DE&I Tech Collective LIVE: Hack Inclusion

Let’s be honest – inclusion still isn’t where it needs to be.

Too often it’s underfunded, misunderstood, or treated like someone else’s responsibility and while the conversations are happening, real, lasting change still feels just out of reach.

That’s where Hack Inclusion comes in.

This isn’t your typical panel session. No stages, no buzzwords, just real people, real challenges, and real solutions, built together.

What’s Hack Inclusion All About?

We’re bringing together people from across the tech community for a hands-on, collaborative session designed to do, not just talk.

Together, we’ll tackle the big blockers to inclusion in tech, from biased hiring processes to the lack of support for early careers and underrepresented talent.

You’ll work in small groups to:

• Tackle a real-world inclusion challenge
• Design a practical solution that your team can actually try out
• Share your idea, vote for a winning team, and leave with a collection of ideas we can all use

What you’ll get out of it:

• Tangible DE&I actions you can take back and test with your team
• Fresh thinking and ideas from people outside your usual circles
• A sense of “I’m not the only one doing this”
• A new network of peers who care about meaningful change
• Confidence to have better conversations about inclusion in your own organisation
• A bank of ideas, tools and micro-initiatives to try out straight away
• The start of a community you can lean on, learn from and build with

Who It’s For?

• Tech and Talent leaders looking to drive inclusion
• Mid-level professionals who want to be part of the change
• Junior team members with lived experience and ideas to share
• Anyone in a scaling tech business who wants to build a fairer, more inclusive workplace, even without a dedicated DE&I team

About Us

We’re The DE&I Tech Collective, and our vision is simple:

“To engage the Leeds Tech community to close the tech gap by creating equitable opportunity for all.”

Join us and help shape a more inclusive future for tech in Leeds.

The DE&I Tech Collective events are welcoming, inclusive, and accessible. We believe that everyone regardless of background, role, identity, or experience should feel safe, heard, and able to contribute.

Breakfast and refreshments will be provided.

If you have any access needs, dietary requirements, or anything that would help you feel more comfortable taking part, please let us know when registering or get in touch directly.