Women With Metal 2024

October 2024

Women With METAL

Agenda

8.30 / 9.00 am

9.15am

Registration & Networking

Welcome

9.30 / 10.00am

10.00 / 10.30am

Gemma Crampton - Selling for Success

Rebecca Fellows & Victoria Jones Financial Independence for Women

Coffee and pastries

Session One

Conference welcome by host Kirsty Davies-Chinnock

Session Two

10.30 / 11.00am Session Three

11.00 / 11.45am 45 min break

11.45 / 12.15pm

Session Four

12.15 / 1.00pm Interactive Panel Discussion

1.00 / 2.00pm

2.15 / 2.45pm

Denise Morris - Mastering Networking for Professional Success

Jeremy Stockdale - Allyship in Action

Coffee and Tea Break

Working Together

Lunch

Session Four

2.45 / 3.15pm

3.15 / 4.00pm

1 hour break for lunch

Steph Snade - Communicate with Impact: Unleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence

Session Five

Interactive Panel Discussion

4.00pm

4.15 / 5.00pm

Nicky Lowe - How Not to take work stress home

Session Nine

Wrap up / Takeaways and End of Conference

On the Industrial Strategy

Drinks Receotion

The sponsors HEADLINE SPONSOR

Lloyd Bank Business & Commercial

PLATINUM SPONSOR

Control Energy Costs

GOLD SPONSOR

GOLD SPONSOR

Quilter Cheviot

Professional Polishing Services

SILVER SPONSOR

SILVER SPONSOR

SILVER SPONSOR

Prime Accountants

Anopol

United Anodisers

PARTNER

MEDIA SPONSOR

Aluminium Federation

Aluminium International Today 2

Letter from

Kirsty Davies-Chinnock

Thank you for joining us to Fabricate The Future

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As the founder of Women with Metal, Kirsty will be your host for the day.

With thirty five years experience in the metals sector Kirsty is excited to bring a programme of speakers that will give you return on investment as well as providing networking opportunities.

Kirsty is the Managing Dircetor of Professional Polishing Services Ltd as well as the CEO and Founder of Women with Metal.

She is also the host of the Women In Industry Podcast as well as being an experienced Non Executive Director and Trustee.

We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors for their support in making Women with Metal Conference 2024 possible. Your contributions allow us to bring together the brightest minds and leading voices for an event designed to inspire, inform, and connect.

With a diverse programme of expert speakers, insightful panel discussions, and plenty of networking opportunities, the day promises to deliver real value to all attendees. We can’t wait to see how the ideas shared here will fabricate the future of women with metal.

Kirsty Davies-Chinnock FOUNDER WOMEN WITH METAL

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Gemma

CRAMPTON

Selling for Success with Gemma Crampton Gemma is the founder of Envision Training & Development. With over 20 years of experience in corporate sales and leadership, she has a proven track record of steering high-performance teams to exceptional sales success and customer satisfaction. Known for her dynamic style, Gemma combines humour and energy with authenticity, making complex ideas both understandable and engaging. At the core of her work is a passion for unlocking potential, bridging business acumen with human values and a heartfelt drive for personal and organisational growth.

Gemma explores the essence of selling, revealing it as both a mindset and a skill set, essential not only in business but across all spheres of life. Highlighting that, regardless of our roles, we're engaged in a constant process of selling - our ideas, ourselves, and our visions to those around us. Learn how you can master these interactions for success. Uncovering the link between selling and resilience, emphasising our need for learning, adapting, and maintaining a positive outlook in the face of challenges.

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Rebecca &Victoria

FELLOWS JONES

Transforming Women’s Financial Futures

Rebecca Fellows and Victoria Jones from Quilter Cheviot will be talking about how to make your money work for you and how to understand the risks involved in financial investment.

At Quilter Cheviot their ‘Women and Investing’ initative is focused on addressig common issues women often face when investing and helping to promote the importance of diversity and inclusion. They want to inspire and empower women to grow and protect their wealth, building towards a gender equal world

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Denise

MORRIS

Building Connections Confidently: Mastering Networking for Professional Success.

Join Denise Morris for an engaging development session focused on the vital skills of networking and fostering consistent confidence to excel in building meaningful connections. In today's competitive business landscape, the ability to network effectively is paramount for professional growth and success.

This session will delve into strategies for overcoming networking challenges, developing a confident demeanor, and leveraging opportunities to expand your professional network.

Learn how to make lasting impressions, initiate conversations with ease, and cultivate valuable relationships that lead to business opportunities and career advancement. Gain the confidence and skills needed to navigate networking events, create impactful connections, and establish yourself as a confident and influential professional in your industry.

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Jeremy

STOCKDALE

Allyship in Action with Jeremy Stockdale Jeremy Stockdale, CEO and Founder of Ylead, will take the stage at the Women With Metal conference to share his insights on how male allyship can drive real change in the workplace. As a passionate advocate for gender equity, Jeremy’s presentation will offer a deep dive into how men can actively support and empower women in traditionally male-dominated industries.

With decades of experience in the corporate world, Jeremy founded Ylead to champion inclusive leadership and foster environments where women can thrive. His talk will focus on practical steps men can take to become better allies, from challenging unconscious biases to amplifying women’s voices and creating opportunities for growth and leadership.

Known for his weekly #SmashThePatriarchyWednesdays on LinkedIn, Jeremy brings real-world strategies and actionable insights to his audience, illustrating how true allyship benefits not just women but entire teams and organizations. His session promises to be a powerful call to action for anyone looking to build a more inclusive, equitable future.

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Steph

SNADE

Communicate with Impact: Unleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence Discover the power of Emotional Intelligence (EI) in enhancing your communication approaches with Steph Snade.

Join us for a thought-provoking development session focused on improving your communication skills and building better connections in both your professional and personal life. In today's fast-paced world, knowing how to communicate effectively is essential for effective collaboration and relationship-building.

This session will explore the different ways people communicate and the importance of flexing your communication style to connect authentically with others. We’ll explore the concept of Emotional Intelligence, breaking down its key components and discussing why it's so valuable for communication.

You'll learn practical tips on adapting your communication style, boosting your EI, and understanding how different personality types prefer (and hate!) to be communicated with. Leave equipped with the tools to communicate more effectively, build stronger connections, and thrive in different social situations.

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Nicola

LOWE

How Not To Take Work Stress Home Nicola Lowe is the Managing Director for Luminate Development Limited.

As a highly-experienced and award-winning executive coach, Nicola combines a successful commercial background with a talent for developing executives. She is passionate about helping leaders to navigate the challenges and opportunities of leadership and organisational life. Nicola's expertise is in the underlying factors which accelerate or limit human performance. She combines industry-leading coaching, psychological and leadership insights which have a profound and practical impact for her clients.

Nicola’s expertise in high performance is complemented by her passion for sustainable wellbeing - helping her clients to perform at their best whilst thriving personally and professionally. Her coaching delivers real-life actional strategies which have a profound impact on her clients to live and work well.

Join us as Nicola talks us through How not to take work stress home and how to avoid burn out.

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Thanks to our

We are so proud to have the support from our fabulour sponsors for the conference this year

Sponsors

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Headline Sponsor

As a strong advocate for female entrepreneurship, Lloyds Bank has shown a dedication to empowering women-owned businesses. Their dedicated webpage, "Supporting Women-Owned Businesses," offers useful resources, guides, and signposting designed specifically to help women founders thrive. By being Headline Sponsor for Women with Metal Conference, Lloyds Bank continues to champion gender diversity and create a more inclusive future in business and industry.

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Platinum Sponsor By being a Platinum Sponsor for the Women With Metal Conference, Control Energy Costs are supporting the advancement of women in the industry. With a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability, Control Energy Costs helps businesses manage and reduce energy expenditure. Their latest blog, Introducing Power from Waste, explores innovative solutions to energy challenges by harnessing waste as a renewable power source. By sponsoring this event, Control Energy Costs underscores its commitment to sustainable practices and empowering women to lead the way in transforming the energy landscape for a greener future.

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Gold Sponsor

Professional Polishing Services is a gold sponsor, championing the role of women in the stainless steel industry. As experts in surface finishing, Professional Polishing Services provides high-quality polishing solutions across various sectors, including architecture, automotive, and medical. Their extensive experience ensures that their clients receive the best finishes to meet exacting standards. By supporting this event, Professional Polishing Services highlights its commitment to fostering diversity in the industry and encouraging the next generation of women to excel in metal and manufacturing sectors.

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Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Prime Accountants Group is a silver sponsor demonstrating their commitment to supporting women in the steel industry. As trusted advisors to businesses of all sizes, Prime Accountants is committed to helping companies navigate financial challenges and seize opportunities. With the release of the upcoming budget on 30th October, their team is ready to provide expert insights and guidance on the potential impacts for businesses. Attend their Autumn Budget Round Table Live Event

Silver Sponsor

Anopol Group is a silver sponsor, reinforcing their dedication to advancing gender diversity in the stainless and engineering sectors.

As leaders in electropolishing and chemical surface treatment, Anopol is deeply invested in supporting women in technical fields.

Their recent blog, Engineering UK Calls for Action to Reverse Spike in Women Leaving Engineering, highlights the critical need for initiatives that encourage women to remain and thrive in engineering roles. By sponsoring this event, Anopol Group underscores their commitment to creating a more inclusive industry where women can excel and lead.

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Silver Sponsor

United Anodisers is a silver sponsor supporting the growth and success of women in the aluminium and manufacturing industries. As global leaders in anodising technology, United Anodisers continually innovate to meet the evolving needs of their clients. With the launch of their new website, they are enhancing access to the latest developments in anodising solutions and industry insights. By sponsoring this event, United Anodisers reaffirms their commitment to fostering diversity and empowering women to take on leadership roles in technical fields.

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Partner Association ALFED is in partnership for the 2024 Women with Metal conference, championing the role of women in the aluminium industry.

Media Partner

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Aluminium International Today is media partners for the 2024 Women with Metal conference, promoting the voices of Click here women in the sector.

Women With Metal Conference 2023

Highlights

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Highlights from Women With Metal Conference 2023

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Women With Metal - The ALUMINIUM Awards 2024 On the 9th October the first Women With Metal - The ALUMINIUM Awards were held in Dusseldorf.

Congratulations to the winners.

Role Model The winner is: Negisti G. Gared, Founder and General Manager, N A Y S Aluminium Engineering PLC The 2024 Role Model who has set a benchmark for excellence and innovation.

Young Leader The winner is: Dr. Pia Reuß, Production Manager Automotive, Speira GmbH The judges agreed that the future of aluminium is in good hands with the incredible accomplishments of all the nominees in this category. The winner has an impressive production and academic background.

Sustainable & Innovative Leader The winner is: Ramona Tosone, Head of Center for Material Innovation at AMAG, AMAG Austria Metall AG The Judges were particularly impressed with her leadership skills and how she integrated her academic accomplishments into her role resulting in innovative and sustainable new applications.

Women With Metal - The ALUMINIUM Awards 2024 On the 9th October the first Women With Metal - The ALUMINIUM Awards were held in Dusseldorf.

Congratulations to the winners.

Unsung Shero The Winner is: Gerd Aalborg, VP - Head of Logistics, Norsk Hydro The Judges were delighted to see her people's perspective shine through.

Male Ally The winner is: Carlos André Valim, Europe Sales Manager – Aluminium Slabs / Value Added Products, Alcoa Carlos is proactive, consistent and dedicated in championing women’s involvement in aluminium.

Thank you to everyone involved, to all our finalists and to everyone who took the time to nominate. The awards exceeded expectations.

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