Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), is no longer just a trendy buzzword. More and more companies and organizations are realizing that it is also a strategic element that impacts their growth and competitiveness. The shift in these beliefs is influenced by the work of brave thinkers like Dr. Poornima Luthra. Her talk on modern leadership will be one of the highlights on the agenda of the first day of the Masters & Robots.
DEI – A Strategy that Drives Growth
Why do so many people resist diversity, equity & inclusion? – provocatively asks Dr. Poornima Luthra in one of her LinkedIn posts. Why, when more diverse teams lead to 87% better decision-making, a 36% greater chance of achieving higher financial results, and 20% more employee engagement?. More and more data and studies show that DEI is a real business strategy that delivers tangible results.
So why do companies still resist it?
According to Dr. Luthra’s research, the main reason is fear. Fear of change and discomfort. Fear of making a mistake and its consequences. Finally, fear of lack of progress.
Find out more about how to overcome the fear of DEI within organizations in Dr. Luthra’s latest book “Can I Say That?” You will also hear her keynote speech on inclusive leadership at the upcoming Masters & Robots 2025. On 21st October 2025, Dr. Luthra will take the stage at Warsaw’s Multikino Złote Tarasy, where she will provide practical tips on transforming organizations according to the rules of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Dr. Poornima Luthra’s lecture is part of the ESG track. Its main partner is Interzero.
Masters & Robots 2025 Keynote Speakers. Dr Poornima Luthra
Dr. Poornima Luthra is a globally recognized author, TEDx speaker, and leading authority on talent management and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). She is the author of four influential books:
- Can I Say That? (2025),
- Leading Through Bias (2024),
- The Art of Active Allyship (2022),
- Diversifying Diversity (2021).
Her books were named as one of Thinkers50’s 10 Best Management Books of 2023 and 2025. With over 18 years of research and teaching experience spanning Asia and Europe, Dr. Luthra brings deep academic insight and practical expertise to her work. As a senior faculty at Imperial Business School in London and external faculty at Copenhagen Business School, she bridges cutting-edge scholarship with real-world impact.