OutConnect: Building Proud Businesses
OutConnect 2026 – Building Proud Businesses
Organised by OutBritain | Proudly hosted at Sky
OutBritain’s 2026 mini conference is bringing together LGBTQ+ businesses, corporate partners, and changemakers to drive real economic inclusion through procurement, partnership, and opportunity.
Hosted at Sky’s Headquarters in Isleworth (west London), this high-impact afternoon will welcome LGBTQ+ suppliers, corporate leaders, and allies committed to building more inclusive, resilient supply chains.
Because this isn’t just about visibility.
This is about doing business.
Please note this event is free to attend but registration ahead of time is required to secure a place.
🌈 What to Expect
A dynamic programme of panels, conversations, and networking designed to connect LGBTQ+ businesses directly with corporates ready to engage, buy, and collaborate.
Key sessions include:
The Evolution of Supplier Inclusion
Exploring how inclusive procurement has shifted over the past five years — and what’s next.Social Impact for Small Businesses
Practical insight into what corporates are looking for — and how SMEs can position themselves to win.The Role of ERGs in Inclusive Sourcing
How employee networks are shaping supplier diversity from within organisations.Pride 365: Where Inclusion Meets Impact
Moving beyond seasonal visibility to year-round opportunity, influence, and commercial impact.
🤝 Why Attend
Connect with LGBTQ+ businesses and corporate organisations
Build relationships that lead to real opportunities and contracts
Gain insight into how to navigate corporate procurement
Be part of a growing movement focused on economic inclusion, not just representation
📍 Event Details
Date: Monday 29 June 2026
Time: 1:15pm – 7:00pm (formal proceedings run from 2pm to 5.30pm followed by networking until 7pm)
Location: Sky HQ, Grant Way, Isleworth, TW7 5QD
Nearest stations: Osterley & Syon Lane
✨ The Experience
From the moment you arrive, this event is designed to feel different.
High-energy opening and curated programming
Dedicated networking and connection time
LGBTQ+ businesses showcased throughout the venue
Opportunities to engage directly with corporate buyers
And most importantly — a room full of people ready to build, collaborate, and do business.
🎟️ Tickets & Registration
The conference is free to attend; spaces are limited and demand will be high.
Secure your place now and be part of one of the UK’s leading LGBTQ+ business events.
OutConnect isn’t just a conference.
It’s where visibility turns into opportunity.
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