Powering Progress: Rights. Justice. Action

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

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.

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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

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Ed Ashton – UK/Europe Area Sales Manager, Halliburton

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Molly Alford - Process Engineer, Infinity

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

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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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