Register To Attend The 4th Annual Networking Conference

This year we are – Elevating Black Excellence in HR and Redefining Leadership

Despite significant strides in diversity and inclusion, Black professionals are still very much underrepresented in leadership roles across industries. Recent statistics highlight this disparity:

In the UK, Black professionals hold approximately 1.5% of executive or senior-level roles. Only 3.2% of executive or senior-level roles in the U.S. are held by Black professionals. Black women in the U.S also hold just 1.6% of vice president roles and 1.4% of C-suite positions. This figure highlights the significant underrepresentation of Black individuals in these positions. These reports are verified by HRreview, BMJ Leader, and VERCIDA.

There is an urgent need to elevate Black and ethnic heritage excellence in leadership. We want to witness Black professionals arm themselves with adequate knowledge and industry exposure so that they stand fitted for high executive roles. This is why this years conference seeks to address existing disparities head-on by providing a robust platform to celebrate and amplify the contributions of Black or ethnic heritage HR / EDI professionals at the workplace

We will spotlight the essential role HR / EDI plays in nurturing and advancing Black leadership, offering actionable insights and strategies for professionals commitments to driving systemic change within their organisations.

What makes the BWHR conference different; 80% of our speakers are Black & Ethnic heritage and an opportunity for you to learn from our perspective. This conference is for everyone and we particularly welcome our allies to the event.

We invite you to be part of a movement that is reshaping the narrative, dismantling barriers, and creating a more inclusive and equitable workplace. Together, let’s rewrite the statistics and redefine the future of HR. The time is now, and your voice matters.

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.
• An opportunity to network with industry leaders and decision makers who are our allies and peers
• The conference is a career investment with the real value estimated at £3k per person

Day 1: is the empowerment masterclass where attendees will get all the necessary information and skill set they need to progress in their career tailored for Advisors to Directors. This event is online only.

Day 2: will feature leaders in the industry who are intent in supporting senior HR / EDI leaders who are business influencers and game changers. Event will begin at 9.30am to 4.30pm. Followed by a networking drinks reception with canapés from 4.30pm to 6.30pm

We welcome business sponsors and exhibitors. If you’re interested please email programme@blackwomanhr.co.uk

Conference Details:

1. Registered participants will receive their login details to the virtual conference platform Airmeet week commencing 11 September 2024, please email programme@blackwomanhr.co.uk if you haven’t  received your login email by 23 September 2024.
2. The conference will begin at 9.30am BST on the 25 and 26 September 2024
3. The conference will be recorded and will be available on demand to attendees until 30 November 2024
4. The chat and networking functions on the virtual conference platform can be used by participants to engage and connect with other attendees
5. By attending the conference, you are giving your consent for your image to be used on any BWHR marketing materials.
6. For group booking that requires an invoice, please email programme@blackwomanhr.co.uk 
7. BWHR will take photos & videos at the event for recording and marketing purposes, if you don’t wish your photo to be taken this will be respected – 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 booking fee) will be available until 18 August 2024, no refunds thereafter.