Drive Practical, Strategic & Meaningful D&I With
Data-Driven Insights, New AI Innovation & Culturally Relevant Initiatives Which Combat Backlash, Unite Generations & Best-Prepare Your Organisation For The Future Of D&I
A Must Attend, Industry-Led Conference & Networking Exhibition, central London, 11th September 2025
REGISTRATION OPENS
08.15 Registration & Informal Networking
OPENING REMARKS
09.00 GIC Welcome & Morning Chair’s Opening Remarks
Ashley Robinson, Head Of Outreach & Engagement Command, UK Home Office
DOUBLE PERSPECTIVE
NAVIGATING BACKLASH: ADDRESSING RESISTANCE, BUILDING RESILIENCE
09.10 Sustain D&I Momentum In The Face Of Political, Social & Organisational Pushback, Proactively Addressing Challenges & Ensuring D&I Remains A Business Priority
- Tackle the growing global backlash against DEI initiatives, from claims of unfair targets to political movements undermining progress and uncover new strategies to maintain focus amidst shifting priorities
- Understand the impact of post-election US politics on corporate structures, governance and culture and learn how to insulate your organisation from knee-jerk reactions
- Support D&I professionals in addressing resistance and scepticism from leadership, dispelling myths and influencing senior management to maintain long-term commitment to D&I initiatives
- Take a global perspective on how D&I is evolving, with some organisations pivoting toward greater inclusivity while others scale back and assess the implications for global workforces and competitiveness
09.10 Perspective 1
David Carrigan, Sky Group Director – Diversity, Inclusion & Wellbeing, Sky
09.30 Perspective 2
Georgie Willis, Head Of DEI, Eurostar
PANEL Q&A
INTERSECTIONALITY IN ACTION
09.50 Unite Employee Networks Together To Enhance Your D&I Efforts & Address The Nuances & Complexities Of Intersectionality In The Modern Workplace
- Redefining perceptions of D&I by highlighting often overlooked characteristics like neurodiversity, socioeconomic backgrounds and caring responsibilities, whilst avoiding the pitfalls of overextension and lack of focus
- Explore strategies to foster collaboration between different employee networks, such as LGBTQ+ groups and mental health networks, to create a united front in driving inclusion and employee wellbeing
- Shift the focus from intersectionality as a side note to a core principle by linking employee networks and initiatives to address overlapping identities and shared challenges
- Build leaders’ depth of knowledge in intersectionality and provide them with the practical tools needed to apply these insights in decision-making and service delivery
Jemima Bradbury-Wade, Head Of Togetherness & Well-being, HEINEKEN UK
Bolu Faseun, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Partner, Roche
Tricia Lucas-Clarke, DEI Manager, Global Early Careers Recruitment, GSK
Rachel Ruxton, Head Of Inclusion & Diversity, Leonardo UK
Darsheta Maini, Group Inclusion & Wellbeing Programme Partner, Legal & General
