Continuing Our Support for the North East’s Construction Sector

27 January 2026
Speaker flyer for the CENE All in Conference 2026 announcing Lucy Malarkey, Director of Positive About Inclusion as one of the key speakers.

Positive About Inclusion is delighted to announce that our Director, Lucy Malarkey has been invited to Chair a panel discussion at the Constructing Excellence North East‘s upcoming annual All In conference taking place on March 26th at Newcastle’s Crowne Plaza Hotel.

Sponsored by North East Combined Authority, RE:GEN and Bradley O’Mahoney, the focus of this year’s event is Attract. Train. Retain. Celebrate Talent. and will bring together construction leaders and people professionals, creating a space to explore the full employee lifecycle of attraction, development, retention and celebrating talent through the lens of equity, diversity and inclusion.

As a member of Constructing Excellence North East’s People Group, Lucy is part of the team of volunteers responsible for pulling together the line up for this year’s conference, building on the success of previous events since the conference first took place in 2022.

“I’m delighted to be involved in this year’s All In Conference and to show my support by Chairing a fascinating panel discussion. The North East’s construction sector continues to grow and make a significant contribution to the region’s economy. The All In conference is a great opportunity for people leaders to hear from inspirational speakers, connect with peers facing similar challenges and to leave invigorated with tools and takeaways.”

Lucy Malarkey, Director of Positive About Inclusion

Attendees will leave with clear actions and inspiration to create workplaces where diverse talent can grow, succeed, and feel a sense of belonging.

Places can be booked via Eventbrite here.

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