The Race Convention 2006 will:

• Engage politicians, community leaders, academics, media commentators, artists, and private and public sector leaders in debate about some of the most critical issues facing Britain, Europe and beyond
• Provide a range of practical learning experiences including workshops, roundtables and seminars, which will enable participants to share experiences and best practice
• Be a forum for debate on key issues including integration, identity, equal opportunities, migration, diversity, the role of business in promoting equality, community relations, inter-faith relations, racism, extremism and
  free speech
• Offer a unique networking experience with around 1,000 colleagues
  and peers
• Outline how business, local organisations and government can promote integration and equality, in response to the challenges posed by demographic changes within communities caused by migration
  and other factors
• Discuss legal and procurement matters relating to the duty to promote racial equality, and the importance of promoting racial equality for employers
• Provide a platform for an impressive and diverse range of prestigious keynote speakers, including Trevor Phillips, Chair of the Commission for Racial Equality, and leaders in the international race debate