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
Our International Women’s Day Event
Taking Action for Equity
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.
Speakers
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 With a career dedicated to challenging outdated stereotypes and promoting inclusivity, Mark has become a key voice in driving cultural change within the financial services sector and beyond.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.
Workshop Session
Sarah Rozenthuler is a Chartered Psychologist, founder of Bridgework Consulting Ltd, author, faculty member of Saïd Business School, University of Oxford and Associate Fellow of British Psychological Society. Through her deep understanding of coaching executives and fostering authentic dialogue, Sarah inspires leaders to collaborate effectively, amplify team potential and drove organisational change with a meaningful purpose.
In this interactive workshop-style session, Sarah will delve into the power of conversation as a transformative tool. You will come away with an actionable strategy to lean into a challenging conversation whether this is to advance your career or find a greater sense of purpose in your life.
With inspiration from real-life stories and take-aways from psychological research, this session will empower you to lean into having a difficult conversation with competence, confidence and clarity.
Timetable for the Day
Timetable for the day
9:00 Guests arrive
9:30 Intro and Welcome
9:35 Keynote speaker
11:30 Coffee
12:00 Panel discussion
12:45 Glass of sparkling wine
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Interview
14:20 Roundtable discussions
15:30 Feedback
15:50 Closing remarks
16:00 Close of event
Book your seat and join us!
Tickets for this inspiring event are only £295 + VAT
Why Attend?
Think Global Women 2025 is a rare opportunity to engage with pioneering leaders, industry experts and community reshaping the workplace in support of women’s advancement.
Through thought-provoking sessions, roundtable discussions, and real-world examples, we’ll focus on actionable strategies to:
Elevate women Into leadership
Champion global mobility
Involve men and build allies to facilitate change
Explore how to engage men in creating a truly inclusive workplace culture, championing gender equity to create lasting meaningful change.
Engage with education:
Encourage children, especially young girls, to take up STEM subjects, explore ways to build confidence and workplace skills in young girls embarking on their careers, so they achieve their full potential, build exciting and fulfilling long-term careers.
Address pay disparity and equity
Capitalise on serendipity
Learn from our panel and roundtable discussions how to build on chance situations and encounters to develop positive career outcomes. Meet in person some of the women profiled in our 40 Outstanding Global Women who will share their stories
More Event Highlights
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.
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.
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 organisational actions and personal empowerment strategies for women to take charge of their career paths.
Become part of a community dedicated to advancing women in the international workplace and championing gender equity.
Don’t miss this inspiring day of learning, networking and taking action.
Sponsorship opportunities
To be part of this global initiative and align your organisation with growing and supporting talent and organisations fit for the future email Fiona Murchie at events@thinkglobalpeople.com
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