Disrupt MK International Women's Day Edition

    Thursday, 6 March 2025

    Time
    13:00 - 17:30
    Venue
    Mk:u Innovation Hub, Milton Keynes, MK9 1LT
    Price
    Free

    Disrupt returns on March 6th for a International Women's Day edition! Join us for fast-paced and inspiring presentations focused on empowering women at work

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    Disrupt returns on March 6th for a special International Women's Day edition! Join us at MK:U for more fast-paced and inspiring presentations focused on empowering women in business.

    Imagine a gender-equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated.

    Join us on March 6th to celebrate women's achievements, raise awareness about discrimination, and take action to drive gender parity.

    The format: Business experts will present for 5 minutes each. It's fast-paced, entertaining, and lots of fun! Check out past DisruptHR talks here to get a feel for what to expect.

    Drinks and nibbles are provided thanks to our partners!

    Agenda

    1:00 - 2:00 - Registration and networking

    2:00-2:15 - Event introductions by Bill Banham, Editor at HR Gazette, Felicia Rickards, Co-Organiser of Disrupt Bermuda and Principal Strategist at Felicia Rickards Solutions, and Kristian Mackie, Head of Innovation at MK:U

    2:15-2:25 - Partner talks including My Staff Shop and Inspire 2 Ignite

    2:25-3:05 - Felicia Rickards, Co-Organiser of Disrupt Bermuda and Principal Strategist at Felicia Rickards Solutions welcomes multiple experts presenting 5-minute DisruptHR lightning talks. Speakers include:

    Helen Parker, HR Teams Manager at Securitas UK
    Storm Rae, Lecturer in Applied Digital Technologies at Cranfield University
    Nigel Gracie, Business Development Director: Europe and Africa Business at Harrison Assessments Int'l
    Yasmine Alani, Director of Transformation at Media Zoo
    Verity Gough, Marketing Manager at My Staff Shop

    3:05-3:20 - Networking break
    3:20-4:00 - Bill Banham, Editor at HR Gazette compares more Disrupt 5-minute lightning talks by experts including:

    Sarah Stones, Motivation Specialist at Plain Sailing Motivation
    Sally Sidani-Wilkinson, Health Coach & Menopause Wellbeing Practitioner (Founder of Re-Balance By Sally)
    David Beeney, Founder at Breaking The Silence
    Dr Rebecca Jarrett, Head of People Operations and Inclusion at Cranfield University
    Felicia Rickards, Co-Organiser of Disrupt Bermuda and Principal Strategist at Felicia Rickards Solutions
    4:00-4:10 - Thanks and wrap up

    4:10 - 5:30 - Final networking

    Venue

    Mk:u Innovation Hub
    200 Silbury Boulevard
    Milton Keynes
    MK9 1LT

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