Inca Hide-Wright, University of Warwick

In this reflective and practical session, Inca explores how shifting our perspective on belonging, community and content can support more inclusive practice. Drawing on lessons from building a community of practice, she’ll share practical ideas to help participants challenge assumptions, test new approaches and create meaningful change.

Vicky Hayhurst, CEO, Hayhurst & Co.

This honest and practical session explores how to keep speaking up for what matters, even when pressures mount. Attendees will learn how to advocate for themselves and others, challenge exclusionary behaviour, communicate with confidence, and stay resilient while helping to create more psychologically safe and inclusive environments.

Ramitha Nittore Ramnath, Assistant Hindu Chaplain and student, University of Chester

Discover how University of Chester is building community through student-led, low-cost initiatives. Ramitha Nittore Ramnath shares how informal, safe spaces can spark meaningful dialogue, support wellbeing and turn student insight into real institutional change.

Raymond Pun, Librarian, 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.

Nicole Tweedie, Content Designer, University of Edinburgh

Learn how University of Edinburgh is reshaping cost of living content to set clearer expectations for prospective students. Nicole Tweedie shares practical ways to evaluate and improve your content to better support informed, confident decision-making.

Naomi Stewart, Deputy Director of Communications & Engagement, and Sarah Sharpe, Communications Manager, 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.

Reed Howard, Chief Strategy and Public Affairs Officer, 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.

Dayana Kibilds, AVP, Marketing & Community at SimpsonScarborough and Tracy Playle, CEO of Pickle Jar Communications and founder of ContentEd

Tracy Playle and Day Kibilds challenge traditional approaches to identity and segmentation, exploring how a focus on affinity can create more meaningful connection. Learn how to rethink representation, avoid common pitfalls, and build more human, inclusive content.