Are you a professional woman wanting to kick-start or accelerate your return to work after a long career break? Our flagship Back to Your Future Conference on 1 and 2 May 2024 is what you need for the advice, inspiration, tools and connections to get back to a fulfilling role!
Join us in our fully interactive online event venue, packed with workshops, panels, speaker sessions and interactive e-meetings with peers and employers. You'll also have the option to attend a follow-on in-person networking event in London on 9 May 2024 (updated date due to announcement of train strikes affecting London on 7 May).
Thanks to our employer sponsors: EDF, FDM Group, J.P. Morgan, Moody's, St. James's Place Academy and Workday. Meet these returner employers at the Conference!
“It has definitely reinvigorated my enthusiasm and belief system that with the right mindset and support I can return to work and build a fulfilling career. ” 2023 Attendee
“Re-energised me, gave me confidence that opportunities are out there and lots of useful hints and tips for job searching” 2023 Attendee
Book your ticket now!
The virtual format makes the Conference accessible from wherever you are located, ends in time for the school run if you have one, and is very flexible if you can’t make the full days. Speaker, panel and main stage workshop sessions will be available on recording for ticket holders for 30 days after the event.
If you can make it into central London, we're hosting an optional in-person networking event on 9 May (updated) to give you the opportunity to meet up with other returner attendees and employers in person, to continue your conversations from the Conference. Places for the networking event are limited, and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. There is now a waitlist which you can join when you buy your ticket.
NOTE: IPhone customers please book via the Eventbrite website rather than the app, or use a laptop/PC
What will you get from the Conference?
Advice and information from a wide range of Return-to-Work Expert Workshops: Find your Career Compass, Boost your Professional Confidence, Refine your Professional Intro, Take the Fear out of Networking, Sharpen your return-to-work CV and Enhance your LinkedIn Profile
Connect with other like-minded women returners through 1:1 video conversations and in sector-based small group video chat rooms
Be encouraged by the stories of a Returner Panel of women who have successfully returned to work in a variety of different fields, hosted by Jane Garvey, broadcaster and journalist
Hear from the Minister for Women on why the Government supports returners
Learn more about return to work opportunities and organisations via Employers Live sessions in their Booths with 6 leading Returner Employers EDF, FDM Group, J.P. Morgan, Moody’s, St James's Place and Workday
Meet in small-group video chat rooms for informal conversations and Q&A with these employers
Understand more about what returner employers are looking for from an Employer Panel
Ask your questions live to our Career Returners coaches
Is it relevant to you?
The Conference will be relevant to you whether your background is in finance, tech, engineering, law, marketing, medicine, HR or any other professional area; wherever you are in the world; whether your career break has been 2, 5 or 15+ years; and whether you are at the first stage of your return-to-work journey or actively applying for roles. The event is for women with a professional/managerial background who have taken a long career break (typically over one year).
It is NOT targeted at employers, coaches, recruiters or employed HR professionals. The limited number of tickets is reserved for returning professionals, so please do not buy a ticket if you are within one of these groups as we will have to refund you.
Where, When and How?
Online in our easy-to-navigate interactive Conference venue: Wednesday 1 May (9:00-15:00*) - Thursday 2 May (9:00 - 15:00*)
Central London, in-person networking event on Thursday 9 May (10:00-12:00*)
The content will be a mixture of panels, workshops, live speaker sessions and interactive e-meetings for employer and peer conversations. Selected speaker/workshop sessions will be available on recording for ticket holders for 30 days after the event. Conference materials will be provided in advance, including speaker/panellist biographies and employer profiles
*UK Time
How can I get more information?
For the full agenda and further details on workshops, employers attending and support workshops visit the Career Returners Conference page.
If you have any questions about the conference please email the Conference Team on info@womenreturners.com
Can I update my registration information?
If you would like to update your registration information, please email the Conference Team on info@womenreturners.com
What is the refund policy?
Full refunds will be provided up to 30 days before the event. No refunds are available after this date.
