Be Inspired. Take Action
Celebrating Black Futures
Leadership Conference 2024
9am - 5.30pm
Wednesday 1st May 2024
London, UK
Welcome to the forefront of change! Our annual leadership conference, "Celebrating Black Futures," is not just an event—it's a convergence of industry leaders, sponsors, allies, influencers of all backgrounds and alumnae. It's a unique opportunity to network, share ideas, and be both inspired and inspiring.
Our platinum sponsor
A Celebration of Achievements
More than just a conference, it's a celebration of who we are and a peek into the inclusive future we aim to create. Imagine a world where everyone belongs, maximises their potential, and thrives without exception.
Why attend?
Inspiration
Exchange insights with leaders and allies who share your vision.
Community
Mingle with a global network pushing for meaningful change.
Experience
Hear testimonials from Solaris alumnae emboldened by Love, Leadership, and Results.
Strategic Networking
Gain allies for career advancement and talent connections to support diversity and inclusion goals.
A Summit of Minds
It's where leaders of all backgrounds unite—believers in the value and difference a genuinely inclusive world can make. Engage in a summit of minds where we learn, connect, collaborate, and shape the future. Celebrate achievements and diversity in an environment where you unequivocally belong, irrespective of your background and experiences.
Speakers
Business leaders and inclusion advocates will touch on front-of-mind topics. They will provoke, be authentic, share perspectives, and provide insight into tangible progress for the good of all.
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Hannah Awonuga
Group Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Partner at Knight Frank
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Craig Cuffie
Group Chief Procurement Officer at HSBC
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Jacqueline de Rojas CBE
President Emeritus TechUK and Chair at the Institute of Coding; Non-Executive Director Right Move , FDM Group and IFS
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Nnenna Ilomechina
Chief Operating Officer, International Markets, at Dentsu Group
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Syreeta Brown
Group Chief People & Communications Officer at Virgin Money UK PLC
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Shauna Roper
HSBC Head of Inclusion Global Functions
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Dr Yvonne Thompson CBE
Deputy Lieutenant For Greater London
Deputy Lieutenant for King Charles II
Founder Win Trade Global Network -
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Kate Grussing CBE
Managing Director, Sapphire Partners
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Sanmi Adegoke
CEO of Rehoboth Property Group
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John Flint
Chief Executive Officer UK Infrastructure Bank
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Annabel Tagoe-Bannerman
Non-Executive Director Edingburgh Investment Trust Plc
Group General Counsel and Chartered Company Secretary Bakkavor -
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Chiamaka Odikanwa
Head of Product Management Chief Technology Office HSBC
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Dawid Konotey-Ahulu CBE
Co-Founder at Redington, Mallowstreet and 10,000 Black Interns Foundation
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Katie Walcott
Global Head of HR Investment Banking at HSBC
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Ingrid Tennessee
CEO Quo Vadis Trust
Board Trustee Cumberland Lodge -
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Nike Shoge
Head of Commercial Growth, Banking Services, Starling Bank
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Suki Fuller
Founder Miribure, Board Adviser Tech London Advocates/Global Tech Advocates
Most Influential Woman in UK Tech in 2023 - Computer Weekly
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Ankush Nandra
Vice President Finance and CFO International Regions and Enabling Units, Astra Zeneca
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Winnie Annan-Forson
Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Royal Mail Group
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Claire D’Abreu-Hayling
Chief Scientific Officer, Sandoz
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Yetunde Hofmann
Conference Chair
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David Brown
Chairman Renew Holdings Ltd; Tripshift Ltd; Ex CEO Go-Ahead Group
Our conference topics and themes
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Celebrating black and bright futures
The role of Technology
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Breaking Ceilings
Be you with more skill
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The Power of Belief
Never too early to get on Boards
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Risk wins
The value of backing yourself
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Love at the Centre
The most critical leadership capability needed
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Living Legacy
The importance of paying it forward
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Entrepreneurship and Ambition
Securing your future today
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Pivotal Leadership
Traits from Executive to Non-Executive
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AI, Diversity, and Inclusion
Friend or foe? The Future Challenges and Opportunities for Inclusion
JOIN US
Our annual leadership conferences are a great place for industry leaders, sponsors, allys influencers and alumnae to network, share ideas, inspire and be inspired. It is our time to celebrate achievement, who we are and what the future holds for an inclusive world of work and life in which everyone and without exception has an opportunity to maximise their potential and know that they belong.
Drinks and Networking Reception
6-8pm
Stay on for our Networking Drinks to continue the dialogue, share perspectives, and establish meaningful connections for you and your teams.
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