4 June 2025

Manchester Central

Keynote Theatre

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Date

Time

Tuesday 04 June

10:00

10:00 - 10:45   |   Keynote Theatre

Fireside Chat: A Conversation with Christine McGuinness

Christine McGuinness


Author, Documentarian & Business Owner

11:00

11:00 - 11:30   |   Keynote Theatre

AI and the Workforce of the Future: Reinvention in the age of AI - work, workforce, workers

Krusha Vekaria


Packaged App Development Analyst,
Accenture

Shade Obiti


Degree Apprentice,
Accenture

Maya Modi


Management Consulting Manager, Strategy and Consulting, Health and Public Services,
Accenture

11:40

11:40 - 12:10   |   Keynote Theatre

Building a Culture of Belonging

Sam Thomas-Berry


VP, Global Talent and Chief Diversity Officer,
Kellanova (Kellogg's)

12:20

12:20 - 12:50   |   Keynote Theatre

The Power of Profile

Vanessa Vallely OBE


Managing Director,
WeAreTheCity

13:00

13:00 - 13:30   |   Keynote Theatre

How to Showcase your Skills through Strategic Branding, Networking and a Standout CV

Sonal Shah


Speaker, Author and Advocate for Women in Tech

13:40

13:40 - 14:10   |   Keynote Theatre

Is selling overseas right for your business? Top tips for being successful!

Vera Grantham


Export Academy Adviser,
Department for Business & Trade

14:20

14:20 - 14:50   |   Keynote Theatre

Doing Flexible Working Properly: What true flexibility in business looks like and how to achieve it

Lorna Reeves


Founder & Director,
MyohMy Events

15:00

15:00 - 15:30   |   Keynote Theatre

Taming the Dragon

Kate Ball


Founder,
Mini First Aid

15:40

15:40 - 16:10   |   Keynote Theatre

How to be the role model you wish you had when you were younger!

Prianka Jaidka


HR Business Partner

16:20

16:20 - 17:00   |   Keynote Theatre

PANEL: Creating a Selection Process where Female Talent will Succeed

Zara Janjua


Broadcast Multi-Hyphen / CEO of Everything

Nagla Thabet


Homes Transformation Director ,
Lloyds Banking Group

Liz Kingston


Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition Digital,
BT Group

Jenni Turner


Technology Delivery Lead,
Accenture

Wednesday 05 June

10:00

10:00 - 10:45   |   Keynote Theatre

Fireside Chat: A Conversation with Jenny Campbell

Jenny Campbell


British Entrepreneur & Former Dragon's Den Investor

11:00

11:00 - 11:30   |   Keynote Theatre

CANCELLED: How You Can Solve a £250bn Problem: Financing your start-up

Angelene Woodland


CMO,
British Business Bank

11:40

11:40 - 12:10   |   Keynote Theatre

Stop Fixing Women: It’s Time to Fix the System

Lee Chambers


Psychologist and Allyship Specialist

13:00

13:00 - 13:30   |   Keynote Theatre

CANCELLED: AI Innovation: A New Era in Business Evolution

Ashlea Atigolo


Founder,
INATIGO

13:40

13:40 - 14:20   |   Keynote Theatre

The Biggest Mistakes Women Make When Interviewing for More Senior Roles

Lydia Hawthorn


Delivery Director ,
Cprime

14:20

14:20 - 14:50   |   Keynote Theatre

Changing the Ratio: Pioneering Gender Diversity for the Future of Business and Tech

Dr Claire Thorne


Co-Ceo,
Tech She Can

15:00

15:00 - 15:30   |   Keynote Theatre

Strengthen your Mindset and Take your Communication Skills to the Next Level

Joanne Grobbelaar


Strategic Business Consultant & Coach

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