The 2024 Erasmus Centre for Women and Organisation's upcoming conference programme explores pathways to inclusion from the perspective of individuals and organisations as well as from a socio-economic viewpoint.
Why focus on inclusion?
Diversity is easily measured in numbers. There have been only modest gains in gender diversity since ECWO was founded 10 years ago by the late Professor Dianne Bevelander when she visualised a world in which women have an equal share of power and influence. The conversation around diversity, equity, and inclusion of female talent is now built upon a better understanding of gender and bias from the perspective of those who are negatively affected.
The public conversation has evolved too. When we speak of inclusion, we speak of including everyone regardless of gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity and nationality, or even educational, economic, or functional perspective. More importantly, for people and organisations, inclusion is no longer simply the end goal. It is also the means to achieving better organisational performance and a sustainable, innovative, and prosperous society.
Explore our full programme of keynotes, breakout sessions, speakers and much more here. You can purchase your tickets here. The conference takes place on Friday 15 November aboard the ss Rotterdam in Rotterdam.