Progressing Women into Leadership Conference 2023
Online Conference 15 August 2023, 9:00am - 3:00pm
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9:00am
Online Registration
9:30am
Chair’s Welcome Address
Judith Milne, Entrepreneur and Businesswoman, Senior Leader in the Aviation Industry
9:40am
Morning Keynote: How difficult is it for women to pursue a career in leadership?
Julie Dennis, Head of Inclusive Workplace, Acas
10:00am
Underrepresentation of Women of Colour – Alarming Data
Alesha De-Freitas, Director of Policy, Research and Advocacy, Fawcett Society
10:20am
Keynote Address: Gender Equality at Work – Working Arrangements that Can Make a Difference
Claire McCartney, Senior Policy Adviser, Resourcing and Inclusion, CIPD
10:40am
Questions And Answers Session
11:00am
Break and Networking
11:30am
Breaking the Patterns – Ensuring Equal Opportunities for Pregnant Workers and Working Mothers
Ros Bragg, Director, Maternity Action
11:50am
Panel Session: Taking a Closer Look at Male-Dominated Sectors – common themes or specific challenges?
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12:30pm
Questions And Answers Session
12:50pm
Lunch And Networking
1:40pm
Mentoring – Facilitating Women’s Progression by Fostering Mentoring Relationships
Professor Sue Durbin, Professor in Human Resource Management, University of West England
2:00pm
Importance of Networking - A Platform For Knowledge Sharing
Dr Vanda Papafilippou, Senior Lecturer in Human Resources Management, University of the West of England
2:20pm
Male Allies – Do Women Need Men on Their Journey to Success?
Dr Syano Musyimi, CEO, Ipsus Human Capital
2:40pm
Questions And Answers
3:00pm
Chair’s Summary And Close
Judith Milne, Entrepreneur and Businesswoman, Senior Leader in the Aviation Industry