Diversity and Inclusion has been an ongoing cause for the financial sector. Despite support for the LGBTQIA+ community making giant strides, and the industry striving to create a financial services sector that mirrors the society that it serves. 
However there are still steps to take to promote a culture of inclusivity and create LGBTQIA+ policies that allow a diverse workforce to thrive. Join us for an in-depth discussion of the challenges, pitfalls and opportunities of cultivating an LGBTQIA+ inclusive culture at your organisation.
Discussion points:
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Where are we now and where are we going with regard to creating a diverse and inclusive industry?</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Are we still going forward?</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What are the challenges, pitfalls and opportunities with trying to cultivate a diverse workplace?</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">How to make your organisation internally and externally LGBTQIA+ inclusive.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Personal branding as an LGBTQIA+ individual and how to be a better ally to your colleagues and other stakeholders. </li>
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Speakers:
<a href="https://www.innovatefinance.com/profiles/iain-anderson/">Iain Anderson</a>, Co-founder and Executive Chairman, Cicero/AMO, Board member at Innovate Finance and former HM Government LGBT Business Champion
<a href="https://www.innovatefinance.com/profiles/louise-smith/">Louise Smith</a>, Chair, Innovate Finance