Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion

Our members determine which themes we act on. We work on organizations that are open to talent and where every employee, regardless of personal characteristics or background, feels valuable and welcome.

People make organizations. People have different backgrounds, talents and motivations. In order to be able to supply the right products and services to a broad group of customers in rapidly developing, often global markets, it is important to develop and implement those products and services with a diverse group of employees. They can help you make the right choices and prevent blunders. In addition, in a labor market with great scarcity, it is even more important to appeal to the widest possible group of potential employees and to take good care of the people who already work for you. It is therefore necessary to pay attention to the diversity of your workforce and to pay attention to an open culture within the organization, so that everyone can feel welcome.

For this we do the following:

1. Share knowledge about the bias-free recruitment and selection process for employees. What knowledge, insights and experiences are there to remove prejudices from this process, so that you create the space to address and interest broader groups in your vacancy and attract the most suitable person to fill that vacancy. In doing so, we involve knowledge from science, the market and the experiences of other members.

2. Share experiences about the elements that are important to develop an inclusive culture in the workplace. How do you approach that, what works and when can it go completely off the rails? What do we actually know about each other and each other's backgrounds, passions and motives? How do we bring it up and take each other into account. How to become and remain an inclusive leader?

More diversity in terms of gender, age, background, but also, for example, how people think and learn (neurodiversity) is desperately needed. Those differences determine the path someone has traveled to get where they are now and that generally says something about the way someone views and deals with problems. In this way we make our organizations and companies richer, more effective. That is why, on behalf of CIO Platform Nederland, I am committed to more diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace – also in our field.

  1. August 28, 2026

    Recap: Anneke Keller | NextGen Tech Leaders Masterclass | Building Great Technology Teams in the Era

    Anneke Keller, Group CTO at QLS and former CTO at PostNL and Wehkamp, reflects on her masterclass with nearly 50 participants focusing on tech leadership in the era of AI. Many organizations are investing heavily in AI. But the real question is not what AI can do, it is what your team can do with it. Ultimately, the success of AI is determined not by the technology itself, but by the people who use it.

    2026-08-25 Online masterclass Building great technology teams 3
  2. August 14, 2026

    Breakthrough Festival 2026: Your breakthrough starts here | NextGen Tech Leaders

    Innovation does not happen by itself. Breakthroughs require vision, courage, perseverance and strong leadership. That is why the Breakthrough Festival 2026, taking place on 17 September, brings together current and future IT, Digital, Data, Cyber and Technology Leaders for an inspiring afternoon of real-world stories, fresh perspectives and valuable networking opportunities.

    Breakthrough Festival
  3. June 30, 2026

    Recap | NextGen Tech Leaders | Online Masterclass | Tech leadership in the era of AI

    2026-06-25 Online masterclass Tech leadership in the era of AI
  4. June 18, 2026

    Breakthrough Festival 2026: The speakers have been announced

    Discover which tech leaders will take the stage at the Breakthrough Festival on September 17, 2026. Four speakers will share their personal and professional experiences in achieving real breakthroughs — from start-ups to corporates, and from strategy to leadership under pressure.
    Break Through Festival speaker announcement

Diversity & Inclusion events

  1. CEG Management Support | From Assistant to Impact Maker | Prinses Máxima Centrum | Utrecht Utrecht

    Expert Group Management Support – Inspiration, Insight, and Growth for the Assistant of Tomorrow is the premier network for management assistants of CIOs and CDOs. Twice a year, we share knowledge, experiences, and inspiration during interactive meetings, often with a behind-the-scenes look at one of our members' organizations. Digitalization is rapidly transforming the profession: how can assistants remain visible and future-proof? During our sessions, you'll receive practical tips, best practices, and insights from peers and experts.

    29 Oct

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