O-zone 21 Oct 2024:
seminars, talks and mingle lunch
Diversity, equality and inclusion should be an integral part of every modern organisation's strategy. The O-zone stage programme is a springboard for employers and management teams seeking knowledge and strategies to successfully secure skills and develop their business through greater inclusion.
Speakers and programme
During the morning, we are based on the needs of the business community and the visitor is given the opportunity to listen to experts and guest speakers highlight various themes; The future of the financial market, BOLD - strategic HR in a new era, the vulnerable leadership, HR and AI and much more. On stage you will meet fund analysts, stock exchange CEOs, award-winning HR managers and award-winning inspirers.
The future of financial markets - on sustainability and the next generation of investors.
Discover why the next generation of investors, millennials, are focusing on sustainability and how this is shaping the financial market of the future. Anette Andersson gives us insights and foresight into how politics and social issues are integrated with investment and sustainability. Supported by a report from the World Economic Forum, Anette presents how sustainable business models minimise risk and increase profitability, as well as the links between inclusion, innovation and employee engagement. Gain insights on why sustainability is crucial to secure future investments in a changing world.
Vulnerable leadership
By daring to show your own vulnerability, you open the door to genuine communication, mutual respect and trust. Using inspiring stories from prominent leaders and experts in the field, Charbel Gabro highlights the importance of daring to be genuine and honest in your communication and decisions.
Through interactive exercises, you will have the opportunity to reflect on your own relationship with vulnerability and how you can use it to create a more meaningful and effective work environment. Whether you are an experienced leader or new to the role of manager, the show will inspire you to embrace vulnerability as a key to success and fulfilment in your work.
BOLD - strategic HR in a new era
How can HR become more courageous in their work? To meet the needs of an ever-changing world, HR has an important role to play. How to build a work environment where creative and passionate people can be their best selves, have fun and develop great careers. Whether it's tackling a challenging change project or finding the right people for key positions, strategic HR work is crucial. By opening the doors to all candidates, with diverse backgrounds and experiences, companies can increase their competitiveness and innovation.
The programme will be updated throughout the autumn.
By daring to show your own vulnerability, you open the door to genuine communication, mutual respect and trust. Using inspiring stories from prominent leaders and experts in the field, Charbel Gabro highlights the importance of daring to be genuine and honest in your communication and decisions.
Through interactive exercises, you will have the opportunity to reflect on your own relationship with vulnerability and how you can use it to create a more meaningful and effective work environment. Whether you are an experienced leader or new to the role of manager, the show will inspire you to embrace vulnerability as a key to success and fulfilment in your work.
With a passion and a burning desire to bridge the gap between different walks of life and cultures, Charbel Gabro, the multi-award-winning speaker, has become a powerful voice for change and inclusion. His message is a call to work together to erase the divides that separate us and instead create a world of togetherness and understanding.
BOLD - Strategic HR in a new era
How can HR become more courageous in their work? To meet the needs of an ever-changing world, HR has an important role to play. How to build a work environment where creative and passionate people can be their best selves, have fun and develop great careers. Whether it's tackling a challenging change project or finding the right people for key positions, strategic HR work is crucial. By opening the doors to all candidates, with diverse backgrounds and experiences, companies can increase their competitiveness and innovation.
For more than a decade, Katarina has driven the HR and talent work at Spotify, from startup to an internationally established company. Under her leadership, Spotify has grown significantly while maintaining its values, making the company one of the most attractive employers in Sweden and internationally. Katarina has focused on building teams and creating a work environment where creative and passionate people can thrive. She now leads Spotify's global HR efforts and is General Manager for Spotify in Sweden. In 2023, Katarina published the book BOLD, which inspires HR professionals to be brave in their work.
Discover why the next generation of investors, millennials, are focusing on sustainability and how this is shaping the financial market of the future. Anette Andersson gives us insights and foresight into how politics and social issues are integrated with investment and sustainability. Supported by a report from the World Economic Forum, Anette presents how sustainable business models minimise risk and increase profitability, as well as the links between inclusion, innovation and employee engagement. Gain insights on why sustainability is crucial to secure future investments in a changing world.
Anette Andersson is a Senior Sustainability Investment Specialist at SEB Asset Management with many years of experience in the financial industry and the last 20 years focusing on sustainable investments. She holds a CFA Sustainable Investment from the Oxford Institute.
Information to come.
VISIT OPPORTUNITY DAY
21 October 2024, Clarion Hotel Post
The idea of Opportunity Day is simple: we inspire and facilitate companies to make good choices. If more foreign-born jobseekers enter the labour market, it benefits companies, society and individuals. On 21 October, it's time for this year's Opportunity Day. Find out more and sign up to be part of the day.
How will Sweden's demographics develop in the next 10 years? How can a doll affect prejudice and discrimination? What does the demand for skills look like in different industries? And what role does the media actually play in our choices and decisions in a recruitment?
You will get the answers on Opportunity Day, we alternate seminars with round table discussions.
The day gathers Gothenburg citizens - leaders and decision-makers from the business world, politicians and job seekers - from various sectors of society to jointly tackle the question of how Gothenburg can become a more inclusive city where all resources are used.
Program O-zone
21 Oct 2024, 09.00-14.45
After the seminars in the O-zone, we will serve a mingle lunch for those who wish to continue the conversations and networking. Only pre-booked and limited number of seats.
SEMINARS AND NETWORKING LUNCH
KL. 11.30 a.m. – 1 p.m. SEK 895 incl. VAT, limited number of places.
For those of you who wish to start the day with networking, you are given the opportunity to participate in the networking lunch. Share experiences, meet new contacts, raise questions and thoughts about inclusion through work. The ticket is valid for entry into the O-zone with an accompanying lunch.