Business without Barriers 2024 Sales Brochure

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20-21 March 2024 | NEC, Birmingham Promoting inclusivity & accessibility in the workplace

Who are we?

Naidex – The National Accessibility, Inclusion & Disability Expo Business without Barriers takes place at Naidex, the UK’s largest event for the disability community with over 10,000 attendees.

Business without Barriers - Where Employers engage with the Disability Community The Business Without Barriers Summit and Careers Fair is where businesses of all sizes go to engage with highly talented disabled jobseekers.

Whether you are an accessibility and inclusion professional or an individual seeking work, join us at Business without Barriers as we seek to create inclusive and accessible work opportunities and environments for the disabled community.

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What to expect?

Around a quarter of the UK’s population are classed as disabled – a huge demographic and a major source of talent. Naidex and The Business without Barriers Summit are where you can engage person to person in critical mass with the “hidden talent pool”. Bolster your ranks with analytical and creative thinkers and show your support for the disability community.

Recruitment stands are now available, meaning that you can source high calibre candidates for your current vacancies all in one place, while taking advantage of informal and facilitated networking.

Your Diversity and Inclusion staff will also have access to expert-led presentations and panels that will help them to finetune their accessibility and disability inclusion plans.

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Who attends?

From corporate and public sector organisations Chief People Officers, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Managers, HR Managers, Accessibility Managers, Individuals responsible for Culture, Recruitment Managers.

From the disability community In 2023 the event was attended by over 10,000 members of the disability community.

Some people come to Naidex to assess the latest innovations in mobility and accessibility, while others come to further the diversity and inclusion conversation – creating disability confident workplaces.

Companies that attended in 2023 include:

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Visitor Demographics Audience age group 60+ 20%

Region 18-29 24%

East of England 6%

Wales 4%

North East 7%

Midlands 42%

North West 6%

50-59 13%

South West 6% 40-49 15%

30-39 28%

South East 25%

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Why partner with us?

By becoming a partner at Business without Barriers, your organisation will be indelibly linked with the UK’s longest standing event for the disability community; Naidex, demonstrating your commitment to accessibility, inclusion and diversity.

Awareness

Amplify your organisation’s inclusion narrative to the disabled community on-site and through our marketing channels

Engage

Meet with scores of disabled professionals – benchmarking your own initiatives and enhancing your network

Support

Highlight your organisation’s work as a key supporter of the disabled community www.businesswithoutbarriers.co.uk

Event Packages

Headline Partner

(Limited to 5)

Thought Leadership -30min day one presentation during Business without Barriers conference Branding -Your logo clearly displayed across all on-site signage during the event -Your logo on the cover of the Business without Barriers event guide -Sponsor listing and profile with the Business without Barriers event guide -Prominent listing on the Business without Barriers website Networking -18sqm exhibition space or shell scheme stand, so you may hold meetings and promote your brand on-site at the event -Access to the Business without Barriers Networking Area so you can take meetings with disabled professionals -5 Passes for your team to attend the event -Dedicated Account Manager contact pre-event Enquire about pricing -Opted in attendee data from your presentation provided post-event

Platinum Sponsor

(Limited to 5)

Thought Leadership -Panel discussion participation during Business without Barriers conference Branding -Your logo clearly displayed across all on-site signage during the event -Sponsor listing and profile with the Business without Barriers event guide -Prominent listing on the Business without Barriers website Networking -12sqm shell scheme exhibition stand, so you may hold meetings and promote your brand on-site at the event -Access to the Business without Barriers Networking Area so you can take meetings with disabled professionals -3 Passes for your team to attend the event -Dedicated Account Manager contact pre-event -Opted in attendee data from your panel session provided post-event

Enquire about pricing

CAREERS FAIR Our Business without Barriers careers fair provides unparalleled opportunities to network with over 10,000 members of the disability community who visit Naidex each year. A stand within our careers fair provides networking opportunities with jobseekers from the “hidden talent pool” for employers to attract diverse talent and minimise recruitment barriers and bias for candidates.

Option 1 4m x 2m Shell Scheme Stand @ £4,000 Option 2 2m x 2m Shell Scheme Stand @ £2,500 Promotion as a BwB partner across digital channels Inclusion on the BwB Easy Application Job Board with a dedicated QR Code for your Business.

Passes for 3 staff to the BwB Keynote sessions

Exhibition Stand Options Shell Scheme £549 + VAT per SQM

Fully carpeted, walled and includes fascia nameboard & stand number.

Space Only £523 + VAT per SQM

A blank canvas for you to create an impact with a completely unique stand space.

Get in touch To find out more about Business without Barriers and package costs, contact us today:

Josh Waddell

James Houlihan

Commercial Director josh.waddell@roarb2b.com 020 8126 4838

Commercial Manager james.houlihan@roarb2b.com 020 3048 4715

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