In the spirit of advancing our mission of global significance, the ELC UK Black History Month Convening will serve as a beacon of inspiration and empowerment, championing Black excellence on both local and international fronts.
This year's UK Convening will include themes around the current geopolitical landscape and its implications on the UK and US, the similar challenges faced by UK and US-based corporate board directors, and the broad implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in corporate spaces. Members will also have exclusive networking opportunities with UK-based leaders.
Wednesday, October 23rd : Join us for a Welcome Reception featuring a discussion on the financial implications of AI, led by industry experts. This session will explore its impact within the current global context.
Thursday, October 24th: Participate in the Corporate Board Navigator Panel discussion. This year's panel will focus on topics such as:
FCA diversity requirements for listed companies
Guidance and outcome of the Parker review
CSRD effect on Human Capital and how it differs from the US
Upcoming regulatory requirements on Human Capital disclosure for European companies
Friday, October 25th: To conclude the week, we invite you to a farewell Breakfast, where a notable UK economist will discuss the 2024 geopolitical landscape, addressing both risks and opportunities.
While program updates will continue to be made over the coming weeks, secure your spot todayto ensure you can join usfor another impactful convening in the UK. We look forward to your participation!
Join us for a Welcome Reception featuring a discussion on the financial implications of AI, led by industry experts. This session will explore its impact within the current global context. This session will take place at the Google London Office at 6 Pancras Sq, London N1C 4AG, United Kingdom.
Nancy Armand
SVP. Head Of Diverse Segments at HSBC Bank USA
Michael Hyter
President and CEO of The Executive Leadership Council
William Isaac
Princial Scientist at Google Deep Mind
Gale King
Chair at The Executive Leadership Council
Dr. Melanie Eusebe MBE HON LLD
Director, EMEA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion of Google
Participate in the Corporate Board Navigator Panel discussion.This year’s panel will focus on topics such as: · FCA diversity requirements for listed companies · Guidance and outcome of the Parker review · CSRD effect on Human Capital and how it differs from the US · Upcoming regulatory requirements on Human Capital disclosure for European companies
This session will be held at the HSBC office in Canary Wharf, Unit 8, Canada Place
Craig Cuffie
CPO at HSBC
Joe Hurd
Operating Partner at SOSV
Arlene Isaacs-Lowe
Board Director of Equitable Holdings
Alison Yapp
Group General Counsel at Compass Group
Ashok Gupta
Chair of Mercer UK, EV, Risk committee of Sunlife Financial Inc. and Non - Executive Director of JP Morgan Eurpoean Discovery Trust
Day 3 (October 25, 2024)
9:00 AM - 11:00 AMFarewell Breakfast
Join us at for a farewell Breakfast, where a notable Bloomberg UK, Global Chief Content Officer , Heather Harris will discuss the 2024 geopolitical landscape, trends in the region, and also addressing both risks and opportunities with Joi Preciphs, Senior Editor of Bloomberg Opinion.
This session will be held at the Bloomberg Office, 3 Queen Victoria St.
Heather Harris
Chief Content Creator at Bloomberg LP
Pamela Hutchinson OBE
Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion (DEI) at Bloomberg LP