MASTERING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION  CONFERENCE WALES 2024  BY BERNIE DAVIES

Bernie Davies is a trailblazer in diversity, inclusion, and entrepreneurship. As the recipient of the Ethnic Minorities Welsh Women Achievers’ 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award and the 2021 Women in Business Diversity & Inclusion Award, her influence spans wide.Starting with a solid 21-year foundation in property law, Bernie has branched out and achieved monumental success across various sectors. Among her accolades are:•	Authorship: In 2023, Bernie penned her bestseller, "Mastering Diversity: We Go Together or Not at All," which captures her ethos and commitment to inclusion. In 2020 she also launched her Business Bestseller, "Your Business Your Way" which highlights her philosophy of the importance of your personal Brand to your business reputation.•	Keynote Speaker: Bernie's voice has been amplified as a TEDx Speaker, with appearances at esteemed platforms like the United Nations and the House of Lords.•	Pioneering Role: Bernie holds the distinction of being the first black female Chair of the Neath Chamber of Trade and to sit on the Advisory Panel for the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales.•	Leadership: Bernie's leadership prowess is undeniable. She serves as Chair of the Advisory Panel of the CAE and is the Board Chair for the Women's Business Club. Additionally, she sits on the Boards of Business in Focus, Fio Arts Charity, the Black History Wales Management Committee, and as an Ambassador for the Commonwealth Entrepreneurs' Club.•	Bernie Davies Global: A visionary enterprise marking the zenith of her professional journey.In 2023, she launched the landmark Mastering Diversity Conferences Wales, endorsed by the Welsh Government and backed by influential figures including First Minister Mark Drakeford, Min for Social Justice, Jane Hutt, and Minister for the Economy, Vaughan Gething. Esteemed sponsors like BBC, S4C, and Natwest further elevated the event.Her accolades include Top 100 Businesswoman in Wales (2017), Swansea Black Icon (2018), and the Excellence in Business Award at the Welsh Sennedd (2017). For eight years, she led Wales' premier Caribbean restaurant.As a mentor, Bernie's insights grace award panels like Wales Online 2022 Diversity and prestigious platforms such as the United Nations. ITV Wales featured her in "Face To Face," and she was recently celebrated by Simon Hart MP in Whitehall. Advocating for global unity, her mantra echoes: "We go together, or not at all."Connect with Bernie via email at bernie@berniedavies.com

Bernie Davies Global

2nd Annual Mastering Diversity Conference Wales which was hailed as an historic event by the Welsh Government!

Principality Stadium

This historic Conference is now going into its second year!The Mastering Diversity Conference is scheduled for September 16 this year and will be held right at the heart of the Welsh capital in the Principality Stadium.Start your day at 8:30 am with registration, followed by an inspiring Opening Ceremony at 9 am. Be welcomed by the multi-award winning Creator and event host Bernie Davies, as well as the CEO of the Welsh Rugby Union, Abi Tierney, for a fireside chat with Glenn Webbe, the first black rugby player to play for Wales in a World Cup, and Andrew Jenkins of BBC’s Traitors and keynote speech from multi-award winning period dignity campaigner, Molly Fenton.At 9:30 am, Hon Vaughan Gething MS officially opens the event and Bernie will present a pivotal report detailing the progress of the past 12 months and addressing the crucial question: ‘How Do We Master Diversity in Post-COVID Wales?’ This session promises to inspire other thoughtful and reflective discussions throughout the day ahead.Next, prepare to be motivated by the remarkable Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE, a Paralympian, Commonwealth Champion, and Crossbench Peer in the House of Lords. Her keynote at 10 am will deliver invaluable insights and her incredible personal story.Once the opening ceremony and speeches wrap up, there will be three hours of 9 breakout Zone Rooms with speeches, panel discussions, fireside chats, and workshops to engage with. During that time, delegates are encouraged to participate in networking, knowledge exchange, and expert discussions taking place in each of their dedicated corporate hospitality boxes.There will also be upwards of 40 Exhibitors from a multiplicity of disciplines in the EDI space for everyone to connect with and learn from.Refreshments will be available for purchase on-site by the stadium catering team.AFTERNOON EXTRAVAGANZA!After lunch, everyone will gather back in the President's Lounge for two powerful keynotes, before an expert panel of zone sponsors takes the stage for a debriefing and questions.The build-up to the launch of the documentary starts with a Keynote from celebrity TV Presenter, Paralympian, Speaker, and Mentor Steve Brown! You do not want to miss his story of how he made it through is debilitating accident to inspirational legend!Then Toni Clarkstone ably supports him with her story of overcoming dyslexia and cancer among many other challenges to being a global sales expert.Documentary Launch and Awards Finalists Revealed!The afternoon will climax with the official release date announcement and trailer premiere of Mastering Diversity – a documentary on the state of diversity and inclusion in Wales – introduced by filmmaker and Director, Georgios Dimitropoulos, and the announcement of the Mastering Diversity Awards Finalists who will be celebrated at the First Bi-annual Mastering Diversity Conference 2024, 16th October, at the Senedd.

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