The Inclusive Workplace Conference 2026
📅 Date: 10 - 11 March 2026
📍 Location: The NEC, Birmingham
⏳ Duration: Two days
The Inclusive Workplace Conference 2026 will bring together senior leaders from across HR, DEI, talent, people, and wellbeing functions to explore the evolving landscape of workplace inclusion.
This two-day event is curated based on the precise needs of its visitors; expertly designed to facilitate peer learning, knowledge exchange, and real-world case studies that provide practical solutions to the complex challenges of building truly inclusive workplaces.
With a diverse audience spanning all sectors, this conference is a unique opportunity for leaders to engage with cutting-edge thought leadership, innovative strategies, and actionable insights to drive meaningful organisational change.
Building Inclusive Workplaces: Conversations for Change
A Whitepaper produced by The Inclusive Workplace
Following an interactive session hosted by The Inclusive Workplace at Health & Wellbeing at Work in March 2025, more than 30 leaders from across multiple sectors within people professions came together to explore key challenges and opportunities in building inclusive workplaces. Hosted by subject matter experts, the session featured three roundtable discussions, each focused on a critical aspect of workplace inclusion.
Why join us?
Coming to The Inclusive Workplace Conference will empower you to:
- Strengthen your employee value proposition – Position your organisation as an employer of choice for diverse talent.
- Attract and retain top talent – Learn strategies to create an inclusive culture that builds belonging and reduces turnover.
- Supercharge employee engagement – Drive motivation and productivity through meaningful inclusion initiatives.
- Maximise wellbeing and psychological safety – Ensure your workplace supports the holistic wellbeing of every employee.
- Leverage data and insights – Learn how to measure DEI progress effectively and turn insights into action.
- Stay ahead of the curve – Gain early access to the latest research, best practices, and legal frameworks shaping the future of inclusion.
An exceptional content programme
Over the coming months, we will curate a diverse agenda to cover a broad spectrum of inclusion-focused topics. Some key areas we will explore include:
🚀 Inclusive leadership and culture – Embedding inclusivity into leadership and organisational values.
🧠 Psychological safety and wellbeing – Creating workplaces where everyone can thrive.
📈 Equity in talent and career progression – Addressing barriers to equal opportunities.
⚡Making flexible working inclusive – Tackling presenteeism, and ensuring everyone can work flexibly in some way, regardless of their role.
🤖 AI, Technology & Inclusion – How digital innovation is shaping workplace equity.
📊 Measuring & Reporting DEI Impact – Using data-driven insights to drive change.
🤝 Allyship & Advocacy – Practical ways to foster a culture of active inclusion.
🧩 Neurodiversity & Disability Inclusion – Breaking down barriers to accessibility.
🌍 Intersectionality in the Workplace – Understanding the nuanced experiences of employees.
⚖️ Policy, Compliance & Legal Frameworks – Navigating evolving legislation and best practices.
🔊Cutting through the noise – Building influence and awareness in an age of simplified internal communications.
As the event approaches, we will announce keynote speakers, panel discussions, and interactive workshops designed to equip leaders with practical tools and strategies to build inclusive and high-performing workplaces.
Join us at The Inclusive Workplace Conference 2026 to be part of the conversation, share experiences, and drive real, lasting change in workplace inclusion.
WHAT VISITORS SAY
“This was a great conference! Genuinely exciting examples of employer led innovation that we can learn from and replicate. I’m looking forward to next year already.”
“I really enjoyed the conference. I loved the variety of topics covered and the different styles of the sessions.”
“Lots of events claim to share thought leadership. This one actually does.”
