Diversify

Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace & Society: Bridging the Generational Gap
2025-03-26 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Oslo)
Our Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace series is a global platform dedicated to fostering open conversations and learning around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in workplaces and communities worldwide. Since 2020, these monthly sessions have brought together professionals, leaders, and advocates from across the globe to explore best practices, share personal experiences, and discuss actionable strategies for creating more inclusive environments. These free, virtual sessions serve as a space for collective growth, critical reflection, and meaningful dialogue on DEI’s evolving role in society.
The topic for March: Bridging the Generational Gap
In today’s evolving workplace, five generations are working side by side—each shaped by different historical, social, and technological contexts. While generational diversity can be a source of innovation and strength, it can also lead to misunderstandings, biases, microaggressions and communication gaps that hinder collaboration.
Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking session on Bridging the Generational Gap, where we will explore:
Intergenerational Dynamics: How different generations perceive work, leadership, and inclusion—and how these perspectives shape workplace culture.
🔹 Challenging Assumptions: The pitfalls of generational labeling and how to foster dialogue that respects lived experiences rather than reinforcing biases.
🔹 Bridging the Divide: Practical strategies for building workplaces where knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and psychological safety allow individuals across generations to thrive.
🔹 The Future of Work: How organizations can create inclusive policies and cultures that respond to shifting generational expectations, from career development to flexibility and purpose-driven work.
Join us for this discussion featuring Chisom Udeze, Charlie Fonda and Sarah Campbell.
Join us for this digital discussion on March 26, 2025 at 13.00 CET by RSVP-ing below.

Speakers:
Chisom Udeze (She/Her), Economist, Strategist & Executive Director of Diversify
Chisom is an accomplished Economist, Strategist, Investor, and Founder with nearly two decades of experience leading impact-driven companies and actioning societal change. She serves on multiple boards, including as chair, and holds advisory roles across three continents.
Her global work spans seven countries and includes collaborations with organizations like the European Commission and Boston Consulting Group. Chisom champions democracy, sustainability, justice, and community driven and multi-stakeholder change-making. She also spearheads the Diversify Nordics Summit, a leading conference for leadership and innovation. A passionate advocate for mental health, Chisom enjoys tennis, reading, writing, and has published on Forbes.
Sarah Campbell (She/Her), Head of Programmes at Stonewall
Sarah Campbell (she/her) is the Head of Programmes at Stonewall, an LGBTQ+ rights charity. She oversees the delivery of Stonewall’s suite of expert support for workplaces around LGBTQ+ inclusion including the Diversity Champions programme, Workplace Equality index and LGBTQ+ Leadership Programme.

Women of Color in Business
2025-03-27 18:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Oslo) | Atelie, Ruseløkkveien 30, Oslo, 0251
Our Women in Business series is a platform designed and led by women to equip you with valuable and necessary business skills to drive growth at your company or venture. Whether you’re running a startup, managing an SME, or dreaming of launching your own business, this series connects you with professional and highly skilled women to share expertise and practical tools for success.
In March, we’re proud to partner with Women of Color in Biz to present this special session.
Together, we’ll explore:

Shifting Narratives: Reclaim and reshape the stories of women of color in business by highlighting success stories and celebrating the innovations driven by women of color.
Money Matters: Break the stigma around talking about money, including asking for what you’re worth. Foster financial independence, enhance financial literacy, and create sustainable wealth.
Creating Pathways for Success: Discover tools, networks, and strategies that empower women of color to seize opportunities, amplify their impact, and thrive in business and leadership.
Building Wealth and Sharing Power: Explore how women of color can collectively build economic power by investing in one another’s businesses, fostering supportive financial networks, and ensuring wealth creation is inclusive and equitable.

Tentative Agenda:

18.00: Doors open
18.10: Introduction & welcome by Chisom Udeze
18.20: Presentation by Ruthie Semere & Mam Foon | Women of Color in Biz: Story, Mission, Work, and Impact
18.30: Panel Discussion with Grace Iche, Ruthie Semere & Mam Foon; Moderated by Sayantani Saha | Owning Our Narratives: Building Wealth, Power & Pathways for Women in Business
19.00: Audience Facilitated Discussion; Moderated by Chisom Udeze | Chisom will facilitate a discussion where the audience can share perspectives, insights, and ask questions.
19.45: Networking and Business Showcases

Who Should Attend:
This session is for entrepreneurs, professionals, and changemakers seeking to reclaim narratives, enhance their financial knowledge, and build networks of mutual support.
While this event focuses on the experiences and perspectives of women of color, it is open to everyone who wants to learn, engage, and support an inclusive business community.
We will have light snacks and refreshments. Register below to secure your spot!
REGISTER HERE!

Speakers:
Grace Iche (She/Her)
Grace Iche is a skilled and trained fashion designer and stylist who has a deep passion for creating clothes that tell a story. She is proudly leading her emerging independent slow fashion brand, Grace Ucha in customizable designs and bespoke tailoring with a mission to celebrate women of all colours and sizes.

Ruthie Semere (She/Her)
Ruthie Semere is a business developer, entrepreneur, and ICF-accredited leadership coach with over 12 years of international experience in digital media and business development. Since 2017, she has coached individuals, entrepreneurs, and companies globally in self-leadership and success creation. Ruthie is also the co-founder of Women of Color in Biz, a network that champions women of color entrepreneurs.
As a trilingual daughter of Eritrean immigrants with experience in navigating two cultures, Ruthie’s biculturalism has shaped her ability to deeply understand people from all walks of life. This unique perspective allows her to hold a global and inclusive mindset that resonates across diverse backgrounds. She holds a master’s degree in International Management from King’s College London and hosts the podcast Zanta on personal development.

Chisom Udeze (She/Her)
Chisom is an accomplished Economist, Strategist, Investor, and Founder with nearly two decades of experience leading impact-driven companies and actioning societal change. She serves on multiple boards, including as chair, and holds advisory roles across three continents.
Her global work spans seven countries and includes collaborations with organizations like the European Commission and Boston Consulting Group. Chisom champions democracy, sustainability, justice, and community driven and multi-stakeholder change-making. She also spearheads the Diversify Summit, a leading conference for leadership and innovation. A passionate advocate for mental health, Chisom enjoys tennis, reading, writing, and has published on Forbes.

Mam Foon (She/Her)
Mam Foon is a Business Developer and Music Entrepreneur with over 14 years of international experience in branding, business development, and the creative industries. She is the founder of We Deh Culture, an events platform celebrating African heritage, and the co-founder of Women of Color in Biz, a network championing women of color entrepreneurs.

The proud daughter of Gambian parents, Mam’s bicultural background and global experience have enabled her to build meaningful connections, create success, and foster cultural exchange through her work in the creative and cultural industries, globally. She holds a degree in Graphic Design from the University of the Arts London and has advanced her expertise in business development, events, and the music industry, working internationally in Gambia and across the continent.

Sayantani Saha (She/Her)
Sayantani is a Senior Manager and Chief of Staff at Diversify, where she leverages her diverse background in journalism, retail, social media management, and community development to excel in her role. Sayantani is instrumental in fostering inclusive environments, organizing strategic gatherings, and spearheading community development efforts. Providing direct support to the Executive Director, she drives measurable change for Diversify’s clients, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission.

Beyond her work at Diversify, Sayantani runs a small macrame business called Sew and Saw—a creative passion project that perfectly complements her multifaceted career.

Sister Circle: A gathering for Black, Brown & Women of Colour
2025-04-10 17:30 - 19:30 (Europe/Oslo) | Diversify, 5th Floor, Kongens gate 15, Oslo, 0153, Norway
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 created exclusively for Black, Brown and Women of Colour to hold space and safely explore their experiences, feelings and emotions in a supportive environment where you neither have to explain or defend your reality.
The session, facilitated by Chisom Udeze, is an opportunity to find connection and solidarity; a space to speak your truth, share your feelings to whatever degree you feel comfortable, celebrate your wins, simply listen, or find solace in the company of other women.
The Sister Circle is for Black, Brown and Women of Colour who are: strong, loud, quiet, mothers, shy, bold, working, stay-at-home, entrepreneurs, students, job-seekers, multi-taskers… we invite you to come as you are. You are magical, worthy and needed.
We invite you to make and take S P A C E in authentic connection, to benefit from the wisdom of your sisters as we connect over stories, challenges and triumphs. Sisters’ Circle is a much needed space for women of colour to exhale, and connect with people who truly see and hear you, as you are.
When you leave this session, we hope you will feel loved, seen, heard and empowered. We look forward to seeing you.
** Please note that in order to create a safe and supportive space, we will “close the doors” and begin promptly at 17:40. Please arrive on time. **

Cost: NOK100
Maximum attendees: 20
We want this event to be accessible to all. If your financial situation is preventing you from attending this event, please email sayantani@diversify.no
REGISTER BELOW

Diversify Global Roadshow – Hague: Courage in Leadership
2025-04-24 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Oslo) | The Norwegian Residence, Andries Bickerweg 4, The Hague, Netherlands
Courage in Leadership
Leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about the courage to challenge the status quo, make bold decisions, and lead with integrity in times of uncertainty.
Join us for Courage in Leadership, where key stakeholders from the public, private, and civil society sectors will engage in a solutions-driven dialogue on what it takes to lead with conviction in today’s rapidly evolving world.
As the Netherlands and countries across the world navigate shifting socio-economic, political, and ideological landscapes—alongside rapid advancements in technology and AI—how do we chart a path forward?
Tentative Overarching Discussion Themes

AI & Tech
Leadership for the Future
People, Planet & Profit

The event will include an interactive ‘seat at the table’ discussion, keynotes and panel discussion followed by a reception from 16.00 CET.
📍 Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
⏰ Time: 14.00 – 16.00 CET
📍 Location: The Norwegian Residence, Andries Bickerweg 4, The Hague, Netherlands
This intimate, cross-sector gathering is hosted by Diversify and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in The Hague.
Limited space available. To request an invitation, please email Sayantani at sayantani@diversify.no.

Diversify Global Roadshow - Riga: Courage in Leadership
2025-05-22 09:30 - 14:00 (Europe/Riga) | Swedbank Latvia, Swedbank, Balasta dambis 15, Riga, LV, LV-1048, Riga, 1048, Latvia
Courage in Leadership
Leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about the courage to challenge the status quo, make bold decisions, and lead with integrity in times of uncertainty.
Join us for Courage in Leadership, where key stakeholders from the public, private, and civil society sectors will engage in a solutions-driven dialogue on what it takes to lead with conviction in today’s rapidly evolving world.
As Latvia and countries across the world navigate shifting socio-economic, political, and business landscapes—alongside rapid advancements in technology and AI—how do we chart a path forward?
Tentative Overarching Discussion Themes

Leadership for the Future
Investments
AI & Tech
Navigating Diversity & Inclusionin the current climate

This in-person event will feature interactive roundtable discussions, keynotes, and a panel discussions to foster actionable insights and cross-sector collaboration.
Hosted by Diversify, the Riga Investment and Tourism Agency, Swedbank and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Riga in collaboration with PwC Latvia, Reitan Convenience and DNB.
📍 Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 10.00 – 14.00 EET (Doors open at 09.30 EET)
📍 Location: Swedbank, Balasta dambis 15, Riga, LV, LV-1048
🎟️ Free to attend – Register below!
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This event is part of the Diversify Summit roadshow, a global initiative leading up to the Summit on October 24 in Norway. Diversify Summit is a premier conference where leaders connect, innovate, and tackle urgent societal and workplace challenges under the theme Courage in Action.
To deepen engagement, we’re hosting roadshow events worldwide, bringing together local and global stakeholders.
Upcoming stops include the Netherlands (April 24), Latvia (May 22), Germany (June), Nigeria (August), and more.
Interested in partnering? Contact us at contact@diversify.no.
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Meet our Speakers:
Agnese Lāce is the Minister for Culture of the Republic of Latvia, with over a decade of experience in migration, integration, and public policy. Her career spans government, international organizations, and research institutions, including work with the European Pact for Integration and the UN Refugee Agency (Geneva).
Before her current role, she served as Parliamentary Secretary at the Ministry of Culture and as a Senior Policy Analyst at the Centre for Public Policy PROVIDUS.
Agnese holds multiple advanced degrees in political science and international migration, and was a PhD candidate in International Relations and Migration at Koç University and the University of Amsterdam, under the Marie Curie INTEGRIM programme.
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Chisom Udeze is the Executive Director of Diversify. She is an accomplished Economist, Strategist, Investor, and Founder with nearly two decades of experience leading impact-driven companies and actioning societal change. She serves on multiple boards, including as chair, and holds advisory roles across three continents.
Her global work spans seven countries and includes collaborations with organizations like the European Commission and Boston Consulting Group. Chisom champions democracy, sustainability, justice, and community driven and multi-stakeholder change-making. She also spearheads the Diversify Summit, a leading conference for leadership and innovation. A passionate advocate for mental health, Chisom enjoys tennis, reading, writing, and has published on Forbes.
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Sandija Novicka is a Partner at COBALT Latvia office and heads the Tax Law practice group. She is an expert in Tax, State Aid, Public Procurement and Insurance matters. Sandija has acted as a lead advisor in large number of complex taxation matters, in particular advising on tax planning and representing clients in tax litigation.
Due to her profound knowledge of broader legal framework Sandija is able to offer the most efficient solutions both in transactional and litigation assignments. Sandija has lectured at the Latvian Judicial Training Center, Latvian School of Public Administration and Riga Graduate School of Law on taxation, EU law and state aid topics and has written extensively on those subjects.
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Zane Čulkstēna is a visionary entrepreneur, strategist, and leader at the intersection of business, culture, and creativity. She is the founder of ERDA, a consultancy specializing in employer branding and organizational development, where she supports businesses in attracting and retaining top talent through innovative strategy and insight.
Zane is also the founder and Chair of kim? contemporary art center, a leading nonprofit promoting contemporary art in Latvia. She serves on the Supervisory Board of the Art Academy of Latvia, bringing her strategic expertise to support the institution’s long-term development. Her work reflects a deep commitment to innovation, impact, and cross-sector transformation.
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Artin Shams leads Swedbank Group’s efforts in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. He has served in advisory roles to senior management and worked as a Senior Project Manager in sustainability. Additionally, he founded Swedbank’s LGBTQ+ network to support diverse communities within the organization.
Artin’s previous experience as a Management Consultant at Oliver Wyman, focusing on strategic topics throughout the European banking industry, has provided him with a deep understanding of the sector. He applies this expertise to drive impactful change within Swedbank. Artin believes that integrating DEI initiatives with business strategies is crucial for achieving sustainable success and promoting an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
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Agnese Cimdiņa is an internationally certified Diversity Manager and Business Anthropologist. She has contributed to awareness raising, knowledge transfer and consulting in diversity management to local and international organizations since 2019. Agnese has conducted research, led projects, consulted, published, been a lecturer, speaker & moderator on such topics as Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging (DEIB), Diversity Competence and Management, Internationalization of Nordic organizations, Intercultural understanding & Trust, Sustainability & Development, Culture & Business in Nordic, Baltic and Middle East societies.
Agnese holds Masters’ and PhD degrees in Social Anthropology from the University of Bergen (Norway). She has extensive international experience working with Nordic organizations in academic, corporate and diplomatic sectors. Agnese is also a writer and has recently published a monograph “Searching Sustainability in Arabian Deserts. An Anthropology of Market and Oil” based on her research on social and environmental sustainability in the Arab Gulf.
At PwC Latvia Agnese is Pan-Baltic Diversity & Inclusion Leader and a member of the CEE Inclusion & Diversity team, helping companies to develop competence and implement strategies that promote diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities in the workplace.
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Wenche Fredriksen is the Head of Inclusion & Diversity and at DNB. She has worked at Accenture for 30 years, having roles within consulting, HR and as Nordic Inclusion & Diversity Lead for many years. Wenche is an inspirational storyteller who actively uses her life experiences to open people’s hearts and minds, and to build a more diverse and inclusive world.
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Sayantani Saha is the Senior Manager and Chief of Staff at Diversify, where she leverages her diverse background in journalism, retail, social media management, and community development to excel in her role.
Her unique skill set enables her to manage high-impact projects, such as the HerTech Incubator, while maintaining strong communication with a variety of stakeholders. Sayantani is instrumental in fostering inclusive environments, organizing strategic gatherings, and spearheading community development efforts.
Working closely with senior leaders and providing direct support to the Executive Director, she drives measurable change for Diversify’s clients, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission. Her interdisciplinary expertise, backed by a Bachelor’s in Political Science and a Master’s in Fashion Management, strengthens her capacity to navigate complex, evolving challenges with a well-rounded approach.
Beyond her work at Diversify, Sayantani runs a macrame business called Sew and Saw — a creative passion project that perfectly complements her multifaceted career.

Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: Psychological Safety or Psychological Bravery?
2025-05-28 13:00 - 14:15 (Europe/Oslo)
Our Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace series is a global platform dedicated to fostering open conversations and learning around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in workplaces and communities worldwide. Since 2020, these monthly sessions have brought together professionals, leaders, and advocates from across the globe to explore best practices, share personal experiences, and discuss actionable strategies for creating more inclusive environments. These free, virtual sessions serve as a space for collective growth, critical reflection, and meaningful dialogue on DEI’s evolving role in society.
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Our topic for May is Psychological Safety or Psychological Bravery?
Psychological safety has become a buzzword in organizations — often equated with kindness, comfort, and open dialogue. But what happens when “safety” is mistaken for harmony at the expense of truth? Or when it’s used to avoid difficult conversations rather than engage with them?
This session will explore the evolving conversation around psychological safety — not to discard its value, but to interrogate its limitations and reimagine its role in brave, courageous leadership.
We’ll explore how psychological bravery asks something more. It builds upon the foundation of safety but goes further — allowing individuals to challenge the status quo, take bold actions, give and receive honest feedback, speak up even when it’s uncomfortable, and drive innovation, even in uncertain or high-stakes situations. In cultures striving for inclusion, justice, and equity, bravery isn’t optional. It’s essential.
Join our speakers Chisom Udeze, Economist, Strategist, Investor & Executive Director of Diversify, Tendai Angela Jambga-Rokkones, Yoga Teacher, Wellness Curator & International Speaker, Christopher Vasquez Hovind, Inclusion & Diversity Trainee at SpareBank 1 North Norway, and Iva Ogrizovic, Director at Diversify and People & Culture Partner at Diversify Consult, as we unpack:

Why psychological safety alone may no longer be enough
How it can unintentionally stifle growth when misapplied
What psychological bravery looks like in practice, and who models it
How to build cultures that support both safety and courage

This conversation will invite leaders, teams, and changemakers to reflect deeply: Are we building environments that foster courage — or comfort that avoids it?
Join us for this digital discussion on May 28, 2025 at 13.00 CEST by RSVP-ing below.

Speakers:
Chisom Udeze (She/Her), Economist, Strategist & Executive Director of Diversify
Chisom is an accomplished Economist, Strategist, Investor, and Founder with nearly two decades of experience leading impact-driven companies and actioning societal change. She serves on multiple boards, including as chair, and holds advisory roles across three continents.
Her global work spans seven countries and includes collaborations with organizations like the European Commission and Boston Consulting Group. Chisom champions democracy, sustainability, justice, and community driven and multi-stakeholder change-making. She also spearheads the Diversify Nordics Summit, a leading conference for leadership and innovation. A passionate advocate for mental health, Chisom enjoys tennis, reading, writing, and has published on Forbes.
Christopher Vasquez Hovind (He/Him), Inclusion & Diversity Trainee at SpareBank 1 North Norway
Christopher Hovind holds a bachelor’s degree in HR and personnel management and is currently working in Tromsø as a trainee in diversity and inclusion. He has also been involved in volunteer work with organizations such as the KUN Center for Equality, the VI Foundation, and Equal Workplaces to help create more inclusive spaces for people from diverse backgrounds. Drawing from his own experiences, he is committed to making the world a more inclusive place where everyone has the opportunity to participate on equal terms.
Tendai Angela Jambga-Rokkones (She/Her), Yoga Teacher, Wellness Curator & International Speaker
Tendai Angela Jambga-Rokkones is a yoga teacher trained in vinyasa yoga, restorative yoga, and yoga Nidra; wellness curator, international speaker, and avid reader.
Tendai curates programs and talks derived from the fields of Wellbeing, Yoga, African philosophy, Ayurveda, and Self-care as a form of innovative transformation for one’s Self and communities.
She has led workshops, talks, and programs for diplomatic agencies, TedX, Film with Fashion Revolution, Children’s Home’s, Tamba Africa Circus, Women’s groups and was recently invited by Christian Dior Couture in partnership with UNESCO for the Women@Dior Mentorship Program: ‘Women, Leadership, sustainability and education’ as a guest speaker.
Tendai believes that practices of Self-Care rituals are inner engineering for the body, mind, and soul that sustain personal power in the direction to fulfill your mission and purpose.
Iva Ogrizovic (She/Her), Director at Diversify and People & Culture Partner at Diversify Consult
At Diversify Consult, Iva focuses on developing and implementing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) strategies and co-designs and delivers DEIB training and development programs.
As the Director at Diversify, she co-creates and manages many of its initiatives including, but not limited to, The Blaze Inclusion Award, The Annual Gala, various Mentorship Programs and Entrepreneurial Incubators and Accelerators. Her passion lies in fostering professional and personal development as well as empowering individuals to use their potential for transformative growth.

Leadership and Business in the Current Geopolitical Climate
2025-06-24 07:30 - 09:00 (Europe/Oslo) | Thon Hotel Opera, Dronning Eufemias gate 4,, Oslo, 0191, Norway
In a world marked by growing geopolitical tensions, economic volatility, and shifting global alliances, today’s leaders are navigating unprecedented complexity. The global landscape is reshaping the way we do business and lead organizations.
Join us for an insightful breakfast seminar that brings together business leaders, strategists, and experts to explore how companies and institutions can lead with foresight, resilience, and responsibility in this rapidly evolving climate.
Through this gathering, we will examine:

How current geopolitical dynamics are impacting markets, industries, and leadership priorities?
The role of business in promoting stability, equity, and long-term value amid uncertainty.
Practical strategies for navigating risk, building resilience, and adapting to global shifts.
What ethical, inclusive leadership looks like in today’s fractured world?

Whether you’re a leader, policymaker, or entrepreneur, this session will offer timely insights and concrete takeaways to help you lead with clarity and courage in times of global uncertainty.
Join us for a breakfast seminar on Tuesday, June 24th at Thon Hotel Opera. Breakfast & networking starts at 07.30 CEST.

RSVP Here!

Unlocking Opportunity: Harnessing the Power of Norway's International Talent
2025-08-26 17:30 - 20:00 (Europe/Oslo)
Norway is brimming with highly skilled people who already call this country home — yet many remain on the sidelines of the labour market. While much of the national conversation focuses on attracting talent from abroad, this event flips the narrative: from “attracting talent” to “activating the talent that’s here.”
Join industry leaders, employers, policymakers, and changemakers for a powerful conversation on how Norway can fully leverage its international workforce to drive innovation, competitiveness, and sustainable growth. Hear from employers who have bridged the opportunity gap. Walk away with practical insights, actionable strategies, and fresh perspectives on transforming untapped skills into a national advantage.
The event will include an evening of networking, music, along with snacks and refreshments.
📅 Date: Tuesday, 26 August 2025
📍 Location: Thon Hotel Opera, Dronning Eufemias gate 4, Oslo
🕠 Time: 17:30 onwards
This event is organized by Diversify in partnership with Thon Hotel Opera.
Our speakers:
• Chisom Udeze – Executive Director, Diversify
• Sayantani Saha – Senior Manager, Diversify
• Siw Andersen – CEO, Oslo Business Region
• Wenche Fredriksen – SVP Head of Inclusion & Diversity, DNB
• Edson Lopes – Global Senior Leadership Development Manager & DEI, Yara International
• Ley (Ashley) Muller – Senior AI Product Manager
• Karol Baca Lopez – Low-code/No-code developer, Trondheim kommune
• Zainab Musa – HR Specialist /Talent Management Advisor – Norwegian Refugee Council
• Emma Jackson – People and Culture Specialist
RSVP Below!

Building With, Not For: The Process of Community Co-Creation
2025-09-25 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Oslo)
What does it really mean to co-create with community?
This discussion is an invitation to explore the practice of co-creation — how it works, why it matters, and what co-creation makes possible. Co-creation is about listening deeply, sharing power, and building with people rather than for them.
Real change doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens in community — when we choose to build together. Co-creation strengthens trust, creates belonging, and ensures that what we make is not only lasting, but also relevant across different contexts.
In this session, we’ll share our journey of co-creating an equity framework with artists, cultural practitioners, and organizations across the Nordics — the lessons we learned along the way, and why this way of working is essential for meaningful, sustainable change.
This is an invitation to reflect on what co-creation asks of us, what it makes possible, and why it matters for anyone who wants to create change that endures.
Join us digitally on September 25th at 12.00 CEST. RSVP below to attend!

Diversify Summit 2025 - Courage in Action
2025-10-24 07:30 - 17:00 (Europe/Oslo) | Thon Congress Gardermoen, Balder allé 2, Gardermoen, 2060, Norway
Courage in Action is a rallying call to lead with boldness, challenge the status quo, and turn vision into transformative change.
It’s about more than bravery—it’s about acting on convictions, pushing boundaries, and creating tangible change. Together we step beyond comfort zones and move from dialogue to decisive action for a more inclusive, innovative, and sustainable future.
Join us in redefining what’s possible, one courageous step at a time.
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The Diversify Summit is a premier global conference, offering a unique platform for leaders to connect, innovate, and address urgent global, societal, and workplace challenges.
Renowned as the most intersectionally inclusive conference in Europe, it presents a vital opportunity to deepen your knowledge, expand your network, and cultivate meaningful, lasting partnerships.
Since our inception in 2022, we have been committed to driving positive, measurable impacts in organizations and communities, empowering leaders and individuals to catalyze lasting transformation.

Sign up here!

The Performance of Wellness: Who is self-care for?
2026-04-08 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Oslo)
Restore: A Conversation Series by Chiije in collaboration with Diversify

We are surrounded by the language of self-care. Rest. Boundaries. Healing. And yet, many of us are still exhausted.
Somewhere along the way, wellness became something we perform. Curated routines. Aesthetic rituals. Language that sounds right, but often sits on top of lives that are anything but well.
So this is not another conversation about how to optimise your self-care routine. This is a pause. A deeper look.

Who is self-care actually for?
What happens when care becomes performance?
And what does it mean to care for yourself honestly, in a world that often rewards the appearance of being well more than the reality of it?

This conversation invites us to sit with the tension. To question what we have normalised. And to return to something more real, more grounded, and perhaps, more confronting.
This is a digital event and free for all to attend.
REGISTER HERE

Speakers:

Chisom Udeze
Chisom is an award-winning economist, leadership strategist, and founder of multiple companies working at the intersection of power, leadership, and systems change. For almost two decades, she has worked with senior leaders across Fortune 500 companies, scale-ups, philanthropies, and global nonprofits, helping them diagnose and solve the leadership dysfunction that keeps their organisations stuck. Chisom designs and advises on organisational structures where productivity is optimised and clarity and dignity are non-negotiable. Her Three Clarities framework focuses on how Identity, Context, and Power intersect in leadership. Her approach is diagnostic, not prescriptive. She helps leaders understand what’s actually wrong before trying to fix it.
She is also the founder of Chiije, and lover of all things clean and sustainable for everyday living. She is intentional about protecting her mental health and wellbeing, and a mother of two remarkable children. You can read more about Chisom here, and how Chiije came to be here.
Ruthie Semere
Ruthie is a business developer, entrepreneur, and ICF-accredited leadership coach with over 12 years of international experience in digital media and business development. Since 2017, she has coached individuals, entrepreneurs, and companies globally in self-leadership and success creation. Ruthie is also the co-founder of Women of Color in Biz, a network that champions women of color entrepreneurs.
As a trilingual daughter of Eritrean immigrants with experience in navigating two cultures, Ruthie’s biculturalism has shaped her ability to deeply understand people from all walks of life. This unique perspective allows her to hold a global and inclusive mindset that resonates across diverse backgrounds. She holds a master’s degree in International Management from King’s College London and hosts the podcast Zanta on personal development.

Book Launch: Radical Justice - Building The World We Need
2026-04-16 17:30 - 19:30 (Europe/Oslo) | Sentralen, Øvre Slottsgate 3, Oslo, Oslo, 0157, Norway
What does it take to build a future rooted in freedom, dignity, and equality when the world feels like it’s moving in the opposite direction?
Across the globe, we are witnessing the rise of authoritarian politics, widening economic inequality, and a climate crisis at breaking point. The scale of injustice can feel overwhelming. In moments like these, it’s easy to feel powerless.
But what if change doesn’t start “out there”?What if it starts with us?
In her new book Radical Justice, international human rights lawyer Nani Jansen Reventlow offers a powerful and practical guide for strengthening the movement for freedom and equality for all. Drawing on decades of legal and activist work, she shows how each of us—within our own spheres of influence—can take meaningful action toward systemic change.
Inspired by anti-racist and social justice thinkers such as Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò and Angela Davis, Radical Justice moves beyond despair and into action. The book explores concrete pathways including strategic litigation, digital rights, reparations, and climate justice, while inviting readers to learn, reflect, and act in a society that often tells us change is impossible.

About the event
The evening will begin with an in-conversation with Nani Jansen Reventlow, moderated by Chisom Udeze, Executive Director of Diversify, followed by a panel discussion. Speakers include: Bjørn Ihler, founder and CEO of Revontulet and co-founder and director of the Khalifa Ihler Institute, Michelle Tisdel, Researcher at National Library of Norway and Curator of Black History Month Norway (Oslo), Winta Negassi, Board member of Haugerud I.F and Community and Youth Advocate.
At the event, Prismatic Pages will be selling copies of Radical Justice, and there will be an opportunity to have your book signed by Nani after the conversation.
Together, we’ll explore:

What “radical justice” means in today’s political and social climate
How individual and collective action can lower the threshold to change
Where responsibility, power, and possibility truly lie

This event is for anyone asking hard questions about the world we live in—and how we might build something better, together.
The event will take place at Sentralen in the Hvelvet hall.
Limited space available. Register to secure your spot.
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About the Author

Nani Jansen Reventlow is an international human rights lawyer. She is the founder of Systemic Justice, which advocates for marginalised communities through strategic litigation. Politico named her one of society’s great visionary tech leaders for her work on digital human rights. She has also been honoured with awards from Harvard, Oxford and Columbia Universities.
About the Speakers
Chisom Udeze (She/Her) is an accomplished Economist, Strategist, Investor, and Executive Director at Diversify with over two decades of experience leading impact-driven companies and actioning societal change. She serves on multiple boards, including as chair, and holds advisory roles across three continents.
Her global work spans seven countries and includes collaborations with organizations like the European Commission and Boston Consulting Group. Chisom champions democracy, sustainability, justice, and community driven and multi-stakeholder change-making.
At Diversify, Chisom and her team operate at the intersection of four main pillars: economic justice, health, migration and integration, and global inequality, using mediums including but not limited to entrepreneurship, research, investments and advocacy. She and her team also spearheads the Diversify Summit, a leading global conference on leadership, innovation, and sustainable change, bringing together diverse industry leaders and professionals.
A passionate advocate for mental health, Chisom enjoys tennis, reading, writing, and has published on Forbes.

Michelle A. Tisdel (She/Her) is a researcher and curator. She holds a doctorate in Social Anthropology from Harvard University (2006) and works as a researcher II at the National Library of Norway. Her research interests include cultural policy, anti-racism, and Afro-diasporic archives and cultural heritage. Tisdel has researched Afro-Cuban heritage in Cuban museums and the Afro-American artist and activist Ruth Reese in Norway. In 2020, Tisdel established Lift Every Voice, a documentation project about anti-racism in Norway. She is the curator of the Oslo-based project Black History Month Norway.
Winta Negassi (She/Her) is a board member of Haugerud I.F and a community and youth advocate.
Bjørn Ihler (He/Him) is the founder and CEO of Revontulet and co-founder and director of the Khalifa Ihler Institute.
Ihler is an internationally recognized expert in counterterrorism and threat intelligence. His work focuses on the international dynamics of adversarial networks and on combating the threats they pose. With a broad background, he builds bridges between technology, social science, diplomacy, and intelligence. Ihler has worked with tech companies, world leaders, governments, boards, and international organizations. He served as the inaugural chair of the Independent Advisory Committee to the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism from 2020 to 2022, facilitating joint efforts between diplomacy, academia, and the technology industry to counter the spread of online harms.
Ihler is affiliated with the Obama Foundation and has worked with Kofi Annan and his foundation. Ihler has also advised on and developed policy and efforts, among others, at the United Nations, the World Economic Forum, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the US National Security Council, the African Union, and the European Union. Ihler is a prominent public speaker, has given two TEDx talks, and written for well-renowned outlets such as the Guardian, Time, Project Syndicate, and Aftenposten.
