Bridge the workplace gap

Make a difference at Karren Brady’s Women in Business & Tech Expo

While diversity and offering equal opportunities in the workplace and male-dominated industries has been pushed up the agenda, it is a constant challenge to accelerate the level of change required to make a true difference.

A working paper from The Peterson Institute for International Economics, which studied 22,000 companies in 91 countries, proved that businesses that have a 30 per cent female representation in leadership positions see a 15 per cent increase in profitability than those who don’t. This gap is also evident in Ukbased private limited companies, with UENI’S recent report on gender and small business highlighting that only 32 per cent of businesses in the UK are female-owned.

There is still an incredible amount of work to be done to close this gap, so, the big questions are: why is it taking so long? And what can we do to pledge our support?

Karren Brady’s Women in Business & Tech Expo, taking place 12-13 October 2022 at EXCEL London, aims to empower professionals and shine a light on organisations who champion diverse workforces and equal opportunities.

Curated for individuals who are eager to thrive in their careers and progress their businesses, this female-led exhibition and conference provides inspiration, guidance, recruitment opportunities, and professional services to supercharge attendees’ professional journey within the technology and wider business sectors.

The expo will see a programme of inspiring CEOS, tech leaders, careerinfluencers and entrepreneurs discuss a range of topics and themes, including leadership, STEM careers, diversity and inclusion, career progression, business transformation, upskilling and reskilling, returning to work after a break, entering new industries and much more.

Speakers include:

● Baroness Karren Brady CBE, vice chairwoman of West Ham FC

● Sara Davies MBE, British businesswoman, entrepreneur and TV personality

● Sarah Jenkins, managing director at Saatchi & Saatchi

● Angelene Woodland, CMO of British Business Bank

● Dr Alka Patel, TEDX speaker, GP, lifestyle doctor, author and podcaster at Lifestyle First World-class, diversity-driven businesses Amazon, Dell, Adobe, Cisco, CGI, Accenture, Mcdonald’s, Capital One, Goldman Sachs, Experian and Morgan

Stanley are sponsoring the 2022 event, and will join the varied technology, recruitment and business exhibitors in advocating diverse workforces and showcasing their services.

Whether you’re looking to advance your career or are a business owner, Karren Brady’s Women in Business & Tech Expo provides a platform for women to lead these conversations, together. For more information on the event, visit wibexpo.co.uk. Register for free now at wibexpo.co.uk/register/