Beyond the Noise: The real DEI landscape for 2026
A data-driven briefing for DEI and HR leaders navigating global complexity in 2026.
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) landscape is facing a pivotal moment. Headlines tell one story while the data tells another. While political rhetoric dominates the conversation, especially in the US, the reality on the ground tells a different story. Corporate commitments are shifting, legal frameworks are evolving, and the gap between perception and practice continues to widen.
As we approach 2026, DEI leaders face a fundamental challenge: How do you maintain momentum, protect progress, and focus on what truly moves inclusion forward, despite the noise?
On 11 December, Top Employers Institute and i4cp are joining forces to share new global data, organisational insights and leader-tested strategies on what’s actually happening in DEI inside companies worldwide. Our unique partnership brings together North America's premier HR research organization with the global authority on assessing, benchmarking and certifying people practices.
Join us on 11 December at 4pm CET/10AM EST as we separate signal from the noise and reveal what the data shows about where DEI is strengthening, where it’s stalling and how leading organisations are preparing for 2026.
What you’ll learn
In this 45-minute executive briefing, you’ll get:
- A clear and realistic picture of the DEI landscape in 2026 – US and global
- Where momentum is building despite political and legal pressure
- The biggest misconceptions about corporate DEI - and what the data actually reveals
- How leading organisations are advancing inclusion in complex environments
- Priority actions DEI and HR leaders should take in early 2026
Who should attend: Chief Diversity Officers, VP/Directors of DEI, CHROs, Chief People Officers, and senior leaders responsible for DEI strategy in complex, global organisations.
