Update on the Charter for Black Talent in Finance and Professions. How can we drive a unique culture and build trust while aligning and supporting the UK Government’s ethnic diversity initiatives?

Moderator:
Katy Bennett, Director, Diversity and Inclusion Consulting, PwC UK

09:10 Keynote address I
Dismantling the Barriers: Creating A Fairer, More Inclusive Workplace for All
John Glen MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury and City Minister

09:20 Keynote address II
Why talent development is better than diversity training. Towards genuine fairness in the workplace
Dr Tony Sewell CBE, Chair of the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities and Managing Director, Generating Genius

09:30 Keynote address III
Why does the FCA care about diversity and inclusion?
Georgina Philippou, Advisor, FCA

09:40 Panel:
Caroline Addy, Co-Chair, Tackling Racism Taskforce, City of London Corporation
Ann Cairns, 30% Club Global Chair & Executive Vice Chair, Mastercard
Arun Batra OBE, Partner, Global Markets leader for Diversity and Inclusion, EY; CEO & Founder, National and Global Equality Standards

14:00 Moderator:
Richard Iferenta, Vice Chair, KPMG and Chair, Race Equality Leadership Team, Business in the Community

14:05 Keynote address I:
The tough choices and costs of true inclusion, equity and opportunity – black business matters!
Lord Hastings CBE, Chairman, LCCI Black Business Association

14:20 Keynote address II:
Black Women In Charge For Change
Sandra Finley, President & CEO, League of Black Women

14:30 Keynote panel:
From trust to inclusion - practical tips and most effective strategies for integrating the Ethnicity Pay Gap initiative and The Race at Work Charter into your business routine. What has and what hasn’t worked so far?
Sandra Finley, President & CEO, League of Black Women 
Sarah Boddey, Senior Vice President & Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer – EMEA & Asia Pacific, Northern Trust
Anit Chandarana, Chief of Staff, Network Rail
Manroop Khela, Head of Specialist Business Units, Santander UK