What is the Event?

Join us for an inspiring celebration of International Women's Day, on Friday the 7th March 2025, starting at 9.30am. Patch in partnership with The Athena Network Richmond welcomes everyone passionate about gender equality, to our design-led community space in the heart of Twickenham, for a morning of networking, powerful talks, and meaningful connections. This year, we're embracing the global theme of 'For ALL Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, Action'.

Who's the Event For?

Open to all - women, men, and non-binary individuals who are committed to supporting gender equality and women's empowerment. Whether you're a professional, entrepreneur, student, or community member, this event is for anyone interested in learning, connecting, and making a positive impact.

Event Highlights

• Inclusive networking opportunity
• Inspiring speakers discussing breaking down gender barriers (speakers to be announced)
• Breaks involving facilitated mindfulness activities
• Gift bags for all attendees, as well as raffles prizes, donated by our local business sponsors: Piper Violet, Brewery Market, Don't Buy Her Flowers and Grow London Local
• Sponsored coffees from Django's for all attendees from Grow London Local
• Donation-based entry (minimum £1.00)
• All proceeds will support Fowler's Syndrome UK

Provisional timetable

• 9.30am-10am: Guest arrival and networking, with coffee from Django's sponsored by Grow London Local.
• 10am-11am: Engaging talks lead by guest speakers, names to be announced soon.
• 11am-11.15am: Break with facilitated mindfulness activity.
• 11.15am-12pm: Panel discussion.
• 12pm-onwards: Raffle prizes and further networking opportunities.
• *All timings are provisional, we expect that some segments of the day may run longer due to audience interaction*

About The Athena Network

The Athena Network is a vibrant, supportive community of women in business who are passionate about growth, collaboration, and empowerment. 2025 marks their 20th year of creating a community where people in business can thrive. As a leading international networking, training, and development business club for female executives and entrepreneurs, they bring a wealth of experience and connection to this International Women's Day event.

About Patch

Patch is your neighbourhood space for work, community and events. From hybrid workers and teams to sole traders and startups, our variety of workspaces and flexible memberships are designed to fit your needs and nice-to-haves. Our ground floor spaces host events for the whole community to enjoy, from the educational and inspirational to the downright fun and friendly, whilst our public cafe, Django's, is serves up delicious coffee and lunch bites all week long.

Book a trial day or drop in for a coffee next time you're passing. We'd love to show you around!

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