Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit 'From Ambition to Action’

Details

This will be our third annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit.

It marks a year since the ABI launched its ground-breaking DEI Blueprint and the ABI Board set the ambition of making our sector the UK’s most diverse, equitable and inclusive sector to work in.

We will be publishing our first annual progress report, setting out how we are meeting the ambitions set in the Blueprint and where further action will be needed.

The theme of this year’s event will be “From ambition to action”. The event will feature keynotes from leaders who are driving change inside and outside of our industry.

We will also have focussed panel sessions to provide practical insights on how to address some of the more challenging or less advanced parts of the DEI agenda – looking at topics including disability, neurodiversity, ageism and older workers and promoting apprenticeships.

Bookings close at 17:00 on 9th October 2023.

Why register?

• Hear high-profile cross-sector experts on diversity discussing why urgent action is needed and what works.
• Gain an understanding of some of the less advanced DEI agenda items including disability and neurodiversity, ageism, and social mobility.
• Take ideas for policies, procedures, interventions and initiatives back to your own organisations as regards building awareness among colleagues, developing action plans and creating inclusive workplace cultures.
• Gain 3 CPD hours for attending this CII accredited event.

What will delegates learn?

By the end of this event, delegates will be able to...

• Understand how different dimensions of diversity (e.g., age, disability, neurodiversity) intersect and impact individuals' experiences.
• Explore leadership practices and strategies that drive meaningful change.
• Reference some of the initiatives already being undertaken by members to improve the diversity of their workforces and some of the wider work being done across the sectors. 
• Develop ideas to enhance our collective efforts in fostering a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive industry.