Join for an IP Inclusive event focused on allyship and leading EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) discussions in the workplace. Whether you’re new to the topic or looking to deepen your understanding, this event provides a safe space to explore sensitive issues and learn from experienced voices in the IP community.
Date and Time: 23 April 2024, starting at 4 PM for registration, with the main talk and panel discussion kicking off at 4:30 PM.
Format: Hybrid, allowing for both in-person attendance in Cambridge and online participation. The venue for those joining in-person is at Mills & Reeve’s office, Botanic House, Cambridge. Please register using the Eventbrite link. If you have specific access requirements for the event, please get in touch and we’ll do what we can to help.
Featured Sessions:
Keynote by Holly Redman, PhD, a trainee patent attorney and EDI ambassador.
Panel chaired by Parminder Kaur Lally, D Phil, featuring influential voices from various IP Inclusive communities.
Panelists:
Isobel Barry (Carpmaels), IP Out committee co-chair
Lucy Coe (Mewburn Ellis), Women in IP committee lead
Riddhi Patel (Forresters), IP & ME committee co-lead
Marianne Privett (AA Thornton), IP Ability committee co-lead (who will also speak on behalf of our newest community IPause)
Fionnuala Richardson (Finnegan Europe), IP Futures committee lead
Program Highlights:
Insights on organizing and leading workplace discussions on EDI.
Strategies for overcoming fears related to leading such conversations.
Networking opportunities for in-person attendees starting at 6 PM.
Registration: Open to all, with a special encouragement for allies and those new to EDI conversations. The event is free, but contributions to support IP Inclusive’s initiatives are welcome.
More details on the IP Inclusive website here.
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