Powering Progress: Rights. Justice. Action

Schedule

Wed Mar 04 2026 at 04:30 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

21 Crimes at Vovem Meat & Liquor | Aberdeen, SC

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This year’s International Women’s Day is a long awaited chance for the North-east energy community to come together— to reconnect & reflect.
About this Event

With Professor Dame Lorna Dawson as our keynote speaker, attendees will hear from a world‑leading forensic scientist whose groundbreaking work embodies this year’s UN theme: “Rights. Justice. Action.For ALL Women and Girls.” Her story resonates across every discipline and will spark meaningful conversations about progress and possibility.

Our panel will explore their own journeys and share why International Women’s Day remains vital for our industry and beyond.

Carla Riddell - CTO, Serica

Ed Ashton – UK/Europe Area Sales Manager, Halliburton

Molly Alford - Process Engineer, Infinity

This event is a chance to celebrate achievements, strengthen our community, and champion the collective action that moves us all forward.

Agenda

5:00pm – Introduction – Kellie Karimi, bp

5:05pm – Lorna Dawson (20mins storytelling, 10mins questions)

5:40pm – Snacks

6:00pm – Quick fire panel session with industry leaders followed by Networking

7.00pm - Close

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21 Crimes at Vovem Meat & Liquor, 254 Union Street, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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