About this Event
WHO GETS A SEAT? WHO GETS A SAY?
Talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn’t, and across FMCG, too many doors still open more easily for those who already know the right people.
We can keep telling women to be bolder, more confident and more visible. Or we can start challenging the barriers that make being heard so difficult in the first place. That’s why we’re bringing people together.
Welcome to the first gathering of A Seat at the Table (SAT): a new, distinct initiative for women and allies across the whole FMCG industry. Born from the belief behind Raising the Glass, but with its own community, purpose and ambition.
This isn’t another exclusive networking club. It’s a space to find your people, share influence, open doors and have the conversations that might just change something.
THE FIRST SITTING
Join us on Wednesday 27 January 2027, 5:30–8:30pm, at Little Moons’ head office in Farringdon, London, for our first quarterly networking event.
We’re delighted to be joined by our founding ambassadors for a candid panel conversation:
· Rosie Bramley - Sofina Foods
· Sadia Allam-Crompton - Premier Foods
· Joanna Allen - Little Moons
· Gerardine Thornton-Taylor - Mars
We’ll ask who holds the power, who gets overlooked and what leaders and allies are actually prepared to do to change things. Expect different perspectives, a few uncomfortable questions and no polished answers about how far we’ve already come.
Then comes the part that matters just as much: meeting people you might never otherwise cross paths with. Whether you’re early in your career, leading a team, building a brand or looking for your next opportunity, you belong in the room.
THE DETAILS
· Date: Wednesday 27 January 2027
· Time: 5:30pm–8:30pm
· Venue: Little Moons, Black Bull Court, 18 Hatton Wall, London EC1N 8JH
· Tickets: Free; registration required
· Who: Women and allies working across FMCG, at every career stage
WHAT TO EXPECT
· 5:30pm - Arrival and networking
· 6:15pm - Welcome to A Seat at the Table
· 6:30pm - Founding ambassador panel: Who Gets a Seat? Who Gets a Say?
· 7:15pm - More conversations, connections and introductions
· 8:30pm - Close
WHY FREE?
Because access to people, ideas and opportunities shouldn’t depend on what you can afford or who you already know. We’re here to remove barriers, not build new ones.
And this is for allies too. Supporting change isn’t just agreeing with it. It’s using your voice, your network and your influence to help make it happen.
HELP US KEEP A SEAT AT THE TABLE OPEN TO EVERYONE
A Seat at the Table is built on a simple belief: access to opportunities, connections and support shouldn't come with a price tag. Our events, mentoring and community initiatives are free to access, and we want to keep them that way. If you'd like to support what we're building, you're welcome to make a voluntary donation. Every penny raised will go directly towards running A Seat at the Table and helping us create more opportunities for women and allies across FMCG.
There's absolutely no obligation to donate. Your place at the table is just as important, whether you contribute financially or not.
PULL UP A CHAIR
Places are limited. Reserve yours, and share this with someone who deserves to be in the room.
A Seat at the Table is a separate FMCG initiative inspired by the work of Raising the Glass.
Event venue & nearby stays
Little Moons, Black Bull Court, London, United Kingdom
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