Final preparations are underway as more than 300+ voices from industry, academia, business, government and the third sector prepare to come together to celebrate a decade of women in leadership.

Hosted at the Hilton Belfast, the 10th Women in Business Voices of Leadership conference has today unveiled its full speaker line-up featuring a roster of influential leaders and changemakers who together will address the event’s theme: ‘Shaping What Matters’.   

Looking ahead to the milestone event on 12th November, Caroline Coyle, Women in Business Director, said: “We have an exceptional line-up of speakers and timely discussions planned on leadership to mark 10 years of this special event. From sustainability and technology to organisational culture, inclusion, and entrepreneurship, each voice will ring loud on shaping what matters as we collectively dive deep into the issues and barriers that continue to impact women's progression in the workplace.”

A select number of tables remain available for businesses looking to bring colleagues and teams together for the conference.

“The most effective, long-lasting leadership initiatives come about when men and women work together,” Caroline added. “We particularly extend an invitation to male leaders across all sectors to be part of this crucial conversation. Among those taking to the stage on 12th November will be Fiacre O’Donnell, Sustainability Director at Encirc, one of Northern Ireland’s leading voices in sustainability, corporate responsibility and sustainable manufacturing.”

Hosted again by Donna Traynor, the event agenda features a line-up of leaders including:

Margot Slattery, Global Group Head of Social Sustainability | ISS World Services

Baroness Sue Gray | Chair, Consello UK

Sarah Murphy, Founder and CEO of Conexus

Councillor Róis-Máire Donnelly | Lord Mayor, Belfast City Council

Fiacre O'Donnell, Sustainability Director at Vidrala

Dr Ines Wichert, occupational psychologist, author and leadership expert

Agnes Lunny, Co-Founder of Positive Futures

Erin McFeely, Director NI at Alchemy

Marie Gleeson, Managing Director of NavMar Leadership

Olga McAteer of McAteer Solutions

Jacqui Kirk, Managing Director, Belfast Operations Executive | Bank of America

Lorna McAdoo, Head of Northern Ireland and Global ESG Lead | Version 1

Helen Sullivan, Chief People and Culture Officer at title sponsor NIE Networks

Melanie McMordie, Client Managing Director at event partner Fujitsu

Now firmly established as a fixture in Northern Ireland’s business calendar, Voices of Leadership has spent the past decade providing a platform for leaders from industry, academia, government and the third sector to share insight and encourage positive change.

This year marks the conference’s 10th anniversary, with NIE Networks returning as title sponsor. The current event listing also names Belfast City Council, Fujitsu, Danske Bank and McAteer Solutions as supporting partners.

Last remaining tickets and tables can be found by visiting the Women in Business event page.