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Helen Sharman United Kingdom

First British Person and Western European Woman in Space & First Woman to Visit the Mir Space Station

Kristi Hemmer, M.Ed. United States

Putting more women in power since 2013, because when women lead the world is a better place for all of us.

Uppma Virdi Australia

Trailblazing female entrepreneur is a first generation Indian Australian migrant

Raji Rajagopolan United States

A mentor sharing stories of her personal journey & paying it forward through allyship & leadership

Lizzy Hoo Australia

Stand-up comedian, presenter, writer & actor

Dame Sarah Storey United Kingdom

Great Britain's Greatest Paralympian, Visiting Professor at Manchester Metropolitan University & Active Travel Commissioner for the Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Harpreet Kaur United States

Women of color tech leader and coach who inspires women to embrace authenticity and overcome challenges with her mantra: 'Why Blend In When You Are Born to Stand Out.'"

Jodi Bondi Norgaard United States

Author & advocate on women’s leadership, purpose-driven branding, entrepreneurship & challenging stereotypes to drive equality & innovation

Bonita Norris United Kingdom

Youngest British woman to have reached both the summit of Everest and the North Pole

Heidi Dening Australia

Award-winning workplace resilience and self-leadership expert

Vicki Anstey United Kingdom

Leading well-being expert, TEDx speaker, Coach & Mentor, Entrepreneur turned Adventurer & 2 x World Record holder

Andrea Turkovic South Africa

Adventurer and advocate for women's empowerment

Celiah Quansah United Kingdom

Rugby player who represented Team GB at the 2020 Summer Olympics after only starting playing at university

Kelly Holmes United Kingdom

Two times Olympic Gold Medallist, Former British 800m Record Holder, Former Member of the Royal Army Corps and Founder of the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust

Penny Mallory United Kingdom

Renowned rally driver turned leadership coach, inspiring resilience & peak performance

Tayla Harris Australia

AFLW star and professional boxer who represents the power of female determination and proudly advocates for breaking barriers in women's sport

Jo Salter United Kingdom

First female fighter jet pilot in the RAF and Director of Global Transformative Leadership for PwC

Liv Phyland Australia

Television host, presenter and speaker

Jo Wood United Kingdom

Empowering women in their careers

Dami Lawal United Kingdom

Keynote speaker, author and founder of award-winning NateBel Interiors. I speak about women in leadership, influence without authority, strategic visibility and access to opportunity.

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