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Diversity4Tech at MWC Barcelona

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D4T brings expert thought leaders together to inspire, connect and share solutions to drive progress for equality, diversity and inclusion

Driving value-led growth through DE&I

In today's AI-driven world, bringing diverse human perspectives to the table isn't just a nice-to-have, it's a business must-have. Companies with robust DE&I programmes embedded into their corporate strategies are seeing clear and tangible benefits, with a reported 36% rise in profits and 50% greater retention.  

This is the foundational thinking behind Diversity4Tech (D4T), sponsored by EY. A forum for progress and growth that showcases the advantages of harnessing our industry's greatest asset — human ingenuity — in all its depth and variety.   

D4T champions inclusive leadership and bold ideas, to build cohesive, high performing teams. Where different viewpoints spark innovation, sustainability comes naturally and people feel valued — not just for what they do, but for who they are.  

The impact of diversity in numbers

  • 19%

    Companies with more diverse leadership teams report +19% higher innovation revenues

  • 45%

    Companies with diverse teams are +45% more likely to improve market share

  • 50%

    People on diverse teams who feel a sense of belonging are +50% more productive

  • 74%

    Survey results show 74% of respondents say prioritization of DE&I factors into their choice to join or work in a company.

¹⁻³ EY DE&I Roadmap research
⁴ EY Belonging Barometer 3.0

EY is shaping the future with confidence

EY is proud to be the headline sponsor of Diversity4Tech for a third year in a row. Diversity, equity and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values.

The EY commitment to advance DE&I includes an elevated and ongoing focus on social equity and an expanded lens on socio-economic inclusion. Watch more EY people stories with our Uplift social equity and Social mobility series now.

A smiling Black woman holding a microphone speaks at a technology conference event. The image promotes a Diversity4Tech LinkedIn Live session titled 'How AI can become the tech industry’s inclusion multiplier' at MWC Barcelona 2025. A 'Watch Here' call-to-action button is visible. The event is sponsored by EY, with their tagline 'Shape the future with confidence' displayed.

Unlocking AI’s Potential for Inclusiveness in Tech

Discover how AI can promote inclusiveness in the tech industry by identifying and mitigating bias, supporting equitable evaluations, and enhancing accessibility. Learn how AI can expand the hiring pool, remove language barriers, and tailor inclusion initiatives, ultimately strengthening teams and fostering business growth. Featuring insights from John Giusti, GSMA’s Chief Regulatory Officer; Sugan Palanee, EY’s EMEIA Markets and Business Development Leader; Mary Elizabeth Porray, EY Global Client Technology Deputy Vice Chair; and Bianca Prins, Global Head of Accessibility at ING Bank and Member of the Equitable AI Alliance.

Watch Here

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The GSMA Voice Initiative

This industry-wide survey explores diversity, equity and inclusion in the mobile industry and will be launched by GSMA CMO, Lara Dewar, on day 2.  We urge all GSMA members to track down our survey kiosks at the GSMA Pavilion and Ministerial Programme and fill out the survey. Your input is vital to creating a comprehensive benchmark for DE&I across our ecosystem. Add your voice to this critical conversation!

Read Lara’s blog for more details

2025’s Diversity4Tech speakers

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Our Digital DNA

Explore MWC25 event theme 'Our Digital DNA', for a cross-industry view of how business priorities and values are changing to better reflect the shifting worldview towards greater diversity, sustainability and social responsibility. 

This and other DE&I-related sessions will take place on the newly renamed Johnson stage — celebrating the tenacity and resolve of space technology pioneer, Katherine Johnson. 

Details here

4yfn thought leaders

4YFN25 - Building Success: The Power of Diversity in Teams

This session highlights the value for startups of bringing fresh perspectives and diverse thinking into their teams, to jump-start creativity and innovation. 

See this session