Buckinghamshire Business First and the Institute of Directors Bucks are proudly partnering to celebrate International Women’s Day with a morning dedicated to purpose-driven leadership and the women shaping the future.
What to expect
The morning will be opened by Cllr Muryel Boulay, Mayor of Marlow, setting the tone for an event focused on leadership, legacy, and positive impact.
Keynote Speakers
Be inspired by two exceptional leaders:
- Sally Fennemore MBE – President & Founding Member of Women in Enterprise MK, PR & Events specialist.
- Angela Spang – Award‑winning entrepreneur, innovator, and founder of June Medical.
Dynamic Panel Discussion
Hear personal leadership journeys, defining moments, and lessons learned from influential female leaders across sectors.
Our panel:
- Dr Jenny Simnett - IoD South Bucks Ambassador & Deputy Mayor of Marlow
- Lavanya Balaji - COO, entrepreneur & business leader
- Stephanie Boyce CBE – Former President, The Law Society
- Laurie Percival – CEO & Mentor
- Helen Shellabear – Managing Director, Shellwin Real Estate
So if you want to be inspired by impressive women, to celebrate women's achievements and explore key topics of leadership, legacy and collaboration, book your place below.
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Details
Date:
10 March, 2026 - 10 March, 2026
Time:
9:30am - 1:00pm
Registration and networking from 9am
Location:
Crowne Plaza Marlow, Winterlake 2, Fieldhouse Lane, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1GJ
Please note:
Parking: Parking is free and in the main car park. Here is a What3Words to take you to the car park - ///reporting.awakes.logo
Our environmental impact: We are working hard to reduce the environmental impact of our events and lower our carbon footprint as much as possible. Find out more here.
Photography / Video: We plan to take photographs and video at this event for future promotional activity including social media. If you do not wish to appear in the photographs or the video – please let us know either when making your booking, via email to [email protected] or by advising a member of the BBF team when you arrive at the event.
Speakers
Founder, June Medical Group & Owner, Mosaic Surgical
IoD Ambassador South Bucks, Deputy Mayor of Marlow, Career Interim Director & Consultant in Change and Business Performance Improvement
CEO, Shellwin Real Estate
CEO and mentor, known for delivering large scale growth
COO ACS Groups - Software Consultancy, HealthCare, Hospitality & Engineering
CEO, Buckinghamshire Business First
Founding Member and President, Women in Enterprise MK
Former President of the Law Society of England and Wales, the first person of colour and the sixth woman to hold the office.
Agenda
9.00am
Arrival & Networking Breakfast with tea, coffee, and light refreshments
9.30am
Introduction from Philippa Batting (CEO Buckinghamshire Business First) and welcome from the Marlow Mayor, Cllr Muryel Boulay
9.40am
Sally Fennemore MBE - From Vision to Impact: the Power of Purposeful Leadership
10.10am
Angela Spang - From Vision to Impact: the Power of Purposeful Leadership
10.40am
REFRESHMENT BREAK
11.00am
Panel Discussion: Leading with Purpose with Audience Q & A
12.15pm - 1.00pm
Networking & Close
