at our
International Women’s Day Event
at our
International Women’s Day Event
IoD, 116 Pall Mall,
London SW1Y 5ED
#ThinkWomen #iwd2025 #AccelerateAction
Taking action for equity
Keynote speaker, Mark Freed, plus panel discussions, workshop, networking & lunch
FRIDAY 7 March 2025
9am – 4pm
IoD, 116 Pall Mall,
London SW1Y 5ED
#ThinkWomen #iwd2025 #AccelerateAction
Join us for Think Global Women 2025: Taking Action for Equity on International Women’s Day
On Friday, March 7, 2025, Think Global Women invites you to a transformative event dedicated to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion and amplifying women’s voices in leadership.
Building on previous successful Think Global Women’s events, our annual gathering supporting International Women’s Day is where global experts, changemakers, leaders, and aspiring leaders come together to make meaningful changes toward a more inclusive workplace. This year, we’re not just discussing change but committing to action.
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Think Global Women invites you to a transformative event at the Institute of Directors, London on March 7th 2025, dedicated to driving gender equity and amplifying women’s voices in leadership. Our annual International Women’s Day gathering is where women in leadership, aspiring leaders, and friends come together to make meaningful strides towards a more inclusive workplace. This year, we’re not just discussing change but committing to action.
The discourse around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has become an important area for action within the social pillar of organisations’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies. Despite years of equalities legislation that sets the framework for equal opportunities in the workplace, an equal share of managerial and leadership roles for women remains elusive, meaning that true workplace gender equity has yet to be achieved.
The purpose of this year’s Think Global Women event is to develop and commit to achievable, actionable goals that will raise the profile and career success of women at work and to encourage steps to promote positive future career goals for young women and girls currently in education.
The benefits to attendees include learning from experts and from case study examples as to how women’s careers can be enhanced through such actions as: mastering how to navigate difficult career conversations in the workplace; undertaking global employment positions potentially in challenging locations; and how to build upon chance situations and encounters to develop positive career outcomes.
Often centred on women and marginalised groups, the DEI conversation can leave men feeling unsure of their role and confused, or even resistant to change. Yet, men have a critical role as co-workers, champions and advocates. The challenge lies in communicating to men why gender equity is important and beneficial for everyone.
As our keynote presentation explains, men have a vital role to play in creating inclusive workplaces and as advocates promoting gender equity. This event aims to help men play their part in creating a truly inclusive workplace culture.
Timetable for the day
9:00 Guest registration
9:30 Welcome and introduction
9:35 Keynote speaker – Mark Freed, Men for Inclusion. Presentation and workshop: ‘Men’s role in gender equity’
11:30 Coffee
12:00 Sarah Rozenthuler, Author , Now We’re Talking. Workshop: ‘Achieving career success: managing difficult conversations’
12: 45 Drinks reception and networking
13:00 Lunch and networking
14:00 Serendipity interviews x 3 & panel discussion
14:45 Roundtable facilitated discussions: How to support people to consider working in perceived difficult locations – opportunities and challenges
15:00 Feedback
15:50 Closing remarks
16:00 Close of event
Why Attend?
Think Global Women 2025 is a rare opportunity to engage with pioneering leaders, industry experts, and a community passionate about reshaping the workforce for women’s advancement.
Our event will include thought-provoking sessions, roundtable discussions, and real-world examples of how individuals and organisations can overcome the challenges that women face in achieving workplace equity.
Throughout the day, we’ll focus on actionable strategies to:
Elevate women Into leadership
Champion global mobility
Address pay disparity and equity
Discover how to capitalise on serendipity to advance your career
Save the date and join us!
Earlybird Tickets for this inspiring event are only £195 + VAT
until 31 December 2024
Keynote Speaker
Mark Freed is co-founder of Men for Inclusion. With a career dedicated to challenging outdated stereotypes and promoting inclusivity, Mark has become a key voice in driving cultural change within the financial services sector and beyond.
Mark Freed’s keynote “How to Achieve True Equality in the Workplace” will emphasise that genuine inclusion enables a deeper understanding of individual strengths and contributions, building an environment where all employees, regardless of background, can thrive in alignment with shared values and behaviours.
Mark will present the business case for diversity, showing how companies with over 30% female representation excel, yet often miss the full benefits by neglecting true inclusion and culture change. He will emphasise the critical role of men as advocates, push for modernised policies and inclusive leadership, and propose actionable steps—like engaging men, tracking data, and challenging stereotypes—to embed lasting, meaningful DEI in daily practice.
More Event Highlights
- Expert Panels and Workshops: Hear from leading voices on key issues affecting women in the workplace, including EDI, access to international experience, flexible working practices, allyship, wellbeing and menopause awareness. Learn from their experiences and discover tools for championing diversity within your own organisation.
- Networking with Role Models and share Inspiring stories: Meet women leaders who are breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations. Their journeys will inspire and empower you to take proactive steps in your own career.
- Interactive Roundtables: Engage with other attendees in guided discussions to identify practical solutions for common challenges, share experiences, and brainstorm new ideas for driving gender equality forward.
Be Part of the Change
This year’s event is structured to foster genuine connections and actionable outcomes. As a participant, you’ll contribute to a collaborative forum where new ideas flourish, and concrete next steps are developed. Together, we’ll address not only organisational actions but also personal empowerment strategies for women to take charge of their career paths.
Become part of a community dedicated to advancing women in the workplace and championing gender equality. Don’t miss this inspiring day of learning, connecting, and taking action.
Register now to secure your place, and let’s work together to create a future where women thrive in every role and at every level.
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