About our panelists
Cristian Martinez-VuorivirtaHR Manager / Swappie Finland
Cristian is a culture and business-oriented HR management professional with extensive experience in technology and marketing communications. He trains organizations on diversity and inclusion themes, especially inclusive leadership, unconscious bias and working in diverse teams. Currently, Cristian works as the Head of HR Manager for Swappie Finland's operations.
Laura SmithFounder & DEI Researcher / VALIDEI
Laura Smith is a Helsinki-based organizational researcher and founder of VALIDEI, an agency specializing in assessments of organizational inclusion, equity, and social responsibility. With a people-first, data informed approach, Laura provides practical insights that enable scaling organizations to grow their impact along with their business.
Moderator Joey BayerHead of Community / Epicenter Helsinki
Joey Bayer has been responsible for creating conversations that matter for more than 16 years.
From creating the space, to connecting key players, to driving / setting the agenda, Joey brings together individuals for moments that both transform and inspire.
Over the course of his career, Joey has hosted the world's most fascinating and influential people - from world leaders, like Bill Clinton, to iconic legends like Liza Minelli, to the CEOs of today's Fortune 500 companies.
Joey's intuitive ability to connect with others, his passion for people and dialogue, and ability to get directly to the heart of the discussion have earned him a reputation of trust and respect with leaders around the world, and made him a central figure in today's most important conversations.
