🌈 Proud in Our Identity: Exploring Different Layers of Intersectionality
🗓 Thursday 23 October 2025
📍 AXA XL Office, London
🎟️ Free to attend – registration required
This is one of ProudHR’s pinnacle in-person events of the year—and one you won’t want to miss.
Join us for an evening of powerful conversation, connection and community as we celebrate and explore the richness of identity through an intersectional lens. Whether you're a member or ally, this is a must-attend opportunity to engage with real stories, make meaningful connections, and continue building inclusive workplaces together.
Following International Coming Out Day (11 October), this event brings together an inspiring panel of ProudHR members and allies to share their personal journeys. From navigating gender identity, race, and disability, each speaker will reflect on how their full selves have shaped their experience of coming out, being seen, and being valued in the workplace.
This isn’t just about traditional coming out stories—it’s about being proud in our full identities, and understanding how intersectionality creates both challenges and opportunities for inclusion.
🕰️ Agenda
17:30 – 18:00
“Hers & They” in ProudHR Welcome
Early arrival and pre-event networking for members and allies
18:00 – 18:30
Networking for All
Hosted by the ProudHR Working Group
18:30 – 19:30
Panel Discussion
Hear powerful stories of identity, resilience, and inclusion
19:30 – 20:30
Open Networking
Connect with other members, allies and change-makers
20:30 – Late (approx. 23:00)
Optional Social
Continue the conversation at a nearby pub
🎤 Meet Our Panellists
Raga D’Silva (She/Her) – Co-founder, Outspoken Speakers
Warren Stapley (He/They) – Contractor, Deloitte
Ashley Ramaen Cole (He/Him) – People Advisor, Alzheimer’s Society
Luke Ward (They/Them) – HR Manager, Fremantle
🎙️ Panel Moderator:
David Jones – Global Head of Talent & Employee Experience, AXA XL
This event is proudly hosted by AXA XL at their London office.
We’re incredibly grateful for their generosity—this evening wouldn’t be possible without their support.
👉 Spaces are limited—register now to secure your place at one of ProudHR’s most important events of the year.
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