23 October
10:00 – 15:30, Shoosmiths
SMMT, supported by Shoosmiths, is pleased to announce its 3rd LGBTQ+ and allies’ workshop.

Following two previous successful LGBTQ+ and allies’ workshops in 2023 and 2024, SMMT will be hosting another workshop on 23 October in Birmingham, in partnership and hosted by Shoosmiths.
The morning will include an industry panel (if you would like to take part in this panel click here) whilst Shoosmiths will lead and facilitate the afternoons interactive workshop. Michael Briggs, Partner, specialist employment lawyer and Founder and former Chair of Shoosmiths PROUD network, will invite group discussion during the interactive workshop. Further details on the workshop to follow.
Agenda
10:00 – 10:30: Registration / networking
10:30 – 12:00: Industry panel (SEE BELOW FOR CALL FOR SPEAKERS)
12:00 – 13:00: Lunch / networking
13:00 – 14:30: Interactive workshop
14:30 – 15:30: Post event reception
The event is free to attend and open to all SMMT members (limited to two per company). Lunch is included.