Inclusive Employers National Inclusion Week® 2026
Build Trust. Navigate Change.
In a changing world, inclusion requires action.
National Inclusion Week® returns from 14th to 20th September 2026.
Over 1,800 organisations registered to take part in National Inclusion Week® 2025, coming together to celebrate inclusion and drive meaningful action across their workplaces.
As we look ahead to 2026, this year’s theme, “Build Trust. Navigate Change.”, recognises the reality many organisations are facing right now.
Expectations are shifting. Budgets are tighter. Inclusion work is facing increasing scrutiny, whilst HR, people and inclusion teams continue trying to create meaningful progress and do the right thing.
Register now for National Inclusion Week 2026
What is National Inclusion Week®?
Founded by Inclusive Employers in 2013, National Inclusion Week® (NIW) is a yearly event dedicated to celebrating inclusion and taking action to build inclusive workplaces.
National Inclusion Week® offers organisations an opportunity to spark conversations, inspire thinking and drive meaningful action around inclusion across the workplace.
What makes National Inclusion Week® unique is that it involves everyone. It creates space to discuss intersectional issues and engage all communities across gender, race, religion, LGBTQ+, disability, carers and social mobility.
Whether organisations are just starting their inclusion journey or building on existing progress, National Inclusion Week® helps turn intention into action.
Build Trust. Navigate Change.
Inclusion in a changing world
Inclusion isn’t straightforward right now.
Many organisations are navigating changing expectations, economic pressure and increasing scrutiny whilst continuing to build workplaces where people feel valued, supported and able to thrive.
This year’s theme reflects that reality.
Build Trust. Navigate Change. is about recognising that inclusion requires more than intention alone. It requires ongoing action, accountability and a willingness to keep moving forward, even during periods of uncertainty and change.
Building trust also means understanding and addressing the barriers that continue to impact people’s experiences at work. By creating environments where people feel heard, respected and supported, organisations can make meaningful progress whilst navigating change with confidence.
We’ll also be hosting a free launch webinar exploring this year’s theme in more depth, and discussing how organisations can continue creating meaningful inclusion impact during periods of change and uncertainty.
National Inclusion Week® 2026 will encourage organisations to:
- reflect on the barriers still impacting inclusion
- build trust through honest conversations about change
- take practical action that creates meaningful progress
- embed inclusion into everyday workplace culture
National Inclusion Week® Awards 2026
Celebrating organisations creating meaningful inclusion.
For the first time, National Inclusion Week® will recognise the organisations, leaders, colleague networks and initiatives driving measurable progress through inclusion.
The National Inclusion Week® Awards celebrate those creating positive change, championing inclusive leadership and demonstrating what meaningful inclusion looks like in practice.
Whether you’re transforming workplace culture, improving employee experience, delivering social impact or creating more inclusive services for customers, we’d love to hear your story.
Looking for more ways to get involved?
Registering for National Inclusion Week® is just the beginning.
Alongside our free campaign resources, we also offer a range of supporter packs and expert services to help organisations create engaging events, inspire meaningful conversations and maximise the impact of National Inclusion Week®.
Whether you’re looking for practical resources, webinars, expert speakers or organisational listening, there’s an option to suit your goals.