Together We Lead: Women Driving Change in Business and Communities

Conference 2026|Hosted by SI Lichfield & District Club

Join us on Thursday 12 March 2026 at Whittington Heath Golf Club for a day of insight, learning, and collaboration. This inclusive event brings together business professionals, community leaders, and allies to explore leadership, wellbeing, and change in the modern workplace.

As Soroptimists, we are committed to making a difference locally, nationally, and globally. This event will bring together individuals passionate about lifting up women and girls, offering a platform for connection, learning, and inspiration.

What to expect

Inspiring Speakers

💙 Julie Link – Neurodiversity at Work: Unlocking Strengths and Building Inclusion

Learn how awareness, inclusive communication, and practical adaptations can ensure neurodiverse individuals thrive and enrich workplace culture.

💙 Fiona Campbell Arrand – Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Build Confidence, Find Your Voice

Learn practical tools to silence the inner critic and step confidently into success with authenticity.

💙 Juliet Smithson, Ruth Forster, Louise Roche & Isabella Smithson – Your Career, Purpose, Fulfilment: Diversifying, Developing and Standing Out

Be inspired by hearing perspectives on the speakers' career adaptability, how they have created purpose and fulfilment whether that be in their career journey or volunteering, with audience participation.

💙Beth Backhouse - Endometriosis at Work: Raising Awareness and Creating Supportive Workplaces

Through her work, representing Endometriosis UK, the national charity dedicated to providing support, education and awareness around endometriosis, Beth helps organisations and individuals better understand the impact of endometriosis and the importance of supportive workplace cultures that recognise and respond to invisible health conditions.

💙 Jennifer McLelland QPM MA – Stronger Workplaces: Recognising Red Flags of Abuse and Harassment

Spot red flags of abuse, harassment or bullying; support colleagues with compassion, and create cultures of respect.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with like minded individuals who share your passion for making a difference.

Lunch Included:  Refreshments and a light lunch are included as part of your ticket.

🎟 Standard Ticket: £55 per person

🤝 Sponsor a Community Place: £45 – businesses and individuals can sponsor a place that will be offered free of charge to a local charity volunteer or community representative, helping widen access to the conference.

  🎉 Purchase a Community Place for £45 - contact secretary@silichfield.org.uk for the discount code

This event welcomes everyone who believes in stronger, fairer workplaces and communities.