The inaugural WIBF Live conference will bring together professionals from across financial and professional services for a day of ideas, leadership and meaningful connections. Designed around the moments that shape careers, inspire leadership and open doors for future generations, the conference will explore how we create more inclusive, successful and sustainable industries.
The programme is built around three themes that reflect the different stages of a career and the challenges we all share.
LIFT
Supporting future talent, widening access and creating opportunity.
LEAD
Exploring leadership, influence and navigating today's workplace.
LEVEL UP
Helping professionals grow, innovate and prepare for what's next.
We’re over the moon to welcome Aimee Connolly, Founder and CEO of Sculpted by Aimee, as our headline speaker.
Launching her business at just 23 years old, Aimee has grown Sculpted by Aimee into one of Ireland’s most successful beauty brands, stocked by leading retailers including Boots, Selfridges, John Lewis and Cult Beauty.
A recognised entrepreneur and passionate advocate for women in business, Aimee regularly shares her insights on confidence, resilience, leadership and entrepreneurship. Her inspiring journey from makeup artist to award-winning CEO perfectly reflects the ambition and determination at the heart of this conference.
We’re delighted to welcome Claire McCollum, one of Northern Ireland’s most familiar broadcasters, to WIBF LIVE Northern Ireland.
With more than 25 years across BBC, UTV and radio, Claire has presented everything from major sporting events and live television broadcasts to Proms in the Park before an audience of 10,000. She currently presents BBC’s Songs of Praise, travelling across the UK and Ireland.
An experienced event host and confidence coach, Claire brings warmth, calm and authority to the stage, helping others manage nerves, build confidence and command an audience.
One of the conference's ambitions is to strengthen the pipeline of future talent entering financial and professional services.
Students, graduates and early-career professionals will join experienced leaders for conversations that encourage learning, mentoring, networking and collaboration across generations.
The conference will bring together up to 300 delegates from across:
Including:
Bringing together up to 300 delegates, the conference is set to become one of Northern Ireland's leading events celebrating leadership, inclusion and the future of financial and professional services. Lunch and refreshments are included in the ticket price.
We'll round off the day with a Networking Reception from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Join fellow delegates, speakers and partners for drinks and light refreshments as we continue the conversations, make new connections and celebrate an inspiring day together.
Sponsorship opportunities are now available for organisations looking to demonstrate their commitment to leadership, inclusion and developing future talent, while engaging with an influential audience from across financial and professional services.
If you’re interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact Siobhan.moran@wibf.org.uk.
Over the coming weeks we'll be announcing our speakers, panel sessions and inspiring voices from across financial and professional services.
Whether you're taking your first steps in your career, leading teams, growing a business or helping shape the future of our industry, we'd love you to be part of this inaugural event.
Join us on Tuesday 10 November 2026 and help us launch a new chapter for Women in Banking & Finance Northern Ireland.
LIFT. LEAD. LEVEL UP.
