Co-located with eCommerce Expo

24 - 25 September 2025
Excel London

24 - 25 September 2025
Excel London

2025 Conference Programme

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Inclusive talent for the future: Upskilling and recruitment with impact - Solo Session

24 Sep 2025
THE HEADLINE STAGE
For business leaders, marketing and tech strategists, and diversity champions who want to build high‑performing teams through inclusive upskilling and attract diverse talent that drives innovation
 
As the BBC’s first Global Director of Creative Diversity and founder of Diversify International, June Sarpong knows that exceptional teams are both skilled and representative. In this session, she explains how diversity and inclusion must be integral to recruitment and development strategies, ensuring brands not only access the right talent, but also empower them to grow and lead. Learn how to embed inclusive thinking across hiring, training, and team culture to unlock organisational potential.
 
What you can expect to takeaway:
  • How to design recruitment strategies that proactively reach underrepresented talent and reduce bias.
  • Inclusive upskilling programmes that empower employees from all backgrounds to develop high-impact skills.
  • Ways to retain diverse talent by creating workplace cultures rooted in belonging, growth, and transparency.
  • Practical approaches for tech and marketing leaders to rethink team composition, learning frameworks, and leadership development.
Speakers
June Sarpong OBE, TV Presenter, Diversity Expert, Award-Winning Author and Former Director of Creative Diversity at the BBC

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