On 14th May 2026, Male Allies UK hosted the UK’s first ever National Allyship Summit.
Powered by Scottish Widows, with research shaped alongside KPMG and FTSE Women Leaders Review, the Summit brought together senior leaders from across 23 sectors including business, government, finance, media, law, policy, education, infrastructure and inclusion.
Our aim was simple: to move from gender division to gender dialogue. What followed were candid conversations about where allyship is now, what closes gaps in practice, where we go next, and how we sustain momentum and accountability, as well as a clear roadmap for the future.
Summit impact
- 130 in-person attendees, 82% above director level
- 32 speakers including Minister Malhotra
- 2,104 livestream viewers
- 320 research downloads
- 26,072,933 social impressions
The Summit was made possible by our sponsors and partners. We collaborated with people doing the work every day – demonstrated by how keen they were to take the stage. Across sectors we gained insight into what’s worked in their organisations and where the challenges still lie.
With thanks to our sponsors:
Headline: Scottish Widows
Research: KPMG; FTSE Women Leaders Review
Charity: Tech She Can
Gold: Financial Times; IKEA; BSI; JLL; Scottish Power; Lewis Silkin; Compelling Culture; NatWest
Silver: Higgs LLP; Go-Ahead Group; Ipsos; Browne Jacobson; Anglo American
Click the button below to read the full impact report. We’ve collected the biggest takeaway from every speaker we had – across the four panels, three firesides, and keynote speeches.
We’ve also mapped out Male Allies UK’s impact as an organisation and where we’re going next, including major events. Don’t miss out, read the report now.
