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2018 DISABILITY MATTERS EUROPE

WELCOME

The 6th Annual Disability Matters Europe Conference & Awards

When:

5-7 November 2018

Where: Horgen, Switzerland

Location:Seminarhotel Bocken
Bockenweg 4
CH-8810 Horgen
Switzerland

2018 Disability Matters Europe: Karen Carter, Chief Inclusion Officer, The Dow Chemical Company from Springboard Consulting, LLC on Vimeo.

HOSTED BY:

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ABOUT DOW EUROPE GMBH

Dow Europe GmbH manufactures and markets specialty chemicals, performance products, plastics, hydrocarbons and energy, and consumer specialties including agricultural products. The company was founded in 1952 and is based in Horgen, Switzerland. Dow Europe GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Dow Europe Holding B.V. More information can be found at www.dow.com.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Conference Day 1

Conference Day 2

Greg Van Borssum Headshot

Greg Van Borssum
National Mental Health Ambassador
GVB Mind Warrios

Biography

Philipp Handler Headshot

Philipp Handler
Swiss Paralympic Athlete

Biography

Contact Us

Continue to check back with us as we update our sponsors daily! If interested in becoming a Sponsor or participating in the event, there is still time! To become a sponsor, please contact Ivette Lopez, C.O.O. & Chief of Staff; E: ivette@consultspringboard.com; T: 1-973-813-7260 x.102. To purchase a ticket, click here or paste the following URL into your browser >> https://consultspringboard.com/disability-matters/dmeur-tkt-purchase/

Program Book

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LOCATION:

Dow Europe GmbH, Horgen (Welcome Reception)
Bachtobelstrasse 3,
8810 Horgen, Switzerland

Seminarhotel Bocken (Host and Conference Value)
Bockenweg 4
CH-8810 Horgen
Switzerland
Phone +41 44 727 55 55

EVENT ATTIRE:

Conference: Business Attire
Awards Ceremony and Dinner: Cocktail Attire

HELP:

If you have any questions regarding this conference, please contact:

Ivette Lopez; E: ivette@consultspringboard.com; T; +1-973-813-7260 x.102.

MONDAY, 5 November, 2018:
Location: Dow Europe GmbH, Horgen, Bachtobelstrasse 3, 8810 Horgen, Switzerland
Time	Topic
6:15 pm	Transportation: Departure from Seminarhotel Bocken via Hotel Meierhof / Horgen Station to Dow Europe GmbH
6:30 pm	Transportation: Departure from Hotel Meierhof / Horgen Station to Dow Europe GmbH
6:45 pm – 7:00 pm	Registration
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm	Welcome Reception Nadine O. Vogel Chief Executive Officer, Springboard Consulting, LLC René Villiger Director, Human Resources EMEAI
9:00 pm	Transportation: Departure from Dow Europe GmbH to Hotel Meierhof / Horgen Station and on to Seminarhotel Bocken

TUESDAY, 6 November, 2018:
Location: Seminarhotel Bocken, Bockenweg 4, CH-8810 Horgen, Switzerland
Time	Topic
8:15 am	Transportation: Departure from Hotel Meierhof / Horgen Station to Seminarhotel Bocken
8:30 am – 9:00 am	Registration and Breakfast
9:00 am – 9:05 am	Welcome Nadine O. Vogel Chief Executive Officer, Springboard Consulting, LLC
9:05 am – 9:25 am	Opening Remarks Marc Winet Country Leader Switzerland Dow Europe GmbH
9:25 am – 10:45 am	Workplace Panel & Learning Exercise With an opening presentation by Dr. Stephan Böhm Moderator: Eleonora Bernard Group Digital & Business Technology Demand Business Partner – HR Barilla G. & R. Fratelli SpA Honorees: Phil Wolfenden Vice President, Customer Experience Centers (EMEAR) Cisco International, Ltd. Marco Tobias Voelker EMEAI Regional Inclusion Leader The Dow Chemical Company Christian Schinko Head of Disability Management, VP UniCredit Bank Austria Panelist: Dr. Stephan Böhm Professor, University St. Gallen Description: Learn from executives from Cisco, Dow and UniCredit as they share their journey to award-winning initiatives that touch on programs in support of business resource groups, accommodation processes, learning & development, benefits and more. Also hear from one of Europe’s leading employment attorneys, an update on disability-related legislation across Europe. Along with Professor, Dr. Stephan Böhm from the University of St. Gallen who will share comprehensive research findings and corporate case studies.
10:45 am – 11:00 am	BREAK
11:00 am – 11:45 am	Disability Equality: Governmental & Legislative Issues in Switzerland and throughout Europe Moderator: Nadine O. Vogel Chief Executive Officer, Springboard Consulting, LLC Panelists: Andreas Rieder Director Swiss Federal Office for the Equality of People with Disabilities Stephan Swinkels Shareholder Littler Description: Hear from Andreas Rieder, Director of the Swiss Federal Office for the equality of people with disabilities, and Stephan Swinkels, attorney and subject-matter expert on employment laws impacting people with disabilities across Europe. These individuals will provide the most up-to-date framework for which to engage candidates and employees from the standpoint of law and government regulation.
11:45 am – 12:30 pm	A Fashion Revolution Moderator: Nadine O. Vogel Chief Executive Officer, Springboard Consulting, LLC Panelists: Samanta Bullock Wheelchair Model/ Influencer & Inclusion Activist SAMABULLOCK Description: Meet a fashion model Samanta Bullock who uses a wheelchair and is a fashion designer focused on the needs of individuals with disabilities who will help you understand and embrace Inclusion, Acceptance and Opportunity in the Fashion Industry.
12:30 pm – 1:15 pm	Keynote Presentation Introduction By: Ivette Lopez Chief Operating Officer & Chief of Staff Springboard Consulting, LLC Keynote: Greg Van Borssum National Mental Health – Australia Ambassador GVB Mind Warriors Description: “Critical communication & mental health in the workplace.” Having spent over 20-years in the Hollywood Film Industry as a director and choreographer (Happy Feet 1 & 2, Mad Max Fury Road) Greg Van Borssum is no stranger to leadership under pressure and has led teams to incredible levels of success. Over the years he has learned just how critical communication is, not only on physical outcomes but more importantly on mental performance and overall mental health.
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm	NETWORKING LUNCHEON
2:15 pm – 3:00 pm	Mental Health in the Workplace Moderator: Greg Van Borssum National Mental Health – Australia Ambassador GVB Mind Warriors Panelists: Richard Frost, MBE Lead, Mindful Employer Dr. Phil Moss Consultant Clinical Psychologist Civil Nuclear Constabulary Description: Hear from subject-matter experts on the issues, opportunities and best practices for employing individuals with mental health challenges.
3:00 pm – 3:15 pm	BREAK
3:15 pm – 4:15 pm	Marketplace Panel & Learning Exercise Moderator: Emmanuelle Grosclaude Director, Human Resources L’Oréal Switzerland Honorees: Fabrice Roszczka Vice President, Dans Le Noir ? Group Dans Le Noir ? / Ethik Connection Giancarlo Minervini Vice President, Research & Development Group Barilla G. & R. Fratelli SpA Description: Learn from Executives from Dans Le Noir about the impact their award-winning initiatives have on consumers with and without disabilities. Issues of marketing and promotion and accessibility will be just some of what they touch on. Joining Dans Le Noir will be the Executives from Barilla who while only being on this journey for a short time, will share how their award-winning initiative has immediate and direct impact on its customers.
4:15 pm – 4:30 pm	Closing Remarks
4:45 pm	Transportation: Departure from Seminarhotel Bocken to Hotel Meierhof / Horgen Station

6:30 pm	Transportation: Departure from Hotel Meierhof / Horgen Station to Seminarhotel Bocken
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm	Cocktail Reception
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm	Awards Gala – Dinner, Music Nadine O. Vogel Chief Executive Officer Springboard Consulting, LLC
10:00 pm	Transportation: Departure from Seminarhotel Bocken to Hotel Meierhof / Horgen Station

WEDNESDAY, 7 November, 2018:
Location: Seminarhotel Bocken, Bockenweg 4, CH-8810 Horgen, Switzerland
8:15 am	Transportation: Departure from Hotel Meierhof / Horgen Station to Seminarhotel Bocken
8:30 am – 9:00 am	Registration and Breakfast
9:00 am – 9:15 am	Welcome and Opening Remarks Nadine O. Vogel Chief Executive Officer Springboard Consulting, LLC
9:15 am – 10:45 am	Workforce Panel & Learning Exercise Moderator: Nadine O. Vogel Chief Executive Officer Springboard Consulting, LLC Honorees: Ivana Pejak Director, Talent Management & Organizational Development Delhaize Serbia Nils Helander Senior Vice President, Manufacturing & Managing Director Pandora Production Co., Ltd. Description: Learn from Executives from Delhaize and Pandora as they share their journey to award winning initiatives that touch on the talent acquisition and human resources aspects of disability inclusion. Also hear from one of Europe’s leading employment attorneys, Stephan Swinkels, provide an update on disability-related legislation across Europe.
10:45 am – 11:00 am	BREAK
11:00 am – 11:30 am	Unique Alliances Can Have Amazing Outcomes Moderator: Nadine O. Vogel Chief Executive Officer Springboard Consulting, LLC Panelists: Dr. Tommaso Cenacchi Research & Development Renner Italia SpA Giulia Sudano Development and Communication Officer Fondazione OPIMM Onlus, Bologna Dr. Umberto Testoni Research & Development Activities, ILPO Description: What does a small, family owned, Italian chair designer/manufacturer, an Italian non-profit organization, an Italian wood-coating company, schoolchildren and adults with disabilities have in common? Perhaps nothing until you meet the individuals on this panel. This session will help everyone think not just outside the box, but around the corners, when it comes to the employment of individuals with disabilities.
11:30 am – 12:15 pm	Keynote Presentation Introduction By: Ivette Lopez Chief Operating Officer & Chief of Staff Springboard Consulting, LLC Keynote: Philipp Handler Swiss Paralympic Athlete Description: “We run to keep up with the world turning. Everyone runs. So how can people born with a (visual) handicap keep up with the others who seem to have a head start on them?” For Philipp Handler the answer is simple: “Just run twice as fast.” In this presentation Philipp wants to give an intuition for what it means to grow up with a handicap and how he personally “runs twice as fast.”
12:15 pm – 12:25 pm	Closing Remarks Rogier Reinders Global Marketing Director Consumer Solutions & Disability Employee Network (DEN) EMEAI Co-Chair Dow Europe GmbH
12:25 pm – 12:30 pm	Close & Farewell Nadine O. Vogel Chief Executive Officer Springboard Consulting, LLC
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm	NETWORKING LUNCH
1:30 pm	Transportation: Departure from Seminarhotel Bocken to Hotel Meierhof / Horgen Station

HOTEL & GROUND TRANSPORTATION

The 6th Annual Disability Matters Europe Conference & Awards

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HOTEL INFORMATION

Seminarhotel Bocken (Host Hotel and Conference Venue)
Bockenweg 4
CH-8810 Horgen
Switzerland
Phone: +41 44 727 55 55
E-mail: info@bocken.ch

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TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

GENERAL

Transportation between the hotel of choice and the venues will be provided each day of the event.
Because transportation between the hotel of choice and venues is being provided, it is highly recommended to stay in hotel Meierhof, which is literally next to the Horgen station.

SEMINARHOTEL BOCKEN

Airport to Venue:
Following the highway A3 towards Zurich and Chur until the exit Horgen. Following directions towards Horgen and after a few hundred meters turning right and follow the signage towards Bocken.

Parking:
The venue, Seminarhotel Bocken, has a parking garage on site.

Public Transportation:
Taking the train from Zurich airport (S2) to the train station Horgen. Bus (Line 131, 132) drive up to the station called Bocken.

HOTEL MEIERHOF

Airport to Hotel:
Following the highway A3 towards Zurich and Chur until the exit Horgen. Take the exit in Horgen and following Zugerstrasse into the village until reaching Bahnhofstrasse, final address as provided, Bahnhofstrasse 4, Horgen. There are free parking spots in the nearby garage, subject to availability.

Public Transportation:
Taking the train from Zurich airport (S2) to the train station Horgen. The hotel is located right next to the Horgen station.

ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION

If accessible transportation is needed for any segment of the conference, please be sure to provide that information during the registration process and send an email request to Ivette Lopez; E: ivette@consultspringboad.com, no later than Friday, 5 October, 2018.