Diverse teams drive innovation, resilience, and better business outcomes. In this session, industry leaders will share data-backed insights on why hiring professionals with refugee and migrant backgrounds isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s a strategic advantage. Discover real-world case studies, ROI-driven approaches, and key takeaways to future-proof your workforce.

In an era of skills shortages, companies that embrace diverse hiring have a competitive advantage. Business leaders discuss how inclusive recruitment strategies help attract, engage, and retain top talent.

Too many migrant professionals face a frustrating reality: their skills are undervalued, their experience is dismissed, and their qualifications don’t “translate” in the job market. This session challenges the outdated systems that prevent highly skilled women from contributing fully—and calls on companies to rethink their hiring biases.

Many hiring processes unintentionally filter out the very talent companies need. This interactive workshop helps HR leaders and recruiters identify hidden biases in job descriptions, interviews, and decision-making—offering practical solutions to build a truly inclusive hiring pipeline. Expect eye-opening exercises, expert strategies, and actionable steps.

DEI initiatives are more than just a moral imperative—they are a business strategy that drives growth, innovation, and talent retention. In this practical masterclass, HR leaders and DEI advocates will learn how to present the business case for diversity, equity, and inclusion to executives and boards. Gain tools and frameworks to align your DEI initiatives with the company’s bottom line, and walk away with strategies to gain leadership buy-in and champion lasting change within your organization.

Welcome to The Get-to-Know Zone, where talent meets opportunity in fast-paced, high-energy networking sessions. This unique speed-dating-style format connects companies with top professionals from refugee and migrant backgrounds. In short, focused 5-minute conversations, businesses will have the chance to meet and engage with pre-vetted, highly qualified candidates ready to make an impact.