Main Stage
8.45 walk & talk
A wellbeing stroll along the canal with Richard Loftus - Meet in reception area
9.30 welcome
Sheryl, Sunaina, Mac, Scarlett
09.40 keynote
Maceo Owens, The ERG Movement
10.00 Panel: Engaging Members
Moderator: Rico Johnson-Sinclair with Lauren Palfrey, Andrea Southall, Sarah Painter
Tafadzwa Muchenje, Founder of Channel 4’s The Shed Employee Network
10.40 Starting a men’s network
11.20 PANEL: leading without burning out
Moderator: Sophia Nicholls with Lisa Ardley-Price, Tobi Sanbe and Priyanka Kumar
Jak Matthews, Inclusion, Equity and Diversity Manager, Ex-Pride Network Deputy Chair at BT
12.00 how ERGs work effectively with DEI
12.30 LUNCH
1.30 Panel: plan like a pro
Moderator: Richard Loftus with Anne Alabi, Raphael Denoux and Javel Brown
Mandisa Gordon, Finance Transformation Manager and REACH network Chair at JLR
2.10 Speaker: community outreach
2.50 PANEL: securing budget & resources
Moderator: Maceo Owens with Samantha Francis, Mahari Hay, Niharika Khanna
3.30 global insights
Alyssa Jaffer, Global Comms, Deliveroo and Carol Watson, Global Chief Inclusion Officer, Burson (part of WPP)
4.10 Panel: Leadership Buy-In
Moderator: Sunaina Kohli, The Human Difference with Darren Cassidy, Jenn Barnett and Apay Obang-Oyway
4.50 closing
5-6.30 Networking
Drinks reception (0.0%) and networking
learning labs
10.00 - 10:30
Transform Employee Frustration into High-Impact Change
Gain actionable insights to revolutionize employee engagement and organizational wellbeing. Learn how to turn everyday frustrations into meaningful improvements, empower employees to enhance their daily work, and sustain continuous workplace innovation.
Hear from experts Dr. Kevin Teoh and Paul Reid, CEO of Trickle, as they share strategies to align staff feedback with organizational goals and drive positive change. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your approach to employee engagement and create lasting impact!
10.40 - 11:10
ERG Wellbeing: How to Support Your Own Wellbeing & Those Around You
Join Paul McGregor (Founder, Everymind at Work) for an interactive session on proactively supporting your own mental health along with those around you.
Being a Champion or leader of a network can be both challenging and overwhelming. In this session, Paul will explore how to protect your boundaries, engage in your role without burning out, and role model vulnerability in a way that doesn’t leave you struggling. Not only this but we'll also cover how to prepare for challenging conversations that may arise from sharing your own story.
11.20 - 11:50
Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Recruitment Process: Insights and Strategies
Join Anton Boner, Co-Founder of Screenloop, as he shares practical strategies for retaining diverse talent throughout the hiring cycle. Participate in hands-on activities to explore inclusive recruitment practices and how to leverage AI tools for a fair and effective hiring process.
12.00 - 12:30
Cultivating Eco-Leaders: Driving Engagement in Green Teams
Are you looking to start a green team or seeking ways to invigorate your existing ERGs? Join On Hand for a dynamic, interactive roundtable where we explore practical strategies to get everyone involved with simple, impactful actions.
In this live workshop, you'll discover best practices for attracting and retaining members, effectively communicating knowledge, setting achievable goals, and motivating your team to transition from awareness to action.
We’ll delve into techniques to engage your employees and drive a transformative shift in your company culture towards sustainability.
Whether you aim to foster greater participation in your green initiatives or lead a broader cultural change, this session equips you with the essential tips and tricks to empower your Green Teams to make a tangible impact.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn, share, and develop the leadership and engagement needed to drive your ERG's success.
13.30 - 14:00
Transform Employee Frustration into High-Impact Change
Gain actionable insights to revolutionize employee engagement and organizational wellbeing. Learn how to turn everyday frustrations into meaningful improvements, empower employees to enhance their daily work, and sustain continuous workplace innovation.
Hear from experts Dr. Kevin Teoh and Paul Reid, CEO of Trickle, as they share strategies to align staff feedback with organizational goals and drive positive change. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your approach to employee engagement and create lasting impact!
14.10 - 14:40
ERG Wellbeing: How to Support Your Own Wellbeing & Those Around You
Join Paul McGregor (Founder, Everymind at Work) for an interactive session on proactively supporting your own mental health along with those around you.
Being a Champion or leader of a network can be both challenging and overwhelming. In this session, Paul will explore how to protect your boundaries, engage in your role without burning out, and role model vulnerability in a way that doesn’t leave you struggling. Not only this but we'll also cover how to prepare for challenging conversations that may arise from sharing your own story.
14.50 - 15:20
Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Recruitment Process: Insights and Strategies
Join Anton Boner, Co-Founder of Screenloop, as he shares practical strategies for retaining diverse talent throughout the hiring cycle. Participate in hands-on activities to explore inclusive recruitment practices and how to leverage AI tools for a fair and effective hiring process.
15.30 - 16:00
Community Champions: Leveraging ERGs for Volunteering and Social Good
Do you have a volunteering policy in place, but find that uptake and engagement are low? Join On Hand for an interactive roundtable session where we explore how to tap into your community champions to encourage broader involvement with your CSR program.
In this session, you'll hear inspiring success stories from other businesses, learn about common challenges, and get top tips on maximising engagement. We'll also discuss strategies for securing buy-in from senior management to support your initiatives.
We’ll share proven techniques and best practices to boost your engagement rates, celebrate those who are already giving back, and drive a cultural change across your organisation.
Whether you're looking to enhance your existing efforts or kickstart a new wave of volunteerism, this session will equip you with the tools and insights to build a vibrant and impactful social impact community within your ERG.