Women in Business & Finance (WIBF), an organisation that supports members from many of the UK’s biggest business firms is launching its first conference in Northern Ireland next month, bringing 300 professionals from across the region’s thriving financial and professional services sector together for the first time in Belfast.
WIBF Live takes place at Riddel Hall, Queen’s University Belfast on Tuesday 10 November with a busy programme of inspiring speakers, practical insights and opportunities to build new and meaningful connections.
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Operating across Great Britain since 1980, WIBF is a not-for-profit, volunteer-led group which promotes talent, leadership, networking and opportunity covering banking, fintech, insurance, investment, accountancy, law, wealth management and other financial services.
With eight regional bases across the UK, including London, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh, its membership is drawn from many of the country’s largest firms, including Deloitte, KPMG, Citi, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, British Business Bank and Royal London.
Built around structured themes – Lift, Lead, Level Up – the inaugural Belfast conference will explore the moments that shape careers, inspire leadership and open doors for future generations. A key ambition is to help strengthen the pipeline of future talent.
Siobhan Moran, Chair of Women in Banking & Finance, Northern Ireland said: “We’re delighted to be launching WIBF Live for the first time in Northern Ireland and to be bringing women together at every stage of their professional careers – from students considering their first steps into the industry to experienced executives, specialists, entrepreneurs and senior leaders.
“Northern Ireland has an exciting and growing financial and professional services sector, and this conference will create space to share knowledge, build connections and explore how we can widen access, strengthen the talent pipeline and support more women to fulfil their potential. We’re grateful for all the sponsors which have so enthusiastically supported us.”
The conference which will welcome up to 300 delegates from banking, financial services, professional services, law, technology, entrepreneurship and education, runs from 9am to 5pm and will be followed by a networking reception.
Those companies backing the conference include headline sponsor Progressive Building Society and key sponsors Queen’s University Belfast School of Business, Upstream ABL and The Mortgage Shop.
“This conference is an opportunity to celebrate the strength of Northern Ireland’s professional talent, bring different generations together and create meaningful connections that continue well beyond the event itself,” WIBF CEO, Vicky Soden said.
For more information and to register for tickets, visit: https://www.wibf.org.uk/events/wibf-ni-conference-lift-lead-level/
