How do we break out of our own echo chamber(s) and roll out the diversity, equity and inclusion agenda throughout all areas of our organisations for embedded, transformative change? Tying in with the “pushing boundaries” conference theme, this one-day pre-conference workshop will offer an engaging mix of speaker presentations, small group discussions, workshops and creative activities. Reaching beyond our perceived boundaries, the workshop will bring the ‘outside voice in’ and take our ‘internal voice out’ to create a widening wave of impact throughout the Ecsite conference and community.

Our schedule involves four main sections during the day, providing different approaches to involve and engage all delegates:

1. Keynote speaker presentations: bringing the 'outside' voice in, we want to involve the voices that are too often absent from the room!
2. Small group discussions and peer learning: Time for individual work, reflection, peer discussion, facilitation and adaptation of personal roadmaps for action. This session will introduce criteria from a practical framework tool, developed by the sector, that highlights inclusion as a cross-cutting issue affecting all areas of our work.
3. An international showcase of Lightning Talks: a vibrant format showcasing a range of programmes and research from our delegates to share best practice. Join in!
4. Creative, playful activities and direct personal interventions in other preconferences to break out of our echo chamber.

A more detailed programme can be checked here.