadeghian, Co-Founder, President and CEO, Nearfield Instruments
- Ingrid Tappin, CEO & Founder, Diverse Leaders in Tech

14.00 - 16.00 • DEI Lounge
Global Startup Competition - Europe Regional Semifinal.
Hosted by She Loves Tech

16.00 - 17:00 • DEI Lounge
DEI Networking Drinks

17:00 - 17:30 • DEI Lounge
Q&A Fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The Critical Role of Allyship
Hosted by:
- Constantijn van Oranje, Special Envoy, Techleap.nl
- Sergio Panday, Co-Founder & CEO at Roots Inspire
- Ingrid Tappin, CEO & Founder, Diverse Leaders in Tech

More info in schedule

Day 2 Agenda

Friday, June 21st

10.00 - 11.00 • DEI Lounge
From Student to Visionary: Mattias Scheek's Entrepreneurial Journey and the Path to $100M Success
Hosted by: Mattias Scheek, Director Hardware Development Engineering, Sonos

11:30 - 12:15 • DEI Lounge
Panel: Diverse Leaders in Tech Accelerating DEI through AI

13:00 - 14:30 • DEI Lounge
DEI Mentoring Sessions. Click here to sign up to mentoring sessions.

14:30 - 15:00 • DEI Lounge
What makes the smartest teams? (Maximizing Collective Intelligence)
Hosted by: Dr. Vivienne Ming, Theoretical Neuroscientist, Entrepreneur, Author, Founder & CEO, Socos Labs

15:00 - 16:00 • DEI Lounge
Shifting the Paradigm: The ROI of Supporting Founders of Color and Why it's Everyone's Business
Hosted by:
- Catherine Park, Community & Events Lead, Colorintech
- Sophie Webber, Communications Lead, Founderland
- Salmaan Sana TEDxAmsterdam & the School of Moral Ambition/ Salmaan Sana Consulting

15:00 - 15:45• DEI Lounge
Queer Funders & Founders + drinks

More info in schedule

Mentoring sessions

Delve into enriching 30-minute mentoring sessions led by the DEI Coalition, designed to offer TNW attendees a unique opportunity for small group mentoring with distinguished experts from various industries including startup founders, investors, and corporate leaders.

These sessions provide an invaluable platform for participants to engage in focused discussions, seek guidance, and gain insights into navigating challenges and opportunities within their respective fields.

Networking drinks

Elevate your networking experience by joining the DEI drinks on Thursday, 20 June, from 16:00 to 17:00.

Whether you’re passionate about fostering inclusivity in the tech industry or simply curious to learn more, this gathering offers a relaxed and welcoming environment to connect with like-minded peers, share insights, and forge valuable connections. Join us for an hour of engaging conversations as we celebrate diversity and empower each other to drive positive change within the tech ecosystem.

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Talks/Pitches

Immerse yourself in a dynamic two-day programme featuring dedicated DEI programming throughout the conference, aimed at showcasing, celebrating, and discussing initiatives aimed at accelerating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within the tech industry.

From insightful talks to inspiring pitches, this comprehensive agenda offers a platform for thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and innovative solutions to drive meaningful change. Join us as we come together to explore the diverse perspectives, experiences, and strategies that are shaping the future of DEI in tech, and empower ourselves to create a more inclusive and equitable industry for all.