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IN PERSON: Conference 2023
14 September 2023 @ 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM BST
This year we are promoting working together to create positive change. Our 2023 conference will feature latest thinking and best practice shared by thought-leaders, change-makers and key organisations. Members will be able to choose 2 workshops of their choice whose descriptions can be found below.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a senior leader, ally, or champion along to share insights and network with top organisations.
Explore the agenda below.
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AGENDA
8:30 – 9:00 | Registration
9:00 – 9:45 | Opening
10:00 – 10:45 | Break out 1
Accountability from the Top Down
Matrix Section: Leadership
Effective Network Groups
Matrix Section: Networks
Recruitment, Retention and Progression
Matrix Section: Employee Life Cycle
11:00 – 11:45 | Break out 2
Engaging Allies and Leveraging Empathy
Matrix Section: Culture & Inclusion
Synopsis: It takes everyone within an organisation to change culture and aid ethnic inclusion within the workplace. Find out some key tips to implement through our allies toolkit and taster workshop session. Hear from other allies on how you can champion others.
Objectives:
- What are the barriers within organisational culture for different ethnic groups
- How to ensure that everyone is on board in challenging non-inclusive behaviours
- The role of people managers in creating thriving and diverse teams
Supply Chain
Matrix Section: External Impact
Synopsis: Procurement and supply chain has become a fast growing area to help businesses align to core values and drive wider change. We explore the business case and challenges involved in finessing your procurement processes.
Objectives:
- What is the business case for improving your procurement process
- Latest thinking on what organisations are doing to support their supplier diversity
- What challenges have businesses faced and how they have overcome them
Data and How Organisations are Using It
Matrix Section:Policy & Data
Synopsis: The fastest growing area of the Matrix has been data collection. We explore how organisations are successfully collecting data and using it and how reporting on your ethnicity pay gap has bolstered culture change.
Objectives:
- Effective communication tips to ensure good disclosure rates
- How to use data effectively to drive equity, engagement and accountability
- Aligning to the new census data and releasing your ethnicity pay gap
12:00 – 13:00 | Future Proof Your Organisation
Matrix Section: External Impact
Synopsis: Organisations are working harder than ever to align to communities and reflect their values. This session explores the need to ensure transparency and explores purpose behind your brand to support areas such as customers, recruitment and brand reputation.
Objectives:
- How ethnic diversity plays a large part in futureproofing a successful brand
- How to better engage ethnically diverse communities
- How to unite politics, businesses and communities in working together around common causes
