International Women's Day 2025 Event

Celebrate International Women’s Day 2025 with us on Friday 7th March at the Livermead House Hotel, Torquay with a day filled with inspiration, empowerment and networking. At this in person event, we welcome you to participate in engaging discussions and thought-provoking talks around this year’s theme: #AccelerateAction, and gain valuable insights from influential speakers who have made a lasting impact in their respective fields.

Whether you're a looking to start a business, already run your own business or work in business this event promises to be a source of inspiration and motivation for women in Torbay. Be part of an inclusive community where women from diverse backgrounds come together to share their stories and experiences and connect with like-minded individuals, forge new connections, and explore opportunities for collaboration and growth.

Don't miss out on this empowering event that celebrates the achievements and resilience of women. Mark your calendars for International Women's Day Event 2025 and join us for a day dedicated to honouring women's accomplishments and paving the way for a more equitable future.

What to expect:

• 9am to 9:30 am - Arrival, refreshments, networking and stands
• 9:30 am – Event Start with Speakers
  • Speaker 1: Jess Wiggins, Impact Coaching & business strategy - International business and leadership coach, speaker, trainer and Founder of Impact Coaching International
  • Speaker 2: Sam Garner, Balanced People - Speaker, trainer, author on motivation and women’s empowerment.
• Break
  • Speaker 3: Kate Gliddon, FIR Construction Ltd - Building the Dream: The Story of a Female-Led construction company.
  • Speaker 4: Lisa Tuck, Torbay Council - Divisional Director Economy, Environment and Infrastructure | Strategic and Operational Leadership | Assuring Excellence in the provision of public services.
• Break
• 12:15 – Start Up Businesses Panel Discussion:
• • Demi Kennan, Demi Kennan Interiors
  • Sarah Anderson, Devonmade
    
  • Amy Chadney, Indie Brand builder
    
• 1pm – Lunch, networking and stands
• 2:30 pm – Event ends

(Please note these timings are subject to change).

Parking 
Onsite pay and display car parking is available at the venue (using the Ringo App code number 34868), cash and card accepted, £1 an hour to park. 

Socials
This year's theme for International Women's Day is 'Accelerate Action'. Join us by using #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #Torbay in any of your posts. 

Funded By

Torbay Council delivers practical, high quality business skills workshops and 1:1 support covering everything you need to know about starting and growing a successful business. Join our flexible programme and gain support through every step of your business journey. Business Support is available free of charge to all Torbay residents from all backgrounds with the aim of harnessing local entrepreneurial talent. It is fully funded by HM Government and the Levelling Up Fund through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. 

As part of the UK Government’s Levelling Up agenda, Torbay has been allocated £1.76 million to spend on local investment through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. We’re using our portion to support local businesses, boost opportunities for local people and create spaces for communities to enjoy. With this funding, we’re working hard to increase people’s life chances and create a Torbay where people are proud to live, work and visit. 

Torbay Council is managing Torbay’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund Investment Plan, overseeing procurement, allocating funding and managing the contracts to those organisations delivering the projects. We’ve aligned our Investment Plan to Torbay’s Economic Growth Strategy 2022-30, ensuring that economic growth is prioritised and achieved in a sustainable way that protects our naturally inspiring bay.

Contact:

If you have any questions or would like more information about the event, please email: elizabeth.devonport@torbay.gov.uk