Thursday 5th October 2023
Being ambitious with DEI and getting results
- Increasing social mobility
- Advancing racial equality and anti-racism at work
- Enhancing LGBTQ+ allyship
- Building impactful ERGs
- Overcoming privilege denial
Opening Keynote
9:00am EDT /
1:30pm BST
Tackling social mobility and supporting those from disadvantaged backgrounds in work
- Understanding social mobility and equality of opportunity including earnings, income, social class, wellbeing, health and education
- Why it matters: how social mobility is linked to equality of opportunity
- Strategies to help level the playing field in business – no matter what size your organisation
Mitra Janes, Global Head of Inclusion for Investment Banking, Markets and Securities Services and Commercial Banking, HSBC
9:30am EDT /
1:30pm BST
Speed Networking Session
An excellent opportunity to make new connections with your fellow peers who are passionate about Diversity & Inclusion.
Come and network with a host of other professionals who are committed to bringing about real change, sharing their implementation strategies too.
Ticketholder Content
9:55am EDT /
2:55pm BST
Panel Discussion: How to build impactful employee resource groups
- How executive sponsors can drive high-performing ERGs – what support, energetically and financially is needed
- How proper financial investment in, and senior level engagement with ERGs can improve innovation and performance
- Elevating ERGs to a core business value – not only D&I activity but overall business strategy
- How do we ensure that marginalised groups are not further marginalised through being part of an ERG
- How to engage allies, and deepen allies understanding of the intersectionality of discrimination
Brendan Roach, Director of Strategy and Networkology, PurpleSpace
Jackie Cureton, VP, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Bit.ly
Mark Russell, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Manager, KPMG UK
10:40am EDT /
3:40pm BST
Panel Discussion: What do we still need to do for racial equality in business?
- How to address and prevent discrimination
- How to create a welcoming and inclusive culture
- How should companies offer support for under-represented ethnicities?
- The importance of storytelling and person experience
Moderator: Sukhdeep Randhawa, UK Delegate, United Nations
Panellists:
Trevor Sterling, Senior Partner, Moore Barlow (first black senior partner in a top 100 firm)
Atif Choudhry, CEO, Diversity and Ability
11:40am EDT /
4:40pm BST
Panel Discussion: Fostering greater LGBTQ+ allyship at work
- How LGBTQ+ equality can be tackled in different ways
- How to effectively speak to those who are resistant to change
- Allyship best practice – how to show your support for colleagues
John Lazar, Former Financial Resource Director, Florida Democratic LGBTQ+ Caucus
Nikki Symmons, Head of Partnerships, Philip Morris International
12:15pm EDT /
5:15pm BST
Case Study: Supporting and funding diverse-led businesses
- The diversity of the organisation
- Its mission and purpose for DEI including supporting female-owned business
- The business case for international diversity at home and abroad
- Generational needs: improving the development process
Simon Langley, Head of Diversity and Inclusion, British International Investment
12:35pm EDT /
5:35pm BST
Industry analysis: Weight stigma in the workplace
- Understanding the full extent of bias against people because of their size
- Research into why this matters
- What we can do about it in the workplace
Dr Stuart Flint, Professor of Psychology, University of Leeds
1:05pm EDT /
6:05pm BST
Understanding the intersectionality of race, neurodiversity and discrimination
- Recognizing and addressing the intersectionality of race, neurodiversity, and discrimination
- Promoting understanding and awareness of how race and neurodiversity intersect to shape individuals’ experiences
- Challenging and dismantling discriminatory practices that disproportionately affect individuals at the intersection of race and neurodiversity
- Advocating for inclusive policies and practices that honour and celebrate the diversity of experiences at the intersection of race and neurodiversity
Atif Choudhry, CEO, Diversity and Ability