Born from the brilliant mind behind The HR Geek Squad, this event is making HR - and by extension, organisations - less beige, more badass. And business leaders? You need to pay attention: because this is where culture, creativity, and connection collide in spectacular style. 

What actually goes down

Mark your calendars for 12 September 2025, at The Studio in Birmingham. For £185 (including prosecco-because priorities..!), you dive into a full day of authenticity, belonging, and the kind of no‑BS energy you wouldn't get in any bland boardroom. 

Expect magnetic speakers sharing real, raw journeys-tears and laughter encouraged. Throw in interactive workshops, cheeky networking, and a buzzing community of HR geeks who actually get purpose-driven work. Think of it as professional development sprinkled with unicorn dust. 

Business Value Through the Geek Lens: 

1. Culture that doesn't suck

Burn-out? Tiredness? Zero trust? This event is a reminder that human-centred cultures aren't soft: they're strategic. It's about belonging, dignity, purpose. That's what drives engagement, retention, and performance. And yes, proficiency with an icebreaker is included.

2. Next-level networking

Forget awkward conversations. You're surrounded by kindred spirits: people who bring their best, bring their weird, and bring shiny ideas for everything from menstrual‑friendly policies to ethical tech. Michelle Hartley and the squad have curated a space where real connection sparks strategy. 

3. Innovation, naturally

When you surround yourself with people who think differently, innovation isn't something you have to force. It happens, organically.

4. Employer Brand Gold

Show your teams you're invested in their emotional, creative, and IQ growth. Promoting and supporting attendance is powerful messaging: "We value your whole self."

A Boss-Level brief summary

  • Tailored date and time: 12 Sept 2025, The Studio, Birmingham; £185, plus prosecco  
  •  Real, raw speakers: raw stories, tough questions, and realness: no fluff
  •  Built-in community: The HR Geek Squad brings belonging, mentorship, and a network that doesn't ghost you after the event  
  •  Business outcomes: boosted culture, connection, innovation, and branding-plus some genius takeaways to apply immediately

Stop being beige. Start being brilliant

Boardrooms are so last century. Business now demands vulnerability, human empathy, and unvarnished connection. The Great Geek Together gives you all that - wrapped in geek glory. So: rip up your diary, reclaim your budget, and tell your exec team: "This isn't optional."

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