Aligned with the International Women’s Day 2026 theme Give To Gain, the event sits under the banner “Fostering Generosity and Collaboration”, exploring ideas of reciprocity, collaboration and knowledge sharing within the economics profession.

Through conversation, reflection and connection, the event will create space to consider how generosity of time, insight and opportunity can support individual careers while strengthening the profession as a whole.

We are delighted to confirm Anna Valero, Professor in Practice and Growth Programme Director at the Centre for Economic Performance, London School of Economics, as our key speaker, in conversation with Oliver Tucker, Managing Director, European M&A at Santander. The session will take the form of a fireside-style conversation, creating space for open discussion and shared perspectives. 

The event will open and close with remarks from Misa Tanaka, Head of Research at the Bank of England and Chair of the UK WEN Steering Committee, who will offer reflections on the event’s theme and share updates on UK WEN’s ongoing work and priorities. 

More information about this event here.