Registration, coffee, light snacks and informal conversations before the programme begins.

Opening remarks, an introduction to the day and what participants can expect from the summit.

With Lorna Bladen, UK Small Business Community Manager @ Canva
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 does not
Turning everyday ideas into simple, consistent content

Using Canva to save time and stay creative


Building a recognisable brand without overthinking it

Moderated by Attila Dikbaş, General Manager @ İTÜ ARI Teknokent
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 an industry where women remain underrepresented.


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.

With Professor Pınar Özcan, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation @ University of Oxford

This session challenges the invisible rules of entrepreneurship and explores how women navigate and reshape the journey from idea to scale.

From access to capital and professional networks to confidence, visibility and systemic barriers, the conversation will look at what needs to change and how entrepreneurial ecosystems can better support women building the future.

Sandwiches, snacks and drinks will be available with time to meet participating brands, continue conversations and make new introductions.

With Eren Baydemir,
Co-founder & CEO @ DecisionBox
A practical session on how early-stage founders can use AI to make clearer decisions and turn ideas into more structured next steps.


Using AI to explore ideas and opportunities


Turning broad thoughts into practical actions


Supporting research, planning and problem-solving


Simple examples founders can apply to their own businesses

With Mike Jones, Leadership Coach @ We Are Better Happy
Building a business shouldn’t mean becoming the person who works the most, gets paid last and carries every problem.This conversation looks at how founders can build businesses that work for them too, not just their customers, teams and everyone around them. We’ll talk about letting go of the pressure to do everything, making better choices about where your time goes, and building a business that can grow without your health and happiness paying the price

Key reflections from the day and closing remarks from Rise Her Collective.

An opportunity to meet the speakers, visit the participating brands, continue the conversations and connect with other founders before the summit ends.