The project was launched in April 2024 with a successful premiere event at EQ Bristol in partnership with hgkc. Our launch event focussed on the future of work, where industry professionals joined us to share their perspectives. The event was hosted by Sarah Owen, featuring keynote speaker Dr Nicola Millard, and panellists: Dr Harriett Shortt, Karl Brown, Sarah-Jane Osborne, and Priya Mistry.

The session focused on people, productivity, and the planet, as Dr Nicola Millard examined the ever-changing world of work. From home working trends to the impact of AI in the workplace, Nicola’s inspiring talk provided valuable insights into workplace trends. Following Nicola’s presentation, we heard from our panellists who gave their valuable perspectives on key questions from our audience and event host, Sarah Owen. We finished the session with an interactive activity led by event partners hgkc, as they gathered real-time data from audience members to assess attendee opinions regarding the future of work.