Business in the Community

Business in the Community’s Member Conference
2025-01-28 10:30 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
Shaping Solutions for Responsible Business.

This is an in-person event.

Arrival is from 10:30, with the main session starting at 11:15. The event will close at 17:00.

Audience
This event is open to all Business in the Community (BITC) Member organisations and has been designed to benefit practitioners and those working on the Responsible Business Agenda.

About the event
Join us for a dynamic day of collaboration and innovation at our Member Conference, where we’ll discuss how to tackle the pressing challenges businesses face and shape impactful solutions.
The conference has been shaped by insights from the ‘Lifting up the UK: State of the Nation 2024’ report, reflecting the views of CEOs from the UK’s 450 largest companies.
Why attend?

Connect with peers in your industry and like-minded organisations
Learn from expert speakers on crucial business topics
Collaborate on impactful solutions for responsible business
Be part of the change that shapes a better future for society

Collaboration sessions
Each session will be led by our valued member organisations, including:

How can we close the talent gap? Led by Verizon, a telecommunications company and a BITC Member since 2019
How can your business navigate the opportunities and threats of new technologies? Led by Salesforce, a software company and a BITC Member since 2020
How can we drive fairer and greener outcomes through supply chains? Led by SKY, a broadcaster and telecommunications and a BITC member since 2000
Is there more to climate action than net zero? Led by PwC, an accounting and professional services and a BITC member since 2002
What do responsible businesses need to do differently to address complex economic and social issues? Led by Linklaters, a multinational law firm and a BITC member since 1993
Is nature the next emerging trend for responsible business? Led by Encirc, a manufacturing and logistics company and a BITC member since 2017

We’ll also have some inspiring plenary sessions from renowned speakers:

Claire Camara: The Talent Gap and Young Talent
Claudine Blamey: The Importance of a Just Transition to Net Zero

Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference.

Refreshments
Light refreshments and a sandwich lunch will be served.

Booking and contact details and further information

Contact the Events Team, BITC, for any further questions.
Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

Find out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community

Pride of Place Breakfast
2025-02-26 08:30 - 10:00 | Glasgow
This event provides the opportunity to share your experiences, successes and ideas regarding the key challenges facing the world and society.

This is an in-person event.

Audience

This event is by invitation only.

Background

As part of Business in the Community’s (BTC) work in supporting businesses to drive transformation at pace and scale in our communities, we are holding a series of Leadership Forum Breakfast events.

About the event

Business in the Community’s Pride of Place programme unites people from all walks of life around a vision for a better future, nurturing collaboration, sustained investment and self-belief to drive action so that millions can thrive in a place they call home.

Join us in Glasgow to discuss how we might collaborate to drive change and help deliver on our and your ambitions and priorities.

Refreshments

Breakfast will be served.

Booking, contact details and further information

Contact Fiona Macleod, Head of Events at BITC for any further questions.

Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

Find out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community

CEO Leadership Forum Lunch
2025-02-26 13:00 - 14:30 | Glasgow
This event provides the opportunity to share your experiences, successes and ideas regarding the key challenges facing the world and society.

This is an in person event.

Audience

This event is by invitation only and for CEOs.

Background

As part of Business in the Community’s (BITC) work in supporting businesses to drive transformation at pace and scale in our communities, we are holding a series of CEO Leadership Forum events.

About the event

BITC, The King’s Responsible Business Network, is the UK’s largest and most influential responsible business network representing more than 24% of the UK workforce. We are dedicated to building a fairer and greener world together by transforming lives and helping the planet and communities thrive.

Join us in Glasgow to discuss how we might collaborate to drive change and help deliver on our and your ambitions and priorities.

Refreshments

Lunch will be served.

Booking, contact details and further information

Contact Fiona Macleod, Head of Events at BITC for any further questions.

Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

Find out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community

CEO Leadership Forum - Dinner
2025-03-18 18:30 - 21:00 | London EC2Y, United Kingdom
This event provides the opportunity to share your experiences, successes and ideas regarding the key challenges facing the world and society.

This is an in person event.

Audience

This event is by invitation only and for CEOs.

Background

As part of Business in the Community’s work in supporting businesses to drive transformation at pace and scale in our communities, we are holding a series of CEO Leadership Forum Dinner events.

About the event

These informal, private discussions over dinner will form a key part of the national conversation initiated by BITC’s Lifting up the UK: State of the Nation 2024 report, which detailed the thoughts of the leaders of some of the UK’s largest businesses on what has been done and what is still needed to change the world around us. As such, they provide CEOs with the opportunity to share their experiences, successes and ideas regarding key challenges in the world and society today, as well as the action that can collectively be taken to make a positive difference and change the world around us.

If you are unable to join this date we are also holding more dinners in the coming months, to join another date instead, click here.

We are currently finalising dates for our 2025 CEO Leadership Forum Breakfasts and look forward to sharing details with you shortly. To join us at a CEO Leadership Forum Breakfast instead, click here.

Refreshments

Dinner will be served.

Booking, contact details and further information

Contact Fiona Macleod, Head of Events at BITC for any further questions.

Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

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Senior Leaders Breakfast
2025-05-20 08:00 - 09:30 | London
This event provides the opportunity to share your experiences, successes and ideas regarding the key challenges facing the world and society.

This is an in person event.

Audience

This event is by invitation only and for senior leaders.

Background

As part of Business in the Community’s work in supporting businesses to drive transformation at pace and scale in our communities, we are holding a series of Senior Leaders Breakfast events.

About the event

These informal, private discussions over breakfast will form a key part of the national conversation initiated by BITC’s Lifting up the UK: State of the Nation 2024 report, which detailed the thoughts of the leaders of some of the UK’s largest businesses on what has been done and what is still needed to change the world around us. As such, they provide senior leaders with the opportunity to share their experiences, successes and ideas regarding key challenges in the world and society today, as well as the action that can collectively be taken to make a positive difference and change the world around us.

If you are unable to join this date we are also holding more breakfasts in the coming months, to join another date instead, click here.

Refreshments

Breakfast will be served.

Booking, contact details and further information

Contact Fiona Macleod, Head of Events at BITC for any further questions.

Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

Find out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community

RCT Business Breakfast - Cyber Security
2025-07-10 08:30 - 10:30 | Pontypridd
Business in the Community and Capgemini are inviting you to join us for a morning of Cyber Security awareness building, where we’ll share our insights into the why, the what and the how. Hear about the key principles of cyber security, the risks and considerations involved, AI use, both the risks and the potential opportunity. We’ll also signpost a little ‘what do to if’ and share a few curated sources of best practice. Throughout we’ll encourage discussion and give you a great opportunity to network and ask questions.

Audience

This event is open to Business in the Community (BITC) members and non-members.

A collaborative approach to supporting business in RCT

Following the RCT Business Conversation listening event in 2024, Coleg y Cymoedd, Business in the Community Cymru and the University of South Wales are excited to launch a series of collaborative business support & networking events across the RCT region in 2025.

Designed in response to feedback from the local business community, these sessions will provide valuable opportunities to connect, collaborate, and explore support for key challenges facing businesses in RCT.

These breakfast networking events will bring together business leaders, industry experts, and key stakeholders to share insights, discuss opportunities for meaningful collaboration and support business growth & innovation.

We hope you can join us.

Booking and contact details and further information

Contact Sarah.Hunter@bitc.org.uk, Senior Support Assistant , BITC for any further questions.

Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

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Senior Leaders Breakfast - November
2025-11-06 08:00 - 09:30 | London
This event provides the opportunity to share your experiences, successes and ideas regarding the key challenges facing the world and society.

This is an in person event.

Audience

This event is by invitation only and for senior leaders.

Background

As part of Business in the Community’s (BITC) work in supporting businesses to drive transformation at pace and scale in our communities, we are holding a series of Senior Leaders Breakfast events.

These informal private discussions over breakfast, will form a key part of the national conversation initiated by BITC’s State of the Nation 2025 report, which details the thoughts of the leaders of some of the UK’s largest businesses on what has been done and what is still needed to change the world around us. As such, they provide senior leaders with the opportunity to share their experiences, successes and ideas regarding key challenges in the world and society today, as well as the action that can collectively be taken to make a positive difference to the world.

About the event

There is no doubt that Responsible AI is high on the agenda for today’s business leaders. As AI continues to grow in influence across all sectors, there is a significant risk that parts of our society and local communities may be left behind. From automating routine tasks to revolutionising healthcare and transforming customer experiences, AI is poised to reshape the future of work and life. However, with such power comes immense responsibility and business must ensure that AI is used in ways that are ethical, inclusive and sustainable.

To that end, please join us for a thought-provoking discussion where we will hear from Dr. Franny Hsiao, EMEA Leader AI Architects, Salesforce, who will share her view on the future of AI, ethical considerations and how we can ensure a fair and inclusive digital transition.

Refreshments

Breakfast will be served.

Booking, contact details and further information

Contact the Events Team at BITC for any further questions.

Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

Find out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community

CEO Breakfast – December
2025-12-03 08:00 - 09:30 | London
This event provides the opportunity to share your experiences, successes and ideas regarding the key challenges facing the world and society.

This is an in person event.

Audience

This event is by invitation only and for senior leaders.

Background

As part of Business in the Community’s work in supporting businesses to drive transformation at pace and scale in our communities, we are holding a series of Senior Leaders Breakfast events.

About the event

These informal, private discussions over breakfast will form a key part of the national conversation initiated by BITC’s State of the Nation 2025 report, which detailed the thoughts of the leaders of some of the UK’s largest businesses on what has been done and what is still needed to change the world around us. As such, they provide CEOs with the opportunity to share their experiences, successes and ideas regarding key challenges in the world and society today, as well as the action that can collectively be taken to make a positive difference and change the world around us.

If you are unable to join this date we are also holding more breakfasts in the coming months, to join another date instead, click here.

Refreshments

Breakfast will be served.

Booking, contact details and further information

Contact Fiona Macleod, Head of Events at BITC for any further questions.

Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

Find out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community

AGM 2025: Driving Impact and Growth
2025-12-09 09:30 - 10:00 | Online
At the AGM, you will receive updates on our performance for the previous year and our goals for 2026.

This is a virtual event.

Audience
The AGM is open to Business in the Community (BITC) members only.

About the event
As the year draws to a close, we are reflecting on the year we’ve had at Business in the Community and how we continue to position responsible business as the foundation of economic growth.
Join us for our AGM on Tuesday 9 December for a short update and to celebrate the impact we’ve had in places, on key social issues, our member success stories, and the insights we’ve learnt over the past 12 months.
In addition, we will share our upcoming plans to convene, campaign and consult on people, planet and place.

Booking, contact details and further information

Contact events@bitc.org.uk for further information.

Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

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Inclusion & Wellbeing Champion Forum: Impacts of AI for disabled employees
2026-03-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Online event
Join us for an opportunity to discuss shaping the risks and opportunities for employment of disabled employees presented by AI adoption.

This is an online event.
Audience
This event is open to Inclusion (Gender, Race and Inclusion) and Wellbeing Champions.

Background

BITC found that 90% of organisations are considering the way AI interacts with the equality, diversity and inclusion agenda. A tailored focus on the impact of AI and disabled employees must be prioritised to reduce the risk of stalling progress on the disability pay and employment gap.

About the Event
Are you using or considering AI and/or automation technologies in your workplace? Have you considered the impacts of AI on disabled employees?
Join BITC and the University of Birmingham to explore the impacts of AI on disabled people in the UK through the AI-EMPOWERED research project with Dr Daniel Wheatley, Director of the Work Inclusivity Research Centre, University of Birmingham.
This champion forum shares expert-led insight and provides space to contribute to understanding the impacts of AI and automation on disabled employees. Regardless of your organisation’s maturity or current use of AI technologies, research estimates that globally 92 million jobs will be displaced by 2030.
Disabled employees already experience disproportionate marginalisation and barriers to accessing good work, an inequity at risk of rising without responsible AI adoption.
This event will:
– Explore the AI Empowered research project aims
– Ensure inclusivity remains at the forefront when considering the use of AI
– Facilitate best practice learning to support disabled people in the AI era

Business in the Community’s work on Artificial Intelligence and Wellbeing:
Business in the Community has responded to the rapidly evolving rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) through our Responsible AI labs, spotlighting critical challenges AI poses if businesses fail to embrace responsible integration. Considering the impact of AI on marginalised groups has remained imperative to this approach, exploring the Gendered Impacts of Artificial Intelligence and Racial Bias in AI.
BITC’s Wellbeing campaign and BITC Workwell model positions thriving people at the heart of organisational purpose, culture and business strategy, providing a framework for an intersectional, inclusive and people-first approach. Inclusive AI practice should consider the lived experience of the one in seven workers in Britain with a disability and the broader workforce wellbeing implications of adoption to identify risks and mitigate accordingly.
Find out more about BITC’s work on wellbeing.

Guest Speaker
Our guest speaker is Dr Daniel Wheatley, Director of the Work Inclusivity Research Centre, University of Birmingham.
He will be discussing the AI EMPOWERED research project, exploring the impacts of AI on disabled people in the UK.

Booking and contact details and further information

Contact Jade Olivo for any further questions.
Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

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