The LEAD Network Conference is the go-to annual event in Europe for professionals working in the CPG and retail sector. With a track record of equipping leaders with inclusive tactics proven to unlock organisational potential, the 2025 event is not to be missed. Taking place in Milan on 08-09 October, attendees will benefit from actionable insights and tools, inspiring company case studies, connection with industry peers, and plenty of cultural enrichment.

Join your peers in driving fairness across the industry through collective action: We’re All In!

This event matters, now more than ever. As we collectively navigate a challenging external landscape, we must not lose sight of the fact that fairer and more inclusive workplaces create better outcomes for all. So under the theme of ‘We’re All In’, leaders, experts and changemakers will come together to explore how to bring everyone to the table and leverage the full spectrum of talent available. By doing so, we’re better able to meet the needs of our diverse employees, customer base, supply chain and broader communities. And by standing together, we inspire confidence to stay the course toward our shared vision for a future industry where everyone is enabled to thrive.

Top 5 Reasons to attend the LEAD Network Conference 2025:

1. Expand your leadership capability

Whether you’ve just stepped into a first-line management role or you’re a seasoned professional with responsibility for global teams, this conference offers every delegate the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills. By immersing yourself in inspiring case studies and exchanging perspectives with industry peers, you’ll leave better equipped to lead inclusively.

2. Learn how to embed inclusion for positive business impacts

Discover how to embed inclusive practices into everyday leadership behaviour and business processes, for improved organisational resilience and results. Sessions will focus on topics like engaging middle managers and fostering psychological safety. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to create high-performing teams that maximise the full range of diverse talents available.

3. Discover who is invigorating the CPG and retail industry

The LEAD Network annual conference gathers influential speakers from across the industry who are pioneering inclusive approaches and leading by example. Come and learn from their inspiring work via keynotes, interactive breakout sessions and peer-to-peer networking opportunities. For this year’s line-up, check out link. Expect entertaining, valuable and often moving insights from top executives who are shaping an inclusive future for retail and consumer goods.

4. Expand your professional network

Join over 800+ professionals from across Europe, who are all passionate about creating fair and equitable workplaces across the CPG and retail industry. The LEAD Network conference is like no other! Often described as dynamic, inspiring and super friendly; this is a unique chance to expand your network and deepen relationships with fellow changemakers.

5. Step out of your daily demands to pause, reset and accelerate

Navigating this complex and ever-changing CPG and retail industry can be exhausting. With increasing workloads and time pressures, stepping away from the daily demands can feel like a challenging prospect. Yet, we hear time and time again, how much our value our conference attendees place on temporarily hitting pause for this occasion. By connecting with peers, taking inspiration from outside of their immediate environment and giving oneself permission to pause and reflect; leaders head back to their businesses armed with new solutions and an often unexpected brain boost!

Don’t miss out on this Conference! Registration is open to the LEAD Network Members only, and membership is free.

→ Register here: theleadnetwork.net/conference-2025/

*Partner Company Members: Contact your Partner Ambassador to access your ticket.