Knowledge Exchange

Panel Discussion

UK-Norway Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Workplace Seminar 2023

23 Nov 2023 16:00 - 18:30
  • Member Price: RMB 80
  • Standard Price: RMB 180
  • In-person event

The event is a joint initiative of the Norwegian Consulate General in Shanghai and the British Consulate General in Shanghai, together with the Norwegian Business Association China, and the British Chamber of Commerce Shanghai.

Event details

We are pleased to invite you to the “UK – Norway DE&I in the Workplace Seminar 2023.”

Our vision is that of an equal society in which all can participate, contribute, and live free and independent lives.

At present, many people around the world with disabilities encounter barriers that prevent equality. The objective of this seminar is to address these barriers at the workplace and to promote equality for everyone.

Our speakers and experts from international and Chinese companies will share their experiences and strategies. The sharing is not just theoretical,  but all about practical solutions that can drive change within your organisations. We will look at policies and practices that can make a difference. We will also discuss social inclusion and how to create environments that enrich everyone’s lives.

Join us for engaging discussions, network with like-minded individuals, and be  part of a community that is driving positive change. Your presence matters, and together, we can create workplaces that are more inclusive and supportive of disabled employees.

The entry includes coffee, tea and snacks.

Opening Remark

Cai Changgu
Athlete of China National Goalball Men’s Team

Keynote Speech

Keynote Speaker
Ying Ying KOH
VP HR, IHG Greater China
Keynote Speaker
Mark Wang
Founder, United World College Changshu China

Panel A Speakers

Panelist
Curtis Baker
Regional Inclusion & Diversity and Employee Experience Lead, Asia-Pacific, Dow
Panelist
Ying Ying KOH
VP HR, IHG Greater China
Panelist
Michael Yang
General Manager, Laerdal Medical (Suzhou)
Moderator
Fabrizio Ulivi
Managing Partner, Shi Bisset & Associates

Panel B Speakers

Panelist
Wang Li
Director of the Inclusion Advisory Department, Inclusion Factory
Panelist
Kevin Tu
Founder and Director of Hangzhou Para Blind Sports Club
Assistant Technical Delegate of Hangzhou Asian Para Games Goalball Competition
Panelist
Na Zhan
Head of Community Engagement Program at MustardTek
Panelist
Mark Wang
Founder, United World College Changshu China
Moderator
Kay Xu
Founder, Green Initiative/We Discover Education

Agenda

16:00 – 16:15 Welcome remarks

  • Consul General of Norway in Shanghai
  • Representative of the British Consulate General in Shanghai/BritCham
  • Cai Changgui, Athlete of China National Goalball Men’s Team (translated)

16:15 – 16:35 Keynote speech

  • Ying Ying KOH, VP HR of IHG Greater China
  • Mark Wang, Founder, United World College Changshu China

16:35 – 17:35 Panel discussion
Panel A: How businesses can support workers with disabilities

  • Curtis Baker, Regional Inclusion & Diversity and Employee Experience Lead, Dow
  • Michael Yang, General Manager, Laerdal Medical(Suzhou)
  • Ying Ying KOH, VP HR, IHG Greater China
  • Fabrizio Ulivi, Managing Partner, Shi Bisset & Associates (Moderator)

Panel B: Social inclusion and how to create environments that enrich everyone’s lives

  • Kevin Tu, Founder & Director, Hangzhou Para Blind Sports Club
  • Li Wang, D&I Consulting Director, Inclusion Factory
  • Mark Wang, Founder, United World College Changshu China
  • Na Zhan, Head of Community Engagement Program, MustardTek
  • Kay Xu, Founder, WeDiscover (Moderator)

17:35 – 17:45 Q&A

17:45 – 17:50 Closing remark

17:50 – 18:30 Networking

*The Chamber reserves the right to alter the above agenda at its sole discretion.

Notes:

In case of cancellation, please kindly note you must email the BritCham Shanghai Event staff eloise.zhang@britishchambershanghai.cn before 12 pm, 21 November 2023. Due to the service charges of Glueup and online payment platforms, we can only partially refund up to 90% of your ticket price and payment will be processed within 14 days after the event via your original payment method. However, it is non-refundable for a cancellation request made beyond the above-mentioned timeframe.


Declaration:

BritCham Shanghai might take photos from the event and post these on its communication channels (for example website, newsletter and social media platforms) in order to create awareness of these events. By attending this event you consent to British Chamber of Commerce Shanghai taking and using such photos as described above.

To take any professional photography or video of the event, please inform the secretariat in advance, including:

Proposed content at least 3 working days before planned release date;

Proposed dates for post event release through the BritCham media channels;

Ensure all speakers have written confirmation.

Refer to Appendix IV Video and image Capturing and Media Usage Guideline

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Location

WeWork Lifung Plaza

WeWork Lifung Plaza 1A+1B classroom

上海市闵行区宜山路2000号 利丰广场 2号楼 1楼

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