International Women's Day Speakers
International Women's Day Speakers
Every year on 8 March, the world pauses to celebrate International Women's Day. It is a moment to recognise progress, challenge old assumptions and spotlight what is possible when we lift each other up. But IWD is not only about women. It is about the lessons we can all take from the women who lead, teach and inspire across every industry.
The women we work with are some of the brightest voices in business, culture and society. They share stories of courage, change, creativity and leadership that speak to everyone in the room. Their experiences do not sit in a separate category labelled women's issues. They are human stories. Stories that help us understand how to build better teams, create braver cultures, and navigate the world with more empathy, clarity and purpose.
Yes, we have made progress, but there is still work to do. Many women still face barriers that should not exist. That is exactly why this day matters and why the conversations sparked by powerful speakers can move us forward.
Hearing from incredible women is not only inspiring. It is practical. It teaches confidence, resilience and allyship. It helps people of all genders understand how to support each other and how to drive real change in their own workplaces and communities.
If you are planning an event for International Women's Day, we would love to help you find the speaker who will make the biggest impact.
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D D: £5k-£10k Stef Sword-Williams is the Founder and author of F*ck Being Humble - an empowering movement and consultancy dedicated to inspiring individuals to embrace their achievements unapologetically and conquer the fear of self-promotion.
A A: £25k and over VENTURI Formula E Team Principal, Susie Wolff, began her competitive motorsport career over twenty years ago. Susie went on to make history at the 2014 British Grand Prix by becoming the first woman to take part in a Formula 1 race weekend.
D D: £5k-£10k Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson is Britain's most decorated Paralympian. She is an influential public servant and media figure, championing disability, health, and sports issues.
D D: £5k-£10k Yassmin Abdel-Magied is an engineer, author, broadcaster, and award-winning social advocate. Her powerful TED talk, “What Does My Headscarf Mean to You” has more than 2.5 million views and was selected as one of TED’s top 10 ideas.
C C: £10k-£15k Named as one of the top ‘100 Women to Watch’ within Cranfield School of Management’s annual Female FTSE 100 Board Report, Yetunde Hofmann is recognised as one of the UK’s leading leadership and culture change management experts.
C C: £10k-£15k Zarifa Ghafari is a courageous civil rights activist who is devoted to defending women’s rights who uses her incredible story to transform the lives of audiences worldwide.
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Advice & FAQs about International Women's Day Speakers
Submit your event details via our enquiry form. The more information you can share about your audience, theme and goals for International Women’s Day, the easier it will be for our team to recommend the right speaker. We’ll get back to you within an hour to guide you on availability, fees, and how each speaker can tailor their message to your event.
Our International Women’s Day speakers share inspiring stories of leadership, resilience and progress. They explore themes such as gender equality, inclusion, representation and empowerment, often through personal experience and professional insight. Their talks energise audiences, spark meaningful reflection and encourage action long after the event ends.
Absolutely. Many of our speakers work closely with clients to connect their story or expertise to your event’s theme, whether that’s breaking barriers in leadership, supporting women in STEM, or celebrating diversity across all genders. They can adapt tone, format and focus to ensure your session feels relevant and authentic to your organisation.
These speakers are a natural fit for International Women’s Day celebrations, diversity and inclusion programmes, or year-round events that champion equality. Their talks make powerful opening or closing sessions, inspiring your teams to reflect, engage and celebrate progress together.
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