On 30 September 2025, the Irish Centre for Diversity (ICFD.ie) will host a national conference at Croke Park by bringing together some of the most influential voices from Irish and global organisations from a range of sectors to explore the evolving role of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) in driving performance, innovation, and sustainable growth.

Solat Chaudhry - Chief Executive Officer, Irish Centre for Diversity comments:
“The past year has seen rapid disruption and polarised discourse, and some might expect inclusion to quietly slip off the agenda in Ireland, but we’re seeing the opposite. Organisations are doubling down. They’re connecting inclusion with long-term resilience and performance and they’re not pulling back—they’re pushing forward.”

The event will shine a spotlight on the economic, business and cultural rationale for organisations that continue to embed inclusion as a core part of how they lead, adapt, and compete. Solat Chaudhry continued:
“In today’s climate, inclusive organisations don’t just survive—they outperform. This competitive advantage cannot be underestimated.”

From economic analysis and ethical tech to cultural accountability and inclusion at the front line, the conference will explore how to build organisations that thrive—through disruption and beyond.

Key speakers include:

David McWilliams – Economist, best-selling author, podcaster, and global thought leader on economic trends and disruption

Deborah Frances-White – Award-winning comedian and host of hit podcast The Guilty Feminist

Proudly sponsored by ESB, Glenveagh plc and PTSB – all leading the way with progress in D&I – the event will feature key insights and discussion from global leaders and senior voices from companies including: Aldi, Aon, Arup, Bon Secours Health System Ireland, EY, Fenero, Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail, Ibec, laya healthcare, Sisk, Trinity Business School and more — covering a wide scope of topics from operationalising D&I to courageous Leadership, the impact of Artificial intelligence (AI) and more.

Solat Chaudhry concludes:
“This conference is a powerful signal: inclusion is here to stay, because it’s not just good for people—it’s essential for business,”.

With keynotes, panel discussions, and practical breakout sessions, the conference is designed for leaders navigating change, managers shaping team culture, and organisations ready to move from good intentions to measurable impact.

Tickets and details available at – www.irishcentrefordiversity.ie/ndi-conference/