
Location
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Event Speakers

Simone Roche MBE - WeArePower (Power Collective CIC + Northern Power Women)
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Leeds Dads -
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Freda Shafi - Freda Shafi Creative Consulting
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Networking Power Supportive Network Role Models Influencing Changemaking Leadership Policy Support Growth Workplace Conversation EqualityPoWEr Exchange is hitting the road — next stop: Leeds!
Join us for an inspiring afternoon of conversation, connection, and action as we bring together changemakers to explore strategies for tackling societal challenges more effectively.
Join us for an inspiring afternoon of conversation, connection, and action as we bring together changemakers to explore strategies for tackling societal challenges more effectively.
What to Expect
The PoWEr Exchange offers a unique opportunity to:
- Gain practical, actionable insights from expert speakers
- Network with peers and thought leaders
- Contribute to meaningful societal change through collaboration
Special Guest: Freda Shafi
We’re proud to welcome Freda Shafi, British artist, author, and award-winning food writer. With a Master’s in Fine Art from Central Saint Martins, Freda has spent 25 years amplifying underrepresented voices. Her debut book, Suitorland, reflects her upbringing in 1970s Yorkshire and her experiences living in Australia, where she built a successful food blog and became a Guild of Food Writers member.
Event Partner.
Spotlight Charity: Leeds Dads
Venue Host: KPMG
Schedule
12:00 – 12:30 PM | Arrival, Light Refreshments and Networking
12:35 PM | Welcome from Simone Roche MBE
12:40 PM | Welcome from KPMG & Leeds Dads
12:45 – 1:15 PM | In Conversation with Freda Shafi
1:15 – 1:35 PM | Audience Q&A
1:35 – 2:00 PM | Final Networking Opportunity
2:00 PM | Event Close
If you require dietary accommodations or accessibility support, please let us know in advance via this form: https://wkf.ms/43aeOD0
We look forward to welcoming you to PoWEr Exchange Leeds — come for the conversation, stay for the community.