Leading Ladies Event

Welcome to the Leading Ladies Event!

All funds raised from this event are donated to The Prince's Trust. 

Join us at IBM London, York Road for an empowering gathering of inspiring women. This event is dedicated to celebrating the incredible journeys of women in the tech industry. Get ready to network, share stories, and be motivated by our incredible line-up of speakers and panellists and a Princes Trust's ambassador. Mark your calendars and come join us for a day filled with empowerment and inspiration!

Event Theme: “Women in Tech: The Sequel” - Experience shapes our career story—resilience, juggling, and hard-won knowledge propel us forward. Each chapter adds to our career sequels; how many will you have? Branched off of 'What advice would I give my younger self?' Experience shapes our career story. Through resilience, juggling multiple roles, and the hard-won knowledge we’ve gained, we continue to propel forward and break new ground.

This will be an unforgettable event with special keynote speakers, offering exclusive insights into industry trends, personal growth strategies, and leadership skills. It’s not just a gathering of inspiring minds, but a platform for you to take home inspiring stories and ideas that will accelerate your career and professional development.

Whether you’re looking to expand your network, learn from seasoned professionals, or share your perspectives, this event is designed to provide value at every level. By purchasing a ticket, you gain access to unparalleled networking opportunities with trailblazers in the field, exclusive resources, and an inspiring environment that will empower you to achieve your next big goal.

Let’s come together to celebrate our achievements, discuss the challenges we face, inspire each other to reach new heights, and support an incredible cause. Whether you’re a professional or just starting out, your story matters, and your presence will make a difference. The knowledge you take away will be invaluable to your career and perspectives.

Agenda: 

o 12:30pm: Networking lunch
o 1:30 pm: Welcome address by Samantha Jones 
o 1:45 pm: Keynote speaker 1: Ursula Morgenstern, Ex-UK&I CEO of Atos
o 2:10 pm: Keynote speaker 2: Nicola Hodson, Chief Executive IBM UK&I
o 2:40 pm: Keynote Speaker 3: Georgia Shaw, Client Executive Partner
o 3:00 pm: Break, cake and networking
o 3:30 pm: Panel discussion led by Claudia Brind-Woody, Madalina Lupu, Wendy Mead and Fanny Beckham 
o 4:15 pm: Closing remarks and networking
o 4:30/17:00 pm: Event concludes

By joining us, you are contributing to a great cause as all funds raised from this event go directly towards the Prince's Trust. Million Makers is The Prince’s Trust’s entrepreneurial fundraising challenge. It sees teams of employees from organisations across the UK, develop their business skills whilst raising as much money as possible for The Prince's Trust.

The Prince’s Trust believes that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter what their background or the challenges they are facing.

The Prince’s Trust helps those from disadvantaged communities and those facing the greatest adversity by supporting them to build the confidence and skills to live, learn and earn.

Since The Trust was founded by HM The King in 1976, when he was HRH The Prince of Wales, they have helped more than a million young people across the UK.

Team Atos from Atos are organising a series of events to raise funds for The Prince’s Trust through the Million Makers challenge. These events are estimated to raise £10,000 in total, to be donated before March 2025. The Prince’s Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales (1079675) and Scotland (SC041198).