The Socially Shared team are proud to present their 8th Annual Women in Business Conference, taking place on Friday June 12th, 2026. You’re invited to join them at Cranmore Park Conference Centre, Solihull, for a day of inspiration, empowerment, and connection.
Sponsored by Dawn Owen, Willsons Solicitors and Rachel Ley, this headline event is set to be their biggest and best yet. Last year’s event was a sell out!
Since their first conference in 2017, the event has grown to become a must-attend event for professional women from across the Midlands and beyond. The day is designed to inspire and empower women in business at every level, including leaders, freelancers, and start-ups.
With the powerful theme of ‘Confidence’ speakers will explore its many aspects for personal, professional, and social development through a line-up of exceptional speakers, interactive activities, and meaningful networking.
Confidence is something that ebbs and flows for many women in business and employment throughout their work journey and is an important theme to explore.
This Year’s Speakers Include:
Dawn Owen – Zero BS Coach For Women – Founder of The BadAss Business Community & BadAss Live
Gulshen Bano – CEO Worlds Largest Women’s Self Defence Organisation – Strike Back Defence (As seen on Dragons Den 2026)
Heather Wolfe – Owner & Senior Partner at Willsons Solicitors – An Award Winning Family Law Firm
Kristine Monaghan – Director, Franchise & Sales Strategist – The Class Business Academy & Founder of The Class Business Awards
Pamela Carpenter – Leadership & Professional Learning Specialist For Education & Organisations – Avandra Learning
A conference for local women, by local women, all speakers are women that are based within the Midlands and, or delivering services to this audience.
This year’s event also includes an interactive panel of experts, sharing knowledge, insight and tools that will help and support women with their own confidence after the event too.
Our Confidence Toolkit Panel includes:
Emma Hewitt – Confidence with Awards – Business Awards Strategist.
Dayle Adams – Confidence with Intuition – International Psychic Medium and Educator.
Hetal Trivedi – Confidence with Photography – Strategic Brand Photographer & Videographer.
Rachel Ley – Confidence with Voice – Speaker and Performance Coach, and Live Event Producer.
What’s Included:
- Motivational talks from women who have expertise and insight about confidence. ● Interactive activities and opportunities to get involved.
- Networking opportunities with like-minded professionals from a range of diverse industries.
- A delicious hot and cold buffet lunch, plus refreshment breaks throughout the day. ● A complimentary conference programme, packed with information and resources. ● The Connections Zone, an interactive area to showcase your business. ● A showcase of the talented writers within our community via the Socially Shared Online Bookshop, featuring titles by local women authors.
New this year! We are welcoming and encouraging more young adults to join us with a special discounted ticket. Charities and social enterprises can also benefit from reduced price tickets.
Join Socially Shared at their 8th Annual Women in Business Conference and learn more about ‘Confidence’ and how it can positively benefit you. For more information visit https://sociallyshared.co.uk/events.
