The Bioescalator, EnSpire Oxford, and Advanced Oxford are delighted to host a panel discussion and networking event in celebration of International Women’s Day 2025.

​Panellists will discuss key topics related to gender diversity in startups, the ways diverse teams enhance business performance and drive innovation, and share insights on overcoming barriers, accessing funding, and building supportive networks.

​The event will consist of two chaired panel discussions and will take place at the BioEscalator (Old Road Campus) on Wednesday 19 March at 17:00 – 20:00.

17:00-17:30 – Arrival & networking
17:30-18:15 – Panel one: Driving Innovation: The importance of Gender Diversity in Startups (Chaired by Sarah Haywood, Managing Director of Advanced Oxford)
18:15-19:00 – Panel two: Women in Business: Challenges, Opportunities & Pathways to Success (Chaired by Sasha Graham, Inclusion Advocate and CEO of Equality Group)
19:00-20:00 – Networking

​Each panel will end with a Q&A. We hope you can join us for these important discussions and look forward to welcoming you for drinks, nibbles and networking!

​Please note: Limited parking is available. If you need a parking space, kindly contact bioescalator.events@medsci.ox.ac.uk.