Synopsis
In today’s interconnected world, equality and inclusion are more than just values—they are the foundation for sustainable growth, creativity and innovation, and social progress. Yet, challenges persist across industries and societies, requiring collective action from both the public and private sectors. How can businesses, conformity assessment players, governments, and civil society work together to create truly inclusive environments?
How can we turn commitments into measurable impact? What can we learn from on-going initiatives and equality programs?
IQNET is just the catalyst of this international webinar, where leaders, policymakers, and industry experts will come together to discuss strategies, challenges, and success stories in building a more equitable world.
Why Attend?
• Gain insights from top experts on equality and inclusion trends
• Learn best practices from businesses, NGOs, trade associations, conformity assessment boides, and governments leading the way
• Discover actionable strategies for fostering inclusive workplaces and communities
• Engage in interactive discussions and network with global professionals.
Target audience
CEOs, Change Managers, Human Resource Leaders, Consultants, Employee Leaders, individuals championing and influencing equality and inclusion in small to large organizations, such as government and private institutions, businesses, cooperatives, NGOs, conformity assessment bodies and trade associations.
Speakers
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Alex Stoichitoiu
President, IQNET Association, Switzerland
Keynote (14:00 – 14:10)
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Maribel Lopez
President, Associacíon Musica, Mexico
Women contribution to the quality infrastructure and conformity assessment industry (14:10 – 14:30)
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Lance Thompson
Head, Regulatory Cooperation Unit, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), Switzerland
Mainstreaming gender through the quality infrastructure (14:30-14:50)
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IQNET Member Representatives
Conformity Assessment and other initiatves related to equality (14:50-15:30)
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Adriana Alonso
Regional Director, ICONTEC, Colombia
Evaluation of gender equality good practices in women-led small and medium enterprises (SMEs) (15:30 – 15:50)
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Carolina Outa
ISO CASCO Chair, Kenya
All voices heard in ISO’s standardization (15:50-16:20)
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Athina Panayiotou
Chair of Ethics Committee, IQNET Association, Switzerland
The IQNET Association Perspective, Q&A and final notes (16:20 – 16:30)
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