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Riddel Hall, Queen’s University Belfast,, 185 Stranmillis Road, BT9 5EE, BelfastMember early-bird ticket: £45.00Non-member early-bird ticket: £75.00Student ticket: £20.00Bundle 5 for 4 tickets: £300.00Bundle 10 for 8 Ticket: £600.00Bundle 20 for 16 Ticket: £1,200.00
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** Remember to log in to see Member prices.** You are invited to join us at Queen's University Belfast for WIBF Live: Northern Ireland 2026, bringing together leaders, future talent and industry experts for a day of inspiring speakers, practical insights and meaningful connections. With guest speaker, Aimee Connolly, CEO of Sculpted by Aimee, and built around LIFT. LEAD. LEVEL UP., we'll explore leadership, opportunity and the future of financial and professional services. Early-bird tickets available until 31 August. Special Student prices available.
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About this event
The inaugural WIBF Live conference will bring together professionals from across financial and professional services for a day of ideas, leadership and meaningful connections. Designed around the moments that shape careers, inspire leadership and open doors for future generations, the conference will explore how we create more inclusive, successful and sustainable industries.
The programme is built around three themes that reflect the different stages of a career and the challenges we all share.
LIFT
Supporting future talent, widening access and creating opportunity.
LEAD
Exploring leadership, influence and navigating today's workplace.
LEVEL UP
Helping professionals grow, innovate and prepare for what's next.
Headline Speaker: Aimee Connolly
We’re over the moon to welcome Aimee Connolly, Founder and CEO of Sculpted by Aimee, as our headline speaker.
Launching her business at just 23 years old, Aimee has grown Sculpted by Aimee into one of Ireland’s most successful beauty brands, stocked by leading retailers including Boots, Selfridges, John Lewis and Cult Beauty.
A recognised entrepreneur and passionate advocate for women in business, Aimee regularly shares her insights on confidence, resilience, leadership and entrepreneurship. Her inspiring journey from makeup artist to award-winning CEO perfectly reflects the ambition and determination at the heart of this conference.
Building the talent pipeline
One of the conference's ambitions is to strengthen the pipeline of future talent entering financial and professional services.
Students, graduates and early-career professionals will join experienced leaders for conversations that encourage learning, mentoring, networking and collaboration across generations.
The conference will bring together up to 300 delegates from across:
Banking and financial services
Professional services
Law
Technology
Entrepreneurship
Education
Including:
Senior leaders and executives
Mid-career professionals
Future leaders
Entrepreneurs
Students and graduates
Male allies
Industry partners
Bringing together up to 300 delegates, the conference is set to become one of Northern Ireland's leading events celebrating leadership, inclusion and the future of financial and professional services. Lunch and refreshments are included in the ticket price.
We'll round off the day with a Networking Reception from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Join fellow delegates, speakers and partners for drinks and light refreshments as we continue the conversations, make new connections and celebrate an inspiring day together.
Tickets & Sponsorship
Sponsorship opportunities are now available for organisations looking to demonstrate their commitment to leadership, inclusion and developing future talent, while engaging with an influential audience from across financial and professional services.
Over the coming weeks we'll be announcing our speakers, panel sessions and inspiring voices from across financial and professional services.
Whether you're taking your first steps in your career, leading teams, growing a business or helping shape the future of our industry, we'd love you to be part of this inaugural event.
Join us on Tuesday 10 November 2026 and help us launch a new chapter for Women in Banking & Finance Northern Ireland.
LIFT. LEAD. LEVEL UP.
Sessions will explore:
LIFT - Supporting future talent and increasing accessibility into financial and professional services inclusive to all students:
Social mobility
Student career pathways
Interview preparation
Mentorship and reverse mentoring
Early careers access
Using AI to your advantage
LEAD - Empowering women to step into leadership positions with confidence and authenticity:
Women in leadership
Future leaders
Confidence and visibility
Women in technology, law and finance
The future of AI
Leadership development
LEVEL UP - Supporting career progression, entrepreneurship and executive growth:
Female founders
Raising investment
C-suite leadership
Legacy and purpose
Scaling businesses
Talks throughout will also include MOMENTS THAT MATTER
Addressing the key life and career moments that impact women in the workplace
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Sessions will explore: