Will no longer take place on Tuesday 5th April 2011. In recognition of the current economic climate and the impact this is having on conference participation we have decided to cancel the conference at this time. 

Thank you for your interest in The Different Leaders Annual Global Conference 2011,which builds upon the success of the 2009 inaugural event by bringing together key thought leaders in global talent, diversity and HR, with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Different Leaders from the UK, Europe, Middle East, United States and the African nations to discuss, explore and build successful 21st century high performing inclusive organisations. 

Key themes the conference will discuss:

• Inspire, Empower and Equip – Different Leaders will receive practical action orientated strategies for leadership and organisational success and hear first-hand the inspirational stories of successful Different Leaders
   
• Promote, Retain and Maximise – HR Directors, Talent Managers and Diversity Leaders will have outcomes driven critical conversations on how to create and implement innovative talent management and diversity interventions that deliver sustainable results for Different Leaders and their organisations
   
• The Audacity to Excel – leadership insights from Executive Level Different Leaders to inspire, motivate, challenge and inform delegates

Confirmed Speakers include:

Billal Jamil	Assistant Director, UK Border Agency and Head of the Home Office Ethnic Minority Network
Carol Campayne	Director, The Diversity Practice
Caroline Harper Jantuah	Director, The Diversity Practice
David Bryan	Managing Director, Xtend UK
Deepak Mahtani	Award Winning Communications & Management Consultant
Denise Milani	Director, Metropolitan Police Service
Garth Crooks	Sports Journalist and BBC Presenter
Gary Smith	Senior Partner & Co-founder, Ivy Planning Group, USA
Ghislaine Caulat	Head of Virtual Working Practice Group, Ashridge Consulting
Grace Owen	Founder & Director, Grace Owen Solutions
Hilary Carty	Director, Cultural Leadership Programme
Janet Crenshaw-Smith	President & Co-founder, Ivy Planning Group, USA
Janette Sinclair	HR Business Manager, IBM Global Services UK & Ireland
Joe Montgomery	Director General for Regions and Communities Department for Communities & Local Government
India Gary-Martin	Managing Director, Investment Banking Technology & Operations, JP Morgan
Jo Taylor	Head of Talent Management, Channel 4
Julie Oyegun	Head of Diversity & Inclusion, The World Bank
Lela Kogbara	Deputy Chief Executive, Borough of Islington
Paul Harrison	Associate Director of Organisation and Leadership NHS Yorkshire and Humber
Rob Neil	Head of Engagement Networks, Ministry of Justice
Sally Udoma	Regional General Counsel for Europe, Asia & Middle East, Chevron
Sarah Churchman	Head of Diversity & Engagement, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Vivian Hunt	Director, McKinsey & Company

This compelling and unique conference highlights diverse talent and the need to tap
their potential to maintain your competitive edge!