at Karren Brady’s Women in Business & Tech Expo
While diversity and offering equal opportunities in the workplace and male-dominated industries has been pushed up the agenda, it is a constant challenge to accelerate the level of change required to make a true difference.
A working paper from The Peterson Institute for International Economics, which studied 22,000 companies in 91 countries proved that businesses that have a 30% female representation in leadership positions see a 15% increase in profitability than those who don’t. This gap is also evident in UK-based private limited companies, with UENI’s recent report on gender and small business highlighting that only 32% of businesses in the UK are female-owned.
There is still an incredible amount of work to be done to close this gap, so, the big questions are: why is it taking so long? And what can we do to support?
Karren Brady’s Women in Business & Tech Expo, taking place 12-13 October 2022 at Excel London, aims to empower professionals and shine a light on organisations who champion diverse workforces and equal opportunities.
Curated for individuals who are eager to thrive in their careers and progress their businesses, this female-led exhibition and conference provides inspiration, guidance, recruitment opportunities, and professional services to supercharge attendees’ professional journey within the technology and wider business sectors.
The expo will see a programme of inspiring CEOs, tech leaders, career-influencers and entrepreneurs discuss a range of topics and themes, including leadership, STEM careers, diversity and inclusion, career progression, business transformation, upskilling and reskilling, returning to work after a break, entering new industries and much more.
Speakers include:
- Baroness Karren Brady CBE, Vice Chairwoman, West Ham FC
- Sara Davies MBE, Founder of Crafter’s Companion & Investor on Dragons’ Den
- Adele Every, Managing Director, Head of Public Sector Sales, UK, Cisco
- Angelene Woodland, CMO, British Business Bank
- Ani Naqvi, Founder and CEO, Ultimate Results Group
- Dr Alka Patel, TEDx speaker, GP, Lifestyle Doctor, Longevity Coach, Author and Podcaster, Lifestyle First
- Dr Doina Ionescu, Managing Director for the UK & Ireland, Merck
- Sarah Jenkins, Managing Director, Saatchi & Saatchi
- Vanessa Vallely OBE, Managing Director of WeAreTheCity
World-class, diversity-driven businesses Amazon, Dell, Adobe, Cisco, CGI, Accenture, McDonalds, Capital One, Goldman Sachs, Experian and Morgan Stanley are sponsoring the 2022 event, and will join the diverse technology, recruitment, and business exhibitors in advocating diverse workforces and showcasing their services.
The Women In Business & Tech Expo offers a range of special show-floor features to support job seekers, tech professionals and business owners. Features include:
- CV Writing & Interview Clinic
- Headshots
- Geek Street
- Business Services Clinic
- Business Speed Networking
- Chill & Chat
Whether you’re looking to advance your career or are a business owner, Karren Brady’s Women in Business & Tech Expo provides a platform for women to lead these conversations, together.
To ensure this opportunity is open to all, tickets for the Karren Brady’s Women in Business & Tech Expo is free.
To register for your free place and for more information on the event, visit: https://www.wibexpo.co.uk/
