We are delighted to invite you to celebrate International Women’s Day on Friday 7th March at The ICC, Birmingham.
Registration, refreshments/pastries and networking are between 9:00am and 9:55am. The event will commence promptly at 10:00am
Keynote speaker
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson is a Paralympian champion having won a total of 28 medals throughout her sporting career including 11 gold at the Paralympian Games and 5 gold at World championships and broke 30 World Records on the track. Tanni has continued to be involved in sport and physical activity. She is a Board Member of the London Marathon, the Sportsaid Foundation, the Duke of Edinburgh Awards and Join In. In addition to this she is also a Board Member of several organisations including Transport for London, the London Legacy Development Corporation and the London 2017 Organising Committee. Tanni is an advocate for diversity and inclusion known for her empowering insights on resilience, leadership, and breaking barriers.
To read Tanni’s full bio, please click here: Tanni Grey-Thompson
The theme for International Women's Day 2025 is
#AccelerateAction
Event Details
Travel
As part of our sustainable travel initiatives, we are proud to promote the many ways you can reach us via public transport to help reduce your carbon footprint.
The ICC is: 8 Centenary Square, Birmingham, B1 2EA
Venue Entry
Walk straight towards the ICC through Centenary Square, passing the stunning Library of Birmingham and Rep Theatre on your right, and enter via the main entrance.
If you’re bringing bags or coats, cloakroom facilities will be available at registration near hall 6.
Accommodation Options
If you require accommodation the night before the event, you can check availability through The ICC’s hotel finder: Equans 2025 Hotels - The International Convention Centre 2025 to explore nearby options. Bookings will need to be made through your approved travel provider.
Agenda
Doors open at 9:00am for registration, refreshments/pastries and networking with a prompt 10:00am start. The event will aim to finish at 3:30pm.
The day will include:
- Welcome and Opening Remarks
- Keynote Speaker, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson
- Interactive Session: Leadership in Action
- Networking Lunch
- Interactive Session: Mentorship Matters
- Fireside Chat: Shaping the Future of the Workplace – A Female Perspective
- Closing Remarks and Call to Action
IWD Event Fundraiser
Join us to raise funds for Smart Works, a UK charity that exists to give women the confidence they need to reach their full potential, secure employment and change the trajectory of their lives, by donating clothes at the event and/or giving as little as £2 on our JustGiving page.
Share the moment
We invite you to share the moment on our WOMEN together VIVA Engage page.
If you take pictures at the event, please post and tag these on the channel to #AccelerateAction
Please note that this event will be photographed professionally.
