Built on People: LGBTQ+ in Czech Industry – A Joint Conference by Škoda Auto, a.s., Business for Society and Pride Business Forum

We invite you back to Mladá Boleslav for another event exploring diversity and inclusion in manufacturing.

This time, we will focus on LGBTQ+ inclusion in manufacturing companies. You can look forward to an excellent line-up of speakers from Škoda Auto, a.s., as well as practical insights from other manufacturing companies, our Signatories of the Diversity Charter, and inspiring personal stories.

The programme will feature discussions on current challenges related to inclusion in manufacturing companies, followed by an interactive afternoon session featuring a practical workshop.

The event will be held in Czech, with interpretation into English.

Morning Session: LGBTQ+ in Czech Industry

9:00–12:00

Morning session speakers:

• Maren Gräf, Škoda Auto Board Member for People & Culture

• Pavlína Kalousová, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Asahi Europe & International

• Miroslav Hažer, Senior Economic Advisor, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Prague

• Michal Pitoňák, Chair of Queer Geography, researcher and university lecturer specialising in LGBTQ+ health, minority stress and structural stigma

• Lenka Bočková, Head of HR Business Partnering, Škoda Auto

• Tomáš Tietz, Head of Talent Acquisition – Central, Eastern Europe & Central Asia, Siemens

• Kristýna Potůčková, Head of Talent & Development CZ, SK, GE, Plzeňský Prazdroj

• Josef Maršálek, renowned Czech baker, pastry chef and cookbook author

• Tereza Kadlecová, Pride Business Forum

• Aleš Rumpel, Education Manager, Pride Business Forum, and other guests
  

Registration for the morning session: register here

Lunch Break

12:00–13:00

Afternoon Session

Workshop: Built on People – Working with Young Talent in Manufacturing Companies

13:00–14:30

How can companies attract, develop and engage talent in an environment where both the skills required and employees' expectations are changing rapidly?

We will explore what makes an employer attractive today and how companies can appeal to younger generations. How can employers respond to young people's expectations of work, particularly in today's uncertain and rapidly changing world? Drawing on examples from companies that are Signatories of the Diversity Charter, we will highlight successful approaches and share ideas that can inspire us all.