Event details
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Online
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19 November 2026
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08:30 AM - 04:45 PM BST
Event fees
Free
Free
Free
£5.00
Summary
Unlocking potential as a catalyst for growthPlease note: this event is for over 18’s only
There is a clear and growing expectation for inclusive cultures across all industries, and the built environment is no exception.
To remain relevant, credible and ready for the future, the sector must reflect these changing expectations and embrace cultural change.
Join us for a full day of honest conversation, bold thinking and practical action on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Hear from leaders, strategists, authors and practitioners who are actively driving and embedding change across the built environment and beyond.
Our CEO Dr Victoria Hills sets the tone for the day, highlighting our commitment to DEI as a professional body.
After that we dive into the questions: Why is the business case for DEI still relevant and how to build DEI to last? Is it safe to encourage women to join the industry? How can we grow globally through DEI? What is the BE Inclusive MoU and why it matters? What moves can we make right now?
Interested in attending but want to know more? Check out our 2025 conference online.
Please note the proposed is a draft and subject to change. It provides a general outline of the event.
Agenda
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Agenda
08:30Welcome
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Dr Victoria Hills, CIOB CEO
08:45Built to Last: why EDI is a ‘must-have’ in the Built Environment
10:30Courtroom session: Is it safe to encourage women to join the industry?
12:00MoU BE Inclusive – action plan for the next 5 years
14:00Building Inclusion Across Borders
15:30Built for Everyone: actions to embed EDI in the built environment
16:30Closing statement
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