In Berlin, a meeting is being planned 22 May 2025 between German government representatives and representatives of major companies with operations in Germany to discuss how the collaboration between business and government can advance workplace disability inclusion, product inclusion, and accessibility. Other topics to be discussed are employer requirements, digital and physical accessibility issues, and the European Union’s recently enacted regulations impacting disability employment and digital accessibility. 
 

Hosted & Sponsored by: Bayer
Also sponsored by: Everway (formerly Texthelp)

• There is no fee to attend.
• The event will be conducted in English with local Sign Language, live English Captions and Captions in languages based on attendees’ preferences.
• Disability:IN Corporate Partners may register two (2) company attendees on a first come, first served basis.
• Event sponsors will have up to four (4) reserved seats. For information on sponsoring, please email leslie@disabilityin.org
• Registration deadline is 13 May 2025.

Berlin Roundtable Agenda
*Subject to Change

 

9:00 AM

• Doors/Registration Opens

9:30 - 9:45 AM

• Welcome & Introductions from Disability:IN, Bayer (Host & Sponsor) and Everway (Sponsor)
  • Leslie Wilson, Chief Global Strategist, Disability:IN
  • Frank-Peter Justus, VP Cash Strategy and Acceleration, Order to Cash, Global Co-Lead ENABLE, Bayer
  • Lisa Smyth, Vice President UK & International – Workplace, Everway 

9:45 AM - 11:15 AM 

•  The Impact of Collaboration Between Government and Business
  • Dr. Annette von Kalckreuth, Head of Department V „Teilhabe von Menschen mit Behinderungen, Soziale Entschädigung, Sozialhilfe“, German Federal Ministry for Labour and Social Affairs
  • ​​Podium Discussion:
    o    Dr. Annette von Kalckreuth, German Federal Ministry for Labour and Social Affairs
    o    Antonio Payano, Global Talent Impact and Diversity & Inclusion Lead, Bayer
    o    Frank-Peter Justus, VP Cash Strategy and Acceleration, Order to Cash, Global Co-Lead ENABLE, Bayer
    o    Leslie Wilson, Chief Global Strategist, Disability:IN (Moderator)
  • Questions from the Audience

11:30- 12:00 PM

• Legislative Updates from White & Case
  • Julia Sitter, Partner, White & Case
  • Frank-Peter Justus, VP Cash Strategy and Acceleration, Order to Cash, Global Co-Lead ENABLE, Bayer (Moderator)

12:00 - 1:30 PM

• Networking / Lunch

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

• Disability:IN Corporate Partners on the Business Case for Creating Inclusive & Accessible Workplaces and Meeting Legislative Initiatives
  •  Antonio Payano, Global Talent Impact and Diversity & Inclusion Lead, Bayer: 
    o    Leveraging Disability:IN Tools in Our Company and Translating Results into Outcomes 
  • Frank-Peter Justus, VP Cash Strategy and Acceleration, Order to Cash, Global Co-Lead ENABLE, Bayer:
    o    Dimensions of Inclusion and Accessibility at Bayer
  • Miguel Castro, Global D&I Leader, SAP:  
    o    Self ID Around the World 
  • Lisa Smyth, Vice President UK & International – Workplace, Everway
    o    Inclusive Accommodations: A Partnership Approach 
  • Leslie Wilson, Chief Global Strategist, Disability:IN (Moderator)

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

• Networking Break

3:30PM - 4:30 PM

• Showcasing Building Accessibility Case Studies and the Benefits of Disability Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE) Certification by Disability:IN
  • John O Toole, VP of Market Engagement, Mobility Mojo
  • Leslie Wilson, Chief Global Strategist, Disability:IN (Moderator)

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

• Closing Remarks/Networking
  • Frank-Peter Justus, VP Cash Strategy and Acceleration, Order to Cash, Global Co-Lead ENABLE, Bayer
  • Lisa Smyth, Vice President, UK & International, Everway
  • Leslie Wilson, Chief Global Strategist, Disability:IN