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Book a keynote for your Diversity and Inclusion Day event

Diversity and Inclusion Day is an opportunity to strengthen belonging, promote equal opportunities and create meaningful dialogue across your organization. A powerful keynote sets the tone for reflection, awareness and action – helping employees and leaders understand how inclusion drives innovation, engagement and performance.

Whether you are hosting an internal awareness day, a company-wide initiative or a public event, the right speaker ensures your message is authentic, impactful and aligned with your values.

Book a conversation with us and let us help you find the ideal keynote for your Diversity and Inclusion Day.

How to get the most out of a keynote for your Diversity and Inclusion Day event

To maximize the impact of Diversity and Inclusion Day, your keynote should go beyond general statements and address real challenges and opportunities within your organization. Start by defining your objective. Are you aiming to raise awareness, spark honest conversations, strengthen inclusive leadership or support cultural transformation?

A strong keynote creates a safe space for dialogue while providing practical tools for everyday inclusion. It should combine research-based insights with relatable stories that encourage reflection without alienating the audience. When participants feel seen, heard and respected, engagement increases significantly.

It is also important to connect inclusion to business outcomes. Diversity and inclusion are not only about values – they are about performance, innovation and sustainable growth. A professional speaker can bridge the gap between intention and action, giving leaders and employees concrete strategies to build a more inclusive culture.

We help you select a keynote that matches your organization’s maturity level and ambition, ensuring that your Diversity and Inclusion Day becomes a meaningful step forward rather than a symbolic gesture.

Speakers for your event

  • Charlotte Sweeney

    Founder of Charlotte Sweeney Associates, thought leader and expert in inclusion, diversity and equality in the workplace
    UK
  • Hayley Barnard

    Unconscious bias and inclusive leadership – Hayley Barnard’s keynotes challenge biases and inspire action, transforming workplace diversity into a business strength.

    UK
  • Furkan Karayel

    Multi-award-winning D&I expert Furkan Karayel helps companies drive inclusive leadership, empower women in tech, and build high-performing diverse teams.

    Ireland
  • J Israel Greene

    J Israel Greene is an international DEI strategist and keynote speaker who equips leaders to build inclusive cultures and drive meaningful, lasting change.

    USA
  • David E. Hull-Watters

    Inclusive Leadership Unleashed: Achieve organizational growth with David E. Hull-Watters.
    UK
  • Sue Sanders

    A trailblazing educator and activist, Sue Sanders helps companies foster equality, inclusion, and allyship through transformative keynote experiences.

    UK

Why a keynote for your Diversity and Inclusion Day event is a good investment

A keynote for your Diversity and Inclusion Day event is a strategic investment in culture, leadership and long-term performance. When inclusion is addressed by credible experts with real-world experience, the conversation moves from intention to implementation.

For example, Charlotte Sweeney brings board-level expertise in diversity, equity and governance, helping organizations embed inclusion into strategy, leadership accountability and measurable outcomes. Her perspective ensures that inclusion is positioned not only as a moral imperative, but as a driver of sustainable business success.

Hayley Barnard is known for her practical and engaging approach to inclusive leadership and behavioral change. She equips audiences with concrete tools to recognize bias, improve everyday decision-making and create inclusive workplace habits that make a tangible difference.

With a strong focus on women in leadership and inclusive workplace culture, Furkan Karayel provides actionable strategies to close representation gaps and foster environments where diverse talent can thrive. Her insights are particularly valuable for organizations committed to long-term structural change.

J Israel Greene brings a powerful voice on belonging, generational diversity and inclusive organizational culture. His engaging style helps audiences reflect deeply while feeling empowered to take responsibility for building inclusive communities at work.

From an LGBTQ+ advocacy perspective, David E. Hull-Watters offers authentic insight into identity, allyship and inclusive workplace practices. His contribution strengthens awareness and understanding, helping organizations build environments where everyone feels respected and valued. Similarly, Sue Sanders, co-founder of LGBT+ History Month in the UK, adds historical and educational depth, reinforcing the importance of visibility, representation and inclusive policy frameworks.

Together, these speakers demonstrate that a Diversity and Inclusion Day is more than a symbolic initiative. A professional keynote creates credibility, encourages accountability and provides practical direction. By investing in the right speaker, you strengthen psychological safety, enhance collaboration and position your organization for greater innovation and long-term success.

Other relevant occasions

If you are planning Diversity and Inclusion Day event, you may also consider:

  • International Women’s Day events
  • Pride events
  • Cultural awareness days
  • Leadership development programs
  • Employee engagement days
  • CSR and sustainability events

Contact us today to book a keynote that strengthens inclusion, belonging and equal opportunities in your organization.

 

How to book a keynote

Booking a lecture at A-Speakers is a simple and tailored process that ensures that your event gets exactly the right angle on the topic. Start by sharing your needs with us – e.g. event type, desired speaker and budget – via email or phone. We then match your requirements with the skills of our experts and present the ideal candidate to your audience. Once the details have been agreed, we draw up a contract, and then we collaborate on further planning to ensure a successful implementation. Once the keynote has been held, we will of course follow up and evaluate your satisfaction. Book your keynote today.

  • Tell us about your wishes and needs: Give us a brief description of your event, and if necessary, state your wishes for a topic or a specific speaker, so that we can advise you in the best possible way.
  • Get a tailored recommendation: Our skilled speaker consultants take your needs as a starting point and help you choose the speaker who best matches your requirements and budget.
  • Formalize the agreement: Once the speaker has agreed to participate in your event, we draw up a contract. This contract is signed by both you and us to confirm the agreement and ensure a clear framework for the collaboration.
  • Planning and implementation: We help you all the way and together we coordinate the details so that the event becomes a successful experience.
  • Follow-up and evaluation: After the lecture, we will of course follow up on whether the lecture met expectations.

 

We help you find the perfect speaker

Regardless of whether you have a specific topic, challenge, or desired outcome for your event, we guide you to the right speaker. Our expertise also covers themes and professionals not shown on this page, because we work daily with a broad network of speakers across leadership, behavior, innovation, and organizational design.

Contact us today to find the speaker that matches your needs and vision. Book a keynote now.