Friday, Mar 6 from 9:30 am to 12 pm GMT
Join us for the 4th year of our International Women’s Day celebration.
International Women’s Day celebration — a powerful, uplifting morning bringing together women from across business, leadership, innovation and community.
This year’s global theme, Give To Gain, celebrates the idea that when women share their stories, time, support and leadership, we all move forward. Progress doesn’t happen in isolation — it happens when we lift each other up.
Our 2026 event is designed create space for real voices, real stories and real connection.
What to expect:
- Three inspiring keynote talks from women at different stages of leadership
- A live, honest panel shaped by the audience
- Guided networking designed to spark meaningful connections
- Our annual International Women’s Day Awards celebrating outstanding women
Whether you are building a career, running a business, leading a team or exploring your next chapter, this morning will leave you feeling connected, seen and energised.
Inspirational Women Awards
Who are the women at Discovery Park driving innovation, leading teams, and shaping the future of STEM?
For International Women’s Day 2026, we’re inviting tenants to nominate colleagues for our Inspirational Women Awards.
Nominations close end of February, with winners announced at the event on 6 March.
Award categories:
✨ Innovator of the Year
✨ STEM Leader Award
✨ Rising Star / Emerging Talent
Agenda
- 09:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Arrival & Breakfast Networking - 10:00 AM – 10:10 AM
Welcome & Theme Introduction - 10:10 AM – 10:20 AM
Give to Gain: Women Driving Ideas Into Action - 10:20 AM – 10:30 AM
Give to Gain: Leadership Lessons from Building Diversity Across Sectors - 10:30 AM – 10:40 AM
Give to Gain: Growing Into Leadership Through Change and Problem-Solving - 10:40 AM – 11:05 AM
Panel: “The Conversations We Don’t Usually Have”
Featuring all three keynote speakers responding to anonymous audience reflections. - 11:05 AM – 11:25 AM
Refreshments & Power Networking
This is the Give To Gain theme brought to life — creating space for generosity, collaboration and genuine connection. - 11:25 AM – 11:45 AM
International Women’s Day Awards
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- Innovator of the Year (Recognises a woman who has made a significant contribution to scientific research, technology development, or innovation within the industry.)
- STEM Leader Award (Celebrates a woman who has shown exceptional leadership in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, inspiring others and driving projects or teams forward.)
- Rising Star / Emerging Talent Award (Recognises early-career women making waves in STEM fields or tech entrepreneurship.)
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- 11:45 AM – 11:50 AM
Closing Reflections