Unpaid domestic and care work falls disproportionately on women, restraining their economic potential as the COVID-19 pandemic additionally affects women’s jobs and livelihoods, the report warns. (United Nations, Oct 2020)

Top global companies and businesses know this and are taking action; offering returner programmes for women/women-identifying individuals who want a smooth transition back to work. Make the change easier with direct connections to companies actively recruiting business women who have noteworthy experience in the field and are motivated to return back to work, offering flexi hours and/or roles, and permanent work from home.

WHY ATTEND?

Find a returner programme

Speak to employers who are actively recruiting returners and offering returner programmes to enable a smooth transition back to the workplace.

Make strategic connections

Meet 1-on-1 with companies thriving through the pandemic, gaining up to date industry knowledge. Refresh and upskill with the right conversations, to understand what’s changed.

Be inspired

Hear from female career professionals who’ve successfully returned to work and continue to excel in their career, with a healthy work/life balance.

Move forward in your career

Smash your limiting beliefs and bridge the confidence gap with the tools to achieve your personal and professional goals with others striving for the same.

5k+

Attendees

60+

World-class speakers

70+

Exhibitors

1-2-1

Meetings

Rountables

ABOUT THE EVENT

The #1 business event for women, looking for recruitment, guidance, and upskilling to return to work

Karren Brady’s Women in Business & Tech Expo is focused on advancing female leadership and centering conversations on propelling diversity in the field. We partner and collaborate with companies, organisations, and leading professionals to create opportunities for diverse management teams and boardrooms

There was a huge buzz in the aisles and the theatres were packed out. When I first saw the line-up of fantastic speakers and sponsors, I knew I had to be involved. They’re working hard to inspire and empower their female workforce, and it’s just so inspiring to be a part of.

Sara Davies MBE, Founder of Crafter's Companion & Investor on BBC Dragon's Den
A brilliant 2 days, so well organised and great line up. I thought I would miss seeing people in person, but I met lots of new people and was able to network. A great mix of speakers, exhibitors and attendees.

Mo
I am amazed with everything I learned these last 2 days. It opened my mind to other opportunities, and I received tonnes of helpful advice about what I need to do to go forward in my career. Thank you so much.

Lucia
I wanted to attend Women in Business Expo as an opportunity to network with large employers. It worked tremendously well, and I now have a number of very large companies actively considering vacant roles for me.

Hannah

MUST ATTEND CAREER RETURNER SESSIONS

Self Branding: Get yourself noticed and land that role!

Hazel Theocharous, FDM Academy Trainer, FDM.

STRETCH into your next challenge (without breaking)

Louisa Scanlan, Director, Collaborate Business Solutions.

Overcome Gender Imbalances: Inspiring women entering, upskilling, or retraining in tech careers

Carole Noutary, Research Director, Chemical and Materials Science, Illumina.
Stacey Collings, Senior Scientist, Illumina.
Clare Kingsley, Senior Director, Scientific Research, Illumina.

Coping with Change, Uncertainty and Loss

Jo Reeves, Lead In-House Coach and Tutor.

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