WorkPride 2026 Day 5 schedule: what can you gain from it?

Day Five of WorkPride 2026 brings the week together and looks ahead. The focus is on closing reflections and key areas that matter for long-term inclusion: trans and non-binary inclusion, cultural competency, mentoring and sponsorship, and age inclusion.

11:30–12:00 BST – Inspirational Keynote: Inclusive Futures

The closing keynote looks back at the week’s key themes and forward to what comes next. It highlights how participants can turn what they have heard into concrete action in their own organisations.

The session emphasises sustained effort: long-term strategies, accountability for progress, and keeping inclusion on the agenda beyond individual events or initiatives.

12:00–13:00 BST – Trans & Non-Binary Inclusion at Work

This panel focuses on creating workplaces that are supportive and affirming for trans and non-binary employees.

Speakers will discuss practical measures across policies, everyday practices, and culture, including aspects such as pronoun usage and inclusive benefits. Attendees will gain guidance on steps that can help increase visibility, safety, and belonging for trans and non-binary colleagues.

13:00–14:00 BST – Cultural Competency for LGBTQ+ Inclusion

This session looks at why understanding LGBTQ+ histories and cultures matters for genuine inclusion.

Speakers will highlight tools and approaches for building awareness and respect for diverse experiences, and how that knowledge can inform team development and organisational policies. Participants will hear general strategies for bringing cultural competency into training, communication, and everyday interactions.

14:00–15:00 BST – Mentorship and Sponsorship

This panel examines how mentorship and sponsorship contribute to belonging and career advancement, particularly for underrepresented employees.

Panelists will share examples of programmes, common challenges, and lessons from their own experience. Attendees will leave with ideas for building or improving networks and support structures that help diverse talent grow and progress.

15:00–16:00 BST – Ageing Employees and Belonging

The final session of the conference focuses on age inclusion. It explores how workplaces can better support older employees and value their contributions.

Discussion will touch on ageism, career transitions, and working across generations. Attendees will gain practical insights into creating environments where people of all ages feel respected, included, and able to continue developing.

Why Day Five Matters

Day Five of WorkPride 2026 closes the week by linking reflection with next steps. It centres on communities and issues that are often overlooked and offers space to think about how inclusion can be sustained over time, across identities and career stages, and beyond the conference itself.