Laura Bates
Drive workplace equality and challenge systemic bias with Laura Bates, leading expert in gender inclusion and diversity. Laura partners with organisations worldwide to implement practical harassment prevention strategies, foster inclusive cultures, and address algorithmic bias in AI systems. Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature who has advised the UN, British Transport Police, and Fortune 500 companies.
London, United Kingdom
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Laura Bates is a feminist activist, bestselling author, and founder of the Everyday Sexism Project. Her work has shaped international conversations about gender equality, workplace culture, online misogyny, and the social impact of emerging technologies.
Laura founded the Everyday Sexism Project in 2012 as a platform for people to share their experiences of gender inequality. What began as a small digital initiative quickly grew into a global movement, collecting more than 200,000 testimonies and informing work with organisations ranging from the United Nations to the Council of Europe. A prolific writer and commentator, she is the author of nine books, including Everyday Sexism, shortlisted for both Waterstones Book of the Year and the Political Book Awards.
Laura is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, Vice President of the Hay Festival, and an honorary fellow of St John’s College, Cambridge. She has received a British Empire Medal for services to gender equality and has been recognised on the BBC 100 Women list and the Woman's Hour Power List. Her work has also included advising government departments, contributing evidence to parliamentary inquiries, and collaborating with organisations such as the British Transport Police.
Laura helps organisations understand how gender inequality directly impacts business performance, employee retention, and company culture. Her research into workplace harassment, algorithmic bias in emerging technologies, and extremist misogyny provides practical frameworks for creating more equitable environments.
Audiences leave her presentations with concrete strategies for tackling workplace discrimination, understanding the risks of AI bias in hiring and operations, and recognising warning signs of online radicalisation among young people. They gain practical tools for bystander intervention and creating inclusive cultures that enhance both productivity and employee wellbeing.
Laura brings rigorous research, real-world impact, and actionable solutions to organisations ready to move beyond awareness towards meaningful change.
Book Laura Bates to empower your team with proven strategies for tackling workplace discrimination and building inclusive, high-performing cultures. Her engaging talks deliver actionable insights on gender equality, AI bias, and online safety, equipping your organisation to drive real change.
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