Inclusion & Diversity in the Workplace: Conference 2026
Schedule
Fri Jun 19 2026 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
The Frederick Douglass Centre | Newcastle upon Tyne, EN
About this Event
We have a day of inspiring of speakers and interactive workshops designed to help organisations build more inclusive and diverse workplaces.
We are delighted to be joined by guest speakers Dr Lucy Renolds & James Carss, experts in disability inclusion and inspirations to young people in their transition to employment and entrepreneurship.
Hear directly from young people with lived experience, including award-winning Disability Awareness Training delivered by Hedley’s College students and powerful insights on supporting neurodiversity from ESPA College.
Over lunch, a unique reverse jobs fair will showcase the talents of young people with disabilities—highlighting their skills, potential, and how meaningful work experience can shape their future aspirations.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Registration
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Breakfast & Networking
🕑: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker 1 Dr Lucy Reynolds; Workshop
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Speaker 2 James Carss; Workshop
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Closing and Q's
Where is it happening?
The Frederick Douglass Centre, Helix Science Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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