1-2 October 2025

ExCeL London

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Wednesday 02 October

10:00

10:00 - 10:45   |   Keynote Theatre

In Conversation with Baroness Karren Brady

Baroness Karren Brady of Knightsbridge CBE


Vice Chair,
West Ham United

Sonya Barlow


Founder,
Like Minded Females

11:00

11:00 - 11:30   |   Keynote Theatre

Why Marketing isn't Enough

Karene Lambert-Gorwyn


Creating Heart Centred Millionaires,
Heart Centred Business

11:40

11:40 - 12:10   |   Keynote Theatre

Don't Come to Play- LFG!

Lara Beers


Global Director of Business Development,
Kraken Technologies

12:20

12:20 - 12:50   |   Keynote Theatre

Building Your Brand: The Power of Personal Profile

Vanessa Vallely OBE


Managing Director,
WeAreTheCity

13:00

13:00 - 13:30   |   Keynote Theatre

Breaking Boundaries: How Career Switchers are Transforming the Tech Industry

Claudia Harris OBE


CEO,
Makers

13:40

13:40 - 14:10   |   Keynote Theatre

The Inside Story from Linda Plant

Linda Plant


Entrepreneur & Business Woman

14:20

14:20 - 14:50   |   Keynote Theatre

How to Create a Modern Digital Broadcasting Hub Without Going Off Air

Louise Robey


Director of Growth,
Women In Change

15:00

15:00 - 15:30   |   Keynote Theatre

Own Your Power: Dorothy Byrne on How Women Can Take Back Power in their Career and Life

Safiya Ahmed


Podcaster, Journalist & Digital Content Creator

Dorothy Byrne


Former Head of News and Current Affairs at Channel 4

15:40

15:40 - 16:10   |   Keynote Theatre

Changing the Ratio: Pioneering Generational Change for the Future of Business and Tech

Sheridan Ash MBE


Co-CEO,
Tech She Can

16:20

16:20 - 17:00   |   Keynote Theatre

PANEL: Empowering Women in Tech: Finding Your Voice and Making an Impact

Sonya Barlow


Founder,
Like Minded Females

Jane Mustoe


Enabling Functions Technology, Technology Innovation Lab and Finance Change Director,
Tesco

Eugenia Planas


Deputy Governorship Chief Information Officer,
Bank of England

Rebecca Appleyard


Senior Technical Architect, Legal Aid Agency Digital,
Ministry of Justice

Rachel Connolly


Head of B2B Experience ,
Addison Lee

Thursday 03 October

10:00

10:00 - 10:45   |   Keynote Theatre

The Answer to Happiness

Katie Piper OBE


International Author, Inspirational Speaker, TV Presenter and Charity Campaigner

11:00

11:00 - 11:30   |   Keynote Theatre

Mentors, Role Models and Representation: How to enhance your career and empower the next generation

Amanda Whicher


UK&I Technology Director,
Hays

11:40

11:40 - 12:10   |   Keynote Theatre

The Truth About Success

Chris Lambert-Gorwyn


Creating Heart Centred Millionaires,
Heart Centred Business

12:20

12:20 - 12:50   |   Keynote Theatre

Embracing Neurodiversity

Danielle Battleson


CX Lead for UK Banking,
Chase UK

13:00

13:00 - 13:30   |   Keynote Theatre

11 Ways to Use AI to Build Your Confidence and Career

Sonya Barlow


Founder,
Like Minded Females

13:40

13:40 - 14:10   |   Keynote Theatre

Facing Adversity with a Smile

Baroness Floella Benjamin


Pioneering Actor, Writer and Campaigner

14:20

14:20 - 14:50   |   Keynote Theatre

Taking Ownership Of Your Career To Unlock The Next Level

Catherine Wright


Director,
HSBC Innovation Banking

15:00

15:00 - 15:30   |   Keynote Theatre

Being 10% Braver

Jaz Ampaw-Farr


International Keynote Speaker, Broadcaster, Author and Co-Founder ,
Be Human First Limited

15:40

15:40 - 16:10   |   Keynote Theatre

How to Get a Job in Sustainability - Keep Doing What You Do Best

Helen Fisher


Managing Director, Context Group

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