Welcome to the celebration of the Swedish Pride summer together with Judith Gough, RFSL and the House of Innovation – 12 Jun 2023
Celebrating the start of the Pride summer of 2023, Co-founder of Pride Sweden, Helena Westin, acting Executive Director and Fundraising Director at RFSL, Fredrik Nilsson, and Executive Director at the House of Innovation, Erik Wikberg, invited to an afternoon event that was followed by an informal mingle.
The keynote speaker of the event was Her Excellency Judith Gough CMG, the current Ambassador of the United Kingdom in Sweden. As the first openly lesbian British Ambassador, Judith Gough shared her insights and experiences on promoting openness and inclusion of the LGBTQ community.
Other speakers included Giada Baldessarelli, Assistant Professor at the House of Innovation. She gave an overview of how LGBTQ topics are covered within the business administration research.
Last but not least, Brand Expert and Co-founder of Pride Sweden, Helena Westin, took the audience on a journey through the first 25 years of Pride Sweden and shed light on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the next 25 years.