#DiverseEd Conference – BANES

Join us for a day of networking, connecting and learning from likeminded educators who are passionate about DEIB.

Join us for a day of networking, connecting and learning from likeminded educators who are passionate about DEIB in the South West on Saturday 13th June 2026.

This is our follow up in-person BANES event to build on the connections and conversations at the #DiverseEd Bristol conference in October 2023.

Our events are inclusive and accessible, with opportunities to reflect and discuss, in a safe space where you will be surrounded by other advocates for DEIB work in schools and colleges.

Our Events Include:

• Keynote speeches
• Panel discussions
• Workshops
• Student voice
• Marketplace
• Networking

We strive to ensure that we have a representative line-up, including amplifying the voice of our pupils/ students and staff, alongside balancing local, regional and national voices.

Our Draft Schedule:

• 9 .00-9.30am Arrival and Registration
• 9 .30-9.45am Welcome and Housekeeping
• 9 .45-10.30am Opening Keynote
• 1 0.30-10.45am Sponsor input
• 1 0.45-10.55am Transition
• 1 0.55-11.45am Session 1
• 1 1.45-11.55am Transition
• 1 1.55-12.45pm Session 2
• 1 2.45-1.30pm Lunch
• 1 .30-2.20pm Session 3
• 2 .20-2.30pm Transition
• 2 .30-3.20pm Session 4
• 3 .20-3.30pm Transition
• 3 .30-4.15pm Closing Keynote
• 4 .15-4.30pm Reflections and Commitments

O ur Speakers:

• TBC

Our M arketplace Exhibitors:

• TBC

The conference will also continue the community we growing through our #DiverseEd Bristol Hub which is now in its 3rd year, along with our inaugural #RENDBristol event.

Get in touch if you would like to speak at the event, exhibit at the event, sponsor the event or get involved in other ways with the event or the hub.

For more information visit www.diverseeducators.co.uk and/ or contact hannah@diverseeducators.co.uk