Welcome to RISE – Where Leaders Are Made, Voices Are Heard, and Change Begins

After a decade of championing and celebrating women through She Inspires, we are proud to launch RISE – a powerful, one-day conference built not only to inspire but to ignite action. This is not just the next event. It’s the next chapter. A space for bold conversations, cross-sector collaboration, and shared leadership.

Why RISE?

Because we can no longer afford to wait. We’ve celebrated the success of women across every walk of life – but the time has come to build structures where everyone rises together. RISE is not just about empowering women; it’s about engaging men. It’s about organisations stepping up to co-create a future that’s more inclusive, equitable, and purpose-driven.

We’ve seen first-hand what happens when the right people are in the room – breakthroughs, partnerships, understanding. That’s what RISE offers: a room full of potential, full of people who want to lead differently, build collectively, and act intentionally.

With the backing of influential partners including Greater Manchester Combined Authority, participation of DBT, Consuls Generals, and progressive organisations across the UK, RISE is a strategic opportunity for leadership teams, managers, and changemakers to invest in real, measurable growth.

For organisations, sending your women leaders to RISE is more than just attending a conference – it’s an intentional, forward-thinking commitment to their continuing professional development (CPD) and long-term leadership journey. RISE gives your team access to inspiring speakers, dynamic panels, and hands-on learning – with the added benefit of networking across sectors and gaining insight into how equity, innovation, and inclusive leadership can work in practice.

RISE creates a space where your teams don’t just hear about change – they become part of it. This is where ideas are challenged, voices are amplified, and the future of leadership is shaped. Your leaders will leave RISE with new perspectives, fresh energy, and real strategies they can bring back into your organisation.

This is not just a conference. It is a commitment. It is a catalyst. It is a room where tomorrow’s leadership is forged – and your people need to be in that room.