EVENT'S MAIN Sponsors
OPENING CEREMONY- 9AM-9:30AM
BERNIE DAVIES CREATOR AND EVENT HOST
Welcome Address and Housekeeping at 9am
SPECIAL GUEST- JANEY HOWELL, HIGH SHERIFF OF SOUTH GLAMORGAN
headline sponsorS- WELSH RUGBY UNIon's ceo abi tierney
GLENN WEBBE- RUGBY LEGEND SPEAKER COACH
ANDREW JENKINS- BBC TRAITORS SPEAKER COACH
MOLLY FENTON- PERIOD DIGNITY CAMPAIGNER SPEAKER
IMMEDIATE FORMER FIRST MINISTER OF WALES GIVES HIS PERSPECTIVES
Diversity Equity and Inclusion is a community matter that goes to the heart of our Welsh Economy! What better person to have at the start of this eventful day, than the history-making Former First Minister, the Hon Vaughan Gething MS.
BARONESS TANNI GREY-THOMPSON DBE, Paralympian, Crossbench Peer in the House of Lords, COMMONWEALTH CHAMPION, Motivational Speaker, Broadcaster, and Mother
GAVIN SHEPPARD- ENTERTAINER
Gavin Sheppard is a South Wales-based singer entertainer, with a career spanning over 24 years. Known for his dynamic performances, Gavin has captivated audiences in venues ranging from intimate workmen's clubs to grand arena stadiums, including the iconic Millennium Stadium. His versatility and passion for music have earned him a loyal following across the region. In addition to his singing career, Gavin has made memorable appearances on television with ITV's Lorraine Kelly and Channel 4.
STEVE BROWN- BBC's "ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY" PRESENTER
AWARD-WINNING TV PRESENTER, PUBLIC SPEAKER, MENTOR
TONI CLARKSTONE - FOUNDER TONI CLARKSTONE GLOBAL LTD
TURNING DYSLEXIA INTO A SUPER POWER
HOSPITALITY BOX 46
Cognitive & Neuro-Diversity zone TONI CLARKSTONE GLOBAL LTD
HALFWAY LOUNGE
HOSPITALITY BOX 40-41
HOSPITALITY BOX 40-41
DIVERSITY IN EDUCATION
HOSPITALITY BOX 40-41
DIVERSITY IN EDUCATION
DIVERSITY IN EDUCATION
DIVERSITY IN EDUCATION
Diversity in REPRESENTATION
DIVERSITY IN EDUCATION
DIVERSITY IN EDUCATION
Diversity in Business / THIRD SECTOR
Diversity in Business / THIRD SECTOR
AGENDA TBC
digital inclusion
Diversity in Business / THIRD SECTOR
DIVERSITY IN LEADERSHIP
DIVERSITY IN LEADERSHIP
AGENDA TBC
13:45 KEYNOTE - STEVE BROWN- AWARD WINNING TV PRESENTER
Steve Brown is an award-winning TV presenter, public speaker, and mentor. He is also a wheelchair rugby player and coach who captained Great Britain at the London 2012 Paralympics.
Steve received the New On-Screen Talent award at the Royal Television Society West of England Awards 2018. In 2015 he was recognised in the Shaw Trust Power 100. As a wheelchair rugby player, he was a European Championship gold medal winner.
Steve is also a Freeman of the Borough of Swale.
14:00- KEYNOTE- TONI CLARKSTONE
A trailblazer in sales and business consultancy, Toni has leveraged her unique experiences, from overcoming dyslexia and a cancer diagnosis to pioneering roles in finance and global supply chain management. Her best-selling co-authored book, "Inspirational Women of the World," underlines her commitment to empowering individuals and organizations. Toni's keynote explored maximizing efficiency, fostering customer loyalty, and promoting personal growth through value-driven approaches. This Talk was a game-changer.
14:15-15:45 EXPERT PANEL
All 9 Zone Leads formed an Expert Panel on the Main Keynote stage where they fed back on Zone highlights and fielded questions
14:45: Launch "Mastering Diversity" DOCUMENTARY ON THE STATE OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN WALES
The Trailer for the documentary was shown and the premiere date will be announced. The film was introduced by a fireside chat with Filmmaker and Director, Georgios Dimitropoulos and co-writer and co-producer Bernie Davies.
15:00- FINALISTS OF THE MASTERING DIVERSITY CONFERENCE AND AWARDS 2024 ANNOUNCED
TBC
15:15- CLOSING REMARKS
Bernie Davies
15:30 - CLOSE
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