# Diversity doesn't just "happen"

DevFeed: [Diversity doesn't just "happen"](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/diversity-doesn-t-just-happen-57157.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.thoughtworks.com/insights/blog/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/diversity-doesnt-just-happen>)

Author: Sarah Taraporewalla

Published: 2026-05-10T00:00:00Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [Thoughtworks Insights](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/thoughtworks-insights.md>)

Topics: [Process](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/process.md>), [systems](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/systems.md>)

Tags: [blog](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/blog.md>), [business-leader-ceo](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/business-leader-ceo.md>), [cdo](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cdo.md>), [cfo](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cfo.md>), [conference](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/conference.md>), [diversity](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/diversity.md>), [equity](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/equity.md>), [equity-and-inclusion](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/equity-and-inclusion.md>), [gender](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/gender.md>), [people-with-disabilities](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/people-with-disabilities.md>), [teams](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/teams.md>)

## AI overview

The article explains that diversity and equity in technology communities require deliberate effort rather than occurring automatically. Using Thoughtworks' XConf speaker-selection process as an example, it describes setting representation goals, diversifying the selection committee, making calls for papers more accessible, accepting raw ideas, and proactively engaging with teams.

## Source excerpt

Diversity doesn't just "happen"