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This International Women's Day, we're stepping forward.
This International Women's Day, we're stepping forward.
To connect all women around the world meaningfully. To champion businesses leading the way. To make a positive change towards gender balance.
We’re navigating challenging times right now. But we know that businesses with more women on their leadership teams make better financial decisions and are more socially and environmentally responsible. That’s why investing in female leadership has never been more important.
But we can’t do it alone. We need to step forward all together to level the leadership landscape.
Are you with us?
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Panel Speakers
We #StepForwardFor Inclusion And Belonging
Join three exceptional Australian women, championing an inclusive world. We will hear from Aminata Conteh-Biger, author, speaker and founder of the Aminata Maternal Foundation; Dr Anita Heiss, poet and cultural activist; & Annabelle Williams, Paralympic gold medalist, corporate lawyer & sports broadcaster, in conversation with journalist Georgie Abay.
Join co-founder and CEO of The Five Foundation, Nimco Ali OBE; co-founder of Cult Beauty, Alexia Inge; and Owner and CEO of Coco de Mer, Lucy Litwack; in conversation with AllBright co-founder, Debbie Wosskow OBE, as they delve into the key issues around sexual and economic empowerment both in the workplace, and out of it.
We #StepForwardFor Ending Systemic Gender Inequality
We #StepForwardFor Women Driving Cultural Change
Join us as stylist and entrepreneur, Irene Agbontaen; author and former Editor-in-Chief of Jezebel, Koa Beck; and Fashion Director of Grazia UK, Kenya Hunt, give us a glimpse into the inside track of what’s making a worldwide impact right now.
We’re sparking the conversation for a more equal world. We’re bringing together some of the world’s most influential and inspiring women. We’re creating a new age of female leadership.
And the Step Forward Summit is the main event – literally.
Taking place on Friday 10 March at The Design Museum, London, the event will explore what we need to do to create a world of unlimited possibilities for women in the workplace.
Think empowering panel discussions, endless networking opportunities, life-changing mentorship sessions, and best-in-class brand activations.
And so much more...
Step Forward Into Happiness: How To Live Your Happiest Life
12:30PM GMT / 04:30AM PST
Explore the ways in which you can re-frame your thinking to make yourself happier, the importance of colour in generating happiness, and how to create a happy workplace culture.
Warm-Up Events
Step Forward Into Purpose
05:00PM GMT / 09:00AM PST
Hear from a panel of formidable female founders, all of whom have applied their purpose to both their lives and the organisations that they run.
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IWD Timetable
Panel: We Step Forward For Going Beyond Inclusion And Fostering Belonging
Fearne Cotton: I Step Forward For Mental Health Awareness
10:00AM GMT / 02:00AM PST
Panel: We Step Forward To End Systemic Gender Inequality
12:30PM GMT / 04:30AM PST
Marie Forleo: I Step Forward For Powerful Women
05:30PM GMT / 09:30AM PST
Panel: We Step Forward
For Women Driving Cultural Change
07:00PM GMT / 11:00AM PST
LIVE
PRE-RECORDS
Available from 00:00AM GMT / 04:00PM PST
Celina Jade: I Step Forward For Building Your Own Legacy
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Step Forward
Keynote Speakers
UK
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British broadcaster, Fearne Cotton, joins happiness consultant, Samantha Clarke, to discuss the importance of normalising talking about our mental wellbeing, to help open up safe spaces in the lives of others, and our own.
AU
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What does it really feel like to live a life where you can’t speak your truth? Grace Tame, sexual abuse survivor and Australian of the Year 2021, joins journalist, Georgie Abay, to talk about standing up, speaking out, and overcoming unthinkable trauma.
HK
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, our event with actress, singer and songwriter, Celina Jade, has unfortunately been postponed. We look forward to rescheduling this talk for later this year.
NY
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Entrepreneur, bestselling author and host, Marie Forleo, joins our lineup to tell journalist, Ann Shoket, why she is encouraging women everywhere to embrace their power, by becoming the change they want to see.
Join Us Mon 8 March To Hear From These Inspirational Women
I #StepForwardFor Mental Health Awareness
Fearne Cotton in conversation with Samantha Clarke
I #StepForwardFor Speaking Up
Grace Tame in conversation with Georgie Abay
I #StepForwardFor Support Of Powerful Women
Marie Forleo in conversation with Ann Shoket
I #StepForwardFor Building Your Own Legacy
Celina Jade in conversation with Anna Jones
Want to be at the forefront of change?
✓ Empowering events with inspiring speakers
✓ A network of like-minded women
Panel Speakers
We #StepForwardFor Inclusion And Belonging
Join three exceptional Australian women, championing an inclusive world. We will hear from Aminata Conteh-Biger, author, speaker and founder of the Aminata Maternal Foundation; Dr Anita Heiss, poet and cultural activist; & Annabelle Williams, Paralympic gold medalist, corporate lawyer & sports broadcaster, in conversation with journalist Georgie Abay.
Join co-founder and CEO of The Five Foundation, Nimco Ali OBE; co-founder of Cult Beauty, Alexia Inge; and Owner and CEO of Coco de Mer, Lucy Litwack; in conversation with AllBright co-founder, Debbie Wosskow OBE, as they delve into the key issues around sexual and economic empowerment both in the workplace, and out of it.
We #StepForwardFor Ending Systemic Gender Inequality
We #StepForwardFor Women Driving Cultural Change
Join us as stylist and entrepreneur, Irene Agbontaen; author and former Editor-in-Chief of Jezebel, Koa Beck; and Fashion Director of Grazia UK, Kenya Hunt, give us a glimpse into the inside track of what’s making a worldwide impact right now.
Keynote Speakers
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British broadcaster, Fearne Cotton, joins happiness consultant, Samantha Clarke, to discuss the importance of normalising talking about our mental wellbeing, to help open up safe spaces in the lives of others, and our own.
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What does it really feel like to live a life where you can’t speak your truth? Grace Tame, sexual abuse survivor and Australian of the Year 2021, joins journalist, Georgie Abay, to talk about standing up, speaking out, and overcoming unthinkable trauma.
Join Us Fri 10 March To Hear From These Inspirational Women & Men
Author & Founder
of thy.self
Activist, Educator & Podcaster
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What does it really feel like to live a life where you can’t speak your truth? Grace Tame, sexual abuse survivor and Australian of the Year 2021, joins journalist, Georgie Abay, to talk about standing up, speaking out, and overcoming unthinkable trauma.
Creative Producer, Artist & Cultural Consultant
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British broadcaster, Fearne Cotton, joins happiness consultant, Samantha Clarke, to discuss the importance of normalising talking about our mental wellbeing, to help open up safe spaces in the lives of others, and our own.
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What does it really feel like to live a life where you can’t speak your truth? Grace Tame, sexual abuse survivor and Australian of the Year 2021, joins journalist, Georgie Abay, to talk about standing up, speaking out, and overcoming unthinkable trauma.
Broadcaster, Motivational Speaker & Body Confidence Activist
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What does it really feel like to live a life where you can’t speak your truth? Grace Tame, sexual abuse survivor and Australian of the Year 2021, joins journalist, Georgie Abay, to talk about standing up, speaking out, and overcoming unthinkable trauma.
Agenda for the day
10:00
AM
CEO, MOBO & MOBOLISE
Multi-Award-Winning Journalist, Author & TikTok Creator
Psychotherapist & Bestselling Author
Global Event Moderator, Host & Bestselling Author
Registration and breakfast
PM
10:45
Introduction to the day with AllBright CEO, Viviane Paxinos
10:50 - 11:25
Step Forward for... Empowering Women & The Power of Authenticity
12:05 - 12:45
Step Forward for... Women Shaping Sustainability Across All Sectors
12.45 - 14:00
Lunch Break
14:00 - 14:30
Step Forward For… The Future of Leadership: Supporting Senior-Level Women in the Workplace
14:30 - 15:00
Step Forward For… Sisterhood in Action: Mentorship & Sponsorship
15:00 - 15:45
Networking break and Afternoon tea
16:00 - 16:30
Step Forward For... Cultural Change & Dismantling Gender Norms
16:30 - 17:00
Step Forward For… Identity, Intersectionality & Equity For All
This International Women's Day, we're stepping forward.
To connect all women around the world meaningfully. To champion businesses leading the way. To make a positive change towards gender balance.
We’re navigating challenging times right now. But we know that businesses with more women on their leadership teams make better financial decisions and are more socially and environmentally responsible. That’s why investing in female leadership has never been more important.
But we can’t do it alone. We need to step forward all together to level the leadership landscape.
Are you with us?
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
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This International Women's Day, we're stepping forward.
11:25 - 12:05
Step Forward for... Investing In Women: The Benefits Beyond ROI
Activist, Model, Author, Broadcaster & British Vogue contributing Editor
Author, Broadcaster & Philanthropist
17:00 - 19:00
Drinks Reception with Canapés and Networking
Co-founder of Ginsburg Women’s Health Board, Senior NHS Consultant & Medical Director
Award-Winning Writer, Comedian & Broadcaster
Chair,
British Basketball Federtion
Chair, The
Co-operative Group
Multi-Award-Winning Author & Financial Times Columnist
CEO of AllBright
Chief Impact Officer at British Business Bank
Award-Winning Writer, Comedian and Broadcaster
CEO, AllBright
CEO, Smart Works Charity
Partner at Bethnal Green Ventures
Sustainable fashion advocate, Presenter, Personal Stylist & Former Vogue UK Retail Editor
Founder,
Token Man Consulting
Founder, 111SKIN
Mother, Model & Environmentalist
Chief Business Officer, Condé Nast Britain & Vogue European Business
Managing Director, Rituals Cosmetics (UK & IE)
Co-founder, Kimai