One day. More than one way to spend it.

SheChain Live isn’t a sit-in-one-room-all-day kind of event. Sessions run across different spaces, so pick what your business needs most. Some will overlap – that’s deliberate. And don’t worry about missing out: our main sessions are being recorded and we’ll share them with attendees afterwards. Some rooms are small. On purpose.

ITV Confidence on Camera has just 30 places per session. We’ll send ticket holders a Plan Your Day email so you can tell us what you want to attend and request places for limited-capacity sessions.

Don’t forget to leave room for the unexpected.The conversation over coffee could be just as valuable as the one on stage.

Food and refreshments are available to buy throughout the day – and yes, you can take them into sessions.

Plan Your Day

9:30am

DOORS OPEN!

The day starts before the first speaker does.

Welcome to a room full of opportunity. Get in, get connected and get ready. There’s a lot to pack in.

10:00am to 10:30am

DISCOVERY STAGE – Inside the Buyers Mind

Ever wondered why they chose someone else? Jaxx Nelson of WEConnect International put buyers in the hotseat and hear what really gets a supplier noticed, shortlisted – or quietly ruled out.

THE GROWTH LAB – The Buyer Decision Blueprint

Stop selling what you do. Mick Ramsden of The Pro Club helps you to start showing buyers why you’re the right choice. Get inside the psychology of procurement and learn how to become the supplier buyers trust.

ITV – Session 1 Confidence on Camera* 1 hr session 10am to 11am

10:40am to 11:10am

DISCOVERY STAGE – Breaking New Ground

What does it take to succeed when you’re still the minority in the room?

Hosted by Lee Chambers. Five leaders. Different industries. Straight answers on credibility, influence, resilience and changing the game.

THE GROWTH LAB – Gateway to Growth

Think public sector contracts are only for the big players? Think again. Join Kathryn Pearson to learn how SMEs get noticed before the tender even lands – and put themselves in a stronger position to win.

11:20am to 11:35am

DISCOVERY STAGE – Emma Jones CBE, Late Payments Are Costing Businesses Time, Money and Growth

Late payment isn’t an inconvenience. It’s holding businesses back. Join Emma Jones CBE, the UK’s Small Business Commissioner on what’s changing – and what every business needs to know.

This talk will be followed immediately by the Show Me The Money Panel.

11:30am to 12:30pm

ITV – Session 2 Confidence on Camera* 1 hr session

11:35am to 12:10pm

DISCOVERY STAGE – Show Me the Money

Need money to grow? Make sure it’s the right money.

Hosted by Heather Waters. Founders, finance and investment experts get straight about funding, cash flow, mistakes – and when saying no can be the smartest move.

12:10pm to 12:40pm

THE GROWTH LAB – Supplier Risk & Cyber Resilience

Could your weakest supplier become your biggest risk?

Find out from Sue Johnson what customers and procurement teams are starting to demand – and how being safer can make you more sellable.

12:40pm to 1:10pm

DISCOVERY STAGE – From Product to Profit

Hosted by Maxine Laceby.You’ve got a great product. Now how do you sell a lot more of it?

Retail, wholesale, marketplaces, exports and scaling – from founders who’ve learned what works the expensive way.

12:45pm to 1:15pm

THE GROWTH LAB – Founder Freedom

If everything still depends on you, have you built a business – or another job?

Carla Chatburn shows you how to step out of the bottleneck and build something that can grow without you doing everything.

1:15pm to 2:15pm

ITV – Session 3 Confidence on Camera* 1 hr session

1:20pm to 1:50pm

DISCOVERY STAGE – How To Get Over Yourself & Get More Clients

Are you the internet’s best-kept secret? Enough of that.

Elisabeth Carley-Leonard will stop you from hiding behind the logo and show you how becoming more visible can turn attention into trust – and trust into clients.

2pm to 2:30pm

THE GROWTH LAB – What Problem Are You Really Solving

Recruitment problem? Maybe. People problem? Probably not.

Join Laura Davies to look beyond the vacancy and discover what’s really driving turnover, performance and the people problems costing your business.

2:40pm to 3:10pm

DISCOVERY STAGE – Pitch Me Quick

Hosted by Chrissy Nichols and Dani Wallace. 45 seconds. One room. Make them remember you.

Ten businesses get their moment, three pitch live – and our buyers, founders and decision-makers are watching.

3:15pm to 4pm

DISCOVERY STAGE – Fireside Chat with Karen Millen OBE

£100. One idea. A global fashion brand. And a story that didn’t end there.

A candid conversation about ambition, scale, losing control, rebuilding – and the lessons you only learn by living them.

4:15pm

BEFORE YOU DISAPPEAR… Don’t leave the opportunity in the room. One last chance to connect, swap details and decide what you’re going to do with everything you’ve heard.

4:30pm to 5:30pm

VIP Reception
The lanyards stay on. The conversations continue.
Drinks, introductions and a little more time with some of the people you’ve been trying to catch all day.

Timings may change slightly. We’re bringing a lot of brilliant people into one building.

* 30 places per session – advance booking required. Want to be in the room? We’ll shortly send ticket holders our Plan Your Day email. Choose your preferred ITV session when you receive it and we’ll confirm your place. Please don’t worry about choosing the earliest session – all three sessions will cover the same experience.

Who Should Attend?

SheChain Live is designed for ambitious businesses at every stage.

Whether you’re just starting out or leading a multi-million-pound company, there is something here for you.

You’ll be joining:

What You’ll Leave With

✓ New ideas ✓ Better contacts ✓ Buyer insight ✓ Confidence ✓ Funding advice ✓ Growth strategies ✓ Practical actions

Ready to Join Us?

Attend SheChain Live

A full day of learning, connections and opportunity.

Attend The Full EVAS Experience

Two incredible days. One unforgettable experience.

On Friday evening we come together for the Enterprise Vision Awards, celebrating the women changing industries, challenging stereotypes and driving business forward across the UK.

If you’re attending the EVAS, remember your ticket already includes complimentary access to SheChain Live.

Because success deserves to be celebrated and opportunity shouldn’t end when the applause starts.

For Buyers, Partners and Corporates

If you’re serious about supplier diversity, innovation and growth: This is where you find it.

We are bringing together a pipeline of credible, ambitious women-led businesses across sectors, ready to engage, pitch and deliver.

Not databases. Not directories.

Real businesses. In the room. Ready to talk.

Not ready yet? Come anyway

Nobody ever feels completely ready. Come anyway. You’ll leave with

• What buyers are actually looking for
• How procurement works
• What “ready” really means
• How to position your business for opportunity

Clarity first. Then contracts.

Where To Stay

Many of our attendees will be joining us the next day for the 2026 Enterprise Vision Awards ceremony on Friday 2 October at the Empress Ballroom in the Winter Gardens. If you are looking to stay over, visit our Accommodation Partners and secure the preferential rates.