Have a read of our curated list of #IWD events below - we promise, from comedy specials, to 24-hour global summits, there's sure to be something perfect for you!
Workshops & Talks
🏦 Women in Banking & Finance have not one, but two events happening for #IWD2021! Join their morning session on building an entrepreneurial mindset, or pop in at lunch to learn how to create the mindset of a successful female leader.
💰 The 30% Club, REBA, & Peppy have joined forces for a special discussion about what it will take to finally close the gender pay gap (and it's free!).
🌿 Join Bethnal Green Ventures at their Tuesday discussion of whether impact investing can close the gender wealth gap (a subject very close to our hearts!).
🌍 UN Women will be spending the afternoon hosting their 'Women in Leadership: Achieving an equal future in a Covid-19 world on the way to Generation Equality' Forum. Will you be joining them?
🌼 Bloom are back with their annual #IWD event, and this year, their panel event gives you the chance to hear from top leaders in the British startup ecosystem - wow!
💟 Join the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women for their webinar 'No Labels! Tackling gender stereotypes that hold back women tech entrepreneurs in low and middle income countries'.
⭐Feminin Plural Global Talk and Feminin Plural Zürich present: 'What does it mean to be a feminist in 2021?' - now this is a talk you don't want to miss!
Comedy, charity, & chill
🤣 Not feeling a Monday panel event? Funny Women have you covered with their around-the-world event! Go travelling from London, to Amsterdam, even Melbourne, in their all-day event.
🤩 The WOW Foundation are setting up base at the Royal Albert Hall on Monday evening (wow indeed!). Join them for what is guaranteed to be an evening well spent!
🍿 If you're not a Monday person, The Bechdel Sound Test have you covered with their Sunday (March 7th) Feminist Pop Culture Quiz! Plus, 100% of proceeds from the event go to charity!
🏥 Wellbeing of Women are also hosting a fundraising quiz focused on healthcare for women, so if you're looking for a low-key yet educational evening, this is the event for you.
🖊️ Whatever your plans, take a moment to make sure you've signed WACL's petition to Reinstate Gender Pay Gap Reporting Now. Help them get to 5,000 signatures!
Multi-day events
💝 The #SheStartedIt Festival of Female Entrepreneurs runs from Friday March 12th until Saturday March 13th, and they've definitely filled the time well - from a lunchtime cookalong to a 'Secrets of Success' panel, they've got it all!
☀️ AllBright are hosting a 24-Hour Global Summit on Monday, filled to the brim with motivational talks, panel events from global thought leaders, and more! The day is free to members (and they've got a 14-day free trial too!).
💪 Women in Fund Finance are going all out for #IWD2021, as you can see by their Choose to Challenge fundraising event. Starting Monday, they're challenging all of us to a 10-day fundraiser for The Malala Fund - are you in?
🥰 The lovely Wealthiher Network are hosting a two-day 'She's Got This' global summit later this month! Join them in their core belief that together, we can build a better tomorrow for the benefit of everyone!
Swiss events
⚔️ Lean In are holding an online workshop, '50 Ways to Fight Bias', on Tuesday 9th - this sounds like a must-see!
✅ Can't make any events happening on March 8th? Not to worry - EventZilla will be talking about 'The 5 Essential Factors for Success in the Age of Collaboration' on March 31st! What a way to end Women's Month!
🥂 Join Frauenzentrale Zürich's Women's Day Zoom Party! They'll be looking into the future, taking quizzes, and toasting together (with a surprise included!).
💻 CreativeSpace are going all out with a free co-workplace for Zürich power women! This way, you can celebrate even while you're at work!
👩💼 Join Waxd'Elle for 'Empowering women to launch their startups in confidence' , an online webinar which is sure to inspire us all!
However you end up celebrating next week, we hope you have a great time. Plus, make sure to tell us how you're completing the #ChooseyourChallenge theme on our socials!
