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Yes, you do need to be a member of LEAD Network, but membership is free. You can sign-up here leadnetworkmembers.net/signup and then you can purchase a ticket.

There is only one ticket available: On-site ticket. The “LEAD Network Conference On-site ticket“ includes: Admission to the Conference Opening and Plenary sessions, Breakout sessions, Award Ceremonyand Networking Celebration Dinner (October 2nd ), and the full-day Conference Plenary andBreakout sessions (October 3rd) as well as Catering on both days. 

On-site tickets will be available from July 2nd – September 20th, 2024. Ticket price: €880 € + 27% VAT (€1,117.60 in total.) 

No, it is not possible to but multiple tickets at the same time. However, if you work for a LEAD Network Partner company, please contact your Partner Ambassador as they will have been given a number of tickets to allocate to employees.

The registration to the LEAD Network Conference grants access only to the registered attendee named in the registration process. Cancellation of registration must be submitted via email to conference@theleadnetwork.net and is valid only with acknowledgement of receipt by LEAD Network. Cancellation fees are dependent on the notice given:

  • If you cancel your attendance up until 31 days prior to the event, you will receive a 50% refund of your payment.
  • If you cancel your attendance 31 days or less prior to the event, you will not be eligible for a refund; however, substitutions (subject to availability) may be arranged at the sole discretion of LEAD Network.

The 4-star hotel Novotel Budapest City is connected to the conference venue. LEAD Network has arranged pre-reserved rooms (from 1st October to 4th of October) for conference participants and at various hotels in Budapest (both on the Buda and the Pest side) to make booking easy for you. Detailed information will be provided once you have registered. 

An Executive Summary will be distributed electronically after the event to all delegates.  

Presentations and recordings may be available to delegates, when authorised by speakers.  

Yes, you are welcome to join, but please be aware that the majority of content at the conference will be targeted towards this audience.

Yes, we welcome participants from all over the world.

Yes, there are plenty of opportunities to network with other attendees. These include at the Networking Lounge sponsored by Campari, the Evening Event sponsored by Asahi and Pernod Ricard, and during our lunch and Refreshment Breaks.

Yes, you are welcome to join even if you’re only able to attend one day of the conference. Please note that we only have one ticket option available, which covers both days.

We are committed to ensuring that all attendees have a comfortable and accessible experience at our conference. If you require any additional assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our Conference Team at conference@theleadnetwork.net. We’re here to support your needs.

If you have any further questions concerning the LEAD Network Conference 2024, please send a message to the Conference Team conference@theleadnetwork.net

General FAQs

LEAD Network is a non-profit organisation focused on advancing gender equality in the Consumer Goods and Retail industry in Europe. There are currently over 19,000 members of LEAD Network across Europe, from Sweden to Spain, and everywhere in between.

Yes – membership is open to individuals, regardless of whether they work for a LEAD Network Partner company.

Yes – anyone who works in the Consumer Goods and Retail Industry in Europe is welcome to apply for (free) membership of LEAD Network, regardless of whether their employer is a Partner company. All Members are welcome to get involved in volunteering opportunities.

Anyone regardless of location can become a member of LEAD Network and join its activities and events. There are a number of virtual events organised by LEAD Network’s Chapters, and event recordings and resources are accessible via our Member Platform. Our educational programmes also allow for a degree of flexibility to meet time zone differences.

Yes – all events apart from our Annual Conference are free to attend.

The 2024 Annual Conference will take place on 2nd & 3rd of October in Budapest. For more information, please visit our Conference page.

Please contact members@theleadnetwork.net for all membership related enquiries.

LEAD Network and our Chapters host regular events, both online and in-person. In-person events often take place at one of our local partner companies.

You can download the LEAD Network Mobile App by visiting your Google Play or iOS App Store.

No. Sponsorship of LEAD Network events is offered as an exclusive benefit to the Partner Community.

Attending events is not mandatory, but we invite you to join us when possible to network with peers across Europe.

Yes – we welcome all allies to become members of LEAD Network!

Recruitment for Chapter Co-Chairs happens as and when a Co-Chair position opens up. Co-Chairs are usually recruited by existing Chapter volunteers and they must come from a Partner company.

To move the needle, LEAD Network organises key industry events ideal for senior leader engagement. Twice a year we hold CEO Roundtables, bringing together 40+ peers for conversations on DEI topics. We can also come in and deliver a talk or a workshop to spark the conversation with your leadership team. Please get in touch for more information.

We support our Partners by focusing on talent retention, and are not a recruitment platform. If you are looking for a job, or are interested in joining the sector and would like to learn more, then our numerous networking events organised by Chapters can be a great way to explore.

Our dynamic Partner and Member network is an excellent pool of potential speakers for the events. LEAD Network can support with the DEI speaking engagement either directly or via a bridge to a professional from the Network, as part of Partnership benefits.

Partner FAQs

You can find more information about the different levels of LEAD Network partnerships on the Become a Partner page.

Member FAQs

Membership of LEAD Network is free! Join today.

Becoming a Member of LEAD Network grants you access to exclusive resources, events and networking opportunities. Meet peers from across Europe, and deepen your knowledge of all things diversity and inclusion through our award-winning programmes.

If your company is interested in becoming a Partner of LEAD Network, please visit the Become a Partner page for more information.

Simply click the Member Login button at the top right of our website home page or use this link.

The Member Platform is the place to go to update your Member Profile, register for events, connect with other members via the Live Feed, catch up on the latest LEAD Network news, and access your Chapter, Community & Committee Groups!

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