Partnership Events
This page is updated regularly and comprises upcoming events and seminars which are put on by third party organisations, some of whom have alliances with CWN, such as Women on Boards and NEDonBoards. They have been selected for the relevance of their subject matter to our members. Registration and, where relevant, payment details are included in the outline of each event. We hope you find them useful.
Quant Strats: 14th - 15th October 2025
Are you heading to Quant Strats UK this October?
This year’s event brings together 400+ quantitative finance professionals, data-driven investors, and next-gen technology leaders. Expect cutting-edge sessions on AI & ML in trading, risk and portfolio management strategies, and the future of data-driven investing.
Confirmed speakers include J.P. Morgan, Barclays, Citadel, Point72, and G-Research, plus unique networking opportunities to connect with peers shaping the future of quantitative finance.
The Business Show: 12th - 13th November 2025
CWN are delighted to be partnering with The Business Show this November at The Excel.
If you're starting or growing your business, there are plenty of opportunities out there - but many often come with steep fees and expensive tickets. Now, picture a two-day event that's completely free to attend, filled with expert advice, hands-on
support, and access to hundreds of top business services from across the UK - all in one place. Hear from successful entrepreneurs and business influencers, some with audiences in the millions, as they share their stories and advice in powerful keynote sessions. These are people who once started just like you. Whether you’re launching, growing, or expanding, this event is where business moves forward.
All CWN members are entitled to a free ticket. If you are interested, please get in touch with Robyn to be sent the ticket link.
The Lady Mayoress's Bottomless Brunch - 11th September
We have a fabulous opportunity for our members...
The Lady Mayoress’s ess Brunch will be taking place at the stunning Mansion House on Thursday 11 September, in support of the life-changing work of Treloar’s, a charity supporting physically disabled children and young people across the UK.
For more details, please click here.
Every penny raised will go directly to Treloar’s, to support children and young people with disabilities.
Q&A with special guest Dame Arlene Phillips
The guest speaker for the afternoon is, undisputed showbusiness legend Dame Arlene Phillips!
In 2022 Arlene was awarded a Damehood for services to dance and charity and also won the 2024 Olivier Award for Best Choreography for Guys and Dolls at the Bridge Theatre.
King's Business School Postgraduate Scholarships
KBS are committed to fostering a diverse and engaged cohort of students. To achieve this, we are offering a generous portfolio of scholarships for our master’s programmes (MSc), covering up to 50% tuition fees, and others worth up to £10,000. KBS scholarships reward academic excellence, diversity, and ambition for the future. Please feel free to apply for the one scholarship that best represents you, and tell us why you are deserving of this award.
To read more, please click here.
Help to Grow
Help to Grow is a £520 million government backed scheme to help owners of small and medium-sized business take their business to the next level.
Two programmes – Help to Grow: Management and Help to Grow: Digital – are designed to help business leaders learn new skills, reach more customers and boost profits:
1. Help to Grow: Management offers senior business leaders management and leadership training, delivered by Business Schools across the UK.
2. Help to Grow: Digital offers businesses free, impartial advice on how technology can boost business, delivered through a new online platform.
To learn more, click here to watch some informative videos about the schemes.
Courses at RADA
RADA Business is the Corporate Consultancy arm of RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art). They take the world leading actor training disciplines and techniques taught at the academy to the corporate world, helping individuals, teams and whole organisations enhance their communication skills and perform at their best in different workplace scenarios.
They design and deliver a vast array of programmes. A specific area of focus is their programmes for women in business. They help women at all levels to speak up, hold their space, have the impact they desire and excel towards the next stage in their career with authenticity.
We offer three levels of open courses, designed to specifically meet the challenges faced today by women at different stages in their career.
1) Stepping up with Confidence for Women – Associate Level. Click here to learn more.
2) Impact & Influence for Women – Manager Level. Click here to learn more.
3) Executive Presence for Women – Director Level. Click here to learn more.