Full Speaker Line-Up Confirmed for Flagship Belfast Leadership Conference

Last remaining tables still available for 10th Women in Business Voices of Leadership

Final preparations are underway as more than 300+ voices from industry, academia, business, government and the third sector prepare to come together to celebrate a decade of women in leadership.

Hosted at the Hilton Belfast, the 10^th Women in Business Voices of Leadership conference has today unveiled its full speaker line-up featuring a roster of influential leaders and changemakers who together will address the event’s theme: ‘Shaping What Matters’.   

Looking ahead to the milestone event on 12^th November, Caroline Coyle, Women in Business Director, said: “We have an exceptional line-up of speakers and timely discussions planned on leadership to mark 10 years of this special event. From sustainability and technology to organisational culture, inclusion, and entrepreneurship, each voice will ring loud on shaping what matters as we collectively dive deep into the issues and barriers that continue to impact women's progression in the workplace.”

READ MORE: Milestone 10th Year for Women in Business Voices of Leadership

A select number of tables remain available for businesses looking to bring colleagues and teams together for the conference.

“The most effective, long-lasting leadership initiatives come about when men and women work together,” Caroline added. “We particularly extend an invitation to male leaders across all sectors to be part of this crucial conversation. Among those taking to the stage on 12^th November will be Fiacre O’Donnell, Sustainability Director at Encirc, one of Northern Ireland’s leading voices in sustainability, corporate responsibility and sustainable manufacturing.”

Hosted again by Donna Traynor, the event agenda features a line-up of leaders including:

• Margot Slattery, Global Group Head of Social Sustainability | ISS World Services
• Baroness Sue Gray | Chair, Consello UK
• Sarah Murphy, Founder and CEO of Conexus
• Councillor Róis-Máire Donnelly | Lord Mayor, Belfast City Council
• Fiacre O'Donnell, Sustainability Director at Vidrala
• Dr Ines Wichert, occupational psychologist, author and leadership expert
• Agnes Lunny, Co-Founder of Positive Futures
• Erin McFeely, Director NI at Alchemy
• Marie Gleeson, Managing Director of NavMar Leadership
• Olga McAteer of McAteer Solutions
• Jacqui Kirk, Managing Director, Belfast Operations Executive | Bank of America
• Lorna McAdoo, Head of Northern Ireland and Global ESG Lead | Version 1
• Helen Sullivan, Chief People and Culture Officer at title sponsor NIE Networks
• Melanie McMordie, Client Managing Director at event partner Fujitsu

READ MORE: New Partnership to Strengthen Connections for Businesswomen Across Northern Ireland

Now firmly established as a fixture in Northern Ireland’s business calendar, Voices of Leadership has spent the past decade providing a platform for leaders from industry, academia, government and the third sector to share insight and encourage positive change.

This year marks the conference’s 10th anniversary, with NIE Networks returning as title sponsor. The event also features Belfast City Council, Fujitsu, Danske Bank and McAteer Solutions as supporting partners.

Last remaining tickets and tables can be found by visiting www.womeninbusinessni.com/events

Read the Autumn 2026 edition free online →

Stay connected with NI's tech community:

• Subscribe to our newsletter – Get the latest tech news, job opportunities, and events delivered to your inbox
• Visit Sync NI – Your daily source for Northern Ireland technology news