Debate | Symposium
LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion Symposium
- Date
- Thursday 13 November 2025
- Time
- Location
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Academy Building
Rapenburg 73
2311 GJ Leiden - Room
- Telders Auditorium
Unlock the power of inclusivity at this year’s LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion Symposium, featuring keynote presentations by Prof.dr. Luke Fletcher (Manchester Metropolitan University, UK) and Prof.dr. Jojanneke van der Toorn (Leiden University, NL) delving into the latest cutting-edge research on LGBTIQ+ inclusion. A panel including researchers and D&I professionals from the public and private sector will furthermore reflect on the research findings and recommendations, and share concrete examples of how organizations can build inclusive environments. Connect with fellow attendees over coffee and tea, fostering meaningful relationships with like-minded individuals committed to driving positive change in their respective organizations. Join us in this critical dialogue to make a difference and foster a workplace where everyone can belong and bring their authentic selves.
Programme
10:00-10:30 Doors open and registration
10:30-12:00 Symposium
- Welcome
Michiel Kolman, Senior Vice President at Elsevier and Co-chair of Workplace Pride. Jojanneke van der Toorn, Professor of LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion at Leiden University - Keynotes
Prof.dr. Luke Fletcher, Professor of Psychology and Human Resource Management at Manchester Metropolitan University
Prof.dr. Jojanneke van der Toorn, Professor of LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion at Leiden University -
Reflections and illustrations from the field
Panel discussion
12.00-13.00 Coffee and Tea
Registration
The event is in-person but will be streamed and recorded for those not able to attend. Please register using the registration form.
Organisers
This event is organised by Jojanneke van der Toorn in collaboration with Academia@WorkplacePride. We can be contacted at lgbtqi.inclusion@gmail.com.
Accessibility
We would like the symposium to be accessible to everyone. We hope the absence of a participation fee and the possibility to view a live stream contribute to this. Please note that the symposium location is wheelchair accessible. We will make sure to ask the speakers to articulate clearly. We very much welcome your suggestions for how we can be more inclusive.
Livestream
The livestream will become available on the day of the event.
