Lizzie Webb
editor at Chartwell Speakers
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This year marks 115 years of International Women’s Day. The IWD 2026 theme, Give To Gain, is a reminder that progress grows through generosity and shared effort.

At Chartwell Speakers, we believe IWD should spark real conversations and challenge assumptions. We represent women who are:

We’ll help you find the right speaker for your IWD keynote, panel or fireside, aligned with your organisation’s values and ambition.

Because representation matters. Because ideas matter. And because the right voice, at the right moment, can change everything.

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