Women in Business Forum 2025

Empower Learn Inspire Connect

The Women in Business Forum 2025 offers a unique opportunity to pause from day-to-day operations and focus on your growth as a leader. Through a half-day of expert-led workshops, empowering guest talks, and curated networking, this event empowers women to work on their business - not just in it.

Building on the success of our inaugural event, the 2025 Forum will again provide an inclusive and inspiring platform for businesswomen across industries to invest in their professional development, build lasting connections, and unlock new opportunities.

Whether you’re scaling your enterprise, launching a startup, or developing your leadership career, this Forum is designed for you.

The objectives of the Forum:

• Empower: to provide valuable insights and networking opportunities to empower women entrepreneurs, encouraging diversity and inclusion by sharing best practices in the workplace.

• Learn: to address common challenges faced by women in business, providing insights and strategies to overcome them.

• Inspire: to highlight the achievements of women in various roles, sharing their stories to inspire others and discuss pathways to success.

• Connect: to create a platform for professional connections and collaborations.

Women in business are vital to the health and success of the global economy. By overcoming challenges and leveraging their unique strengths, women continue to make significant strides in various industries. We look forward to your support and participation in making this Forum a resounding success

Keynote Speaker

We are delighted to welcome Renée Elliott, organic food pioneer and founder of Planet Organic, as this year’s headline speaker. Renée’s keynote, On Another Planet, will trace her 30-year journey of being a values-led food warrior, fighting the odds, personal development and achieving right over might. She firmly believes in Strategy & Self – that if you develop a robust business plan plus an understanding of self, you can achieve anything.

Renée Elliott is a pioneering entrepreneur, best known for founding Planet Organic, the UK’s only organic supermarket, in 1995. Driven by a mission to promote health and biodiversity, she revolutionised retail by demonstrating that values-led business is good business. After leaving Planet Organic in 2016 to mentor and coach emerging entrepreneurs, Renée has dedicated over 30 years to blending business acumen with self-awareness. In 2023, she led a successful bid to reacquire her company, steering it back to profitability. Renée’s numerous accolades include being named among Britain’s most entrepreneurial women and London’s most influential figures, exemplifying impact, resilience, and visionary leadership, truly inspiring futures.

Why are we organising this event?

The importance of women in business in the UK cannot be overstated. Despite facing numerous challenges, women in business continue to break barriers and redefine leadership. From driving economic growth and innovation to enhancing corporate performance and fostering social equality, the contributions of women are vital.

Who will be attending?

Among our guests are leaders, SME business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, professionals from a wide range of industries and enterprise sizes, representing both local and international operations. Business students and recent graduates are also very welcome.

Agenda:

The Women in Business Forum 2025 will feature a guest speaker, followed by a series of interactive morning workshops on key topics, and a networking lunch.

Venue:

We're excited to announce that this event will take place at DoubleTree by Hilton with the networking lunch at their Hawkers Bar and Brasserie.

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We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact the Kingston Chamber of Commerce team at info@kingstonchamber.co.uk.

Don't miss out on this valuable event! Spaces for our Women in Business events are high in demand and limited, so do book early to avoid disappointment.

Cancellation policy: In the event you need to cancel your reservation, please cancel within 48 hours in order to receive a refund.