Workplace Equity & Inclusive Leadership Conference for CPG & Retail Leaders
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LEAD Network Conference 2026
Oct 6–7 | Dublin, Ireland
LEAD Network Conference 2025: We’re All In
Oct 8–9, 2025 – Quark Hotel Milano, Milan, Italy
Under the theme “We’re All In”, this event in the European CPG and Retail industry brought together leaders, experts, and changemakers to forge a sustainable and equitable future. Dedicated to fostering workplaces where fairness, allyship, and belonging are the cornerstones of business success, the Conference underscored the collective effort needed to create thriving environments.
Over two days, attendees were immersed in compelling stories, gained actionable insights, and celebrated the transformative power of unity. Through tangible actions, we build bridges, close gaps, inspire new ideas, celebrate collective achievements, connect our supportive community to our vision, and keep moving towards a future where everyone can succeed.
Explore the LEAD Network Conference:
Why attend the LEAD Network Conference?
Our conference is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic movement shaping the future of the CPG and Retail industry. We discover how people and organisations across these industries can come together to build inclusive, vibrant workplaces that empower everyone to thrive.
Inspiring Keynotes & Breakout Sessions
Learn from industry trailblazers, uncover actionable strategies, and discover innovative solutions tailored to today’s challenges.
Practical Insights & Tools
Advance your leadership skills, embed fairness and belonging into organisational strategy, and drive transformation with future-ready practices.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with passionate leaders, share authentic stories, and forge partnerships that propel progress on an individual, organisational, and industry level.
Conference Topics
Our 2025 Conference dived deep into advancing fairness, belonging, and sustainable success. Tailored sessions explored:
Advancing Inclusive Leadership
Lead with impact, build resilience, and drive meaningful change in your teams and beyond.
Embedding Fairness and Belonging
Foster cultures where everyone thrives by aligning strategy with values and innovation.
Shaping the Future of Work
Stay ahead of emerging trends, explore cutting-edge solutions, and influence industry-wide transformation.
Special thanks to our Conference Sponsors
Premier Sponsors
Key Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
Our 2025 Speakers
Attendees stepped into a dynamic atmosphere where thought leaders, industry experts, and visionaries came together to share their insights and experiences.
Ayse Yesim Ucelli
General Manager Pet Nutrition SE, Mars Italia Spa
Mark Forret
Chief Commercial Officer, ISS A/S
Karolina Whilde
CEO, ISS Poland & the Baltics
Amri B. Johnson
CEO/Founder, Inclusion Wins
John Dickinson
Associate Director – Global Talent, Belonging and Inclusion, Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Ewa Urbaniak
Plant Manager, McCormick Polska
Victor Geus
Area Managing Director Central Europe, Kenvue
Tanya Kopps
CHRO Europe & Indonesia, Ahold Delhaize
What last year’s conference attendees are saying
Shaping Change, Inspiring Action
Experience the Expertise of 50+ Speakers
Insights from influential voices across the CPG and Retail industry, offering real-world success stories and actionable strategies to inspire your journey.
Expand Your Knowledge with 20+ Breakout Sessions
Delve into diverse tracks covering topics like fair workplaces, retail trends, and personal growth. Whether you’re tackling new challenges or refining established strategies, these sessions are designed for you.
Build Powerful Connections
Engage with professionals and thought leaders who share your commitment to equitable workplaces. Exchange ideas, form lasting partnerships, and create a network of allies to support your personal and organisational growth.
Wednesday, October 8
09:00 – 12:00
LEAD Network Committee & Community Meetings, CEO and CIO Roundtables
(by invitation only) Quark Hotel Milano
11:30 – 12:45
Official Delegates Opening Lunch
13:00 – 15:00
Official Welcome & Plenary Session including LEAD Network Award Ceremony
15:00 – 15:45
Refreshment Break
16:00 – 17:00
Breakout Sessions: Round 1
17:00 – 19:00
Relax & Refresh
Bus transfer service available
19:00 – 19:45
Network Apéro
Quark Hotel Milano
19:45 – 23:00
Networking Celebration Dinner
Quark Hotel Milano
Thursday, October 9
09:00 – 10:00
Breakout Sessions: Round 2
10:00 – 10:45
Refreshment Break
11:00 – 12:00
Breakout Sessions: Round 3
12:00 – 13:15
Lunch Break
13:30 – 15:15
Plenary Session & Official Farewell
15:15
Departure
