Accelerate Action for International Women's Day 2025

Accelerate Action for International Women's Day 2025

Come join us at SEESAW for an evening of creativity, conversation, and connection that will bring together women in design, entrepreneurship, and the creative industries in a panel discussion to consider how we can take action to push for progress.

Expect inspiring discussions, shared experiences, and a supportive community committed to making an impact.

We are thrilled to have an incredible lineup of speakers who are making waves in the creative on our panel:

• Karen Hughes and Khadija Kapacee - Founders of EDIT
• Liz Newell - Head of Design at Creative Concern
• Leyya Sattar - Founder of Other Box
  

Join us in raising a glass to progress and purpose. Let’s come together to Accelerate Action and make a difference – because collective efforts drive real change.

Find out more about our panel

Karen Hughes and Khadija Kapacee
Founders of

Karen and Khadija are specialist creative partners, helping arts, culture and knowledge based organisations to craft meaningful, purpose-driven brands that focus on cultural inclusivity and collaboration. With a keen eye for design and a passion for storytelling, they focus on creating authentic and impactful brands. Their agency is known for championing inclusivity and innovation in design, working with businesses and organisations that align with their values of representation and social responsibility.
Liz Newell
Head of Design at

As Head of Design at Creative Concern, Liz is passionate about using creativity for positive change. With a background in ethical marketing and communications, Liz focuses on sustainable, purpose-led campaigns that make an impact. She has worked with various organisations to promote social and environmental causes through innovative storytelling and design. Her work underscores the importance ofusing creativity as a force for good in business and society.

Leyya Sattar
Founder of

Founder of Other Box, Leyya is an award-winning advocate for diversity in the creative sector. With a background in design and advertising, she founded Other Box to amplify underrepresented voices and create more inclusive spaces in the industry. Through her work, she challenges industry norms, provides training on inclusive communication, allyship and unconscious bias, and helps brands adopt meaningful diversity and inclusion strategies. Her dedication to empowering marginalised communities has made a lasting impact on the creative world.

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