IWD 2026

🌸 International Women’s Day 2026: "Give to Gain" 🌸 

Tuesday, 10th March 2026 

12:00 PM – 6:00 PM 

Central Hall Westminster, London

Join us as we come together to celebrate International Women’s Day 2026 at the iconic Central Hall Westminster, a venue steeped in history, where the suffragette movement once gathered to demand equality and pave the way for women’s voices to be heard.

This year’s theme, “give to gain”, will celebrate the power of generosity, of time, knowledge, opportunity, and support, and how giving to others ultimately enriches us all. 

Through a series of inspiring talks, interview, interactive conversations, and networking sessions, we’ll explore how women continue to drive progress by lifting each other up and creating space for shared success.

Expect an afternoon of connection, empowerment, and reflection, honouring the legacy of those who came before us and inspiring the next generation to continue their fight for equity and inclusion.

Highlights include:

• Keynote sessions from influential business leaders.
• Panel discussions.
• Interactive conversations.
• Networking reception celebrating community and collaboration.

Guest speakers:

• Karen Jones, British Business Executive & Entrepreneur
• Sarah Ainsworth, CEO - Central Hall Venues
• David McDowall, CEO - Stonegate
• Sarah Willingham, Founder & CEO - NightCap
• Kate Nicholls OBE, UK Hospitality - Chairman
• Emma Heal, Managing Director - Lucky Saint
• Claire Brooker, Executive Sales Director - CBRE | GWS
• Jessica Holland, Capacity Manager - CBRE GWS
• Amber Wood, CEO - New World Trading Company
• Marta Pogroszewska, NED - Bread Holdings Limited | GAIL'S
• Emma Colquhoun, Chief Growth Officer - WINGSTOP UK
• Rachel Jones, Director of Talent and Development - Sodexo
• Katharine Gourley, People Director - Travelodge
• Kirstie  Loveridge, Executive Vice President, People & Culture - AEG Europe, ABBA Voyage
• Melanie Dickinson, Chief People Officer - Hollywood Bowl Group Plc
• Champa Magesh, Managing Director - Access Hospitality | The Access Group
• Ceri Gott, Executive Coach
• Sofia Gassne, Head of HR - Hawksmoor
• Sunaina Sethi, Co-Founder & People Director - JKS Restaurants
• Raj Jones, Senior Advisor - Inclusion, Culture & Employee Experience
• Camilla Woods, Services Director - Hospitality Action

Spaces are limited — RSVP to secure your place.

Let’s honour the past, celebrate the present, and shape the future, together.