NGLCC Global UK | EU Summit
September 27, 2018
to September 28, 2018
Are you an LGBTI business owner? Register here!
For more information, please email our NGLCC Global team at [email protected].
Join the Global Division of the U.S. National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC Global) as well as LGBTI-owned businesses and corporate partners for the first-ever NGLCC Global UK | EU Summit!
NGLCC Global is proud to partner with Series Q to present the inaugural NGLCC Global UK | EU Summit in London, England from September 27-28, 2018, with Presenting Sponsors Barclays and EY, and also supported by GSK, Accenture, and Hilton. This Summit follows five successful years of regional summits throughout the Americas, all spearheaded by NGLCC Global in partnership with its global affiliate network.
The NGLCC Global UK | EU Summit will bring together leaders and experts from corporations, entrepreneurship, global economic development, government, civil society, and academia. Through innovative programming and networking, the Summit will strengthen the ecosystem that supports the advancement of economic and social development of LGBTI entrepreneurs and the LGBTI community at large, in Europe and around the world.
The Summit will provide delegates an opportunity to share best practices, meet with corporate leaders who seek to do business with diverse-owned companies and identify and address any barriers to the overall success of the global LGBTI business community.
Are you an LGBTI business owner? Register here!
This event will be catered toward the following professionals:
- LGBTI and diverse business owners
- Corporate Supplier Diversity professionals
- Corporate Diversity & Inclusion professionals
- LGBTI community leaders and civil society organizations
- Local business leaders
- Members of the economic development community
- Members of the government who advance the rights of LGBTI people
For more information, please contact [email protected] or 202.234.9181. Download a shareable informational flyer here.
Prices reflect per person rates. Registrations are audited to ensure registration type accuracy.
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Regular Registration
April 28 - September 21 |
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CORPORATION
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Corporate Partner
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Corporation that is a corporate partner of the NGLCC
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$350 / £265
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Corporate Non-Partner
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Corporation that is not currently a corporate partner of the NGLCC
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$400 / £305
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| NGLCC Certified LGBTBE, NGLCC Registered International Supplier, or Series Q Member | Small business who is currently certified through NGLCC as an LGBTBE or small business that is currently registered through NGLCC as an International LGBT Supplier as well as members of Series Q | Small Business registration covered by generous sponsorship from an NGLCC corporate partner. RSVP HERE! |
| Small Business (Non-affiliated) | Small business who is not NGLCC certified, a registered international supplier, or a member of Series Q | Small Business registration covered by generous sponsorship from an NGLCC corporate partner. RSVP HERE! |
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OTHER
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Government Agency
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Attendee who works for a government agency.
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$400 / £305
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Non-Community Partner NGO
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Attendee who works for a Nonprofit Organization
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$200 / £150
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NGLCC Global is proud to partner with Series Q to present the inaugural NGLCC Global UK | EU Summit in London, England from September 27-28, 2018, with Presenting Sponsors Barclays and EY, and also supported by GSK, and Accenture. This Summit follows five successful years of regional summits throughout the Americas, all spearheaded by NGLCC Global in partnership with its global affiliate network.
The Summit will bring together leaders and experts from corporations, entrepreneurship, global economic development, government, civil society, and academia. Through innovative programming and networking, the Summit will strengthen the ecosystem that supports the advancement of economic and social development of LGBTI entrepreneurs and the LGBTI community at large, in Europe and around the world. The Summit will provide delegates an opportunity to share best practices, meet with corporate leaders who seek to do business with diverse-owned companies and identify and address any barriers to the overall success of the global LGBTI business community.
First time in London? Check out a map of our Summit locations here.
Thursday, September 27 | Summit Day 1 |
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Registration & Networking Tea, coffee, and snacks will be provided. |
Barclays Bank |
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2:00 PM - 2:15 PM |
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Welcome Remarks Speaker: Justin Nelson, NGLCC Co-Founder & President |
Barclays Bank 1 Churchill Place Canary Wharf, London E14 5HO, UK |
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2:15 PM - 2:45 PM |
Keynote Speakers: Michael McKenna, Barclays; Nedra Dickson, Accenture |
Barclays Bank 1 Churchill Place Canary Wharf, London E14 5HP, UK |
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| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Panel: At The Intersection - NGLCC, WEConnect International, and MSDUK Speakers: Justin Nelson, NGLCC; Maggie Berry, WEConnect International; Mayank Shah, MSDUK
Moderator: Theresa Harrison, EY
Three global organizations speak to the power and innovation when corporates engage diverse-owned companies throughout their supply chain. NGLCC Global and MSDUK will sign an MOU and discuss the MOU and the existing partnership between NGLCC and WEConnect International. |
Barclays Bank 1 Churchill Place Canary Wharf, London E14 5HP, UK |
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| 4:00 PM - 4:15 PM |
MOU Signing NGLCC, WEConnect International, and MSDUK will sign an agreement outlining their partnership. |
Barclays Bank 1 Churchill Place Canary Wharf, London E14 5HP, UK |
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
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Panel: Engaging the Public Sector: LGBTI Labor & SMEs Speakers: Craig Beaumont, Federation of Small Businesses; Kate Jones, The Consortium; Alejandro Timon Terren, Department for Work and Pensions
Moderator: Harvey Butler, Barclays
The panel will discuss how to engage the public sector to advance inclusion in government offices and throughout supply chains. Panelists will discuss the needs of LGBTI employees as well as small & medium enterprises (SMEs) and how the government, employee LGBTI employee resource groups, and SMEs can better work together to advance LGBTI business. |
Barclays Bank 1 Churchill Place Canary Wharf, London E14 5HP, UK |
| 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Evening Reception Join the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce and Summit Presenting Sponsors Barclays for a reception at the Canary Riverside Hotel. |
Canary Riverside Hotel - Riverside Ballroom |
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Friday, September 28 | Summit Day 2 |
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| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Registration & Networking
Tea, coffee, and snacks will be provided. |
EY Offices 1 More London Place London SE1 2AF, UK |
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9:00 AM - 9:15 AM |
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Welcome Remarks Speakers: Phil Crehan, NGLCC Global Director; Barry Whyte, Series Q
Master of Ceremonies: Rebecca Fox, Series Q |
EY Offices 1 More London Place London SE1 2AF, UK |
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9:15 AM - 9:30 AM |
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Keynote: "Setting the Scene, Creating an Ecosystem of Business and Supplier Inclusion" Speakers: Justin Nelson, NGLCC Co-Founder & President |
EY Offices 1 More London Place London SE1 2AF, UK |
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
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Panel: Scaling Up Supplier Diversity: Engaging LGBTI Business Owners Speakers: Harvey Butler, Barclays; Theresa Harrison, EY; Peter Zerp, Accenture;
Moderator: Maggie Berry, WEConnect International
Supplier Diversity professionals will discuss the value of supplier diversity and to articulate the challenges, entry points, and needs to scale-up LGBTI supplier diversity in London and Europe. This will be a chance to draw upon best practices for supplier diversity among other social dimensions (gender, race & ethnicity, and more). For this session, participation from the audience – particularly business owners – is encouraged. |
EY Offices 1 More London Place London SE1 2AF, UK |
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10:45 AM - 11:45 PM |
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Panel: LGBTI-Owned Businesses and Entrepreneurs Speakers: Darren Burn, CEO of OutofOffice.com; Claire Harvey, Director, EDIT Development; Hayley Sudbury, Founder & CEO of WERKIN; Alicia Greene, Supplier Diversity Manager, NGLCC
Moderator: Sabrina Kent, NGLCC Chief of Staff
A conversation on the challenges and advantages that LGBTI business owners face, as well as the ingenuity they bring to the market. |
EY Offices 1 More London Place London SE1 2AF, UK |
| 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM |
Working Lunch Speakers: Tobias Hestler, Senior Vice President of Finance for Consumer Healthcare, GSK; Ernest Cordova, Managing Director, Accenture
Representatives from GSK and Accenture will discuss the importance of LGBTI inclusion in the workplace, supply chain, and in their communities – and the value this brings to their company’s success. |
EY Offices 1 More London Place London SE1 2AF, UK |
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1:15 PM - 1:30 PM |
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Introduction of Breakout Sessions and Matchmaking Sessions Speaker: Chance Mitchell, NGLCC Co-Founder & CEO |
EY Offices 1 More London Place London SE1 2AF, UK |
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1:45 PM - 2:45 PM |
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Breakout Session: Opportunities for LGBT Suppliers: How to be a Part of the Corporate Supply Chain Speakers: Casey Oakes, Marriott; Andrea Fimian, IBM; Benon Ngobi, Accenture
Moderator: Tyler Brent, NGLCC Global Program Manager |
EY Offices 1 More London Place London SE1 2AF, UK |
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1:45 PM - 2:45 PM |
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Breakout Session: LGBTI Business & Economics - Perspectives from Research Speakers: Dr. Luke Fletcher, Aston University; Dr. Felicity Daly, OutRight Action International; Mary Peart, Government Equalities Office
Moderator: Phil Crehan, NGLCC Global Director |
EY Offices 1 More London Place London SE1 2AF, UK |
| 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM |
Breakout Session: Leveraging a Global Network of LGBTI Chambers of Commerce - A Discussion with the NGLCC Global Network Speakers: Tobias Holfelt, SGLCC; Ludo Swinnen & Pavel Subrt, East Meets West; Norbert Grillitsch, IGLBC; Joan Cox, Maryland LGBT Chamber of Commerce;
Moderator: Phil Crehan, NGLCC Global Director |
EY Offices 1 More London Place London SE1 2AF, UK |
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| 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM |
Breakout Session: Intersectionality, Diversity, and Inclusion in today's business world Speakers: Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, UK Black Pride; Sebastian Rocca, Micro Rainbow International; Claire Harvey, EDIT Development; Allie Fleder, EUROUT and London Business School
Moderator: Sabrina Kent, NGLCC Chief of Staff |
EY Offices 1 More London Place London SE1 2AF, UK |
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| 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM |
Matchmaking LGBTI business owners will have the opportunity to meet with Corporate Partners and government agencies to learn about procurement and mentorship opportunities |
EY Offices 1 More London Place London SE1 2AF, UK |
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| 5:45 PM - 6:00 PM |
Closing Remarks Speaker: Amy Lamé, Night Czar - Mayor of London |
EY Offices 1 More London Place London SE1 2AF, UK |
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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Closing Reception Join the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Series Q, and Summit Presenting Sponsors EY for a reception at EY offices. |
EY Offices 1 More London Place London SE1 2AF, UK |
For information on becoming a sponsor, please email our NGLCC Global team at [email protected].
Presenting Sponsor
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Conference Partner
Community Partner
NGLCC has a small room block at the Hilton London Tower Bridge located at 5 More London Place, Tooley Street, London SE1 2BY, United Kingdom. The hotel is just minutes from the programming on Friday, September 28 at the EY Offices.
The room block is available from Tuesday, September 25 through Saturday, September 29. The price is £295 inclusive of VAT and including breakfast. The room block will run out quickly, so please book your stay today! If you would like to book a room as part of this room block, please email [email protected].
If you are interested in attending this event as a member of the press, please email [email protected].
