Women+AI: Leading Change and the Next Generation

Join us for breakfast to connect, be inspired and talk leadership in the AI age.

If you’ve been challenged to help your team embrace AI in 2026, this session is for you.

Women from every sector have a critical role to play in shaping how AI shows up in business, culture and society. From using AI effectively in your own role, to guiding teams with confidence and judgement, to ensuring we build a safe and equitable future for the next generation.

This Manchester event brings together women from all backgrounds who are building their expertise for an impactful 2026.

What you’ll gain

Lead with AI fluency and confidence
Led by Hannah Maude, Business & AI Transformation Leader

You’ll leave with:

• how to gain a clear understanding of what AI means for your career
• a practical & personal AI toolkit you can use immediately
• guidance on how to lead your teams into 2026 with confidence and credibility

Includes access to the AI Changemakers Action Plan App on ChatGPT

AI in Action: Women Driving Innovation & Results

Jenny O'Sullivan, WPP
An early digital native, Jen specialises in leveraging data and addressable channels to deliver innovative, results-driven excellence. Her career has seen her lead high stakes accounts from Aldi, American Airlines and London 2012.

Jen is passioned about getting outsanding results for her clients. She will be sharing the new AI-powered strategies to drive next level return on investment.

Cat Mellor, THG Studios
As Director of Creative Services at THG Studios, Cat Mellor bridges the gap between creative craft and enterprise AI. Currently leading a world-first AI catwalk experience for Topshop, Google, and PayPal, Cat is redefining production through AI-enabled apps and scalable systems.

We're delighted to hear from Cat as she talks us through how marketing leaders can embrance AI in new and innovative ways.

Questions welcome!

Shaping a Safe and Successful Future for the Next Generation

Chelsea Slater, CEO of InnovateHer

The AI conversation often excludes the most important stakeholders: those coming next. Drawing on findings from the InnovateHer AI Report, this session explores how leaders today can help create opportunity, safety and fairness for future generations.

Women + AI began in 2023 to create space for women from business backgrounds to learn, connect and lead in the AI age.
Following events in Sydney and London, this is the first Manchester gathering and a chance to shape what comes next.

Bring on a year of making it happen 🔥