Unite 23: Know before you go

Moments you won’t want to miss

Unite 23 is the #1 employee experience conference hosted by Unily. This year, we’re back in person in the heart of London's financial district to re-unite our global community of employee experience leaders and share ideas that will shape the future of work. We’ve got two days jam-packed with inspiring keynotes, breakouts, roundtables, networking, and nightly parties you won’t forget. 

Here are just a few moments you won't want to miss:

Day 1, Sep 13

07:00 AM ^BST - KOBOX

Start the day with a celeb favorite, fight club meets night club high-intensity boxing class for all fitness levels.

Transport leaves from One Hundred Shoreditch to KOBOX at 06:45 AM ^BST - look out for a Unite team member at the main entrance of the hotel. When class is over, we recommend taking advantage of the shower facilities at KOBOX and making your way direct to the conference, a 7 minute walk away. Otherwise, we’ll be providing return transport to the hotel leaving 5 minutes after class.

Please ensure you have registered for this experience and come ready to work out.

10:00 AM ^BST - Fry’s future of work with Stephen Fry

Our iconic headline speaker opens the conference with a keynote designed to set the tone for an electric conference. Fry will discuss the big themes shaping the workplaces of the next decades before opening the floor to audience Q&A. This is your chance to tap into one of the greatest minds of our generation - come prepared with big questions.

02:00 PM ^BST - A digital workday: How 260k employees are changing the way they work with Wipro

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how one of the leading big tech companies is transforming employee experience for 260k global employees. Discover how they designed and launched a cutting-edge employee experience platform to transform engagement and productivity.

05:15 PM ^BST - Working hard, hardly working: Productivity hacks for your workforce with Grace Beverley

Hear from productivity guru and Gen Z entrepreneur, Grace Beverley, on how she’s applying her unique ethos on achieving work-life balance to drive engagement for her own employees. Can you hack productivity? Is it possible to work less and achieve more? Grace shares a new take on the productivity conversation in the age of quiet quitting and hustle culture.

07:00 PM ^BST - London Calling Party

Party like a Londoner with live music from Noasis, the #1 Oasis tribute band. Debrief on the day's events with food and drinks surrounded by new friends. If you've been to Unite before, you'll know Unily knows how to throw a party. Expect the unexpected - maybe even a celebrity sighting.

Day 2, Sep 14

10:00 AM ^BST - Employee engagement lessons from a CEO with Steven Bartlett

Back by popular demand, Steven Bartlett returns to the Unite stage to continue the conversation on employee engagement strategies for the modern workforce. How do we build winning cultures? What do employees really need to stay motivated in today’s workplace? The Diary of a CEO host returns to share his secrets.

02:00 PM ^BST - Unily: The future

Discover Unily’s vision for the future of digital employee experience in this keynote with CEO, Chris Ciauri and CTO, Sam Hassani. We’ll be talking big trends shaping the future of work and unveiling our next big product innovation, giving attendees an exclusive sneak peek at how Unily is evolving to power a connected future of work.

05:15 PM ^BST - Awards

Celebrating the enterprises pushing the boundaries of Unily to create world-class employee experiences for their people, our Unite 23 awards showcase the best of the best. With categories for Best Launch or Relaunch, Internal Comms Impact, Culture Impact, and Best Homepage, this is your opportunity to see how leading enterprises are elevating employee experience with cutting-edge technology.

07:00 PM ^BST - After Party

Happy hour never ends at our After Party. Live it up in the vaults beneath The Royal Exchange with food and drinks on the house. Whether you're there to make last-minute connections, celebrate new friendships, or let your hair down after two days of intense learning, we've got you covered. 

Roundtables

Roundtables are an opportunity to meet other like-minded colleagues for a focused discussion moderated by subject experts. You'll have three opportunities to attend a roundtable. See below for timings and topics.

Breakout 1

Breakout 2

Things you need to know

Venue

Set in the heart of London's financial district, the main event takes place at Convene, 22 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4BQ. Convene is a 20 minute walk from One Hundred Shoreditch hotel.

Registration

All registered attendees will receive two QR codes by email prior to the event - one for each day of the conference. Your QR code for day 1 will be sent on Sep 12 and your QR code for day 2 on Sep 13. Please check your inbox for the sender 22 Bishopsgate ([email protected]) and subject “Your Appointment at 22 Bishopsgate”. For FastTrack access on both days, please scan your QR code at the building security barriers. If you’re having trouble locating your QR code, please show your photo ID to access the building.

Once inside, take elevator bank A to the third floor and check in with a Unite team member at the registration desk where we will issue you with your conference badge.

Please note that the QR code found on your Eventbrite ticket will not give you access to the building.

Travel

The nearest underground stations are Bank and Liverpool Street, both a 7 minute walk away from the conference venue.

Underground

Bank (Central, DLR, Northern, Waterloo & City) Liverpool Street (London Overground, TfL Rail, Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan) Moorgate (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern) Monument (Circle, District)

Bus

Bishopsgate (Stop N) Bishopsgate City of London (Stop R) Old Broad Street St Mary Axe (Stops LR, Z) Threadneedle Street (Stop LN) Wormwood (Stops Q, W, Y)

Parties

Both party venues are a 5 minute walk from the conference venue. For those of you preferring to head back to your hotels to freshen up, we’ll meet you there! Both parties go until late, so no rush!

London Calling Party: Eastcheap Records, 20 Eastcheap, London EC3M 1EB

After Party: The Libertine, 1 Royal Exchange, Cornhill, London, EC3V 3LL

All sessions are first come, first served

Unite 23 is a sold out event. While we try to ensure every attendee can attend all sessions, rooms do have a capacity limit. All sessions are first come, first served. If you’re unable to attend a session, you can catch-up on-demand.

WiFi

Network: Unite 23

Password: londoncalling

Catering

The event is fully catered with breakfast, lunch, snacks, and drinks provided throughout both days. Our nightly parties also include food and adult drinks on the house. Dietary requirements noted at registration have been catered for. All food will be clearly labeled.

Unite 23 App

Submit Q&A questions, engage with polls, network with attendees, and watch sessions live or on-demand with the Unite 23 app. Available for iOS and Android.

FAQs

Do I need to check in at registration for both days?

Attendees are only required to check in on day 1 when you will receive a badge for the event. Please ensure you always wear your badge when onsite. Anyone without a badge on day 2 will be required to check in again. You are also required to wear your badge for FastTrack admission to both parties.

Can I work onsite?

Yes, there are booths, tables, and additional spaces around the venue to work from. There are also quiet meeting pods available on a first come, first served basis throughout the day. Charging points and additional charging towers will also be located around the venue. Please note, Unily is not responsible for these belongings and any devices are left at their own risk.

Is there a maximum capacity for each session?

While we try to ensure every attendee can attend all sessions, rooms do have a capacity limit. All sessions are first come, first served. If you’re unable to attend a session, you have the option to catch-up on-demand.

Are sessions available on-demand?

Yes, every Unite session will be available to watch on-demand for all registered attendees.

How do I join with an online ticket?

Access the online experience using the link that was sent to you in your confirmation email. While only select session are streaming live, every session will be available to watch on-demand. View the online agenda to see what sessions will be shown live.

Will the slides be shared?

Slides will not be shared. Please refer to the on-demand recording, or email [email protected] to make a request.

How long are roundtables

Each roundtable is 45 minutes in length.

What are the dietary options available?

All dietary options submitted by each attendee during registration have been catered for and will be clearly labeled onsite.

Will catering be available at the parties?

Yes, food and drinks will be served at both parties.

Game on

It's time to Unite. 

If you need help at any time during the conference, please email: [email protected]