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SUMMARY:OutConnect: Building Proud Businesses
DESCRIPTION:OutConnect 2026 – Building Proud Businesses\nOrganised by OutBritain | Proudly hosted at Sky\n​OutBritain’s 2026 mini conference is bringing together LGBTQ+ businesses, corporate partners, and changemakers to drive real economic inclusion through procurement, partnership, and opportunity.\n​Hosted at Sky’s Headquarters in Isleworth (west London), this high-impact afternoon will welcome LGBTQ+ suppliers, corporate leaders, and allies committed to building more inclusive, resilient supply chains.\n​Because this isn’t just about visibility.\nThis is about doing business.\nPlease note this event is free to attend but registration ahead of time is required to secure a place.\n\n​🌈 What to Expect\n​A dynamic programme of panels, conversations, and networking designed to connect LGBTQ+ businesses directly with corporates ready to engage, buy, and collaborate.\n​Key sessions include:\n\n\n​The Evolution of Supplier Inclusion\nExploring how inclusive procurement has shifted over the past five years — and what’s next.\n\n\n​Social Impact for Small Businesses\nPractical insight into what corporates are looking for — and how SMEs can position themselves to win.\n\n\n​The Role of ERGs in Inclusive Sourcing\nHow employee networks are shaping supplier diversity from within organisations.\n\n\n​Pride 365: Where Inclusion Meets Impact\nMoving beyond seasonal visibility to year-round opportunity, influence, and commercial impact.\n\n\n\n​🤝 Why Attend\n\n\n​Connect with LGBTQ+ businesses and corporate organisations\n\n\n​Build relationships that lead to real opportunities and contracts\n\n\n​Gain insight into how to navigate corporate procurement\n\n\n​Be part of a growing movement focused on economic inclusion, not just representation\n\n\n\n​📍 Event Details\n​Date: Monday 29 June 2026\nTime: 1:15pm – 7:00pm (formal proceedings run from 2pm to 5.30pm followed by networking until 7pm)\nLocation: Sky HQ, Grant Way, Isleworth, TW7 5QD\n​Nearest stations: Osterley & Syon Lane\n\n​✨ The Experience\n​From the moment you arrive, this event is designed to feel different.\n\n\n​High-energy opening and curated programming\n\n\n​Dedicated networking and connection time\n\n\n​LGBTQ+ businesses showcased throughout the venue\n\n\n​Opportunities to engage directly with corporate buyers\n\n\n​And most importantly — a room full of people ready to build, collaborate, and do business.\n\n​🎟️ Tickets & Registration\n​The conference is free to attend; spaces are limited and demand will be high.\n​Secure your place now and be part of one of the UK’s leading LGBTQ+ business events.\n\n​OutConnect isn’t just a conference.\nIt’s where visibility turns into opportunity.\n
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