Women retire, on average, with 113,000 less pension wealth than men, largely because of predictable life events: lower pay, career breaks, part time work, and unequal parental leave.

The good news: there are practical steps you can take at any age to reduce your own gap.

Having completed this session, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to:

• Check your State Pension forecast and National Insurance record, understand gaps and the role of caring credits.
• Spot the “silent” pension gaps that happen when you work part time, have multiple jobs, or earn below auto enrolment thresholds (and know how to opt in).
• Prepare for maternity/shared parental leave and career breaks by understanding how workplace pension contributions typically work during paid leave and how to plan for unpaid periods.
• Run a simple “1% rule” reality check (e.g., how a small contribution increase across your career can help offset time out of the workplace).
• Do a quick pension admin tidy up: trace old pensions, update beneficiary nominations, and check your investment approach and charges.
• Start (or restart) money conversations at home so retirement saving is treated as a shared family asset and plan.

Data initiatives rarely fail because of a lack of insight. They fail because the narrative around them does not resonate.

This session explores how to tell compelling stories about data as a capability, a practice and a strategic enabler. Drawing on real experiences, it demonstrates how to translate complex or technical topics into clear, human narratives that connect with stakeholders and inspire action.

Having completed this session, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to communicate the value of data with greater clarity and confidence, tailor your message to different audiences, and use storytelling to influence decisions, build credibility and drive momentum for data initiatives.

As organisations become increasingly data-driven and AI-powered, trust matters more than ever. Customers expect personalised, seamless experiences, but they also expect their data to be handled responsibly, transparently and securely.

In this Lunch & Learn, Sarah Humberstone and Leena Sharma will explore how Lloyds Banking Group is embedding a data-driven culture that balances innovation with responsibility.

The session will explore how organisations can collect, manage and govern data effectively, maintain clear data lineage, and ensure appropriate consent throughout the data lifecycle.

The discussion will also explore how robust guardrails, privacy considerations and data incident management support safe and ethical innovation. As AI and agentic experiences become an increasingly important part of customer interactions, we'll consider how organisations can unlock the value of data and AI while maintaining customer trust and confidence.

Join us for an engaging conversation about the foundations of responsible data use, the opportunities presented by AI, and the critical role that data professionals play in ensuring that innovation delivers positive outcomes for customers, colleagues and society.