AMBERfest 2026: Community connection, courage and change

Tickets include refreshments, vegetarian and vegan lunch and workshops.

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For too long, cultural taboos and systemic gaps have left South Asian women to navigate their health in silence. This year, AMBERFest 2026 is breaking that silence. We are coming together to bridge the gap between medical expertise and our community’s needs.

Whether you are a young woman starting your journey, a mother helping her children navigate their first cycles, or an elder moving through the wisdom of menopause—this event is built for you. We are tackling the vital issues that impact us all: •Periods • Sexual Health • Fertility • Breast Cancer • Urinary Tract Infections • Menopause

We are honoured to host four powerhouses who are redefining healthcare for our community, offering both professional expertise and lived experience:

• Neelam Heera-Shergill | . A grassroots champion dedicated to dismantling barriers in menstrual, mental, and maternal health. Neelam will share her experience in breaking through the stigma.
• Dr. Rageshri Dhairyawan | Author of " Doctor, Researcher & Activist. Addressing silencing: How can we amplify unheard voices? Followed by discussion panel. This session includes a vital discussion on healthcare disparities and sexual health taboos, teaching us how to use collective activism to ensure our voices are heard.
• Dr. Raghavan Vidya | Consultant Breast Surgeon & Pioneer. A world-renowned expert and Honorary Secretary of the ABS. Dr. Vidya brings high-level clinical insight into breast health, and shares why asain women should take notice.
• Sahir Ahmed Evans | Women's Health Speaker, Educator, Advocate Founder of SAE Empower Coaching. Health is Wealth: Rebuilding Strength, Identity and Leadership. Sahir shares her journey from severe Endometriosis, several collapses, hysterectomy and surgical Menopause to renewed strength, confidence and leadership in midlife.

You will be split into smaller groups and rotate along the workshops representing health across our pillars. The workshops will give you the opportunity to engage in dynamic and meaningful discussions in smaller groups. Please select which pod you would like to attend in your registration form. Capacities are limited so you might not get your first choice.

Pod 1: How we talk to our children about health and relationships

Pod 2: Together we talk menopause

Pod 3: Together we talk about urinary tract infections

Pod 4: Coping strategies in managing stress

This isn’t just a series of lectures; it is a day of transformation and community activism.

• Protect Our Health: Gain medical facts and practical steps to take control of your wellbeing.
• Share Our Wisdom: Learn how to support the next generation of girls and boys so they grow up informed and empowered.
• Interactive Workshops: Dedicated time for open discussion, questions, and hands-on learning in a safe, supportive space.

Health information is a right, not a privilege. However, many women in our community remain unheard because they lack access to these vital conversations.

We are asking you to help be the bridge. Please share this invitation with your mothers, daughters, sisters, and neighbours—especially those who may not usually have access to this level of expertise.

"We are coming together not just for ourselves, but to ensure no Asian woman is left behind. Together, we move from being unheard to being unstoppable."

All refreshments, lunch and workshops are including in price of the ticket. There will be a quiet room available for prayer.

10:30 - Registration & networking
Start your day by meeting and getting to know your fellow attendees.

11:00 - Welcome from the AMBER Team: meaningful conversations
AMBER’s founders will share the work to date and the inspiring aims of the community, including opportunity for meaningful conversations.

11:30 - Neelam Heera-Shergill | : Sharam, Superstition and Survival: South Asian Health Conversations

11.50 - Dr. Rageshri Dhairyawan | Author of " & Activist: Addressing silencing: How can we amplify unheard voices?

12:30 - Lunch

13:30 - Together we Talk pods- select pod in your registration form

14.00 - Dr. Raghavan Vidya : Breast Health for Asian Women

14.30 - Together we Talk pods - select pod in your registration form

15.00 - Sahir Ahmed Evans: Health is Wealth: Rebuilding Strength, Identity and Leadership.

15.30 - Break

15.45 - Next steps for AMBER and Reflections As we wrap up, we’ll reflect on the day’s conversations and set the course for future actions and collaborations.

16.30 - Close.

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Please tell us if you are no longer able to attend

Please let us know if you have registered but can then no longer attend. No-shows and last-minute cancellations can lead to food waste and unnecessarily contribute to carbon emissions. Do get in touch with us if you can no longer attend.

Date Statement

When you register for the meeting, your personal data will be collected by AMBERcommunity.net . The purpose of collecting these data, including names, email addresses and additional information, is to facilitate organisation of AMBERfest on the 27th June 2026. If at any point you would like this information to be removed, please [email protected].

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Connect Event Space, Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7AP, United Kingdom

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