IWD Event – Inspiring The Next Generation of Women & Girls in Portsmouth

Event description

International Women’s Day 2025 Empowering the Next Generation of Female Leaders in Sport, Politics, Technology and Business.

We are encouraging a small donation for each ticket and all proceeds will be given (less ticketing platform costs to The Girls Network after the event). Please give what you can afford to.

If you are an education provider then please contact us on info@littlekanga.co.uk for a promotional code, please note that this is capped at 10 places per institution due to demand for seats. Thank you.

We are thrilled to announce an extraordinary event to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, bringing together a community of inspiring women, influential leaders, and trailblazers in sport, tech, business, politics, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) industries.

This landmark event will be hosted by Becky Lodge, Computer Weekly’s Top 100 UK Tech Leader, and is designed to inspire the next generation of women and girls to break barriers and pursue careers in sectors historically dominated by men.

Hosted by the Marriott in Portsmouth, this event is suitable for those wishing to hear women’s inspiring stories of success in their chosen career and for young women and girls to actively hear from role models in their chosen field. Allies are welcome to attend the event too alongside education providers. Please note that anyone under the age of 18 will need to have an adult parent or guardian attend with them on the day. Thank you.

Event Overview:

Please note that the event will be photographed and video will be used. By attending the event you agree to take part in publicity and photos and also video (possibly with testimonials). Thank you.

• Date: March 5th 2025
• Time: 11am-1pm (main event) with tea and coffee provided with networking 1-2pm
• Location: Marriott Portsmouth – Venue Partner
• Host: Becky Lodge, Top 100 UK Tech Leader (Computer Weekly 2024)
• Partners: Nation Radio, Marriott Portsmouth, University of Portsmouth Business School, STR Recruitment (AI & STEM recruitment specialists), The Girls Network, Desk2Educate, Little Kanga Ltd.

Event timings:

11am – Registration and delegate arrival

11.15am- Event commences with introductions

11.30am – Fireside chat commences hosted by Becky Lodge

1pm – Fireside chat concludes and tea and coffee provided for networking

2pm – Informal networking closes

Note: Lunch is not included as part of the event, but food is available in the main bar area to purchase should you wish to stay for lunch.

Fireside Chat Panel – Expert Speakers:

• Olivia (Livvy) Breen – Para-athlete and Welsh BBC Cymru Sports Personality of the Year
• Amanda Martin MP
• Donna Jones Police and Crime Commissioner (IOW & Hampshire)
• Becky Lodge – TechRound100 Tech Company (#16 2024) @ Desk2Educate – Host
• Paula Falck – The Girls Network
• Tammy Markley – Chartered FCIPD Cluster – Director Marriott International
• Hollie Smith – Operations Director – Navis Consulting – Compere

Allyship providing support to this event and attending the event will be:

Martin Waters – Sales Leader – Marriott Portsmouth

Stephen Morgan MP – Portsmouth South

Dan Lodge – University of Portsmouth Business School

Find out more

You can register online using the link below