International Women’s Day Lunch 2026
You're invited to celebrate with us at our International Women's Day Lunch 2026
Organised by the pro-women committee this promises to be a remarkable celebration. After another phenomenal turnout of 400+ last year, we're gearing up for a bigger & more inclusive event.
We would like to emphasize that ALL, regardless of gender identity, social background, sexual orientation, or any other distinction, are not just welcome but celebrated. Save the date for this empowering & diverse get together.
Look out for exciting speaker announcements over the coming weeks - you will not be disappointed!
About the Speakers:
Seema Misra is a courageous advocate and campaigner best known for her role in exposing one of the UK’s biggest miscarriages of justice — the Post Office Horizon IT scandal. A former sub-postmistress wrongfully convicted in 2010 while pregnant with her second child, Seema’s strength, resilience, and unwavering fight for justice have become a powerful symbol of endurance and integrity.
Her personal journey from wrongful conviction to eventual exoneration has inspired national attention and reform. Today, Seema is a prominent voice for justice, speaking passionately about truth, accountability, and the strength of women in the face of adversity.
She continues to support others affected by injustice and works to raise awareness through media appearances, public speaking, and community engagement. Seema’s story is not only one of survival but of turning pain into purpose.
Rebecca is the current Chair for Forever Manchester, following a stint as Treasurer. Rebecca also sits on the advisory board of Girls Out Loud. She is passionate about equality, diversity, and inclusion and leads Crowe’s Women’s Empowerment Programme, supporting the female pipeline and promoting an environment where everyone, regardless of gender or background, can reach their full potential.
Siobhan Forster is a senior director with management consultancy company Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), serving as co-lead of their technology disputes practice. With a background in forensic computing, Siobhan specialises in providing advisory and expert services within information technology / information system focussed disputes, insurance claims, litigations and arbitrations.
Siobhan has provided advisory and expert services within many high-value, complex technology matters.
Between 2017 to 2019, she was the chief analyst and case manager of the technical expert team, engaged on behalf of the Claimants for the Horizon Issues trial in Bates & Others v Post Office Ltd (aka the Post Office scandal). Her work behind the scenes for the Horizon Issues trial uncovered many of the bugs, errors, defects, governance and process flaws within the Horizon System that led to Subpostmaster branch account shortfalls and discrepancies.
Interested In The Event?
If you’re interested in attending, you can book online here.
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