Making it Happen: Women in Enterprise

Fri Jun 19 2026 at 10:00 am to 01:30 pm UTC+01:00

Business and IP Centre Leeds | Leeds

Business & IP Centre Leeds
Publisher/HostBusiness & IP Centre Leeds
Making it Happen: Women in Enterprise
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A morning of panel conversation with four thriving female-founded Leeds business owners followed by networking
About this Event

Did you know that in 2025 there were just 21 women chief executive officers (CEOs) at FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 companies in the UK? National Women’s Enterprise Week seeks to challenge that and we in BIPC Leeds are on board. Join us for a morning of conversation with four thriving female-founded Leeds businesses, followed by a fantastic opportunity to network with other Leeds entrepreneurs on the wild ride that is founding your own business.

Schedule:

10:00: Arrival – tea, coffee, refreshments

10:25: Welcome – BIPC Leeds Team

10:30: Panel Q&A: Engage with local superstar entrepreneurs:

Mel Blackwood, founder of Skate Sanctuary

Chloe Mead, founder of Fling

Katie Geddes, founder of The Dance Studio

Louise Askin, founder of Lavender & Twine

11:30: Networking: Connect with fellow entrepreneurs from aspiring to thriving

The Librarian team will be on-hand if you’d like to discuss how the Business and IP Centre Leeds can help you start, develop or elevate your own business.

If you have any questions about the morning, please do not hesitate to contact the team at [email protected].

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Business and IP Centre Leeds, Leeds Central library, Leeds, United Kingdom

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