Should LGBTIQ+ equality be a business priority? How can companies support and grow LGBTIQ+ businesses and what is the role of LGBTIQ+ inclusion in ESG Strategies? 

Join us for an insightful discussion on how companies can actively support LGBTQI+ business and foster inclusivity within their own organisations. This event will feature panelists from diverse backgrounds, including business leaders, LGBTQI+ advocates, and experts in diversity and inclusion. 

We'll explore various strategies and best practices for creating an environment where LGBTIQ+ entrepreneurs can thrive, from implementing inclusive policies and benefits to promoting supplier diversity and fostering a culture of acceptance. 

Whether you're a business owner, executive, or ally, this event offers valuable insights and actionable steps for championing LGBTIQ+ entrepreneurship and equality in the business world.

Welcome words from Marc Schernberg de Plata Acevedo, DEI Leader of PwC Luxembourg

Introductions: presentation by Priscilia Talbot (Diversity Charter) and Marc Schernberg on the interconnection between ESG and LGBTIQ+ inclusion and the objectives of sustainable reporting 

Round table moderated by Mary Carey, Senior Manager Media Relations & Editorial at PwC,  with our guests:

• Raul Freyre, Executive Director, Business Growth & Entrepreneurship Lead, Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs for J.P. Morgan
• Barbara Agostino, Luxembourg Member of Parliament and former entrepreneur
• Nicolas Van Elsué, President of Rosa Lëtzebuerg

Questions and answers session

Closing remarks from Emanuele Vignoli, CEO of HSBC Luxembourg

Networking drinks

When? Tuesday, 19th March, from 18:30 pm to 19:30 pm (followed by cocktail)
Where? 

• In person: PwC / 2, Rue Gerhard Mercator / 2182 Luxembourg
• Or online (connection link will be send in due time)

For who? This event is open to all

registration

Event in English.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact priscilia.talbot@imslux.lu

About Walk the Talk
Walk theTalk is a community of companies who believe that together, we can achieve more. In our continuing series of events, we focus specifically on hiring processes, equalisation of benefits for LGBTQIA+, visibility challenges, and how companies can help support a more inclusive and diverse world.

Photos will likely be taken at the event intended to be published by IMS Luxembourg in written or digital media. Please inform the host at the beginning of the event if you do not wish to be in the photos.
At the end of the event you will receive a certificate of attendance which you can provide to your HR department.