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With a mere three weeks left, the stage is set for the MSDUK Business & Innovation Show, an enlightening and empowering event that fuels diversity and inclusion within the realm of business. From dynamic leadership panels, and immersive panel discussions to transformative EMB workshops, the Knowledge Forum is primed to be a gateway to profound insights, transformative changes, and meaningful connections.  

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Through a diverse topics and discussions, esteemed speakers from prestigious corporations such as Accenture, CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, EY, Fidelity, Google, Goldman Sachs, IBM, Lloyds Bank, MSD, Meta, and many more will take centre stage. They will lead these captivating leadership panel and panel discussions that promise to reveal new insights and perspectives. Together, let’s explore these thought-provoking discussions and brace ourselves for an unforgettable experience. 

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Venture into the future of Supplier Diversity 

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Despite an increase in membership organisations that support supplier diversity like MSDUK, OutBritain, and WEConnect International, the journey to attain a 2% expenditure with diverse suppliers faces persistent challenges due to global economic conditions, budget constraints, and internal alignment issues. The upcoming Leadership Panel will bring together industry experts from Accenture, CBRE, Meta, and Lloyds to unravel their corporation’s strategies that drive ownership, tackle obstacles, and earn achievement related to Supplier Diversity. The answer for the question “What does the future of Supplier Diversity look like?” will also be explored during this engaging panel. 

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Navigate Bias Challenges with Insights from Successful EMBs 

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Fuelled by assumptions, misconceptions, or incomplete data, both conscious and unconscious biases have a substantial impact on Supplier Diversity, business decisions, opportunities, and overall progress. Moderated by JCDecaux, this special discussion will unveil insights drawn from successful Ethnic Minority Business owners, namely Gibbs Hybrid, Contracts IT, UpSkill Digital, and Micro-Fresh®. They will candidly share their experiences and insights into how these biases have hindered their business growth and offer valuable advice on conquering these biases. Furthermore, from a corporate’s perspective, effective strategies to navigate bias’s influence on Supplier Diversity and their approaches to mitigate these biases will also be discovered. 

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Explore the forefront of Supplier Diversity 

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The Supplier Diversity landscape comes into sharp focus through dedicated discussion panels, each delving into distinct facets. Drawing from the expertise of speakers representing MSDUK, Supplier.io, Cummins, Goldman Sachs and Google, essential highlights encompassing global and UK supplier diversity trends, best practices for Supplier Diversity programmes, benchmarking against industry standards will be explored thoroughly. 

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Additionally, industry leaders from renowned organisations such as BMS, IBM, Cushman & Wakefield, and Goldman Sachs will share their approaches, strategies, and experiences of “Strategic approach to Tier 2 Supplier Diversity programme development”. They will dive into the connections and drivers between Tier-1 and Tier-2 programmes, along with the invaluable lessons, achievements, and challenges encountered during the implementation of Tier-2 initiatives. Guided by corporate giants Meta, Wolverine Worldwide, Nestle, and Fidelity, we will carry out a comprehensive exploration of Supplier Diversity’s untapped potential. This panel discussion will facilitate an exchange of insights and strategies in navigating critical factors such as company fit, C-suite leadership, buy-in, policies and procedures, and unexpected breakthroughs. These pivotal elements will propel Supplier Diversity programmes towards impactful progress, reshaping the business landscape. 

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The extraordinary Knowledge Forum with diverse panel discussion offers a vibrant platform with the worlds of knowledge-sharing, networking converges, and limitless possibilities. Don’t miss out on these engaging panel discussions – Secure your spot at the MSDUK Business & Innovation Show now to engage with experts discussing diverse topics, connect with fellow attendees, and open doors to endless opportunities.