Is your organisation truly inclusive or simply ticking boxes?
The EDI landscape has undergone significant transformation in recent years, and in 2026, the question is no longer why Inclusivity matters but how to embed it meaningfully into every level of the workplace. Under the Equality Act 2010, all organisations have a duty to promote equality, eliminate discrimination, and foster positive relations. However, in a fast-evolving climate, maintaining momentum and turning policy into practice remains a critical challenge.

While inclusive workplaces are known to improve innovation, retention, and performance, many leaders still fall short of driving systemic change. According to the CIPD, only 3 in 10 employers believe their leadership is truly committed to EDI. Unconscious bias, inequitable career pathways, and performative allyship continue to undermine real progress, while complex issues like intersectionality, advocacy, and data-driven accountability often remain underexplored.

The Institute of Government & Public Policy is proud to present the Advancing Inclusivity in the Workplace Conference 2026, which will bring together EDI leaders, HR professionals, and workplace inclusion advocates to share insights, strategies, and real-world examples. Through expert-led discussions and real-world case studies, the event will cover inclusive leadership, effective allyship, equitable progression, diverse talent pipelines, and creating measurable cultural change, equipping attendees with the tools to foster inclusive environments where all employees can thrive.

Attendee feedback from the last EDI conference includes the following:

"Excellent and engaging."

"All speakers were great and seemed knowledgeable in their field."

"There was a lot of really great, useful information sharing squeezed into one day."

Join the Institute of Government & Public Policy on 28th January 2026 in Manchester for the Advancing Inclusivity in the Workplace Conference 2026 to engage with fellow EDI leaders, share best practices, and gain practical tools to drive forward a fairer, more inclusive workplace.