International Women’s Day Speakers

Hire Inspiring International Women's Day Speakers

International Women’s Day, celebrated on the 8th of March, is a global moment to recognise progress and push for equality. Hiring International Women’s Day speakers is a powerful way to highlight these inequalities and champion women’s voices. Female keynote speakers bring lived experience, leadership, and authenticity to every event, inspiring audiences to drive change. By giving women the stage on the 8th of March, you’re not only celebrating their achievements—you’re helping create a future where every woman’s voice is heard and valued equally.

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Bonnie Garmus

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author of 'Life in Chemistry' & 'Peck & Peck', Waterstone's Author of The Year & One of Forbes 50 Over 50

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Justine Hardy

Humanitarian, Journalist, Founder of Healing Kashmir, Author of 'In the Valley of Mist' & Dayton Literary Peace Prize Runner Up

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Julie Etchingham

Lead Presenter of ITV's 'News at Ten', Named Presenter of The Year by The Royal Television Society & Journalist of The Year by The London Press Club & President of The Women of The Year Lunch & Awards

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Laura Woods

Football Broadcaster for TNT Sports, ITV, Sky Sports & talkSPORT & Presenter of The Times Sportswoman of The Year Awards

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Susie Dent

Lexicographer & Etymologist, The Longest-Serving Member on 'Countdown', Guest on '8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown' & 'Would I Lie to You' & Bestselling Author of 'Word of The Year'

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Emma Jones

Renowned Broadcaster, Host of The Football Blogging Awards & BBC Sport, Channel 5, MOTDX & Raceday TV Presenter

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Kirstie Allsopp

Channel 4's Property Expert On 'Location, Location, Location', 'Love It or List It' & 'Relocation, Relocation' & The Founder of Kirmir

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Kate Humble

Leading Wildlife Presenter of 'Springwatch', 'Autmnwatch', 'Animal Park' & 'Rough Science' & Bestselling Co-Author of The 'Springwatch' & 'Autmnwatch Book'

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Nadia Sawalha

Renowned Actress Known As 'Annie Palmer' in 'EastEnders', TV Panellist on ITV's 'Loose Women', Winner of 'Celebrity MasterChef' & Bestselling Author

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Emily Maitlis

Renowned Journalist & News Correspondent Awarded Network Presenter of The Year, Interviewer On 'Prince Andrew & The Epstein Scandal' & Former Lead Anchor of BBC's 'Newsnight'

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Naga Munchetty

Leading Broadcaster, Presenter of BBC 'World News' & BBC 'Breakfast', Host of Radio 4's 'Money Box' & 'Strictly Come Dancing' Competitor

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Kavya Krishna

Co-Founder & CEO Society of Women Coders, Research Associate at HBS Impact Investment Fund, Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Impact Honouree & Harvard Graduate

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Suzann Pettersen

Professional Golfer, 2x Major Champion, Captain of The European Solheim Cup, Norway's Female Athlete of the Year & Founder of VOXA

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Adele Roberts

Radio 1 Broadcaster, LGBT Advocate, Cancer Survivor, Winner of 'Celebrity Coach Trip' & Bestselling Author of 'Personal Best'

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Anna Malaika Tubbs

Youngest 2x New York Times Bestselling Non-Fiction Author of 'The Three Mothers' & 'Erased', Leading Sociologist & TED Speaker

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Briony May Williams

The Great British Bake Off Semi-Finalist, BBC One Presenter of 'Escape to The Country' & Two-Time Disability Power 100 Honouree

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Zain Asher

CNN International Anchor, Journalist, Keynote Speaker, Author of ‘Where the Children Take Us’, Advisory Council Member for Action Against Hunger & Oxford University Honorary Fellow

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Daniella Sutton

Competitor In The WERA Tools F4 British Championship 2026, British Racing Drive Clup Rising Star 2026, BWRDC Gold Star 2025, BRSCC Champion & Juvenile Arthritis Research Charity Ambassador

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Clare Smyth

First Female Chef to Run a Restaurant with Three Michelin Stars in the UK, Former Chef Patron at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay & Named the World's Best Female Chef by the World's Best 50 Restaurants

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Gabby Logan

Former Host of Final Score, Commentator at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Writer for The Times & BBC's Sports Personality of the Year

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Grace Beverley

Founder of TALA, Shreddy, The Productivity Method, Featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 & Author of 'Working Hard, Hardly Working'

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Susie Wolff

Founder of the Dare to be Different Initiative, Former Team Principal of ROKiT Venturi Racing, Managing Director of F1 Academy & Author of 'Driven'

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June Sarpong OBE

Former Loose Women Panellist, Author of 'The Power of Privilege', Co-Founder of The Wie Network & Creator of the HQ Creative Inclusion Lab

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Dr Alix Willemez

Creator of #ThisIsWhatAsexualLooksLike, Visiting Research Fellow at KCL & First Asexual Person to Win a British LGBT Award for 'Outstanding Contribution to Communities'

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Yasmin Benoit

Creator of #ThisIsWhatAsexualLooksLike, Visiting Research Fellow at KCL & First Asexual Person to Win a British LGBT Award for 'Outstanding Contribution to Communities'

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Tessy Ojo CBE

Civil Society Leader, CEO of The Diana Award, CBE Recipient & Global Youth Empowerment Advisor

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Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson

Paralympic Champion, Crossbench Peer, UkActive Chair, Television Broadcaster & Northumbria University Chancellor Driving Inclusion

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Briana Scurry

The First Female African American to be Inducted to the US' Soccer Hall of Fame, Two-Time Gold Medallist & World Cup Champion

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Kate Richardson-Walsh

Olympic Gold & Bronze Medal-Winning Field Hockey Player, Spent 13 Years as Team GB & England Captain & Inductee of the European Hall of Fame

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Helen Sharman

The First British Astronaut to Visit Space, President of the Institute of Science & Technology & UK Outreach Ambassador for Imperial College London

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International Women’s Day is an annual celebration, taking place every year on the 8th of March.

The next International Women’s Day will be celebrated on Sunday, the 8th of March 2026.

The theme of International Women’s Day 2026 is Give to Gain.

The purpose of this theme is to promote the importance of generosity and collaboration, emphasising that when people, organisations or communities give generously, women’s opportunities and support for women increase.

International Women’s Day, celebrated on the 8th of March, can be marked in many meaningful ways—from hosting panel discussions to running community initiatives. One of the most powerful ways is to hire a keynote speaker who embodies this year’s theme, Give to Gain. The theme highlights the strength found in reciprocity; when women support each other, everyone moves forward. A keynote speaker can bring this message to life through stories of collaboration, mentorship, and shared success. Whether addressing employees, students, or business leaders, they inspire audiences to give their time, knowledge, and encouragement—creating lasting change and empowering women across every level of society.