09:30-10:00 Arrivals & Registration
Early arrivers can enjoy a special treat from Bloom’s annual partner DoubleVerify.
10:00-10:15 The Welcome
The Star Stage
Stacey Delaney (Regional Director at Taboola and founder of Taboola’s LGBTQ+ employee resource group) with our presenting partner Taboola welcomes us into their space for the day. Our Bloom President Elizabeth Anyaegbuna sets an ambition for us - to finish the day feeling lifted. Frankie Jackson and Lizzy Dobres invite us to celebrate 50 years of Women's Aid, our charity partner who will be benefiting from the proceeds of this event.
10:15-10:30 The Poetic Lift
The Star Stage
Spoken word artist Peju Abuchi is a potent combination of passion, poetry and pizzazz. She will lift our spirits, starting the day with a feeling of joy and empowerment. She sews sounds together rhythmically, weaves words side by side lyrically and strings ideas together beautifully - hear words literally come alive in this session. Brought to you in partnership with Spotify
10:30-10:45 The Lift In Essence
The Star Stage
Michelle Moore (Leadership coach, author, speaker) invites to experience The Lift.
10:45-11:30 The Intersectional Ally
The Star Stage
If we truly want to be a force for change in our industry (and beyond), we must become intersectional allies, not just allies to women. Introduced by Diksha Sonal (Global Industry Analyst at DoubleVerify) and hosted by Lou Youll (Business Director at DCM), this fireside chat with Felix Moise (DEI Education Specialist at Group M), Ben Hunte (VICE News LGBTQ Correspondent, Presenter, Speaker), Kelly Badal (Planning Director at TMW Unlimited and Allyship and Intersectionality Lead for Bloom) and Maya Tank (Senior Client Partner at DoubleVerify) will delve into what it means to be an intersectional ally, sharing their experiences and expertise along with practical advice on how we can better support those who face challenges. Brought to you in partnership with DoubleVerify
10:45-11:30 The Changemakers: Women Driving Impact
The Stellar Stage
This panel brings together a group of influential women who are making a difference in their communities and industries: moderator Emma Gardner (Co-founder and COO of With Not For), Marsha Powell (founder of BelEve), Kelly Jacobson Collins (Privacy Compliance Director & DPO at Blis) and Elizabeth Anyaegbuna (co-founder of Join Our Table). Going above and beyond their day-to-day responsibilities, these trailblazing changemakers are spearheading initiatives, leading volunteer efforts, and advocating for causes close to their hearts. During the panel, they will share their inspirational stories, discuss the challenges they've overcome, and provide advice to others wanting to drive positive change. Attendees will leave feeling empowered and motivated to become changemakers in their own right.
10:45-11:30 The NED Experience
The Galaxy Room
Kim Gray (Data Leader, NED, Executive Coach, DE&I Champion, Instigator of the City Gives Back Project) demystifies the world of non-exec directorship (NED). This workshop will guide you through what you have to offer as a NED, the best organisation for you to become a NED, how to gain the skills and network that will lead you to that place, and when is the right time in your career to become a NED. Spaces limited.
11:30-11:55 The Breath
The Cloud Room
Sound Healing Therapist and Meditation Practitioner Patrice John-Baptiste will help you find calm and learn some useful skills to take breath-work into your daily practice. Spaces limited, registration required at the event. Brought to you in partnership with Spotify
11:45-12:30 The Juggle
The Star Stage
Can women really have it all? Bloom is launching their new research report The Juggle together with panellists Sharon Lloyd Barnes (Commercial Director and Talent & Inclusion Lead at the Advertising Association, co-founder of The Drive Partnership, co-founder of Beyond Autism school), Lucy Daramola (Client Partner Lead at Microsoft Advertising), Kelly Gordon (co-founder and CEO of With Not For) and Rosa Rolo (Group Strategy Director at Majar Group and trained coach). The panel will discuss some of the findings, offering a sneak peak to event attendees. Brought to you in partnership with Major Players
11:45-12:30 The DEI Debate
The Stellar Stage
Has DEI died? Join this session introduced by Adele Bridgeman (Co-founder and Resourcing Director at Responsible Resourcing Agency) with moderator Georgie Moreton (Deputy Editor, BITE at Creativebrief), Annika Allen (Head of DE&I at All3Media), Brooke Millhouse (Creator & Host of Disabled & Proud Podcast, Disability & Social Care Consultant) and more to hear what industry experts have to say and make up your own mind about what's happening and what the future holds. Brought to you in partnership with Responsible Resourcing Agency
11:45-12:30 The Vision Board
The Galaxy Room
Join experienced coach and mentor Anna Wilk to build a vision board for your future. Spaces limited.
11:45-12:15 The CV Clinic
The Comet Room
Major Players will provide tips and advice for making an impactful CV. Feel free to bring your current CV to this session so you can start making changes. Spaces limited, registration required at the event. Brought to you in partnership with Major Players
12:00-12:25 The Breath
The Cloud Room
Sound Healing Therapist and Meditation Practitioner Patrice John-Baptiste will help you find calm and learn some useful skills to take breath-work into your daily practice. Spaces limited, registration required at the event. Brought to you in partnership with Spotify
12:15-12:45 The Career Drop-In
The Comet Room
Looking for some career advice or open to exploring a new role? Pop in for a chat with recruitment specialists Major Players. Feel free to bring your CV. This is a drop-in session. Brought to you in partnership with Major Players
12:30-12:55 The Breath
The Cloud Room
Sound Healing Therapist and Meditation Practitioner Patrice John-Baptiste will help you find calm and learn some useful skills to take breath-work into your daily practice. Spaces limited, registration required at the event. Brought to you in partnership with Spotify
12:30-12:45 The Relief
The Entrance
Artist, musician, songwriter, and community activist MIRI will dazzle us with her distinctive soulful vocal tone. With songs discussing political injustices and the challenges we face internally and externally, MIRI is not afraid to tackle tough subjects and shares her experiences candidly. Listen and be mesmerised. Brought to you in partnership with Spotify
12:45-13:30 Lunch
The Celestial Space
13:00-13:25 The Storytelling Masterclass
The Comet Room
Join a session with experienced strategists and co-founders of LookUP, Caroline Keylock and Matthew Hook, to develop your personal story and brand. Spaces limited, registration required at the event.
13:30-14:15 The Power of Play
The Star Stage
Clown, best selling author and the co–founder of the new global movement Laugh, Think and Play, Em Stroud, talks to us about the power of play, why and how we play and how we can integrate more play into our everyday lives at work and in life and why it matters now more than ever.
13:30-14:15 The Science of Great Storytelling
The Stellar Stage
Storytelling is what got humans to the top of the food-chain - and kept us there. We are all storytellers, or so we’re told. But we are rarely told why this skill is useful to us – both as humans and as marketers – or given simple rules to explain how to do it well. Kevin Chesters (Strategic consultant, speaker and author) will cover what a story is, the history of storytelling, why stories are so powerful, and cover some proprietary research with a film director, documentary maker, fine artist, journalist, teacher, and vicar as to best practice of how to tell better stories.
13:30-14:15 The Power of Your Village
The Galaxy Room
They say it takes a village to raise a child; but what if a village could also help raise parents and carers at work too? Claire Mullarkey (Enterprise Sales Director at Taboola UK), Letty Gordon-Furse (Professional coach and founder of "The Spring Back Guide"), Gabby Griffith (Co-host of the Big Fat Negative podcast) and Richard Ottoy (EMEA General Manager at Sharethrough and Bloom Exchange Co-Mentor) discuss what it means to be a parent/carer in the workplace, the role of a support network at work and how we can be better allies to colleague who are also parents/carers of dependents. Join us in understanding how we can empower these incredible people to bring their whole selves to work. Spaces limited. Brought to you in partnership with Taboola
13:30-13:55 The Storytelling Masterclass
The Comet Room
Join a session with experienced strategists and co-founders of LookUP, Caroline Keylock and Matthew Hook to develop your personal story and brand. Spaces limited, registration required. Spaces limited, registration required at the event.
14:15-14:45 The Career Drop-In
The Comet Room
Looking for some career advice or open to exploring a new role? Pop in for a chat with recruitment specialists Major Players. Feel free to bring your CV. This is a drop-in session. Brought to you in partnership with Major Players
14:15-14:40 The Breath
The Cloud Room
Sound Healing Therapist and Meditation Practitioner Patrice John-Baptiste will help you find calm and learn some useful skills to take breath-work into your daily practice. Spaces limited, registration required at the event. Brought to you in partnership with Spotify
14:30-15:15 The Journey to the Top: Female Athletes on Leading with Heart, Passion and Purpose
The Star Stage
An intimate discussion between Michelle Moore (Leadership coach, author, speaker) and two elite British female athletes, Rachel Yankey OBE (former footballer, pundit at Sky) and Natasha Jonas (professional boxer, pundit at Sky), who broke through barriers in their sports with passion and purpose and will share their inspirational stories of resilience. Brought to you in partnership with Sky
14:30-15:15 The Power of Authenticity
The Stellar Stage
A forward thinking discussion around embracing genuine leadership, regardless of where you are in your career, offering a fresh perspective on bringing your whole self to work. Join Reeta Loi (Storyteller, Buddhist and Forbes 100 Founder), Lisa Bent (Group HR Director, SEEN Connects, Seen Presents & Seen Studios), Gerry Anyanwu (founder of The Uncommon Collective, co-founder of JOT) and Kelly Cuesta (Founder and director of Latinas In Tech Madrid) for an empowering session filled with practical advice for thriving in your professional life while staying true to yourself. Join us to uplift, learn, and lead with authenticity!
14:30-15:15 The Negotiation
The Galaxy Room
Join this session with Negotiation Coach Amy Combrinck (ACC) to enhance your negotiation skills; with creative approaches for closing “that” deal, top tips for salary conversations and proven tactics for driving faster solutions. Spaces limited.
14:45-15:15 The CV Clinic
The Comet Room
Major Players will provide tips and advice for making an impactful CV. Feel free to bring your current CV to this session so you can start making changes. Spaces limited, registration required at the event. Brought to you in partnership with Major Players
14:15-15:45 Refreshment break
The Celestial Space
15:15-15:45 The Career Drop-In
The Comet Room
Looking for some career advice or open to exploring a new role? Pop in for a chat with recruitment specialists Major Players. Feel free to bring your CV. This is a drop-in session. Brought to you in partnership with Major Players
15:15-15:40 The Breath
The Cloud Room
Sound Healing Therapist and Meditation Practitioner Patrice John-Baptiste will help you find calm and learn some useful skills to take breath-work into your daily practice. Spaces limited, registration required at the event. Brought to you in partnership with Spotify
15:45-16:30 The Liquid Society
The Star Stage
Join a forward thinking discussion moderated by Chloë Davies (founder of It Takes A Village Collective, co-founder of Join Our Table), with Gemma Rolls-Bentley (curator, writer & creative consultant, co-chair at Queercircle), Michael Brown (Managing Partner at UM), Marty Davies (Joint CEO of Outvertising, Co-Founder of Trans+ Adland, Founder of Smarty Pants Consultancy Limited, Founder of Trans+ History Week) and Kate Pottinger (Client Director at Ogury) around identity, exploring how personal, flexible, contextual and multidimensional it can be. The Liquid Society is the notion that identity can be fluid and worn interchangeably, and boxing people into clear-cut segments is becoming a fast outdated process. Brought to you in partnership with Ogury
15:45-16:30 The Untapped ND Brain
The Stellar Stage
It’s estimated that 15-20% of the UK are neurodiverse and that neurodiversity impacts on work. It’s imperative we build more neuro-inclusive workplaces, especially for women (as they are often under-diagnosed). Hear our amazing panel explore the realities and share actionable solutions to release the potential of ‘The Untapped ND Brain’ - for the benefit of all. So, how can we best support incredible minds within our organisations? Join Dr Samantha Hiew (founder of ADHD Girls), Emma Case (coach and founder, Top 50 Influential ND women), James Cusack (PhD, CEO Autistica) and Britt Sarony (Creative Catalyst & Co-lead Bloom Neurodiversity inclusion group) as we explore this vital and diverse topic to progress our industry forward. Brought to you in partnership with Clear Channel
15:45-16:30 The Vision Board
The Galaxy Room
Join experienced coach and mentor Anna Wilk to build a vision board for your future. Spaces limited.
16:30-16:45 The Breath
The Cloud Room
Sound Healing Therapist and Meditation Practitioner Patrice John-Baptiste will help you find calm and learn some useful skills to take breath-work into your daily practice. Spaces limited, registration required at the event. Brought to you in partnership with Spotify
16:45-17:30 The Ultimate Lift and How to Get It
The Star Stage
Our industry has made so much progress in breaking taboos about female bodies. Advertisers can now sell period products without metaphors. But our sexuality is still being defined through the male gaze. Words used to demean women like slut are still social currency. AI brings new misogynistic threats from revenge porn and deep fakes. We haven't even begun to tackle racial stereotypes of sexuality. We're bringing two women who are very comfortable talking about sex together with two women who are still fairly uncomfortable talking about it publicly to try to overcome some of these taboos! Join Cindy Gallop (Founder & CEO of MakeLoveNotPorn), Kelly Gordon (Co-Founder & CEO of With Not For), Elizabeth Anyaegbuna (Co-Founder of 16x9media, Bloom UK President) and Jo Rigby (Head of Growth and Marketing at Mediahub) for this big chat.
17:30-17:45 The Lifted Sisterhood
The Entrance
Experience BBC Introducing artist Amrit. Praised by music producers Rick Rubin and Mark Ronson for her live abilities, Amrit's music has been described as the place "where Aretha soul meets Punjabi folk". She brings stories of women and sisterhood to life with this music, in places like Glastonbury Festival, TEDx and the UN General Assembly. Brought to you in partnership with Spotify
17:45-19:30 Networking Drinks
The Celestial Space
Join us for drinks and networking with a special treat from Bloom’s annual partner DoubleVerify.
If you have any questions about our spaces, schedule, individual sessions or how we accommodate access needs, please contact us.
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