DisAbility Confidence Day Germany 2025

Event Datetime
15.05.2025, 14:00 - 18:00

On May 15, 2025 we are looking forward to the 2nd DisAbility Confidence Day in Germany - the inclusion summit of the German economy which we are organizing in cooperation with Charta der Vielfalt. 

The event brings together decision-makers from the German and international business community. Together, we create space for a practical exchange on the inclusion of people with disabilities and accessibility.
You will receive concrete impulses, practical insights and learn how inclusive measures can be implemented in a meaningful way in the business environment.

[Translate to English:] Publikum hört einem Vortrag zu. 2 Personen stehen vor einem myAbility-Logo auf der Bühne, daneben ein Screen mit Gebärdendolmetschung

We are delighted to be hosting the second DisAbility Confidence Day Germany - The Inclusion Summit of German Business together with the Diversity Charter on May 15, 2025. We will welcome our guests at Accenture's premises in Munich. 

Once again this year, we are looking forward to an event consisting of several workshops, panels and joint networking. High-ranking representatives from business and politics as well as experts will share their knowledge and experience in order to develop new perspectives together. Let's network, learn from each other and shape an inclusive future together!

The topics we want to focus on together range from global perspectives on DE&I, neurodivergence to digital accessibility. 

[Translate to English:] Logo von myAbility und Charta der Vielfalt

Overview


When? Thu, 15.05.2025, from 14:00

Where? Accenture Munich, Balanstraße 73

Target group? Members of the myAbility Business Forum, C-level representatives, inclusion officers, Members of the Charta der Vielfalt,...

Topics? DE&I, neurodivergence, AI, digital accessibility,...

Stage Program

The stage program is moderated by Jenni Zeller (Business Network Manager, myAbility) and Nora Bilz (Head of German Office, myAbility). 

Wo look forward to a varied program including keynotes, video greeting messages and a panel discussion. 

Vier Panelist:innen mit Portraitfotos auf hellgrünem Hintergrund. Von links nach rechts: Ivonne Gassmann – Chief Product & Innovation Officer Germany bei Hays. Stefan Farnetani – Digital Accessibility & CEO bei mindscreen. Dirk Appelhoff – Senior Managing Director, SAP Business Group Lead EMEA bei Accenture. Birgit Eiber – Leiterin Koordinierungsstelle Inklusion in der BA und am Arbeitsmarkt bei der Bundesagentur für Arbeit.
Fotos der Speaker:innen am DisAbility Confidence Day Deutschland

Workshops

This year's DisAbility Confidence Day Germany offers workshops with inputs on inclusion from very different perspectives. Experts will share insightful content on their areas of expertise.

Five portraits on a light green background with the title: The Neurodiversity Gap - And how we can successfully close it. Speakers:inside: Viola Reise (Service Design Manager, Brand Strategy Lead & Neurodiversity Community Co-Lead, Accenture), Anke Lenz (Chief Inclusion Officer, Accenture), Dorothee Wessely (Business Operations Manager & Neurodiversity Community Co-Lead, Accenture), Florian Malicke (Neurodiversity Coach), Bettina Hillebrand (Head of myAbility Recruiting Products, myAbility)
Three portraits on a light green background with the title: DEI - Convincing management in challenging times. Speakers:inside: Olaf Gutzeit (CEO Unternehmensforum), Lena Öllinger (Senior DisAbility Management Consultant, Business Development, myAbility), Nora Bilz (Head of German Office, myAbility), Jürgen Menze Work and Disability Expert, Global Business and Disability Network Manager, International Labour Organization. hosted by Unternehmensforum
Three portraits on a light green background with the title: “From risk to opportunity - How we can talk about digital accessibility”. From left to right: Annett Farnetani - Digital Accessibility & CEO at mindscreen. Laurenz Miller - Lead Accessibility at myAbility. A placeholder with icon - text: “to be announced”. At the bottom it says: “hosted by mindscreen.”

Any Questions?

If You have any questions regarding our event or if you are interested in participating? 

Contact us via forum@myAbility.org!

Accessibility and general information

Accessibility is important to us. That is why, in addition to accessibility to the venue, sign language interpreters, live subtitling and induction loops are available. If you have any questions about accessibility or require assistance with registration, please contact forum@myAbility.org.

Photos and videos will be taken during the event and used for documentation and follow-up reporting (e.g. social media, press, printed materials). By participating, you agree that recordings made of you during the event may be used for these purposes without any claim to remuneration. If you do not wish this or would like to have photos made available, please contact us at forum@myability.org.

supported by

Logos of the event partners: accenture, mindscreen, AfB, MSD, mtms and the media partner Handelsblatt.
Logos of the myAbility business forum principal and preamium partners in Austria and Switzerland: Bank Austria, Rewe, pwc, UNIQA, Ikea, Verbund and Johnson&Johnson, Takeda and Google