CPD Revolution Keynote addresses
All eight of our CPD Revolution live events will feature two keynote addresses. You can view our speakers bios below.
Each morning session will start with a keynote address from Jane Farrell, co-founder of the UK’s leading diversity consultancy, EW Group, and Tash Thomas, Director of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, European Coworking Assembly. During their keynote address they will be discussing the best practice for inclusive language with regards to transgender students and students who identify as non-binary.
In the afternoon Head of Partnership Development at eQS, Chris Collier, will be exploring what changes have taken place in DSA support since the COVID-19 pandemic started and how we have adapted to these changes.
Morning Keynote
Jane Farrell,Co-founder of the UK's leading diversity consultancy, EW Group
Tash Thomas, Director of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, European Coworking Assembly
Tash uses her lived experience and identity as a Black queer woman to continue the focus on diversity and inclusion in society and in the workplace. Currently Director of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the European Coworking Assembly, Tash’s responsibilities lie in developing a working and actionable guideline for advancing D&I and creating safe spaces within the coworking industry. Tash is a seasoned and experienced speaker and panel member on equality and diversity discussions, and has spoken at events for organisations including the Women’s Equality Party UK, International IDEA, and Skyscanner. She is also a trained Stonewall Role Model for Black and Asian and LGBTQ people.
Afternoon Keynote
Chris Collier, Head of Partnership Development, eQS
Chris has several years experience working within the disability sector. Prior to working for eQS, Chris was a needs assessor and centre manager for Contact Associates. He is also currently a council member for the British Assistive Technology Association (BATA) and vice-chair of the Association of Non-Medical Help Providers.
During his role as Head of Partnership Development, Chris is responsible for keeping in contact with key clients such as needs assessors, assessment centres and HEI’s (universities and colleges). Chris also ensures all clients are kept up to date with eQS’ new and innovative products or services.
Book your free space at one of our eight CPD Revolution live events
Timetable
9.30am
Registration and refreshments
10.00am
Welcome and housekeeping
10.10am
Keynote address: Best practice for inclusive language with regards to transgender students and students who identify as non-binary
10.45am
Workshop 1
11.20am
Refreshment break and exhibition
11.30am
Workshop 2
12.05pm
Workshop 3
12.40pm
Lunch break
1.30pm
Keynote address: How has the DSA student support changed since the COVID-19 pandemic and how have we adapted to it?
2.05pm
Workshop 4
2.40pm
Refreshment break and exhibition
3.35pm
Closing address and prize draw
3.45pm
Close
Added Value
Important networking opportunity
A chance to reconnect with colleagues, software partners as well as discussing important industry, business or even personal news! We look forward to reconnecting with you all. Each event will have colour coded wristbands to help you identify who is open to hand shakes and conversation and who is taking the event slowly, we’ve made every effort to ensure that each attendee feels welcomed and safe.
Why should you attend?
- CPD certificate for the sessions attended.
- Important ATSP & AT updates.
- Industry first ED&I keynote.
- Two-year free licence for Learning Labs.
- Free licences for CPD Revolution partners’ software.
