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Women in Business unveil voices of leadership to headline 2024 conference

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Northern Ireland’s leading business voices will explore how purpose-driven leadership can deliver a sustainable future at the 2024 Women in Business Voices of Leadership Conference.

Taking place on 14 November at Mandela Hall, Belfast, the premier event is set to welcome over 400 women from a broad range of sectors to discuss the conference theme of ‘People, Purpose, Planet’.

Among the key speakers are Danske Bank CEO Vicky Davies, Olympic gold medallist Hannah Scott, and NI’s first Chief Scientific and Technology Adviser Professor Helen McCarthy, who will each bring insights into how purpose-driven leadership can ignite meaningful change for both people and the planet.

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The 2024 conference will be delivered in partnership with Queen’s University, Belfast in conjunction with the Global Federation of Competitiveness Councils’ Global Innovation Summit (GIS), taking place in Belfast from 11 – 15 November.

Previewing the November showcase, Women in Business Managing Director Lorraine Acheson said: “By bringing together an esteemed line-up of local and international Voices of Leadership, we have an opportunity to delve deep into the principles of leading with purpose.

“In today’s changing world, there is an urgent need for leadership that prioritises people and planet equally. Women in Business and the wider WiB Group aims to bring greater gender parity to senior management positions across Northern Ireland and beyond, empowering today’s female leaders who can have a greater impact on tomorrow.”

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Alongside today’s line-up announcement, NIE Networks has been confirmed as title sponsor of the 2024 Voices of Leadership Conference with Belfast City Council also supporting the event.

Paula Leatham, Head of Human Resources at NIE Networks, added: “At NIE Networks, we very much look forward to being an active part of the 2024 Voices of Leadership Conference.

“On the day, NIE Networks Senior Manager for Sustainability and Environment Judy McElroy will be part of the Leadership and Sustainability panel, discussing the ways in which we can work collectively to unlock the business benefits inherent in more sustainable practices. NIE Networks are committed to making Northern Ireland a greener, cleaner and more prosperous place to live for generations to come.”

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