Women with Metal IWD Lunch 2026
Women With Metal IWD Lunch
Women With Metal were delighted to collaborate with TAG Network Midlands Women in Leadership Network on the 5th March 2026 to celebrate International Women's Day.
Thank you to everyone who joined us at this Sold Out event at The Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food, where we enjoyed a welcome drink and a delightful three-course meal, and heard from our keynote speaker, Anita Bhalla OBE, DL. The networking lunch concluded with a dynamic panel discussion featuring leaders from the metal and professional sectors, including Emma Swann, Lauren Walker, Hayley Lavery, and Professor Inez Brown.
The event was hosted by Kirsty Davies-Chinnock and Denise Morris.
Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speaker
Our Keynote Speaker for the International Women's Day event is Anita Bhalla OBE DL, whose leadership, influence, and commitment to representation and inclusion will set the tone for an impactful networking lunch.
Panel Guests
Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speaker
Joining the discussion are four exceptional trailblazing leaders as our Panel Guests: Prof. Inez Brown (Hon. Causa), Hayley Lavery, Emma Swann, and Lauren Walker. As part of our celebration for International Women's Day, they explored authentic leadership journeys, professional experiences, and thought-provoking insights during a highly interactive, female-led panel discussion. This event, including a networking lunch, was designed to spark honest dialogue, learning, and inspiration.