Here’s the agenda for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Gambling Industry

March 27, 2018 knownow-admin

Join us in London on May 22nd for the latest gambling industry conference from KnowNow Limited; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Gambling Industry.

You’ll hear from industry leaders about the importance and the business benefits of developing and implementing a culture of diversity and inclusion in your organisation.

Why should you care about diversity?

In her speech at ICE, Sarah Harrision, then CEO at the Gambling Commission called for a more diverse gambling industry.

“A push for a more diverse industry – not just on the basis of gender – is not about a desire for political correctness. An industry that has diversity in all respects and at all levels, will better understand its consumers and the wider public, and will be more inclusive and open to different and new ideas.”

Clear your diary for 22nd May and join the KnowNow team in London for a great day of networking and sharing knowledge and experiences.

What’s on the agenda?

Morning Sessions.

09:00 Registration and refreshments

09:30 Opening remarks from the chair

Bahar Alaeddini, Partner, Harris Hagan

09:40 A view from the regulator

Neil McArthur, Executive Director and General Counsel, UK Gambling Commission

“I don’t see diversity as solely about gender. Diversity is an important issue for every organisation. Having people with different backgrounds throughout an organisation and especially on Boards and in senior positions has already been proven to lead to better performance.”

10:10 Tracking progress – All-in Diversity Project

Kelly Kehn and Tina Thakor-Rankin, Co-Founders, All-in Diversity.

“Let me say how inspired we are at All-in Diversity Project to read how much of our industry has taken an interest in Diversity & Inclusion in recent weeks.”

10:40 Equal education – helping all students understand career options in gambling

Rachel Jones, Chair of the Board of Trustees, YGAM

11:10 Networking coffee break

11:40 Panel – The benefits of diversity. Driving profit, attracting and retaining talent, improving investor and customer relations, making better business decisions, targeting more diverse customers.

Moderator:
Joe Ewens, Managing Editor GamblingCompliance.

David Balls, Group HR Director, Rank Group Plc

Beth French, Wiggin LLP

Lindsay Beardsell, Group General Counsel, Ladbrokes Coral Group.

Sarah Gardner, Executive Director, UK Gambling Commission.

Susan Standiford, COO, Zeal.

12:40 Fireside chat – Gender pay gap reporting obligations

Hannah Gannage-Stewart, Deputy Editor, iGaming Business.

Kevin Poulter, Partner, Child & Child.

Sara Condo, Head of Compliance, Jackpotjoy.

13:25 Networking lunch break

Afternoon Sessions.

14:30 Metoo.wtf – Glassdoor on equality, using networking and peer review to help drive the agenda

Laura Da Silva Gomes, Director Silverfish CSR.

14:50 Diversity driving innovation, innovation driving diversity

Lydia Barbara, Head of Innovation, Microgaming.

15:20 Networking coffee break

15:40 Panel Discussion:
Creating a culture of diversity throughout the entire organisation

Moderator:
John Hagan, Partner Harris Hagan.
Caroline Lacey, Odgers Berndtson.

Anna Hemmings, CEO, GamCare.

Micky Swindale, KPMG.

Tina Southall, Director of People, Gamesys.

Helen Walton, Chief Commercial Officer and Founder, Gamevy.
16:40 The changing face of the customer, developing your product for a diverse audience.