Register To Attend The 6th Annual Networking Conference

The future of work is already here. Organisations are evolving. Roles are changing. Leadership is being redefined!!

But pause for a moment…

Who is this future really working for?

For many ethnic minority professionals, the workplace still feels like a space where they must navigate, adapt, and often carry more than their fair share, all while trying to thrive.

At BWHR, we believe the future of work cannot be truly progressive if it is not intentionally inclusive.

That’s why the BWHR Annual Conference 2026 exists. This is not just a conference. It is a space where real experiences are acknowledged, where honest conversations happen, and where meaningful change begins.

Under this year’s theme — We are bringing together HR leaders, decision-makers, and professionals who are ready to move beyond surface-level conversations and take action.

This is where:

• Conversations shift from awareness to accountability
• Wellbeing is understood beyond policy and into lived experience
• Inclusion is challenged, redefined, and rebuilt
• The future of work is shaped with intention — not assumption

You will hear from voices that are often unheard.
You will gain insights you can take back into your organisation immediately.
And you will connect with a community that understands the reality behind the role.

Whether you are leading change, influencing culture, or navigating your own journey in HR — This space is for you.

Because the future of work will not fix itself. It will be shaped by those bold enough to challenge it.

Spaces will be limited. This is a room you want to be in.

Why You Can’t Miss This Event:

Day 1: The online masterclass on empowerment, where attendees will gain all the information and skills they need to progress in their careers. 10am to 6 pm

Day 2: An in-person event featuring industry leaders committed to supporting senior HR/EDI leaders who are business influencers and game-changers. 9.30 am to 4.30 pm, followed by a networking drinks gathering with canapés from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

Who should attend?

• HR Directors, Heads of HR, Business Partners & Owners, CEOs, Consultants, HR Advisors & Assistants, and EDI professionals, this conference was created for you
• A safe space for Black & ethnic minorities in HR to network and connect with intention.
• HR or EDI professionals, including men or white people
• The conference is a career investment with the real value estimated at £3k per person

Call for Sponsors & Exhibitors 

We invite forward-thinking organisations and purpose-driven brands to partner with BWHR at our Annual Conference 2026.

This is more than visibility — it’s an opportunity to position your organisation at the heart of conversations shaping inclusion, wellbeing, and the future of work for ethnic minorities.

By partnering with us, you will:

• Connect with HR leaders and decision-makers
• Showcase your brand, expertise, and solutions
• Align with a trusted, purpose-led community

If you are looking to elevate your brand and contribute to meaningful change, we would love to partner with you. programme@blackwomanhr.co.uk

Conference Details:

1. Registered participants will receive their login details to the virtual conference platform the week commencing 11 September 2026. Please email programme@blackwomanhr.co.uk if you haven’t received your login email by 22 September 2026.
2. The conference will begin at 9.30 am BST on 23 and 24 September 2026
3. The conference will be recorded and will be available on demand to attendees until 30 November 2026
4. Participants can use the chat and networking functions on the virtual conference platform to engage and connect with other attendees
5. By attending the conference, you give consent for your image to be used on any BWHR marketing materials.
6. For group bookings that require an invoice, please email programme@blackwomanhr.co.uk 
7. BWHR will take photos and videos at the event for recording and marketing purposes. If you don’t wish to have your photo taken, please inform any of the volunteers or the Events Manager.
8. For security reasons, it is requested that participants join the virtual sessions five minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
9. CPD certificate will be available upon request six weeks after the conference has taken place.
10. Refunds ( excluding the booking fee) will be available until 1 August 2026; no refunds thereafter.