Business Meetup: Erupt Disrupt 7.0

The Erupt Disrupt Birmingham Meetup returns on Jan 29th to bring the local HR, talent, tech and leadership communities together for more networking and inspiring talks.

Join us at Primitivo for a relaxed get-together as we make connections and take a dive into ways Birmingham HR, Talent pros and leaders can support and shake up the workplace.

Agenda

5:30 - 6:30 - Networking and registration

6:30 - 6:40 - Welcome and opening comments with James Cumming and Carl Hinett, Co-Founders of re:find and Jamie Keeling, Head of Solutions at My Staff Shop

6:40 - 7:00 - Multiple speakers including:

• Claire Foster, Group People Director Group People Director RAC
• Ben Turner, People Director at IDHL

7:00 - 7:20 - Open mic session: An optional opportunity for attendees to take to the stage and pitch their ideas for a DisruptHR Birmingham talk. Each pitch must be 90 seconds or less.

7:20 - 7:30 - Wrap up and thanks

7:30 - 8:00 - Final networking

NOTE: THIS EVENT WAS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR Q4, 2025.

Sponsors and Partners

Organising Partner: HR Gazette

HR Gazette and the HRchat Podcast publishes the latest opinion, reviews, and news for pros interested in HR Technology, Talent, DEI, Performance, Wellness, Learning, and Leadership. Learn more: hrgazette.com

Organising Partner: re:find

re:find are pros at finding the right person for your needs. With years of collective experience across multiple industries and sectors, the team are well-placed to solve your HR recruitment problems. Do check them out, browse their insights and connect with them to discover more about their services. Learn more at refind.co.uk

Organising Partner: My Staff Shop

My Staff Shop is one of the UK's largest employee benefit providers. Based in the West Midlands, My Staff Shop operates nationwide, providing employees with exclusive deals, discounts and saving tips to suit every situation. What's not to love? We pride ourselves on our friendly and collaborative way of working, putting the interest of our clients at the heart of everything we do. Learn more: mystaffshop.com

This is not an official DisruptHR Birmingham event. Instead, it's a relaxed gathering of pros celebrating and pitching to be part of the DisruptHR Birmingham chapter!

Any free tickets offered are subject to approval by event organizers

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