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Day 1 — Weds 20 May
Conference welcome and opening
Tracy Playle, founder, ContentEd
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Beyond the lens: equity and inclusion in visual storytelling
Naomi Stewart and Sarah Sharpe, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Explore how to create ethical, inclusive visual content in complex global contexts. Naomi Stewart and Sarah Sharpe share practical frameworks to navigate representation, consent and power—helping you embed equity and integrity throughout your storytelling.
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Fostering and weaving a sense of community belonging through libraries
Ray Pun, Alder Graduate School of Education
Explore how libraries can tackle isolation and build meaningful connections within communities. Raymond Pun shares practical ways to engage people, create inclusive spaces and strengthen a sense of belonging beyond library walls.
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Day 2 — Thurs 21 May
Welcome back
Tracy Playle, founder, ContentEd
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Talk 5
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Talk 6
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5 pillars of community building
Reed Howard, Future Caucus
Reed Howard shares a practical framework for building trust and connection across difference. Learn how to apply five simple pillars to create inclusive, meaningful communities and move beyond events to true co-creation.
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Talk 8
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