Empowering Growth: Women Innovating, Leading & Scaling

Women‑led businesses play a vital role in driving innovation and economic growth, yet many continue to face specific barriers when accessing finance and scaling. This event brings together founders, leaders, professionals, and ecosystem partners to explore practical pathways to growth and the lived experiences of women navigating entrepreneurship today.

Featuring a packed agenda of panel discussions, fireside conversations, valuable networking opportunities, and a few thoughtful surprises along the way, we hope you find this International Women’s Day event both empowering and inspiring. 

Speakers Announced :

Steve Brown – Head of Barclays Eagle Labs

Vicky Mears – British Business Bank Director

Alexandra Loughton – Co-founder and MD of Tiba Tempeh

Kate Cooper-Fay - CEO of Cooper-Fay Harris

Issie James – Co-founder of Onstage.vc

Jo York – Entrepreneur and former ignite accelerator CEO

Natalie Ojevah MBE – Strategy and innovation leader at Barclays

Charlotte Windebank – Co-founder FIRST

This event is open to all and we hope that you can join us for an impactful session. Further speakers to be announced and agenda to follow!

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Host or Publisher Barclays Eagle Lab - Newcastle