Women of the Future the Summit

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Programme

2026 Agenda

Courageous Leadership: rising to the challenge

The 2026 Women of the Future Summit will explore what it means to lead with courage and purpose in uncertain times. Together, we’ll unpack the courage it takes not just to challenge injustice, but to lead with authenticity, resilience and integrity. We’ll meet those inspiring leaders who are showing bold leadership in their work on critical issues, such as human rights, climate justice or diversity, and we’ll focus on the practical skills needed to influence in a world being rapidly shaped by new technology.

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2025 Speakers

Sama Trinder

Rapid Tapping trainer and Owner of Bingham Hotel

Ivana Kosorok

Managing Partner & DEI Lead, Publicis London

Zillah Watson

Co-Founder and CEO, Phase Space VR

Kate Quilton

Journalist, TV Presenter and Producer

The Hon. Julia Gillard AC

Former Prime Minister of Australia

Elif Shafak

Award-winning British-Turkish Novelist, Political Scientist and Activist

Shu Fei Grindlay

Special Advisor to Sir Keir Starmer

Tatiana Luján

Materials Lead, ClientEarth

Jimmy McLoughlin OBE

Host, Jimmy's Jobs of the Future podcast and Founder of Boxlight.io

Manon Dave

Chief Innovation & Creative Officer, Mindvalley

Rachel Carrell

Founder and CEO, Koru Kids

Ruben Brave

Managing Partner, Dutch New Narrative Lab Foundation

Jennifer Nadel

Co-Founder and Co-Director of Compassion in Politics

Rupa Popat

Founder and Managing Partner, Arāya Ventures

Natalie Campbell MBE

Co-CEO, Belu Water

Pinky Lilani CBE DL

Founder & Chairman, Women of the Future Programme

Catherine Day

Head of the Foresight Team, Cabinet Office

Dex Hunter-Torricke

Veteran Silicon Valley advisor

Jules Chappell OBE

Chief Executive Officer, Kokoro

Get inspired

A day which had true impact. and showed me how to throw the shackles off. The WOF mantra of do everything with kindness is invaluable. We're not going anywhere alone, and we sometimes forget that.

Kate Moran

Senior Brand Manager, Pernod Ricard UK

The insights shared during the event were a perfect mix of inspiring and practical. I came away with a notebook full of tips and ideas that I can't wait to put into practice in the workplace.

Lucy Marsh

Portfolio & Pricing Manager, Barclays

Truly insightful and inspirational! The content was meaningful, relevant and very well tailored to the Summit and its mission.