Plenary Session 1: Diversity - Beyond the Workplace
For many companies the key driver for looking at diversity is the need to attract, retain and develop the best talent.  But what are the marketplace drivers and what role do companies have to play in extending their diversity practices to their supply chain?  Senior business leaders will talk about why their companies are targeting their diversity strategies beyond the workplace.

Breakout Session 1: Women’s Advancement
Leading companies have long recognised the value of leveraging the talent of their female workforce and creating supportive environments that encourage their advancement in the workplace.  Option A will look at how companies operating in different companies in Asia are tracking with regard to women’s advancement whilst Option B will showcase examples of best practice.

Option A: Tracking Women’s Progress in Asia
Option B: Enabling Women’s Advancement in Asia

Breakout Session 2: Different Cultures, Different Generations
With the globalisation of business and the ageing population, companies in Asia need to become adept at managing different cultures and different generations.  Option A will look at how to address dimensions of culture in the workplace in Asia whilst Option B will look at how to manage a multigenerational workforce

Option A: Addressing Dimensions of Culture in Asia
Option B: Adopting a Multigenerational Approach in Asia

Plenary Session 2: FACE
Veronica Needa
Discover from storyteller performer, Veronica Needa, issues of cultural identity and belonging through her solo show called FACE, performed in English and Cantonese. Veronica will also lead a playback theatre session allowing the audience to reflect on their own intercultural experiences in the workplace.

Network Reception
An opportunity to reflect on the sessions from the day and network with other delegates.

Plenary Session 3: Embracing Diversity in the Asia Century
Celia Cheng-Ying Young
In this session global organisational development consultant and motivational speaker, Celia Young will celebrate the rise of the Asia Century but uncover some of the subtle, yet often complex dynamics at play in working with multi-national organisations, leaders and teams.  As she explores the realities and challenges from an Asian perspective, she will lead an interactive session to help participants understand how to bring about a culture change that truly embraces the diversity and contribution of the workforce in Asia.

Breakout Session 3: Sensitive Diversity Issues
Some diversity issues still struggle to make it on to the corporate agenda – largely due to fear and lack of understanding. Option A will look at the growing need to address the issue of disability in the workplace whilst Option B will look at how to create inclusive workplaces for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees in Asia.

Option A: Adopting a Broader Approach to Disability in the Workplace in Asia
Option B: Creating Inclusive Workplaces for LGBT Employees

Breakout Session 4: Diversity Strategies
Addressing diversity and inclusion in the workplace is an ongoing process and all companies are at different stages of their journey.  Option A is designed for those who just getting started whilst Option B is targeted at those looking to track their progress and improve performance.

Option A: Getting Started in Diversity
Option B: Tracking Progress

Plenary Session 4: Meeting of Minds
A Facilitated Discussion with all delegates led by Community Business.