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Are You On Mute? Building Equity in Online Meetings Conference

Dates
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 13:00 to 17:00
Location
Senate House - University of London, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU

Join us for an afternoon where we dive into the world of virtual meetings and discuss how to create equitable, inclusive and productive environments online. Learn practical tips on how to ensure everyone's voice is heard, regardless of their background or circumstances.

The conference will feature a panel discussion on building equity in online meetings, with experts in the fields of Psychology, Politics, Ethical software and AI. The conference will feature a panel discussion on: Are You On Mute? Building Equity in Online Meetings, with experts in the fields of Psychology, Politics, Ethical software and AI.

GEiO Research

Be among the first to learn about our European Funded project's findings and witness the launch of our free and open-access online training course - a suite of recommendations that both leaders and meeting participants can utilise to foster engagement among colleagues. Our innovative approach involves a multi-cultural methodology - one based on a series of observations, interviews, case studies and surveys across different organisations across Europe. Please register here on Eventbrite

Who Should Attend

  • Professionals who build and sustain external partnerships and collaborations
  • Professionals in HR, HR Policy, Organisational and business Development
  • Professionals working in equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility
  • Individuals who chair or participate in online work meetings
  • Anyone looking to improve the experience of online work meetings

Programme

From 12:00

Arrival and lunch

13:00-13:15

Welcome and Introduction to the GEiO Project

Presenters: Lisa Lazard and the GEiO team

13:15-14:15

GEiO Project Findings

Presenters: Research Teams

14:15-15:00

Expert Roundtable: Reflections on implications and applications of GiEO Project findings for teams and organisations

Presenters: Sarah Akhtar-Krenn, Arosha Bandara, Kristin Heba Gísladóttir

15:00-15:15

Coffee, Tea and comfort break

15:15-16:00

Keynote

Núria Vergés Bosch

16:00-16:45

Equitable Online Learning: Showcasing the GEiO open access training for best meeting practice.

Presenters: GEiO team

16:45-17:00

Summary & Farewell

Presenters: Lisa Lazard and the GiEO team

From 17:00

Close & Celebratory Drinks


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