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AMS x Deutsche Bank Social Impact Summit

Breaking the class ceiling: Levelling the workplace for social mobility

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29 September 2026
08:00–11:00 UKT

Deutsche Bank UK HQ,
21 Moorfields, London EC2Y 9DB

Talent is everywhere. Opportunity is not.

As organisations compete for talent, social mobility has become more than a social issue—it’s a business imperative.

Join AMS and Deutsche Bank for a breakfast summit exploring how organisations can unlock untapped talent, remove barriers to opportunity and create workplaces where people can thrive, regardless of background.

From social mobility and workforce strategy to the impact of AI, we’ll examine what it takes to build a more inclusive and future-ready workforce.

Why Attend?

Join business leaders, talent professionals and social impact advocates to explore:

  • Breaking down systemic and cultural barriers in the workplace
  • Navigating the unwritten rules that influence career progression
  • The role of storytelling and visible role models in reducing imposter syndrome
  • Future skills and career pathways for underrepresented groups
  • How AI could either widen inequalities or become a powerful leveller

Featured Fireside Chat

Amol Rajan in Conversation with Tim Campbell MBE

We’re delighted to welcome Amol Rajan for an exclusive fireside chat exploring social mobility, fair opportunity and the future of work.

As the BBC’s Media Editor, host of University Challenge and former Editor of The Independent, Amol has built a career breaking barriers and challenging convention. Having become the youngest editor of a British broadsheet newspaper and the first non-white editor in Fleet Street history, he brings a compelling perspective on leadership, opportunity and representation.

Event Programme

08:00–08:30

Arrival & Networking Breakfast

08:30–08:40

Welcome & Opening Remarks
Tim Campbell MBE & Rosaleen Blair CBE, AMS

08:40–08:55

Keynote: Social Impact – Leading with Purpose
Lisa Witney, Global Head of People Experience and Sustainable Culture, Deutsche Bank

08:55–09:35

Panel: Rethinking Opportunity and Access
Stephen Jack, Head of Global Procurement & Vendor Management, Deutsche Bank
Dr Joanne Conway, Head of Culture & Inclusion, DLA Piper
Daniel Wilsher, LivEdX

09:35–10:25

Fireside Chat: Social Mobility and Fair Opportunity
Amol Rajan & Tim Campbell MBE

10:25–10:30

Closing Remarks & Call to Action
AMS & Deutsche Bank

10:30–11:00

Networking

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