Diversity

As the organizers of Swiss Cloud Native Day, we recognize the importance of fostering diversity and inclusivity among both speakers and participants. Here is our concept for achieving this:

Diverse Speaker Selection

Proactively seek out speakers from underrepresented groups in the tech industry, including women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities. Collaborate with diversity-focused organizations, networks, and communities to identify potential speakers and encourage their participation. Implement blind review processes for speaker submissions to mitigate biases and ensure fair selection based solely on the merit of proposals.

Diverse Topic Coverage

Encourage speakers to present on a wide range of topics that reflect the diverse interests and perspectives within the tech community. Include sessions that explore issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in technology, such as unconscious bias, inclusive leadership, and accessibility in product design.

Supportive Environment

Create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where participants feel valued and respected regardless of their background or identity. Offer diversity and inclusion training for staff, volunteers, and speakers to increase awareness and sensitivity to diverse perspectives and experiences. Provide resources and support for attendees who may require accommodations due to disabilities or other accessibility needs.

Promoting Diversity in Marketing and Outreach

Showcase the diversity of speakers and topics in promotional materials, including website content, social media posts, and email newsletters. Reach out to diverse communities and organizations through targeted outreach efforts to ensure that a broad range of individuals are aware of and encouraged to participate in the conference. Offer discounted tickets to individuals from underrepresented groups to remove financial barriers to attendance. Make sure marketing materials are written in an inclusive way and address all kinds of people.

Measurement and Accountability

Collect demographic data on speakers and participants to track progress toward diversity and inclusion goals. Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of diversity initiatives and make adjustments as needed based on feedback and outcomes. Hold ourselves accountable by publicly reporting on our efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in the conference, including successes, challenges, and areas for improvement.

By implementing these strategies, we aim to create a more diverse and inclusive environment at the event, where individuals from all backgrounds feel empowered to participate, learn, and contribute to the tech community.