Women in Business Network: Thinking Ahead

NCC Women in Business Network: Evening Social Networking sponsored by Royal Docks School of Business and Law, University of East London, on Thursday 16th April 2026

THEME: Thinking Ahead – Women, Leadership and Enterprise

This evening is first and foremost a space for women. A space to gather, think expansively, and have the kinds of conversations that rarely happen in the rush of day-to-day work. It is about growth in its broadest sense stepping into leadership with clarity, shaping ideas with confidence, and thinking more strategically about the direction of your career, business, or ambition. Not in theory, but in real terms. The session will open up practical thinking around how women lead, build, and make decisions while leaving room for honest dialogue, shared experience, and reflection. There is no pressure, no performance, and no expectation beyond showing up as you are.

As part of the evening, there will be a short, informal insight Professional Pathway taster session from the Royal Docks School of Business and Law into how structured professional development can support strategic thinking and leadership growth offered simply as a resource for those who may wish to explore it further.

This is a room to command, to question, to explore, and to support one another. We are hosting the space; the energy, direction, and conversation belong to the women in it.

EVENT OPEN TO ALL AND IS STRICTLY A TICKET-ONLY EVENT.

DETAILS

Date: 
Thursday 16th April 2026

Time: 
6.00pm – 8.30pm 

Venue: 
University of East London, University Square Stratford (USS), 1 Salway Road, Stratford, London E15 1NF

Tickets: 

• ONLINE BOOKING IN ADVANCE ONLY
• FREE FOR MEMBERS ONLY (MUST BE CURRENT & FULLY PAID-UP)
• Max ONE FREE ticket per Member
• Member additional and Non-Member tickets £20+VAT

Timetable: 

• 6.00pm – 6.30pm Arrival & Networking Drinks
• 6.30pm – 6.40pm Welcome & Opening Remarks
• 6.40pm – 6.55pm Context: Women, Careers & Growth
• 6.55pm – 7.30pm RDSBL Professional Pathways – Taster Session
• 7.30pm – 8.15pm Networking with Purpose
• 8.15pm – 8.30pm Closing & Next Steps

Public Transport: 

• Stratford Station Elizabeth Line, Central Line, Jubilee Line, DLR, London Overground, National Rail 
• 25, 86, 104, 238, 425 Bus Routes (Please alight at Stratford Bus Station)
• University Square Stratford is approximately a 10-minute walk from Stratford Station.

Car Parking: 

• Paid parking is available at: Westfield Stratford City Car Park & Stratford Multi-Storey Car Park
• Attendees are encouraged to use public transport where possible.