The Inclusive Workplace Conference Agenda

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration and refreshments
 
 
9:00 AM - 9:25 AM
Opening Keynote: People and Culture: How leaders and HR are shaping the future of work
Keynote and panel session theatre
David Liddle
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Panel discussion: Developing inclusive leaders [Followed by open floor Q&A]
Keynote and panel session theatre
Eugene Blavo David Liddle Ritika Wadhwa Esther Bennett
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Refreshment break
 
 
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
What GenZ really wants from their employer
Keynote and panel session theatre
Liane Richardson Ursula Tavender
Workshop 1: How to Use Insights to Design More Engaging and Inclusive Workplaces
Workshop theatre
Dominic Dugan Sean Espinasse Monika Passey
Nurture neurodiversity: Achieve your DEI goals
Case study theatre
Cathy Donnelly Mo Koheeallee
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Workshop 2: Saving Time, Money, and Reputation: How HR Directors and Chief People Officers Can Identify Credible and Competent DEI Partners
Workshop theatre
Ashanti Bentil-Dhue
Panel discussion: Facing the challenge of sustaining inclusion for working parents and carers
Keynote and panel session theatre
Frances Cushway Jennifer Liston-Smith Charissa King Jane Van Zyl Marek Broniewski
Fireside chat: Inclusive talent retention with Lloyds of London
Case study theatre
Mark Lomas
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch and time to connect
 
 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Case study session with Bank of America: How family friendly employers can best support the wellbeing of today's working parents
Case study theatre
Jennifer Liston-Smith Alison Kanabe
Using the potential of workplace AI tools to drive greater inclusion and make daily work easier for everyone
Keynote and panel session theatre
Roxanne Anderson
Workshop 3: How using cultural intelligence could supercharge your team meetings
Workshop theatre
Rob Neil Polly Collingridge
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Case study session: The link between EDI maturity and business performance
Case study theatre
Joanna Aunon
Case study session: How to embrace flexible ways of working when remote or hybrid are off the table
Keynote and panel session theatre
Astrid Allen Louise Tait Amy Butterworth
Fireside chat: How BT Group built an inclusive recruitment process
Workshop theatre
Mark Brooker Charissa King
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Refreshment break
 
 
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Workshop 5: Reconnecting in a Disconnected World: Building Purpose and Unity
Workshop theatre
Lucinda Quigley
Panel discussion followed by open floor Q&A: How can organisations move to the next level of maturity for workplace wellbeing?
Keynote and panel session theatre
Emily Abell Paul Nugent Adeife Onwuzulike Zoe Bancroft
Exclusive scent experience and case study: Inclusion First: The I,D&E story so far at Estée Lauder Companies
Case study theatre
Rachel Wilkinson Zerena Sobhee
4:35 PM - 5:00 PM
Keynote: Transforming work opportunities for military spouses
Keynote and panel session theatre
Heledd Kendrick Joselyn Kanyua
Thursday, November 21, 2024
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration, welcome and refreshments
 
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Opening Keynote: Building a neuroinclusive employee experience
Keynote and panel session theatre
Thomas Norrish
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Panel discussion: How to build psychological safety, improve data disclosure rates and transform the employee experience [Followed by open floor Q&A]
Keynote and panel session theatre
Thomas Norrish Jacob Hunt Kelly Keating Tracy Lowe-Sheppard
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Refreshment break
 
 
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Fireside chat: How to equip a workforce to overcome the fear of saying the wrong thing and have inclusive conversations
Keynote and panel session theatre
Julie Dennis
Case study session: How CRGs can play a strategic role in developing a more diverse pipeline and transforming representation, performance and engagement
Case study theatre
Chioma Olaleye Ursula Tavender
Workshop 6: How to build employee mental strength with a preventative approach to burnout
Workshop theatre
Dr. Claire Ashley Katie Payn
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Fireside chat: The role of pay transparency in building an inclusive workplace
Keynote and panel session theatre
Rameez Kaleem
Workshop 7: How to build an inclusive benefits structure
Workshop theatre
Paul Nugent
Case study session: 2024 Women at Work – A Global Outlook
Case study theatre
Emma Codd
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Closing keynote: My Employer Saved My Life
Keynote and panel session theatre
Charlotte Neal
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Networking lunch