Outline agenda - Diversity and Inclusion Leaders Global Forum

The d&i Leaders Global Forum 2024 will take place on the
21 & 22 May in London UK.

Registration will take place from 08:30 to 09:00 BST
Presentations will take place from 09:00 to 17:25 BST
Complimentary drinks reception 21 May 17:25 to 18:25 BST
Optional networking dinner 21 May 19:00 to 21:30 BST

Confirmed speakers include:

Margot Slattery, Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion, ISS
Pamela Hutchinson, Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Bloomberg LP
Nelson Derry, Global Head of Culture, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Aesop
Oona King, VP of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Snap Inc.
Dr. Asif Sadiq MBE, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Warner Bros. Discovery
Busi Sizani, Global Head Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Deliveroo
Putri Realita, Group Head of Inclusion, Equity & Diversity, Glencore
Carrie Adams, Global Head of Inclusion, Reckitt
Rubén Alejandro Ramírez, Group Head Diversity & Inclusion, Syngenta Group
Raashi Sikka, Vice-President, Global Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility, Ubisoft
Gareth Whalley, Head of DEI, Europe, Levi Strauss & Co
Tiernan Brady, Global Director of Inclusion, Clifford Chance
Sandra Sheahan, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility Director, Merlin Entertainments
Chris Glass, Global Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Soho House & Co
Rukasana Bhaijee, Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Financial Times
Antonia Tony-Fadipe, Inclusive Hiring Lead, UK & Global Functions, The Body Shop
Eric Way, Global Head of Inclusion & Diversity, Schindler Group
Rachna Patel, Vice President, International DEI and EMEA Total Rewards, The Walt Disney Company
Abu Bundu-Kamara, Senior Director, Global Inclusion & IBGs/Communities, Expedia
Georgie Court, Global Inclusion Manager, Clifford Chance
Rachel Osikoya, Global Head of Culture, Well-being & Inclusion, LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)
Ella Slade, Diversity & Inclusion Leader (LGBT+ Inclusion), Vodafone
Tim Jarman, Diversity & Inclusion Leader – UK, Ireland, Western Europe, Netherlands & Switzerland, Microsoft
Atif Choudhury, Chief Executive, Diversity and Ability (D&A)
Toluwani Farinto, Partner, Ethnicity & Social Mobility Lead, Utopia
Martin McKay, CEO & Founder, Texthelp
Dan Robertson, MD, VERCIDA Consulting & Global Head of ED&I Advisory Services, Hays International

Topics being explored include:

The power of psychological safety to unlock innovation and creativity in teams
Modelling DE&I for long-term sustainable impact
Rethinking age and talent in the workplace
Creating workplaces where neurodiverse minds can flourish
Cross-industry collaboration to drive DE&I forward
Redefining activism in the corporate world
Addressing inequity in people systems through collective ownership of DE&I
The DE&I multiplier effect – leveraging the power of your people, customers and clients
Sustaining focus on DE&I targets and what to do when they are reached
The need for companies to stand strong on LGBTQIA+ equality
Adopting a campaigning approach to inclusion at work
Taking a holistic approach to accessibility
Why we need to focus on DE&I leadership skills – is it time to professionalise the role?
Structuring your DE&I efforts for success – is there an optimum way to drive DE&I across an organisation?
Engaging white men and other majority groups in DE&I