Beyond Borders: Building Inclusion That Works Globally

What if the DEI frameworks you’re using weren’t built for your context?

From racial justice movements to corporate inclusion strategies, much of today’s DEI playbook has been shaped by a uniquely American story. But what happens when those same frameworks are applied globally—across vastly different histories, cultures, and power dynamics?

Too often, they fall flat.

Join us for a bold and timely conversation that moves beyond US-centric checklists and into what truly inclusive practice looks like—wherever your teams are based.

Hosted by Meera Somji, Co-founder of Clusivity, and featuring Sapna McCarthy, Learning & Development and ED&I Lead at Tate & Lyle, this session will challenge assumptions and offer a richer, more grounded way to build equity at work.

You’ll leave with fresh perspectives, actionable ideas, and a deeper understanding of how to make DEI meaningful in every region you operate.

What You’ll Learn:

• How US-centric DEI frameworks were formed—and why they sometimes fall flat globally
• Why inclusion efforts must start with power, access, and privilege in your context
• How data can help shift the conversation from identity to systems and dynamics
• Real-world examples of inclusion that worked—by embracing, not erasing, cultural nuance

Who Should Attend?

• Global DEI and HR leaders rolling out strategies across EMEA, APAC, LATAM, or multi-regional teams
• People & Culture professionals looking to build inclusion that’s grounded in local context, not just global templates
• Anyone responsible for embedding DEI into a global organisation’s DNA