Women With Metal 2024 Conference

In 2023 we hosted the Inaugral Women With Metal Conference which was a sold out event and attended by over 100 delegates. We delivered a day with expert speakers that gave return on investment to the attendees on our themes: Confidence. Knowledge. Connections.

This Year we are going bigger!! Once again hosted by Kirsty Davies-Chinnock we are joined by some fantastic speakers along with interactive panel discussions.

Join us at The ICC in Birmingham where 300 delegates - both men and women - from the metal industries look to Fabricate The Future.

With Thanks to our sponsors:

Headline Sponsor Lloyds Business Bank

Platinum Sponsor Control Energy Costs

Gold Sponsor Professional Polishing Services

Gold Sponsor Quilter Cheviot

Silver Sponsor Prime Accountants Group

Silver Sponsor Anopol Ltd

Silver Sponsor United Anodisers Ltd

Speaker Announcements

Kirsty Davies-Chinnock is pleased to announce the first speakers for the 2024 Women With Metal Conference.

Denise Morris, CEO & Founder of TAG Network Midlands returns to our conference to present Building Connections Confidently: Mastering Networking for Professional Success

Join us for an engaging development session focused on the vital skills of networking and fostering consistent confidence to excel in building meaningful connections. In today's competitive business landscape, the ability to network effectively is paramount for professional growth and success.

This session will delve into strategies for overcoming networking challenges, developing a confident demeanor, and leveraging opportunities to expand your professional network.

Learn how to make lasting impressions, initiate conversations with ease, and cultivate valuable relationships that lead to business opportunities and career advancement. Gain the confidence and skills needed to navigate networking events, create impactful connections, and establish yourself as a confident and influential professional in your industry.

Steph Snade

Communicate with Impact: Unleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence

Discover the power of Emotional Intelligence (EI) in enhancing your communication approaches.

Join us for a thought-provoking development session focused on improving your communication skills and building better connections in both your professional and personal life. In today's fast-paced world, knowing how to communicate effectively is essential for effective collaboration and relationship-building.

This session will explore the different ways people communicate and the importance of flexing your communication style to connect authentically with others. We’ll explore the concept of Emotional Intelligence, breaking down its key components and discussing why it's so valuable for communication.

You'll learn practical tips on adapting your communication style, boosting your EI, and understanding how different personality types prefer (and hate!) to be communicated with. Leave equipped with the tools to communicate more effectively, build stronger connections, and thrive in different social situations.

Selling for Success with Gemma Crampton

Gemma is the founder of Envision Training & Development. With over 20 years of experience in corporate sales and leadership, she has a proven track record of steering high-performance teams to exceptional sales success and customer satisfaction. Known for her dynamic style, Gemma combines humour and energy with authenticity, making complex ideas both understandable and engaging. At the core of her work is a passion for unlocking potential, bridging business acumen with human values and a heartfelt drive for personal and organisational growth.Gemma explores the essence of selling, revealing it as both a mindset and a skill set, essential not only in business but across all spheres of life. Highlighting that, regardless of our roles, we're engaged in a constant process of selling - our ideas, ourselves, and our visions to those around us. Learn how you can master these interactions for success. Uncovering the link between selling and resilience, emphasising our need for learning, adapting, and maintaining a positive outlook in the face of challenges.

Allyship in Action with Jeremy Stockdale

Jeremy is the CEO and Founder of Ylead and on Wednesdays he smashes the Patriarchy! After decades in the corporate world Jeremy founded Ylead to focus on inclusive leadership and gender equity in the workplace. Committed to Male Allyship, Jeremy posts each Wednesday on LinkedIn on how true allyship can benefit everyone.

Transforming Women's Financial Futures

Rebecca Fellows and Victoria Jones from Quilter Cheviot will be talking about how to make your money work for you and how to understand the risks involved in finacial investment.

At Quilter Cheviot their 'Women and Investing' initative is focused on addressing common issues women often face when investing and helping to promote the importance of diversity and inclusion. They want to inspire and empower women to grow and protect their wealthm building towards a gender equal world.