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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Jeanne Bliss

Former Microsoft Leader of Customer Service, Founder of Customer Bliss, Co-Founder of the Customer Experience Professionals Association & Known as The 'Godmother' of Customer Experience

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Gina Balarin

B2B Marketing Expert, Director of Communications at Verballistics, Founding Partner of Gecko Ridge & Author of 'The Secret Army Book'

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Shep Hyken

Award-Winning Keynote Speaker, Chief Amazing Officer of Shepard Productions, National Speakers Association Hall of Famer, NYT & WSJ Bestselling Author of 8 Books & Podcast Host

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Ella Mills

Founder of Deliciously Ella, Author of 'Deliciously Ella' & Won the EY Rising Star Award at the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards

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Holly Tucker

Co-Founder of Not On The High Street, Co-Founder of Holly & Co, Host of the 'Conversations of Inspiration' Podcast, MBE Recipient & UK Ambassador to Creative Small Businesses

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Kate Bellingham

Engineer, Broadcaster, Former Presenter of BBC’s 'Tomorrow’s World', National STEM Careers Coordinator & Winner of the Royal Academy of Engineering Public Promotion of Engineering Medal

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Erin Meyer 

Professor of Management Practice at INSEAD, Global Business Expert, Named One of the Fifty Most Impactful Business Writers in the World By Thinkers50 & Co-Author of New York Times Bestseller 'No Rules Rules'

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Patrick Baudry

Former CNES Astronaut, NASA STS-51-G Payload Specialist, French Air Force Lieutenant Colonel & Aerospace Advisor & Test Pilot

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Nancy Giordano

World’s First TEDx Licensee, Co-Founder of Femme Futurist Society Podcast, Best-Selling Author, Socio-Economic Advocate, Global Enterprise Strategist & Futurist

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Michael Portillo

Former Conservative Party MP, Defence Secretary, Shadow Chancellor, Broadcaster, Great British Railway Journeys Host & Political Commentator

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Lionel Barber

Globally Respected Journalist, Former FT Editor, Expert in Geopolitics, Economics, Media Leadership & International Affairs

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Daniel Burrus

Global Technology Futurist, CEO of Burrus Research, Business Strategist, Disruptive Innovation Expert & Bestselling Author of 'Flash Foresight'

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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.