2026 is our year of purpose!
Celebrating Love Based Leadership
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Celebrating Love Based Leadership *
22nd May 2026
9am - 5.30pm
Convene, 133 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7DB
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.
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2026 is a year in which we step forward into our future with boldness and courage, standing in our purpose and embracing all that we are.
When we launched our Leadership Conference Series, we did not expect to have the impact that we had. This year, we raise our eyes and look to a day of celebrating what it means to be ambitious for ourselves, for our communities and society. This means at the forefront of change - a change with intention and an acknowledgement that we cannot change the world alone.
Our annual leadership conference is a gathering of industry leaders, sponsors, allies, influencers, and alumnae—an opportunity to network, share ideas, and inspire and be inspired. It an opportunity to explore the most critical leadership capability needed in the world today – Love – and the value it can bring to our work and the success of our organisations.
Our conference will be a celebration of achievements, an affirmation of who we are, and a glimpse into the inclusive future we aim to create—one where everyone belongs and maximises their potential and thrives without exception. It will be a celebration of the value Love-Based Leadership in the world of work and life.
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.
Our Speakers
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Yetunde Hofmann
Managing Director Solaris Executive Leadership Development Academy
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Ian Thomas CBE
Town Clerk and Chief Executive
City of London Corporation -
Sue Whalley
Chief People and Performance Officer
Associated British Foods -
Ama Ofori
Managing Director Barclays Internal Audit Support Services
Barclays Bank -
Craig Cuffie
Chief Procurement Officer
HSBC -
Stephanie Gaillard White
Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer
Smurfit Westrock -
Laura Hudson
Chief Risk Officer
Cash Access UK -
Aji Bawo
Head of Product
Commercial Product
Tesco Plc -
Ramona Hazan
Founder
Ramona’s -
Monique Codjoe
Managing Director Global Payments Solutions Business Management & Chief Control Officer, Europe
HSBC -
Jean Philippe Lebudel
Chief Supply Chain Officer
Castrol -
Kikelomo Oludemi
Co Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Oroko Radio -
Clare Sandman
People Director
Rolls Royce SMR -
Giselle Samuel Esq
Senior Manager and Legal Counsel
Bank of England -
Jas Narang
Chief Transformation
AI And Data Officer
Santander -
Angela Essel
Senior Account Director
National Security
Thales UK -
Yemi Paul
Global Head of Product Governance
HSBC Global Trade Solutions -
Natalie Daley
Director Global Head of Cloud Economics and Fin Ops
HSBC -
Sarah Stephen
Co-Founder
Rehoboth & Stephen -
Boma Lisa Young-Harry
Chief Executive Officer
HSBC Bank Pension Trust
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 executives like you; Champions of inclusion, Allies, Advocates, and more, who 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.
Who Should Attend
Business and executive leaders who consider themselves Allies, Supporters, Champions, Visionaries, and advocates of a genuinely inclusive world. Our delegates—men and women business leaders-from various industry sectors, united by one purpose: the development of a world of work and society in which the talent and potential of all of us – without exception – can be developed and maximised. A belief in that together, we all can win.
What was said by our attendees in 2025
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“This room was full of current leaders, future leaders, who are and will be making a huge contribution to the world and Solaris brings them together to have them really explore what love based leadership truly looks like”
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“what’s amazing is the different perspectives that are brought into one room and the different experiences and the knowledge that every one’s able to share”
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“From this conference today, there were so many nuggets from all of the speakers – and I’ve got lots of people that I’ve connected with today from joining this event and it’s been so valuable”
Our conference topics and themes
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Being an instrument of change
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Slay your Saboteurs to Grow
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Believing is Becoming
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Pivotal Leadership Traits
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The Influence of Gratitude
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AI- What’s Love to do with it?
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The Courage to Pursue your Goals
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The ROI of Love
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Together We Can Win
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Passion Beyond Boundaries
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Together We Can Dream
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Valuing Every Voice
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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Highlights and Testimonials from our 2025 Conference
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