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Event Highlights
Join leading economists, legal scholars, DEI champions, and policy experts as we unpack the intersection of economic empowerment, legal recognition, and transgender inclusion across the U.S. and global contexts. This virtual roundtable explores the economic cost of exclusion, the transformative impact of inclusive policies, corporate best practices, and the role of governance and compliance in protecting trans rights. With a cross-disciplinary lens, the session will spotlight data, policy insights, and real-world strategies to create more equitable systems for all.
Who Attends?
Top Economics Professors from best universities who research:
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Labor economics
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Inequality and social policy
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Development economics
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Gender economics
Legal & Policy Experts
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General Counsels or legal academics with work in anti-discrimination laws, DEI, labor rights
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Law firm partners with ESG, employment law, or human rights experience
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Privacy & GRC professionals discussing how data governance affects identity protection and inclusion
Social Impact Experts
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Leaders from trans advocacy organizations
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Economists at think tanks or multilateral institutions
(Will go live soon)
11:00 AM – 11:10 AM
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Welcome and Opening Remarks
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Introduce Yourself: Foster familiarity by introducing yourself to the group.
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Networking Opportunity: Use allocated time to freely exchange virtual conversations and explore new opportunities.
11:10 AM – 12:55 PM
Economic Empowerment and Legal Recognition: Transgender Inclusion in America and Beyond
Subheading: Exploring the economic, legal, and social dimensions of transgender inclusion from a global and cross-disciplinary lens.
Core Theme
This roundtable investigates how economic systems, legal frameworks, and governance structures impact the lives and opportunities of transgender individuals in the U.S. and globally — with a special focus on policy, employment, income equity, and human rights.
Suggested Discussion Bullets
1. The Economics of Inclusion: Costs & Benefits
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How do inclusive policies impact labor force participation, productivity, and economic resilience?
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What is the economic cost of discrimination and exclusion?
2. Employment, Education & Income Disparities
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What does data say about transgender employment rates, wage gaps, and economic mobility?
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What policies or programs have been effective in bridging this gap?
3. Legal Recognition & Economic Access
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How do legal frameworks (ID laws, anti-discrimination acts, health benefits) impact access to jobs, education, and credit for transgender people?
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Case comparisons between U.S., EU, and South Asia.
4. Role of Corporates in Driving Change
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What DEI frameworks are top firms using to support transgender talent?
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How can economic incentives be created for more companies to implement inclusive policies?
5. Role of Governance, Compliance & Privacy
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How can data protection laws ensure transgender individuals' right to privacy in healthcare, finance, and the workplace?
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What role do GRC frameworks and company policies play in safeguarding trans rights?
6. Transgender Inclusion in Economic Research & Policy
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Are economists and policymakers considering transgender-specific data in their models and social safety nets?
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What gaps exist in macroeconomic and microeconomic research?
12:55 PM – 01:00 PM
Q&A Session, Closing Remarks & Thank You Note
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TESTIMONIALS
“Excellent discussions, excellent event, great insights. Thanks, Events 4 Sure, for the invite. Looking forward to seeing this amazing group of colleagues at future events.”
Ivan Athanázio
CISO, Universidade Federal Fluminense
"Great discussion with excellent colleagues from all over the globe. Thank you, Events 4 Sure."
Marta Majtenyi
Director of Cyber Security Services - Director of IT Governance, Risk, Compliance, Norsk Hydro
"Thank you everyone. It was an amazing virtual event. Well conducted, and I enjoyed contributing to and learning from so many professionals about current and potential future market insights/trends."
Waqas Haider
CISO,
HBL Microfinance Bank LTD