The Big Survey: What Happens Next
The Big Survey 2026 Insights Launch: What Happens Next?
Following the publication of The Big Survey 2026, NOWIE is bringing together leaders from across events, Government, workplace safety and the VAWG sector to move the conversation from evidence to action.
Hear the key findings and recommendations from our Managing Director, Cat Kevern, followed by a panel discussion with key stakeholders to be announced soon.
Learn how to keep your teams safe at upcoming events, understand the new workplace harassment protections coming into force on 30 October and what they mean for employers and be the first to hear about a new safeguarding initiative NOWIE is launching!
Speakers include:
→ Atonte Semira, Head of Community & Advocacy - UN Women UK
→ Cat Kevern, Managing Director - The Network of Women in Events
→ Daniel Blackwood, Managing Director - ResponSec
→ Katie Hodson, Managing Consultant - First Option
→ Kelly Lewis, Head of Membership and Engagement - EIDA
→ Sarah Walker, Women's Night Safety Charter Project Manager - Safer Business Network CIC
→ Sylvia Oates, CEO - Ask for Angela CIC
Agenda
15:30 – Arrival & networking
16:30 – Welcome: From Insights to Action
Why the Big Survey matters and what needs to happen next.
17:05 – Panel: What Can Organisations Do Now?
Practical action around prevention, reporting, duty of care and safeguarding.
17:30 – Panel: What Does the Industry Need Next?
Industry-wide change, shared responsibility and creating lasting change.
17:55 – Introducing Safe to Work
Turning the research into action, including launching our industry working groups.
18:30 – Drinks & networking
20:00 – Close
Church House Westminster will generously host the event, a Grade II listed venue in the heart of Westminster, just steps from Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament. Guests will also be invited to stay for networking drinks and nibbles following the main programme.
Free to attend. Places are limited.