Real Talk: Belonging Beyond Boundaries

The Conduit Oslo Kristian Augusts Gate 21, Oslo, Norway

Join us for an honest and authentic conversation which is a part of our event series ‘Real Talk,’ brought to you by a partnership between Diversify and The Conduit. In this session, our speakers, Chisom Udeze, Founder of Diversify, and Astrid Sundberg, Director of Impact Partnerships at The Conduit, will explore what it means to ... Read more

Community Lunch

Join us to connect with a diverse and versatile community of wonderful souls, over delicious and nutritious vegetarian food.  The HerSpace team is preparing for our March Community Lunch! Connect with like-minded souls over a delicious vegetarian meal as we share as a community. Please email us at  in case of any allergies. This event is ... Read more

120Kr

Book Launch: Everything Is Not Enough

The Conduit Oslo Kristian Augusts Gate 21, Oslo, Norway

Diversify, in partnership with The Conduit, is proud to present an inspiring evening celebrating the launch of Lọlá Ákínmádé Åkerström’s newest book, “Everything Is Not Enough”. This special event offers an opportunity to dive into the world of an acclaimed author and experience the magic of her latest work. Join us for a captivating evening ... Read more

Women’s Circle

HerSpace Strandgata 19, Oslo, Norway

Join us for a nurturing experience at our Women's Circle gathering, a safe and non-judgmental space where women come together to connect, share, and support one another on their unique journeys. This thoughtfully facilitated gathering invites women to not only hold space for themselves but also to stand in solidarity with one another. It's a ... Read more

NOK100

Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: Decolonising Feminism and Gender Equality

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace is imperative for a sustainable, competitive and innovative company and society at large. Diversity also goes beyond the outward perception of a company – it includes how the internal structures work and signal the value systems of an organization’s management or leadership team. This series is designed by Diversify ... Read more

Community Lunch

HerSpace Strandgata 19, Oslo, Norway

Join us to connect with a diverse and versatile community of wonderful souls, over delicious and nutritious vegetarian food.  The HerSpace team is preparing for our May Community Lunch! Connect with like-minded souls over a delicious vegetarian meal as we share as a community. Please email us at  in case of any allergies. This event is ... Read more

120Kr

Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: Cross-Cultural Communication

HerSpace Strandgata 19, Oslo, Norway

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace is imperative for a sustainable, competitive and innovative company and society at large. Diversity also goes beyond the outward perception of a company – it includes how the internal structures work and signal the value systems of an organization’s management or leadership team. This series is designed by Diversify ... Read more

Women in Leadership: Anna Christina Borregaard

HerSpace Strandgata 19, Oslo, Norway

Join us for May's Women in Leadership event with Anna Christina Borregaard! At HerSpace, we are proud to be part of a collective and necessary effort to be active participants in helping women advance in their social, personal and professional lives. We have designed the Women in Leadership series as a way to amplify the ... Read more

Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: Mental Health & Wellbeing

HerSpace Strandgata 19, Oslo, Norway

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace is imperative for a sustainable, competitive and innovative company and society at large. Diversity also goes beyond the outward perception of a company – it includes how the internal structures work and signal the value systems of an organization’s management or leadership team. This series is designed by Diversify ... Read more

Sister Circle: A Gathering for Black, Brown & Women of Colour

As Black, Brown and Women of Colour, sometimes, we might feel that we exist in a world, with systems and structures that were not built for us. So, we navigate, negotiate, cover or fit in, because it makes us feel safe. Nonetheless, it can be very isolating. The Sister Circle is a non judgmental space ... Read more

100Kr

Being Non-Binary in a Binary World

Being Non-Binary in a Binary World Tired of feeling squeezed into a box at work? This session throws out the binary code and empowers the glorious non-binary and gender-nonconforming folks to rock their authentic selves at work. We'll get real about the challenges faced (misgendering, bathroom woes, the whole shebang) and how these impact well-being. ... Read more

Chisom Udeze

Founder of Diversify, Diversify Consult, HerSpace & The Annual

Chisom is an Economist, a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Strategist, and a 3 times founder of impact driven companies. She has over 14 years of experience working with organizations like the European Commission, The United Nations, ExxonMobil and The Economist Group. Chisom is analytical and a data enthusiast. She is passionate about interrogating the cross-sectoral relationship between society’s inhabitants, resources, production, technology, distribution and output. She efficiently and effectively unlocks complex systems, interprets data, forecasts socio-economic trends and conducts research.

Having lived and worked in 7 countries across 3 continents, she is highly adaptable to different circumstances and people, and thrives in uncertain environments.

As the founder of Diversify and Diversify Consult, Chisom and her team work with companies, institutions, governments and civil society to develop sustainable DEIB strategies and embed measurable diversity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace and society. In addition, in 2022, Diversify launched the Diversify Nordics Summit, the largest conference in the Nordics that gathers cross-sectoral stakeholders to amplify DEIB in the Nordics and beyond.

In 2020, she founded HerSpace, a diverse and inclusive co-creation community for all genders, with particular focus on women and non-binary people. In 2022, HerSpace launched HerTech, Women in Tech incubator, for women-led companies, with a focus on the inclusion of diverse founders. 

Chisom is a thought-leader in DEIB and a passionate advocate for mental health and wellness. She writes often on DEIB and justice related topics, some of her work is published on Forbes.

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