MASTERING DIVERSITY CONFERENCE 2025- ROYAL WELSH COLLEGE OF MUSIC AND DRAMA

MASTERING DIVERSITY CONFERENCE 2025- ROYAL WELSH COLLEGE OF MUSIC AND DRAMA

By MASTERING DIVERSITY CIC- FOUNDED BY BERNIE DAVIES

Get ready for jam-packed workshops, discussions, speeches, exhibitions, and performances. Be prepared to be empowered and to be the change!

Date and time

Location

Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama

North Road Cardiff CF10 3ER United Kingdom

Good to know

Highlights

  • 7 hours
  • UNDER 16 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
  • In person
  • Paid venue parking
  • Doors at 08:30

About this event

MASTERING DIVERSITY CONFERENCE 2025 is coming to the ROYAL WELSH COLLEGE OF MUSIC AND DRAMA! Join us for a day filled with insightful discussions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. This in-person event will bring together industry leaders, professionals, and students to explore the importance of diversity in today's world.

Be the first to get your free tickets and book into one of the 9 Zones. Check out our Headline Sponsors Leigh Day, our partners NatWest Group, our loyal returning sponsors, Hugh James Gemaur Gymanwlad Cymru | Commonwealth Games Wales ScoutsCymru Ogi Browne Jacobson Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust Cardiff Life WCS Agency Legal News Wales

The Welsh government has supported us from inception with both former First Ministers, Rt Hon Mark Drakeford MS and Rt Hon Vaughan GETHING MS opening the successive conferences, and Sponsoring the inaugural 2024 Awards at the Senedd. Rt Hon Jane Hutt MS Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and Welsh Government Chief Whip will join us again and Open this 2025 Mastering Diversity Conference.

Rt. Hon Rebecca Evans MS Cabinet Secretary for the Economy will be Opening the afternoon session at 13:45 and the Ministers will be followed by the very best across all sectors such as Dr Carlton Brown Founder of Black British Entrepreneurs Conference, our Patrons Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson Edward Watts MBE DL and Janey Howell, Alan Sugar's Business Partner Scarlett Lily Allen-Horton, commonwealth champion Heather Fisher OLY and Ife Thomas Neurodiversity and Leadership Speaker will close the show! You do not want to miss the end!

In between the speeches, there are 3 hours of jam-packed sessions interrogating key considerations within the 8 Sponsored Zones as follows:

Advocating for Equity- Headline Sponsors Leigh Day

Diversity in Business- NatWest Group and Hugh James

Diversity in Sport- Gemaur Gymanwlad Cymru | Commonwealth Games Wales

Diversity in Youth and Education- Mastering Diversity Youth Board

Gender Equality- Legal News Wales

Diversity in Health- Welsh Ambulance Services University Trust

Diversity in STEM- Ogi

The Zone Leads will join the afternoon session and share highlights to all the afternoon session attendees giving us all an opportunity to have a bird's eye view on each zone and ask questions.

There will be surprises.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn, connect, and grow. See you there!

MASTERING DIVERSITY CIC PATRONS

MORNING OPENING CEREMONY

MINISTERIAL ADDRESS

HON JANE HUTT MS

Dr Carlton Brown - Founder Black British Entrepreneurs Conference

sets the stage in the morning Opening Ceremony

Lord Sugar's Business Partner- Scarlett Lilly Allen-Horton will inspire us in the Opening Ceremony



AFTERNOON OPENING CEREMONY MINISTERIAL ADDRESS-

REBECCA EVANS, CABINET SECRETARY FOR THE ECONOMY

IFE THOMAS

You do NOT want to miss this powerhouse when she closes the show!

Frequently asked questions

Will there be food provided?

No free catering is provided. Yes, there will be teas, coffees, light refreshments and lunch on sale at the venue

What time will the Zone rooms open?

Zone Rooms are open from 10:15 to 10:30 start for delegates. They close at 13:15

Will we have to pay to attend any of the events on the day?

No, it is FREE access all areas

What time does the exhibition close?

The exhibition runs from 10:30- 13:30. This will be a hard stop as everyone will be required to return to the concert hall for the Aternoon Opening Ceremony with Cabinet Secretary for the Economy opening for some incredible speakers.

Organised by

Empowering Communities, Shaping Futures

At Mastering Diversity CIC, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive Wales where diversity is not just celebrated but actively encouraged. Our mission is to elevate marginalised communities, ensuring equal opportunities and access to essential social support. We believe that sharing best practices and acknowledging failings are steps towards a more inclusive society.

What We DoVoice for the Voiceless: We stand up for those often overlooked—be it ethnic minorities facing exclusion, women striving for equitable workplaces, or vulnerable groups needing a louder voice.Building Bridges: We create platforms for community groups to highlight their unique challenges and facilitate connections between organisations eager to support these causes but lacking the necessary resources or knowledge.Training and Development: Through targeted training, we empower businesses to adopt fair recruitment and workplace practices. Additionally, we guide public sector bodies towards compliance with pivotal legislation such as The Wellbeing of Future Generations Act 2015 and The Race Equality Act 2010, aligning with the latest standards like The Public Service Duty 2022 and the Wales Anti-Racist Action Plan.

Our Partnerships

Our collaborative approach includes projects with universities, banks, Welsh government-funded initiatives, public sector bodies, charities, and more. Some of our partners over the years are NATWEST, TRAMSHED TECH, FINTECH WALES, HUGH JAMES, COMMONWEALTH GAMES TEAM WALES, SCOUTS CYMRU, S4C, BBC, LEIGH DAY, OGI , BROWNE JACOBSON, WELSH AMBULANCE SERVICES UNIVERSITY TRUST and more. By pooling our expertise and resources, we amplify our impact across various sectors.

Who We SupportYouth & Students: We are committed to guiding young individuals aged 16-25 and university students, equipping them with the tools to thrive in diverse environments.Innovators & Leaders: Startups and a cross-section of organisations in both the private and public sectors are part of our expansive network, all working together to redefine the standards of diversity and inclusion.

Join UsWe invite sponsors, supporters, and funders from across the UK to join us in this pivotal journey. Your involvement will not only drive change but also inspire a future where diversity is the cornerstone of every community.Let’s make Wales a beacon of diversity and inclusion together—support Mastering Diversity CIC today!

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