05 December 2025

While much attention has rightly been placed on the experiences of LGBT+ individuals and rainbow families, a complementary yet often overlooked perspective is that of those who surround and support them: parents, siblings, friends, colleagues, and other allies at work. These individuals play a crucial role in shaping inclusive environments—at home, at work, and in society.

This follow-up event will explore what it means to be a “chosen family” from the perspective of support, allyship, and shared values. We will look at how corporate environments can recognise and amplify this support network to foster truly inclusive and psychologically safe spaces for all.

On the agenda:

• Opening note - Priscilia Talbot, Diversity Charter Lëtzebuerg
• Video message - Minister Yuriko Backes, Ministry for Gender, Equality and Diversity
• Keynote  -  MEP Tilly Metz, Member of the European Parliament
• Live testimony - Anna Seitz, Vice President, J.P. Morgan Private Bank
• Panel moderated by Cândida Nedog (Corporate Relationship Manager, Aztec) with the following guests:

• Marcin Pastuszka – Glamazon Board Member, Amazon LGBT+ ERG

• Shany Venon – Head of Institutional Investors client lines for Luxembourg and Ireland, Member of the BNP Paribas, Luxembourg branch, Securities Services, Executive Committee

• Juliette Tirabasso – Coordinator Families and Allies in Rainbow, Centre LGBTIQ+ Cigale

• Nick Ashton – Head of Global Payment Solution, HSBC Luxembourg

  • Closing notes – HE Mrs Joanne Olivier, British Ambassador to Luxembourg
  • Thank you - Oliver Weber – Partner, PwC Luxembourg
  • Networking cocktail

Join us to learn, engage, and be part of the positive change that makes inclusion a business priority for all!

When? Tuesday, November 11th. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., the event starts at 6:30 p.m., and a networking cocktail follows at 7:30 p.m.
Where? PwC / 2 Rue Gerhard Mercator / 2182 Gasperich Luxembourg
(No parking will be available on-site. The nearest parking is at Auchan, Cloche d’Or.)
For whom? This event is open to all.

Event in English. No recording.

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

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About Walk the Talk
Walk The Talk is a community of companies who believe that together, we can achieve more.
In our continuing series of events, we focus specifically on equality for LGBTQIA+ community, via visibility and exposing challenges, and how company can help shaping and support a diverse and inclusive world
This network and cooperation of local corporates and associations created in 2023 and mobilised the market behind LGBTQIA+ inclusion.  Several events served as a platform for increased LGBTQIA+ awareness and attracted prominent speakers and attendees from politics, diplomacy and finance in Luxembourg.

Photos and videos will likely be taken at the event, intended to be published in written or digital media. By accepting this invitation, you consent to your image being included in any photos or videos taken.

At the end of the event you will receive a certificate of attendance which you can provide to your HR department.

IMS opts for exclusively vegetarian meals in order to limit the environmental impact of its events while adopting an ethical approach to animal welfare. This choice encourages a more sustainable diet that respects the living world. This menu also encourages the inclusion of people on specific diets for medical, ethical or religious reasons