Professor Kate Sang, Professor of Gender and Employment Studies, Heriot Watt University (CONFIRMED)

• A clear, accessible overview of menopause, perimenopause, and postmenopausal and why this is a key inclusion and wellbeing issue for organisations
• Understanding how common symptoms (fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, sleep disruption) can affect confidence, attendance, and productivity and why this is often misunderstood or hidden
• What can help? Cover lifestyle and treatment options including HRT
• Challenging myths and normalising conversations about menopause at work
• Practical and actionable solutions from workplace adjustments, supportive policies, and signposting to evidence-based resources

Rachel Hines, GP, NHS, and Registered Menopause Specialist on the British Menopause Society, Clinical Advisor for The Menopause Charity (CONFIRMED)

• Exploring the pivotal role of senior leadership in creating menopause-friendly workplaces and supporting menopausal employees’ success
• Strategies for normalising conversations around menopause at all levels and embedding awareness into organisational culture
• Linking leadership culture to retention, engagement, and wellbeing of mid-career employees
• Case studies and insights from organisations that have successfully transformed their workplace culture

Jenny Haskey, CEO, The Menopause Charity (CONFIRMED)

• Integrating menopause policies into HR frameworks with a focus on strategic alignment and workforce impact
• Monitoring and evaluating policy effectiveness of through employee engagement, retention, and wellbeing metrics
• Understanding the business implications of menopause symptoms on attendance, productivity, and confidence, and linking support measures to health, safety, and wellbeing strategies
• Sharing lessons learned and practical guidance from NHS initiatives and early adopters

Jacqui McBurnie, Former Senior Programme Manager, NHS England, Founder, NHS England Menopause Network and Chief Exec of Menopause Plan Ltd (CONFIRMED)

• Understanding menopause action plans: what they are and why they matter
• Identifying appropriate workplace adjustments and support measures across different roles and all working environments
• Using workforce data, employee feedback, and absence trends to inform and shape effective menopause support
• Practical guidance for developing, implementing and reviewing menopause action plans that meet individual and organisational needs

Julie Dennis, Head of Inclusive Workplace Strategy and Policy, Acas (CONFIRMED)

• How menopause is experienced unequally: understanding intersectional differences across culture, race, role and access to support
• Why one-size approaches fail: the limitations of standard workplace policies for diverse workforces
• Reframing menopause as an EDI issue: embedding menopause into inclusion, culture and workforce strategy
• Turning insight into action: practical steps to create inclusive, psychologically safe workplaces

Yvonne Okiyo, Strategic Lead for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Hammersmith and Fulham Council (CONFIRMED)

• An overview of the evolving legal and policy landscape surrounding menopause at work, including key developments under the Employment Rights Act 2025
• Understanding employers’ responsibilities under equality, health and wellbeing frameworks, including workplace adjustments, menopause action planning, and inclusive people policies
• The role of leadership and line managers in creating psychologically safe, supportive, and high-performing workplace cultures
• Practical steps organisations can take to improve retention, reduce stigma, and ensure menopause is embedded within wider EDI and workforce strategies
• The importance of collaboration, employer engagement, and continued policy momentum to improve outcomes for women at work

Carolyn Harris MP, Chair, The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Menopause (CONFIRMED)

• Why menopause inclusion is a strategic workforce and leadership priority for the NHS given it’s the largest employer of women in Europe
• Translate awareness into meaningful organisational action that supports and retains experienced staff while ensuring equity of opportunity throughout women’s careers
• Explore how evidence-informed policies, compassionate leadership and practical workplace support is essential to retaining talent, promoting inclusion, and enabling women to flourish at every stage of their working lives

Helen Winter, Medical Oncologist, SWAG Cancer Alliance Clinical Director and Honorary Professor, University of Bristol (CONFIRMED)

Connect with industry peers and share experiences during this interactive breakout networking session designed to explore the role of allyship in creating inclusive, supportive environments for those navigating menopause.

Emma Sharland, Head of Research and Analysis, Research Group, Office for National Statistics (ONS) (CONFIRMED)

• Evaluating the business and economic impact of menopause on retention, productivity, and talent pipelines using real-world corporate insights
• Demonstrating how menopause initiatives drive measurable outcomes in diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee engagement
• Strategies to integrate menopause support with organisational goals and strategic workforce planning

Caroline Cornabé, Director of Strategic Partnerships, QVC (invited)

Professor Kate Sang, Professor of Gender and Employment Studies, Heriot Watt University (CONFIRMED)