National Inclusion Week 2026
Established by Inclusive Employers, National Inclusion Week takes place in 2026 from the 14th to the 20th September 2026 and is a yearly event that is dedicated to celebrating inclusion and taking action to build inclusive workplaces.
The theme for 2026 is “Break Barriers. Navigate Change” and is about recognising that inclusion requires more than intention alone and needs ongoing action, accountability and a willingness to keep moving forward, even during periods of uncertainty and change.
If you planning an event that week these are a few speakers we would recommend.
Anne Wafula Strike, MBE PLY, is an inspirational and motivational speaker on overcoming adversity, diversity, inclusion and disability awareness.
Born in Mihu, Kenya, to Nekesa Ruth and Athumani Wafula, Anne was a fit and healthy child before polio struck when she was two years old. She was given the middle name of Olympia at birth, a title of prophetic significance for the future and prescient of hurdles she would face in forthcoming years.
After completing A-levels and graduating from Moi University with a Bachelor of Education degree, Anne taught at Machakos Technical College in Kenya before meeting the man she would marry – which lead her to Britain, motherhood, wheelchair racing, disability advocacy and charity work.
Matt Ellison is a highly sought-after, entertaining and thought-provoking transgender speaker.
His life experience as a trans man has fascinated and inspired audiences of all kinds in both private and public sectors in the U.K. and internationally. His insights on change, as someone who has made such a huge and fundamental change himself, apply to everyone in all areas of professional and personal life.
Organisations who have invited Matt Ellison to speak include eBay, Mars, Lacoste, KFC, NHS, Lloyds of London, City of London Corporation, Fidelity International, HM Courts and Tribunals, South Wales Police and many more
The world is not yet fair or safe for women. That is not a background statistic. It is the reason Anj Handa does everything she does.
For over 20 years, Anj Handa has worked at the intersection of equality, leadership and structural change: as a professional lobbyist, governance specialist, consultant, community builder and speaker.
Her work is grounded in a single, unfashionable conviction: that women’s inequality is not a pipeline problem or a cultural inconvenience. It is a structural failure, reproduced through the design of organisations, boards and institutions that were not built with women in mind, and have not been adequately redesigned since.
Catarina Rivera is a dynamic public speaker, DEIA consultant, and content creator. She works with companies to improve disability awareness, inclusion, and accessibility. As a disabled Latiné woman, she is passionate about sharing her own unique story to help build a more inclusive world.
Catarina Rivera grew up in a Cuban and Puerto Rican family, and Spanish was her first language. She learned the value of diversity from her family. She also developed a passion for making the world a better place. As a young child, she began wearing hearing aids. At 17, she was diagnosed with Usher syndrome, which includes a progressive vision disability. Currently, she has about 5% of her vision remaining.
While her disability was difficult for her in the past, she has now developed disability pride and is empowered by sharing her story. In 2020, Catarina founded Blindish Latina, a platform smashing disability stigmas.
Winston Ben Clements is a globally recognised motivational speaker, TEDx speaker, and disability advocate known for delivering powerful keynotes on disability inclusion, resilience, and using AI for accessibility.
With a previous career in the tech industry, he now partners with organisations such as Google, Accenture, Disney, EY, and HubSpot, among others, to help build workplaces where people can thrive.
Born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, a rare condition often called brittle bone disease, Winston has experienced more than 200 fractures and uses a powerchair for mobility. His journey, from childhood surgeries to speaking on global stages, has been featured by BBC, Good Morning America, The Today Show, and Channel 4, to name a few.
Winston’s work combines lived experience, practical insight, and a strong sense of possibility
If you looking for a speaker for National Inclusion Week please do drop us a line on enquiries@scampspeakers.co.uk or call on 020 8854 7247