The 12th DiGENet Network Meeting on May 24, 2024, brought together researchers and equality officers to explore strategies for promoting diversity and preventing discrimination in academia. Ulrike Ohnesorge presented the Max Delbrück Center’s comprehensive prevention concept, developed in response to cases of harassment and power abuse, including clear complaint structures and a decentralized network of trained contact points. The Einstein Center Digital Future shared insights from its Gender & Diversity Network, including a Wikipedia “Edit-a-thon” aimed at making knowledge production more inclusive. Our DiGENet junior research groups introduced projects on academic careers, sexual harassment, and multiple marginalization, all pointing to the need for data-driven and structural responses. In her keynote, Prof. Kelly Hannah-Moffat (University of Toronto) illustrated how universities can build lasting equity cultures by combining leadership accountability, community input, and transparent processes. The event underscored the importance of institutional commitment, participatory practices, and long-term strategies to create inclusive academic environments.