Manchester is set to host an essential date on the community calendar this autumn. On 5 November, the Pride in Leadership National Conference lands at Hallé St Peter’s, bringing together queer leaders, rising talent, changemakers, and active allies for a full day of bold ideas, practical masterclasses, and genuine connection. Forget dry corporate buzzwords. The day is designed around honest discussions about power, progression, and navigating workplaces as your authentic self, led by an exceptional line-up: Lord Michael Cashman CBE: Stonewall co-founder, veteran activist, and peer. Laura MacLeod CB CVO: Former Royal Navy Rear Admiral and executive coach. Jackie Handy: Keynote speaker and inclusive leadership strategist. Dr Harvey Kennedy-Pitt: Global health equity strategist and scholar-advocate. Sharon Davies: Purpose-driven leadership consultant and founder of Good Place Co. Sam Malone: Voice practitioner, lecturer, and communication specialist. Once the daytime panels wrap up, the room shifts gears into a lively evening social with food, drinks, and music so everyone can unwind and continue the conversations. Grab Early Bird Tickets Book before 25 September using the promo code EARLY26 at checkout to save over 20% on your ticket. Book your tickets online at the Pride in Leadership website.