About this Event
This year, we’re excited to launch the 2025 WIA Mentoring Programme with a record-breaking number of applicants and our first-ever event in Manchester!
The evening will celebrate the inspiring mentors and mentees who are part of this year’s programme, providing a platform for fresh perspectives and honouring those committed to personal growth and supporting others.
Our panel discussion, Shifting Perspectives: Seeing the Unseen, will feature our keynote speakers and panellists sharing where they believe perspectives need to shift in the industry. By sharing their unique stories, research &/or experiences, we will discuss aspects of architecture and the wider environment that aren’t seen by all.
Shining a light on new things to raise awareness and positive actions.
Keynotes by
Dr Lucy Montague: Senior Lecturer, Manchester School of Architecture
Rebecca Coley: Head of Planning and Development at Trafford Council
Panellists:
Danny Crump: Director of Urbanism, Layer Studio
Kwame Ohene-Adu: Associate Partner, HTA (Mentor of WIA Mentoring Programme 2025)
Fiona Hunt: Senior Architect, Sheppard Robson (Mentor of WIA Mentoring Programme 2025)
Karolina Olszewska: Architecture Assistant at Simpson Haugh (Mentee)
A special guest will soon be announced, Stay tuned!
Facilitated by
Tania Ihlenfeld: Founder, Ede Enablers, WIA UK Mentoring Programme Lead
Venue, Date & Time
HTA Studio, Clayton House, 59 Piccadilly, Manchester M1 1RN
Tuesday 4th Feb 6 – 9 pm
Agenda
Arrive: 6 – 6.20 pm
Keynote Speakers: 6.20 – 6.40 pm
Panel Conversation: 6.40 – 7.30 pm
Drinks & Networking: 7.30 – 9 pm
Close: 9 pm
There will also be plenty of time to connect, network, and enjoy drinks and nibbles in a welcoming space. This event is open to everyone, with priority given to this year’s programme participants.
Venue Sponsor: HTA Design LLP, Manchester - HTA Design
Photography & Video Sponsors: Lawrence Barraclough from You See Media
Tickets:
- Student £4
- Professionals £8
Online event access and photography
- This event will be recorded. Photos and video will be taken at this event.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
HTA Design LLP, 59 Piccadilly, Manchester, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00 to GBP 8.00
