Athena40 Panel Discussions
Women at the Helm of Change 

Athena40 in partnership with KNOCK Inc. and in association with WE JOB BOX is organising its annual International Women's Month event under the theme 'Women at the Helm of Change'.

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We believe that the theme “Women at the Helm of Change” is important for International Women’s Month 2026 because it highlights the need for women to be fully represented in leadership and decision-making roles, at a time when the world is significantly challenged by a multilateral crisis. 

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It is time for real societal transformation and despite making up nearly half of the global population, women hold only about 26% of parliamentary seats worldwide, less than 10% of top corporate CEO positions, and continue to face a global gender pay gap of around 20%. 

With declining public trust in institutions, growing governance scandals, and widening inequality, ethical and inclusive leadership has become more urgent than ever.

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Join us for two important panel discussions. 

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• Athena40 Panel: Women at the Helm of Change

       Speakers: Elizabeth Filippouli - Founder & CEO, GTF & Athena40; Yasmin Alibhai-Brown - Journalist & Author,

       The i Paper; Vicky Pryce - Chief Economic Adviser, Centre for Economics & Business Research (CEBR)

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• We Job Box Panel: Turning Vision into Opportunity, Opening Doors for All
  Speakers: Lalita Taylor FRSA - Founder & CEO, We Job Box

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Join us for an engaging breakfast and panel discussions on March 23, 2026 at the prestigious House of Lords, where thought leaders, policymakers and distinguished voices from across sectors will explore the vital role of women at the forefront of today's most pressing challenges.

This special gathering will highlight how women are steering meaningful change across business, innovation, policy, environment, and beyond.

Continuing Athena40’s mission to amplify women’s expertise, strengthen international networks and highlight the critical role of women in decision-making and transformative change, the event will underscore the unique skills women bring to dialogue and problem-solving in an era demanding inclusive progress.