Diversity & Inclusion

Together we’re stronger

At DPW, our goal is to be the most inclusive and representative community in procurement.

We believe that true innovation depends on hearing from, meeting with, and listening to people with a variety of perspectives and diverse backgrounds. We want DPW, and the community and companies who participate in it, to include, encourage, and recognise people of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, religions, and sexual orientation.

We have a long way to go. We must set forward pragmatic steps and concrete goals to achieve specific objectives. Shifting the system to be more respectful and accessible cannot happen in a vacuum.

Actions over words – the DPW Diversity & Inclusion program

For DPW Amsterdam 2023, we are aiming to make significant progress in speakers and content, and we are striving to repeat that with our attendees as well.

While we do not believe in just giving away free tickets to our conference as a way of ticking a diversity box, the fact is that not everyone is able to join us. Affording the time or the money to be away from the office for 2 days is a luxury that only a privileged set of the community has.

To help, we’ve set aside no-charge tickets to our 2022 conference for members of underrepresented groups in procurement.

Requirements
Be a member of a group not well-represented within the procurement community including but not limited to: women, underrepresented backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTQ, veterans.

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"Women represent a new generation of innovation and disruptive thinking. Empowered by technology, they are changing the way we live and work."

- DPW

How can you contribute?

Attendees
Examine the conference lineup for its diversity of voices and values and flag anything to the DPW team or shout about it on social media. Express any concerns to the conference organizers and know that your concerns will be heard and acted upon.

Founders & executives
Examine the conference lineup for its diversity of voices and values and flag anything to the DPW team or shout about it on social media. Express any concerns to the conference organizers and know that your concerns will be heard and acted upon.

Community partners

To increase diversity and inclusiveness at our conferences, an issue that the tech community needs to tackle, we have partnered with a few organisations. We offer to these organisations free tickets and exposition. Apply to become a Diversity & Inclusion Partner