Save the Date: Adlershof Diversity Conference on May 7, 2026
“Powered by differences!”
Under this motto, we cordially invite you to the next Diversity Conference Adlershof on May 7, 2026!
Once again, you can expect a day full of in-depth learning opportunities, inspiration, and exchange, where we bring together companies, start-ups, and research/science. Look forward to a programme that will provide you with concrete approaches for your everyday work routine.
Where? At the WISTA Conference Center Conventions, Rudower Chaussee 17, 12489 Berlin
Programme highlights 2026...
Keynotes that move you…
- Beccs Riley
Focus topic: Inclusion – from the microcosm to the macrocosm
What you will learn: Beccs will show you practical tips for implementing inclusion in your everyday working life. - Mo Asumang
Focus topic: Racism
What you will learn: Mo Asumang's important presentation on racism will inspire you to reflect and take action.
Masterclasses that inspire and deepen your knowledge…
Expand your expertise in our masterclasses and receive a certificate of participation afterwards. You can expect, among other things:
- Artificial intelligence, bias, and innovation
Yolanda Rother shows how AI drives innovation—and why it is essential to understand how bias influences our decisions and products. - Posture and body language in conflict situations
Arvid Nienhaus is back! He already impressed last year and will teach you how to act confidently in conflict situations through conscious posture and body language.
Meet & Gr:EAT: Engage with our role models...
Take advantage of the opportunity to engage at Meet & Gr:EAT. In addition to our speakers, many other role models will invite you to engage with their inspiring topics. It's an ideal setting to make valuable contacts and dive deeper!
That was the Diversity Conference 2025 …
On 7 May 2025, the third diversity meeting took place at the Adlershof Technology Park. Under the motto ‘Sharing differences’, this year's focus was on generational justice and inclusion.
The more than 200 participants had exciting encounters and engaged in lively discussions on this year's key topics of diversity and tolerance. In interactive masterclasses, workshops and panel discussions, guests exchanged ideas on topics such as neurodiversity, the economic impact of menopause, generations and female role models, sign language, and new skills for body language and potential development.
The Diversity Conference was opened in the morning by Roland Sillmann, WISTA Managing Director, and Bessie Fischer-Bohn, WISTA Human Resources Manager. The welcoming address was given by Michael Biel, State Secretary for Economics in the Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises.
The keynotes focused in particular on generational diversity and inclusion. The first captivating keynote was given by Sebastian Wächter, mindset coach and author, on the topic of ‘Barrier-free in your head: Look at me! How companies benefit from inclusion’. This was followed by several exciting masterclasses and workshops.
After the lunch break, during which participants networked on the WISTA terrace, the event continued with a keynote speech on the topic of ‘Youth obsession vs. wisdom of age: How generations can find common ground’ with Greta Silver, bestselling author, YouTuber and podcaster. In the subsequent panel discussion, Greta Silver, Bessie Fischer-Bohn and Nadine Primo discussed the question ‘How three generations view female role models’.
After further workshops and masterclasses in the afternoon, the 3rd Adlershof Diversity Conference came to a close with delicious drinks, finger food and music from DJane Angellica.
Recap Diversity Festival 2024
The 2nd Diversity Festival Adlershof took place on 15 May 2024. We would like to thank our top voices from racism and gender research, the lecturers of the masterclasses and, of course, all participants for their inspiring insights and experiences, newly gained perspectives, and for the exchange and enriching self-experiments in the workshops.
