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Welcoming Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce as a RISE 2026 Partner

Welcoming Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce as a RISE 2026 Partner

There are partnerships that sit alongside an event, and then there are those that quietly but powerfully shape what that event can become, influencing not just the conversations in the room but the opportunities that emerge from it. It is in that spirit that we welcome the GM Chamber of Commerce as an esteemed partner for RISE 2026, a collaboration that feels both intentional and necessary at this stage of the journey. Greater Manchester has long been a region defined by enterprise, resilience and reinvention, yet its future, like that of many economic centres, depends on how effectively it brings…
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Welcoming Our Industry Partner: Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

Welcoming Our Industry Partner: Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

Some partnerships arrive as announcements. Others arrive as alignment. Welcoming the Confederation of Indian Industry as our Industry Partner for RISE 2026 feels like the latter. It feels considered, intentional, and rooted in something much bigger than a single event. Because when we speak about women stepping into global markets, we are not speaking lightly. We are speaking about navigating systems that have been built over decades, understanding the language of international trade, and finding the confidence to sit at tables where decisions are made. Ambition is not the barrier. Access often is. And this is where CII becomes significant. For over a century, CII has worked…
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AI, Women, and the Future of Leadership

AI, Women, and the Future of Leadership

There is something quietly unsettling about the way artificial intelligence has entered our lives. Not with a single defining moment, but through a series of small shifts that have slowly changed how we work, decide, create, and even think. It is already influencing who gets seen, who gets selected, what gets prioritised, and how opportunities are shaped. And yet, for many, it still feels like something happening at a distance. Technical. Complex. Not quite theirs to engage with. And that is where the real tension sits. Because the question is not whether AI matters. It already does. The question is…
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Partner Spotlight: Slater Heelis – Law, Leadership & Community in Action 

Partner Spotlight: Slater Heelis – Law, Leadership & Community in Action 

We are proud to welcome Slater Heelis as a key sponsor for RISE 2026 — and it’s not a token partnership. Their story and values echo much of what RISE stands for.  A Firm With Deep Roots and Modern Values  Slater Heelis is a full-service law firm with more than 250 years of history, serving clients across the UK and internationally from its North West base.  Over those centuries, they’ve evolved with the communities they serve — working with businesses, families, and organisations on everything from commercial and employment law to family matters, real estate, and dispute resolution.  But what really connects Slater Heelis with RISE isn’t just longevity. It’s how they show up.  A Track Record of Inclusion and Social Impact …
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Partner Spotlight: Voices of RISE — Video Podcast Series

Partner Spotlight: Voices of RISE — Video Podcast Series

Sponsored by Applehead Media We are delighted to welcome Applehead Media as the official sponsor of Voices of RISE, a live, broadcast-quality video podcast series recorded at RISE 2026. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOtlYCMGY5k Hosted by Nicola Sands, co-founder of Applehead Media and winner of the She Inspires Person with a Mission Award 2025, Voices of RISE is a powerful example of purpose-led partnership and giving back to the community that helped shape her journey. With a background in journalism and broadcasting, Nicola brings years of experience in professional storytelling, media production, and on-camera confidence. Through Applehead Media, she has built a reputation for working predominantly with senior leaders, executives,…
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RISE 2025 at The Midland: Why We Moved From Stage to Strategy

RISE 2025 at The Midland: Why We Moved From Stage to Strategy

For more than a decade, She Inspires Awards has done one thing beautifully: celebrate women who change the world. But as the years went by, a question kept returning: What happens after the applause? Women were winning awards, gaining visibility, and stepping into new confidence. But they were also asking for something more: space to talk policy, trade, leadership routes, funding, health, innovation, and the future of work. Not just in passing, but in depth. That is how RISE – Women Leading the Future was born.  From Celebration to Conversation On 23 June 2025, women from across sectors gathered at The Midland, Manchester for the first…
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Partner Spotlight: Dematic – Innovation, Automation & the Future of Work

Partner Spotlight: Dematic – Innovation, Automation & the Future of Work

In a world where supply chains, logistics, and automation are reshaping how we live and work, Dematic sits at the heart of that transformation. And that makes their support of RISE especially meaningful. Who Dematic Are Dematic (often stylised in conversation as DEMATIC/DEMATICS) is a leading global supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services designed to optimise the supply chain.  They form part of the KION Group, with operations and teams in more than 35 countries and a long track record in warehouse and logistics innovation — from robotic picking systems to warehouse management software.  Innovation With Responsibility Dematic’s work is not just about…
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RISE 2026 at The Midland Manchester: Scaling Up the Vision

RISE 2026 at The Midland Manchester: Scaling Up the Vision

If RISE 2025 was the pilot, RISE 2026 is the scale-up. We’re returning to The Midland, Manchester, but this time we’re taking more space, more rooms, and more of the building — because the demand, and the ambition, have both grown. From One Room to a Whole Ecosystem With the expanded footprint, RISE 2026 will be able to offer: Parallel sector streams – so women can choose sessions most relevant to their journey More roundtables – focused on health, trade, tech, education, finance, sustainability, and culture Dedicated spaces for: Youth and early-career leaders International delegates Policy and civic leadership conversations…
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From Awards Night to National Agenda: What “Stage to Strategy” Really Means

From Awards Night to National Agenda: What “Stage to Strategy” Really Means

“Stage to strategy” is more than a clever phrase. It’s a promise — and a design principle for everything She Inspires is building. Stage: The Power of Being Seen The She Inspires Awards give women something many have never had before: a moment on stage where their story, work and impact are publicly honoured. That visibility is powerful. It can shift careers, open doors, and change how women see themselves. It’s the spark. But a spark on its own is not enough. Strategy: Turning Stories Into Structures RISE was created to take the energy and stories from awards night and…
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 She Inspires Champions the Next Generation of Women Leaders at The Sixth Form Bolton

 She Inspires Champions the Next Generation of Women Leaders at The Sixth Form Bolton

An afternoon filled with hope, ambition, and leadership unfolded at The Sixth Form Bolton during the annual Women in Leadership Luncheon — an event growing in impact, legacy, and meaning year after year. The afternoon featured two inspiring keynote speakers: Gulnaz Brennan, founder of She Inspires: Empowering Women, and Chief Inspector Justine Topping. Together, they shared powerful reflections on resilience, adaptability, and the importance of always having a “Plan B” in life and leadership. Speaking to a room brimming with young women full of ambition and curiosity, Gulnaz Brennan highlighted a truth too often forgotten: that leadership begins not with titles, but with the courage to dream,…
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