Join us during Sibos week for our diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) focused networking event, featuring special guest speaker, Dr. Dawn-joy Leong.</em></p> This year’s special guest speaker, Dr. Dawn-joy Leong, is a researcher, multi-artist, TEDx speaker and co-founder of K9 Assistance, Singapore’s first and currently only charity organisation promoting the benefits of assistance dogs for the disabled. She also served on the board of the Disabled People’s Association Singapore from 2017 to 2023.</p> Proudly autistic, Dawn-joy will offer her perspectives from her lived-experience and share knowledge on how we can develop resilience and create a working environment and industry where everyone can flourish. Dawn-joy’s insights will be invaluable as we strive to make the financial industry a welcoming and inclusive place for everyone.</p> Our DE&I networking event is open to all Sibos 2024 participants and builds on the success of last year’s IDEA event in Toronto and past Women of Sibos events. </p> Melissa Sternberg, Global Head of ESG, Swift said, “We look forward to welcoming Dr Dawn-joy Leong to Beijing and hearing her insights into how we can embrace inclusivity. Promoting a diverse and equitable industry is a key commitment within our Sibos sustainability strategy</a>.</p> “To achieve these goals, we need the support of the whole community. So we are again asking all participants to take the Sibos Sustainability Pledge - when you log into sibos.com or use the Sibos app - and commit to five actions. These pledges could include using the official Sibos transport, choosing small, independent restaurants and attending conference sessions that address diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage you to make this networking event one of your five choices!” </p> Make sure you don’t miss Dr. Dawn-joy Leong’s insights or the ideal opportunity to form new connections and catch up with old friends. Mark your Sibos 2024 calendars now. </p> Celebrating diversity for a more inclusive future, our DE&I networking event, takes place on Wednesday 23 October, 17:00 – 19:00 CST in the Level 4 lobby.</p> Register today</a> to secure your spot in Beijing. Learn more</a> about the other networking events taking place at Sibos 2024.</em> For all the latest Sibos updates, sign up to the Sibos Insider newsletter</a> and follow us on LinkedIn</a>, X</a> and Instagram</a>!</em></p>