Racial Equity: Network Dinner (#REND)

Join the #REND movement - following successful events in Luton, Birmingham, London, Northampton, Manchester & Leeds - join us in Bristol! Following on from the sell out Racial Equity: Network Dinners (#REND) launched by Chiltern Teaching School continued around the country in various places, and our inaugural event in Bristol last, we are delighted to confirm our 2nd REND event in Bristol. The Racial Equity: Network Dinner (#REND) is an opportunity for people across the education sector who share and appreciate the importance of racial equity, to come together to celebrate, network and enjoy a delicious meal. Our twist on previous events is that we are hosting a lunch event to enable people to relax on the Friday night after work and travel in the morning instead. When: Saturday 21st November 2026. Event starts at 11am and finishes at 3pm. Where: The Watershed, 1 Canon's Rd, Bristol BS1 5TX What: A community event to connect and network with others. A carefully curated line up of thought leaders and influential voices. A marketplace to promote the organisations working in this space. #TogetherWeAreStronger Our Format: The event will have speakers, a marketplace and a community meal to enable networking. Our Hosts: #RENDBristol is co-organised and co-hosted by Domini Choudhury and Hannah Wilson in partnership with Chiltern Learning Trust. Our Speakers: • Julz Davis and Simon Lock • Luke Wilson-Reid • Nadine Bernard • Naveed Khan • Dr Tinkuma Edafioghor • Yamina Bibi Our Schedule: • 11:00am Exhibitors arrive • 11.45am Arrival and registration, tea and coffee and networking • 12.10pm Welcome, introductions - organisers and housekeeping • 12.25pm Part 1 speakers - Luke, Tinkuma, Julz & Simon • 1.15pm Lunch • 2:00pm Part 2 speakers - Yamina, Nav and Nadine • 2.45pm Reflections and close • 3.00pm Networking and exhibitors Our Exhibitors: • AIM Consultancy • Aspiring Heads • The Belonging Effect • Chartered College of Teaching • Chiltern Learning Trust & Teaching School • Curiosity UnLtd • Jigsaw Education Group • Step Up Network • Teach for Tomorrow • WEMA: West of England Music and Arts For more information email: [email protected]