Join us for International Women's Day #BalanceFor Better Breakfast 2019 in Newcastle!

#IWD19_NCL

Let's build a gender-balanced and diverse world!

Balance is not a women's issue, it's a business issue. The race is on for the gender-balanced boardroom, government, media coverage, employees, in wealth, sports coverage ...the list goes on.

Gender balance is essential for economies and communities to thrive. Collective action and shared responsibility for driving a gender-balanced world is key. International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women - while also marking a call to action for accelerating gender balance.

While International Women’s Day is about celebrating women, we will also be celebrating Diversity and Inclusion. Diversity includes race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs and political beliefs. We know Newcastle is not only a great place to live and work, we also want to share how diverse and inclusive it is and how collectively, we can strive to be even more diverse, inclusive and become more gender balanced in business.

Agenda

8.30 – 8.45 Registration, breakfast and network

8.45 - 8.50 – Introduction by Ravneet Kaur, Innovation Manager, ORE Catapult @_Ravneet_Kaur_

8.50 - 8.55 - Opening keynote by Jenny Hartley, Director, Invest Newcastle @jennyshartley

8.55 - 9.45 – Panelists and Q&A (chaired by Michelle Hua, CEO Made With Glove) @MadeWithGlove

Kavitha Muthu, Regional Ambassador (North East & Midlands), European Space Agency Business Applications @esaba_mne

Gilbert Corrales, CEO Leaf Grow @samiq @leafgrowio

Jamie Hardesty, Community Engagement Manager, Tech Nation @JamieHardesty

Katie Carroll, Managing Editor, Daily News, Linkedin US/UK @kredcarroll

9.50 - 9.55 - Closing keynote by Alison Shaw, David Goldman Visiting Professor Newcastle University, Founder UTC @AliJShaw

9.55 - 10.00 - Prize giveaway by Motel One and TusPark Eagle Labs @MotelOneNCL @TusparkUK

10.00 - Networking and breakfast

10.30 - Finish

Sponsored by Motel One, a beautifully designed hotel accommodation in the heart of Newcastle city centre providing a wonderful breakfast and TusPark Eagle Labs, a modern co-working space for tech start ups and scale ups in Newcastle city centre. Motel One are giving one lucky winner one night accommodation including breakfast and TusPark Eagle Labs are giving away one week free access to their co-working space.

*We will take photographs and videos at the event for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be in any of our photographs or videos, please let us know.

FAQs

What is the hashtag for the event?

Please use our specific hashtag #IWD19_NCL or the generic hashtag for the day #IWD2019 #BalanceForBetter

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

TusPark Eagle Labs Newcastle is a 3 minute walk from Newcastle Central Station in the heart of Newcastle City Centre. We are located in Maybrook House, in between Savers and the Guitar Shop.

Can I come on my own?

Of course, we are inclusive and understand that attending networking events on your own can be a daunting experience. Please contact Michelle if you are unsure and she can help you make connections before and during the event.

Are men invited?

Of course, International Women's Day is an event to celebrate women and we need men to support our cause to #BalanceForBetter. This is why we have included both genders on our panel because balance is a business issue.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Yes, please contact Michelle at michelle@michellehua.co.uk