This is the inaugural annual conference for the diversity and equality community in Government. This event is specifically aimed at policy makers and practitioners working across the civil service and will feature a series of keynote addresses as well as best practice case studies drawn from nominees in the 2009 Diversity & Equality Awards.

Confirmed speakers include:
- Rt Hon Alan Milburn MP, Chair, Panel on Fair Access to the Professions (left)
- Vera Baird QC MP, Solictor General & lead on Equality Bill
- Sir Bill Jeffrey, Permanent Secretary, MOD & Civil Service Diversity Champion
- Mark Harper MP, Shadow Minister for Disabled People
- Judy Greevy, Director of CR, Diversity & Wellbeing, HM Revenue & Customs
- Robin Masefield, Director, Northern Ireland Prison Service
- Jonathan Rees, Director General, Government Equalities Office
- Surinder Sharma, National Director, Equality & Human Rights, Dept. of Health
