Join us in reflecting on the past to create a better future for LGBTQIA+ colleagues. Brought to you by: Softcat, Exertis & BCS.

Speakers 

Erica Rose

Dylan Holloway

Agenda

10:45am – 11:00am: Arrival & Registration

11:00am – 11:15am: Welcome and housekeeping

11:15am – 11:45am: Speaker – Erica Rose, Managing Director at Unleashed International – LGBTQIA+ History In the Workplace & Present Day Legalities

11:45am – 12:45pm: Speaker – Dylan Holloway – Trans International Keynote Speaker - Trans Experience & The Importance of Being You

12:45pm – 1:30pm: Lunch

1:30pm – 2:15pm: Workshop – The benefits of creating and recruiting diverse teams

2:15pm – 2:25pm: Comfort break

2:25pm – 3:00pm: Group discussion on workshop

3:00pm – 3:45pm: Panel discussion with Microsoft, Exertis, Softcat and BCS Pride – The future of organisational LGBTQIA+ inclusion

3:45pm – 4:00pm: Closing remarks

4:00pm – 7:00pm: Optional networking at venue: Clayton Hotel London Wall, 7-9 Copthall Ave, City of London, London EC2R 7NJ

Brought to you by: BCS Pride | Exertis | Softcat

Synopsis

Join us as we reflect on the past to make changes in the present towards a better future for your LGBTQIA+ colleagues.

Hear from experts in the field such as Erica Rose, Managing Director at Unleashed International – LGBTQIA+ History In the Workplace & Present Day Legalities and Dylan Holloway – Trans International Keynote Speaker on 'Trans Experience & The Importance of Being You' learning from their experience.

Then following up on interactive workshops on creating and recruiting diverse teams with over 100 LGBTQ+ individuals and allies all passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion.

Enjoy the chance to learn from experts, network and be part of a community actively driving positive change.

About the speakers

Erica Rose, Managing Director at Unleashed International – LGBTQIA+ History In the Workplace & Present Day Legalities

Dylan Holloway – Trans International Keynote Speaker - Trans Experience & The Importance of Being You.

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This event is brought to you by: Pride Specialist Group

Past, Present and Future: Advancing LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Tech
Date and time
Wednesday 12 February, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Location
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
Ground Floor, 25 Copthall Avenue
London
EC2R 7BP
Price
Free