Boost your personal impact and career confidence to navigate challenge and change at this exclusive event designed for women.

Improve the representation of women in leadership and support emerging female talent | Hear from the FTSE Women Leaders Review, The Fawcett Society, All-Party Parliamentary Groups for Women and Work and Women and Enterprise and more.

There is no shortage of capable, talented women, and the pipeline has never been stronger.

Join Westminster Insight’s timely Women in Leadership conference, and understand how you can nurture emerging female talent and improve the representation of women in leadership positions. Take steps to attract and retain talented female leaders from all backgrounds, and develop clear progression frameworks for women across your organisation.

Chaired by Baroness Verma, Vice Chair of the APPG for Women and Enterprise, you’ll have the unique opportunity to hear from a diverse range of senior-level speakers across Government, the public and private sectors who will share successful initiatives and best practice guidance to help you support, advance and retain female talent.

In a joint keynote address, Kirsten Oswald MP, Vice-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Women and Work and Jemima Olchawski, Chief Executive Officer, Fawcett Society will focus on the vision for gender equality and equity within the UK workplace, including the impact of recent legislative changes. Fiona Cannon OBE, Steering Group Member, FTSE Women Leaders Review will provide an on the FTSE Women Leaders Review and learnings for all organisations.

Attend this conference for fresh ideas to drive diversity, inclusion and gender parity as the norm in your workplace and reap the benefits in your decision-making and trust from clients, investors and staff.

Confirmed speakers

• Chaired by: Rt. Hon. Baroness Verma, Vice Chair, The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Women and Enterprise
• Fiona Cannon OBE, Steering Group Member, FTSE Women Leaders Review, Former Group Sustainable Business Director at Lloyds Banking Group
• Jemima Olchawski, CEO, The Fawcett Society
• Kirsten Oswald MP, Vice-Chair, All-Party Parliamentary Group for Women and Work
• Marie Gabriel CBE, Chair, NHS North East London and the NHS Race and Health Observatory
• Professor Geeta Nargund, Co-Founder, Ginsburg Women’s Health Board & Senior NHS Consultant
• Mitesh Sheth MBE, Chief Investment Officer, Newton Investment Management
• Monica Stancu, Senior Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Manager, Lloyds of London
• Katy Bennett, Equity and Inclusion Director, PwC UK
• Ian Dinwiddy, Founder, Inspiring Dads
• Emma Cox, CEO, Endometriosis UK
• Clio Dawkins, People Operations Director, Serco UK & Europe
• Claire Heuclin, Fertility In The Workplace Coordinator, Fertility Network UK
• Rosehanna Chowdhury, Director, Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
• Kudsia Batool, Head of Equalities, International and Strategic Governance, TUC

Key points

• An update on the FTSE Women Leaders Review and key learnings
• Attracting and retaining a strong pipeline of talented women from all backgrounds
• Developing clear progression frameworks for emerging female leaders
• Collecting and monitoring data: understanding your organisation and reducing the gender pay gap
• Taking a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, inappropriate conduct and harassment
• Embedding effective flexible working, and maternity and paternity leave policies
• Breaking down traditional gendered parenting roles, and moving away from outdated ideas of masculinity
• Making reasonable adjustments for female health conditions such as the menopause, endometriosis, IVF, pregnancy and more
• Supporting women of all ages, ethnicities, disabilities, sexual orientations, from all backgrounds and nationalities, and removing complex barriers to progression.

Who should attend

This conference is suitable for those working across private, public and third sectors, looking to improve gender equality in the workplace. This may include:

• Leaders and Managers
• Diversity and Inclusion Managers
• Head of Human Resources, HR Managers and Directors
• Chief People Officers
• Transformation and Change Leads
• Gender and Equality Champions
• Wellbeing Officers
• Legal Teams
• Heads of Departments and Line Managers

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This October (Breast Cancer Awareness Month), set yourself the ultimate challenge and sign up for a once in a lifetime event – The MoonWalk Iceland on 22nd June 2024. Places are selling out quickly!

This night-time walking marathon (26.2 miles) takes place on the stunning shores of Lake Myvatn and raises money and awareness for vital breast cancer causes.

You’ll experience the joy and emotion of completing a marathon, surrounded by breath-taking scenery in the Land of the Midnight Sun – a beautiful wilderness, where the sun doesn’t set.

Entrants receive a full training plan to get “marathon fit” and as well as enjoying the benefits of walking, the money raised will help support those living with cancer now.

The trip runs from 20 – 25 June 2024 and includes a trip to Reykjavik, the world’s most Northern capital city, a visit to Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe, whale watching, and a much needed soak in the Blue Lagoon.

• Fully marshalled and supported night-time 26.2 mile walking marathon
• Whale watching, with the chance to see the stunning humpback whales, minke whales and sometimes even blue whales, as well as other sea life including much loved uffins
• A tour round Lake Myvatn, famous for boiling mud pools, bird life, volcanic formations and a walk up and around a crater rim for breath-taking views
• Explore Dettifoss – the most powerful waterfall in Europe, as well as Asbyrgi Canyon and Jokulsa River
• Discover Reykjavik, the world’s most northern capital city
• Enjoy a relaxing soak in the Blue Lagoon
• Unwind in the Nature Baths (optional massage at extra cost)
• The opportunity to book additional tours – the Golden Circle Tour, helicopter tour, super jeeps, horse riding or even venturing inside a volcano

The six-day trip costs £3,060. Twin rooms only are now available – all other rooms have sold out. The cost includes return flights from London Heathrow, domestic flights, transfers, 4 nights in a lakeside hotel in Northern Iceland, 1 night in central Reykjavik city centre, most meals, afternoon tea and most excursions including transport and guides.

The MoonWalk Iceland is organised by breast cancer charity Walk the Walk.

Sign up this October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month – and spread your payments over the next five months. Go to www.walkthewalk.org/moonwalkiceland or call the Walk the Walk office on 01483 741430 for more information!

Get ready to celebrate queer love at the PRIDE PARTY presented by KIKI! Spread love, spread joy, and let’s KIKI together at Leith Arches!

After a day of marching, festivities & spreading joy, let’s keep the energy going with an unforgettable night of music, dancing & community!

Did you know that schools who support their staff through menopause and menstrual health conditions have more inclusive workplace cultures?

Come march in the Pride in London Parade with RICS and celebrate love, diversity and equality in the built and natural environment!

Pride in London Parade with RICS

Join us for a vibrant celebration of diversity and inclusion. Show your support and march together with us through the streets of London. Let’s spread love, unity, and equality. Get ready to have a fantastic time surrounded by an amazing community of built and natural environment professionals.

We will be marching alongside our built environment body partners CIOB, RIBA, RTPI and LI as well as industry LGBTQ+ networks to show our united Pride in the Built Environment.

The day will start with us meeting for Breakfast at RIBA, Pride is about embracing who you are and sharing the joy of being together. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be a part of something truly special!

The price listed is for a RICS-branded T-shirt. Wristbands have been funded by RICS and with the limited supply we ask that you please only register if you are committed to attending the event.

We understand that circumstances change though, and if you are no longer able to attend we kindly ask that you let us know as soon as possible so we can make your wristband available to someone on the waitlist.

We look forward to celebrating Pride with you!

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Join our official walking group – ticket includes exclusive Outvertising T-shirt and treats on the day. Limited places, sign up today!

This gentle yoga and meditation session for acceptance is open to all levels and will set you up for Pride Day. There may even be cake…

We are hosting a pride themed bingo, drinks and an incredible drag performance to end the night at the Table Battersea!