Online-Stream | Accenture Campus Kronberg | Hub events | June 1st 2023
Diversity Night – Find yourself. Be yourself.
We all come from different backgrounds; and when we use this dynamic to work together, we not only yield higher quality results but also treat each other more fairly. In other words, we are simply better when we work in diverse teams. Leveraging these benefits requires an individual effort from all of us: How can we overcome unconscious prejudices? How do we find our place in diverse teams? How do we learn to appreciate the individual characteristics and strengths of others? And how can we drive positive change and personally help build a culture of equality?
Phenix Kühnert, an author, speaker, singer, actress and LGBTQIA activist, has volumes of valuable knowledge from her own experience in these matters. She understands the repercussions of going against the supposed norm and why it is critical to stand up for more tolerance and diversity in society. Fikri Anıl Altıntaş is a freelance author and the #HeForShe ambassador for UN (United Nations) Women Germany. He likes to question stereotypical role models and breaking away from antiquated habits.
Together with Accenture’s diversity experts Ruta Ghebremeskal, Kim Moquenco and Felix Steinhardt, they will share their personal stories at Diversity Night and provide tips and tricks for both work and life in general.
This special event is your opportunity to ask the experts all your questions about diversity. You will have the chance to network with people from various backgrounds in a personal setting. Let’s learn more about how we can drive positive change and directly make a difference in our workplace and beyond.
This joint event by DIE ZEIT and Accenture is for Accenture employees, graduates and professionals. It’s for everyone who is interested in hearing more about how companies can prioritize inclusion and diversity. Please join us for Diversity Night!
Do you know a potential candidate who might be a good fit for Accenture and may want to join the event in Kronberg or via live stream? Then please send this registration link to them.
The event will be in German with an English translation for all viewers of the live stream.
Unfortunately, registration for participation on site is closed.
| Datum | June 1st 2023 |
| Uhrzeit | 17.00h - 22.00h |
| Ort | Online-Stream | Accenture, Campus Kronberg, 61476 Kronberg im Taunus |
Program
17.00h
Welcome
Veronica Wolters, Inclusion & Diversity Sponsor, Accenture DACH
Moderation: Andrea Thilo
17.15h
Keynote speech: „Finding your true self“
Fikri Anıl Altıntaş, freelance author and project manager, #HeForShe ambassador for UN (United Nations) Women Germany
17.40h
Keynote speech: „Success is diverse“
Phenix Kühnert, author, speaker, singer, actress and LGBTQIA activist
18.00h
Empowerment-Talk: „Beyond diversity: Why authenticity is key for inclusion“
Ruta Ghebremeskal, Accenture DACH and African-German community member
Phenix Kühnert, author, speaker, singer, actress and LGBTQIA activist
Kim Moquenco, Accenture DACH
Felix Steinhardt, Accenture DACH and Pride Lead Germany
Moderation: Andrea Thilo
18.30h
Q&A Session
From 19.00h
Get-together & Afterwork
Meet the speakers and your colleagues over cold drinks and a delicious BBQ on our rooftop terrace at Campus Kronberg! Share your thoughts and use the opportunity to network with others in a relaxed atmosphere. There will also be Diversity Night get-togethers at many other Accenture hubs in our region.
Speaker
Fikri Anıl Altıntaş is a freelance author from Berlin and honorary #HeForShe ambassador for UN Women Germany. He writes for the Freitag, taz and Neues Deutschland, among others. In his texts, lectures and workshops, among others for Gropius Bau and ZDF, he deals with masculinity and role models, privileges and the (de)construction of non-white, Muslim-read masculinities in Germany. On Instagram, he writes under @_faanil about role models and breaks with viewing habits. His narrative debut „Im Morgen wächst ein Birnbaum“ was published by btb Verlag in April.
© Joanna Legid
Ruta was born in Eritrea and has lived in Germany since she was two years old. She grew up in a neighborhood with a 95% white population – she says about herself, that she doesn’t fit into any category. At school, Ruta was confronted with racism early on because of her skin color and her ethnic background. Despite being smart and ambitious, she received little support from teachers and others – which didn’t stop her from doing her high-school diploma and then studying business informatics. Today, Ruta works at Accenture as a Project Manager in the Cloud Infrastructure team. As a black woman, she is also involved in the African-German Community at Accenture – a “safe space” where colleagues with different African backgrounds can come together to share their experiences.
© Julia Nohr
Phenix started on social media with educational queer content. As a pioneer, she produced content with the goal of educating, as she herself experiences discrimination as a trans woman. In 2022, she published her autobiography „Eine Frau ist eine Frau ist eine Frau: über trans Sein und mein Leben“ with Haymon Publishing. Phenix has been a guest in numerous media, filmed a leading role in the Munich Tatort, held lectures, hosted one of the top 10 podcasts and inspired over 600,000 people on stage at the Berlin CSD. In early 2023 Phenix made her biggest dream come true and released her debut single „When We Dance“.
© Lina Tesch
Kim Elena do Calvário Moquenco is a Marketing Analyst at Accenture Song. In addition, she is also actively involved in Accenture’s Inclusion & Diversity. She is also a presenter for various events and TV formats such as yoin. Kim advocates for the rights of people with disabilities.
© Max Sonnenschein
Felix is a Digital Business Integration Manager at Accenture Song at Accenture Song where he supports clients with creating state-of-the-art websites and apps. As the German Lead of PRIDE@Accenture, Felix is an active part of our LGBTIQ+ community and closely works together with our local hubs to share best practices and organize learning sessions.
© Vincent Roux
Andrea Thilo studied communication at the Berlin University of the Arts. After a traineeship at NDR, she was active as a reporter, editor and moderator for ARD and private television stations. Since her time as a documentary producer (RHYTHM IS IT!, TRIP TO ASIA and others), she has worked as a freelance journalist, presenter and trainer, primarily in the fields of education and culture, leadership, sustainability and digital transformation.
© BMBF/Wissenschaftsjahr/Nils HasenauRegistration
The event will be held in German. There will be an english translation in the live stream.
There is no translation into english on site.
All tickets have already been booked for on site participation.
Contact
ZEIT Verlag
Stefanie Erler
Team Lead / Senior Projectmanagerin
Phone: 40/32 80 – 5778
Email: stefanie.erler@zeit.de
Lena Neitzel
Senior Projectmanagerin
Phone: 40/32 80 – 5665
Email: lena.neitzel@zeit.de
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