Rise Her Collective London Summit
We’re so excited to announce our very first Rise Her Collective Summit in London 🎉
A full day designed for women building small and medium-sized businesses – whether you’re just starting or growing something of your own. Expect real conversations, practical sessions and a space where creativity, ideas and business come together in a way that actually works in real life.
We’re bringing together amazing panels and inspiring voices across the day – from content and personal branding to decision-making and building without burnout.
Panelists and location will be revealed very soon 👀
Agenda
10:00–10:30
Arrival, Coffee & Informal Networking
Registration, coffee, light snacks and informal conversations before the programme begins.
10:30–10:45
Welcome – Rise Her Collective
Opening remarks, introduction to the day and what participants can expect from the summit.
Morning Programme
10:45–11:25
Create, Show Up, Grow: Content That Works for Small Businesses
A practical conversation on how women founders can use content to grow their businesses without a large team or budget. From idea to execution, the panel will explore how to create consistently, show up confidently and turn visibility into meaningful results.
What works in content today and what doesn’t
Turning everyday ideas into simple, consistent content
Using tools such as Canva to save time and stay creative
Building a recognisable brand without overthinking it
11:25–11:40
Coffee & Refreshment Break
11:40–12:20
Who Gets to Build? Rewriting the Path for Women Founders
This panel challenges the invisible rules of entrepreneurship and explores how women navigate and reshape the journey from idea to scale.
From access to capital and networks to confidence, visibility and systemic barriers, the conversation will consider what needs to change and how entrepreneurial ecosystems can better support women building the future.
12:20–13:00
Building What’s Next: Women Founders in Tech
Moderated by Atilla Dikbas
A candid conversation with women building technology-led businesses. The panel will explore the realities of developing a product, entering the market, earning credibility and growing within a traditionally male-dominated industry.
Turning an idea or industry insight into a technology business
Building and testing a product with limited resources
Finding customers, investment and the right support network
Navigating credibility, leadership and representation in tech
Lessons founders wish they had known earlier
13:00–13:45
Food & Refreshment Break
Sandwiches, snacks and drinks will be available, with time for informal conversations and introductions.
Afternoon Programme
13:45–14:25
From Gut Feeling to Structured Decisions
A practical session exploring how early-stage founders can use AI to bring greater clarity and structure to their decision-making.
Using AI to evaluate ideas and opportunities
Turning broad ideas into clear next steps
Supporting research, planning and problem-solving
Practical tools and examples founders can use immediately
14:25–14:40
Coffee & Refreshment Break
14:40–15:20
You Don’t Need to Be More to Build More
A conversation about letting go of the pressure to constantly do more, know more and become more before moving forward.
This session will explore sustainable growth, founder confidence and how women can build ambitious businesses without measuring their success against unrealistic expectations.
15:20–15:30
Closing Remarks
Key reflections from the day and closing remarks from Rise Her Collective.
15:30–16:00
Closing Drinks & Networking
An opportunity to meet the speakers, continue the conversations and connect with other founders before the event ends.