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Events
The Forum events programme gives our members the opportunity to network and share best practice. Our events programme runs from September to June each year. Many of the events are free to members, who also benefit from a discount rate on paying events. These paying events are open to non-member organisations and individuals.
What do we do?
The EFD events programme, which runs from September to July each year, is developed and informed by 16 years' worth of research and the experiences of our members.
Our events are practical, solutions based and relevant to our members, enabling them to achieve best practice on disability.
We enable you to develop your organisation's business case for addressing disability, to engage colleagues and to ensure that your processes and procedures are barrier free for disabled people.
Our disabled speakers are skilled in communicating both their own experience, and the barriers faced by disabled people, at work and in the wider community.
Many of our events are free to members. Our members also benefit from a discounted rate on paying events. Paying events are open to non-member organisations and individuals.
Events hosting
The majority of our events are hosted by our members however we will consider applications to host from non-member companies.
To discover the benefits to your organisation of hosting, please visit our events hosting page.
What type of events do we run?
- Conference
- A large scale, full day event with a variety of speakers providing a comprehensive overview and solutions based advice on a key subject.
- Hot Topic
- A half day briefing session providing detailed information on a topical issue.
- Workshop
- An interactive full day event allowing delegates to apply their learning through group work.
- DDA Masterclass
- A full day event covering a specific area of the law and its implications in the workplace, working within a small group on real life case studies.
- Telephone Tutorial
- A convenient one hour session from the comfort of your desk, covering a specific subject area giving you time to ask specific questions and discuss with colleagues around the UK.
Core membership programme
The following events are provided free of charge for EFD members:
- Roundtable
- A convenient two hour interactive session, designed for the sharing of ideas and solutions to particular problems and networking.
- EFD Afterhours
- Brings together EFD members in a relaxed and informal environment in order to share knowledge and experience on a focused theme.
- Gold events
- An evening networking reception available exclusively to our gold group, with high profile guest speakers, entertainment and refreshments.
- National Network
- A networking and briefing session on a topic identified by, and especially for, members based in Scotland or Wales.
Tailored events for your organisation
Disability training courses designed to your organisation's specifications, using expert trainers and representing excellent value for money.
CPD accredited events
You can earn Continuing Professional Development points by attending this event.
Location
While the majority of our events are held in central London, some are held regionally. Confirmed delegates receive full joining instructions and a location map at least two weeks prior to the event.
Feedback
If you have recently attended an EFD event, we would appreciate your feedback. We are always looking for ways to enhance our events and would especially welcome your suggestions of topics for future events.
Mailing list
If you would like to be added to our events mailing list, please contact the events team.
Contact details
Telephone: (020) 7403 3020Minicom: (020) 7403 0040
Email: events@employers-forum.co.uk