Annual Meeting 2026
“Lessons We’re Taking Forward…”!
Thursday 12 November | Online
We’re preparing an exciting Annual Meeting for 2026, bringing together leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and change makers for a day of learning, collaboration, and meaningful connections.
Whether you’re looking to expand your network, gain fresh insights, or be inspired by women leading across industries, our Annual Meeting is designed to empower and equip you for the year ahead.
Opening Keynote: The Lessons We Don't Learn Until We Live Them
A reflective keynote exploring how life's biggest lessons often come through disappointment, unexpected opportunities, loss, motherhood, leadership, failure, faith, relationships, or simply growing older.
Symposium: The Career Lesson I Wish I Had Learned Earlier
Negotiating Your Value
Building Influence Instead of Just Working Harder
Leading Without Burnout
Symposium: Thriving Without Burning Out
Saying No Without Guilt
Energy Management
Choosing Yourself
Symposium: Designing Your Next Chapter
Salary Negotiation
Investing Consistently
Reinvention
Panel Discussion: Lessons That Will Shape the Future
An interview-style panel bringing together three women from different career stages and perspectives: an entrepreneur, an academic and a young professional.
Discussion point:
Biggest lesson learned this year
What became non-negotiable
What will matter most for women in 2027
One lesson every woman should carry into the future
Closing Keynote: The Reset Starts Now
A powerful closing reflection bringing together the day's themes, career confidence, wellbeing, financial independence and purposeful leadership, into one simple message: the future isn't something we wait for; it's something we intentionally create through the choices we make today.
What to Expect
The event will feature inspiring keynote talks from industry leaders and thought leaders, interactive symposiums exploring today’s biggest workplace and leadership challenges, hands-on experiences designed to inspire and motivate, speed networking to help you build valuable professional connections, and panel discussions featuring diverse voices and real-world perspectives. Stay tuned for event dates, speaker announcements, ticket information and the full programme, and if you want to be the first to know, join the waiting list and follow us on social media for updates.
Please Join Us
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