Celebrating Diversity

Celebrating Diversity

Monday 26 June @ Heartlands, Pool

9am - 4:30pm (with breakfast courtesy of Cornwall Chamber of Commerce from 8:30am)

Inspiring talks, workshops, comedy, theatre, food, music and so much more .... An event with a mini festival vibe, plenty of pride and a focus on creating more diverse and inclusive workplaces to support recruitment and retention.

Plus, exhibitors from local communities and the opportunity to have those informal conversations that can sometimes offer a tiny catalyst leading to positive changes which have a big impact. And discover further training and development opportunities through organisations attending including Truro and Penwith College.’

A joyous celebration of diversity, of Cornwall, of connection, of everything we share in common and what we can achieve when we come together. And we'd love you to be part of it!

Talks and performances from:

• Aaron Simmonds, a comedian going places (that are wheelchair accessible)
• Beresford Lee, Rice and Peas Community CIC
• Theatre performance by Emily Faulkner (she/they), Claud Tonietto (they/them) & Berenice Cruse (she/her)
• Matthew Kenworthy Gomes, Cornwall Pride

Workshops:

• Recruiting for diversity – using digital platforms to be visible to, and reflective of, a more diverse potential workforce
• Supporting staff wellbeing and creating inclusive workplaces
• Using inclusive language – a kind conversation about how we can all be more conscious when we communicate

Lunch supplied by:

• Bango Kitchen
• S abzi
• The Cornish Italian

For more info about the event, you can view the virtual delegate pack here [LINK TBA]

Please be aware that parts of this event are being livestreamed by CHAOS TV and you may appear in the TV footage.