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.
Thematic Focus Areas
At Diversify Summit, we’ve always evolved with the discourse of our time.
In 2025, as the world undergoes seismic shifts—across business, socioeconomics, geopolitics, ideology, the environment, and technology—we ask:
In an era of relentless change and disruption, how do we not just react or adapt, but actively shape the future together?
With this in mind, we aim to spotlight the leaders, voices, and stakeholders who are not merely responding to change, but driving it.
Geopolitics and Globalization
In a world of shifting alliances and emerging powers, this theme explores how geopolitical dynamics are reshaping global trade, diplomacy, and security. From the rise of regional blocs to the future of multilateralism, we examine what leadership looks like in a fragmented but interconnected world.
Technology and Innovation
From the frontiers of AI to the rise of robotics, innovation is redrawing the boundaries of what’s possible. This theme delves into how cutting-edge technologies are transforming industries, governance, and human potential, raising critical questions about ethics, equity, and global competitiveness.
The Future of Work
Automation, digital platforms, and demographic shifts are rapidly evolving the way we work. This theme looks at how societies can create resilient labor markets, reimagine education and upskilling, and ensure that the changing world of work remains inclusive, meaningful, and adaptive.
Finance and Investments
Global capital is flowing across borders faster than ever, fueling transformation in sectors from life sciences to energy. This theme explores strategies for sustainable investment, the role of finance in driving innovation, and the power of cross-sector and cross-border collaboration to unlock long-term value.
Diversify Summit 2025
Courage in action
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 & opportunities.
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.
Speakers
Meet the Phenomenal Speakers for
the 2025 Diversify Summit.
Chisom Udeze (She/Her)
Economist & Executive Director | Diversify
Thandi Dyani (She/Her)
Regional Network Organizer, Africa and The Nordics – BMW Foundation
Tine Austvoll Jensen Fornell (She/Her)
Country Director, Google Norway
Arbab Dar (He/Him)
CEO and Country Managing Partner, Head of CFO Advisory, Financial Services Organization, EY Norway
Dr. Poornima Luthra (She/Her)
Author | Senior Faculty, Imperial Business School | External Faculty, Copenhagen Business School
Wenche Fredriksen (She/Her)
Head of Inclusion & Diversity at DNB
Cecilia Flatum (She/Her)
CEO of Deloitte Norway
Sayantani Saha (She/Her)
Senior Manager and Chief of Staff
Winta Negassi (She/Her)
Head of HR Nordics, Google Norway | Board Member
Sarah Reynolds (They/Them)
Chief Markeing Officer - Benifex
Momodou Malcolm Jallow (He/Him)
Member of the Swedish Parliament | Chair of the Committee on Civil Affairs
Tendai Angela Jambga-Rokkones (She/Her)
Yoga Teacher | Wellness Curator & International Speaker
Högni Kristjansson (He/Him)
Ambassador of Iceland to Norway, Embassy of Iceland in Norway
Thorey V. Proppe (She/Her)
Founder & CEO of Alda
Fredis Bikovs (He/Him)
Managing Director, Riga Investment and Tourism Agency
Flemming Kehr (He/Him)
Partner at KEHR+NIELSEN | Founder & CEO at cphdialogue
Sarah M Przedpelska (She/Her)
Educator & Founder
Lina Daouk-Öyry (She/Her)
Associate Professor of Organizational Psychology | BI Norwegian Business School
Safir Boukhalfa (They/Them)
DEI Consultant & Founder at Safir Boukhalfa Consulting
Lola Akinmade Åkerström (She/Her)
Award-winning Visual Storyteller - International Bestselling Author - Keynote + TEDx Speaker - CEO Geotraveler Media
Raja Skogland (She/Her)
Founder & CEO | The Visionary Company, Board & VC
Dr. Abhishesh Pal (He/Him)
AI & GenAI Product Strategy Leader & Advisory Board Member, OTIC Foundation | Visiting AI Advisor, NIBIO
Dr. Agnese Cimdina (She/Her)
Head of Diversity & Inclusion Practice in the Baltics, PwC
Chris Hovde (He/Him)
CEO and Founder of A Regenerative Future
Steinunn Kristin Thordardottir (She/Her)
Founder, Acton Capital & board member Vörður tryggingar & Alda