# Event Details - **Event Name**: EmpowerUS: Shaping Ipswich’s Future: Women Leading Change for Ipswich - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 17 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Tue, 17 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: Bringing together our students, local leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers to explore, brainstorm and draft some ideasAbout this EventThis is a female first event, open to all to attend.Together we will create, explore, brainstorm and draft some ideas that could boost business (and career development opportunities), for women, in our area (this is be open to all industries and sectors). For every profession, every sector, every stage of career.Ipswich is evolving — from its cultural scene and business growth to the way communities connect and thrive. Women are at the forefront of this change, shaping not just businesses but also the spirit of the town. This discussion brings together the SU and students of University of Suffolk, inspiring local leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers form the EmpowerUS group to explore:How women are influencing Ipswich’s growth and identityOpportunities and challenges for women in business and leadershipThe role of collaboration and community in building a vibrant townHow Ipswich can stand out as a hub for female-led innovation and creativityInteractive Elements:Audience poll: "What do you want Ipswich to be known for in 2030?"Panel quickfire: Each groups spokes person will share one bold idea to make Ipswich better for women developing their chosen career path (their own experiences, ideas, and challenges).Lets find out and feel out what the local community want from the BID and inspire fresh new ideas and initiatives for business growth in the area.ITINERARY:Welcome and refreshments 3pm-3.20pmEmpowerUS Values & Mission 3.20-3.30pmEmpowerUS plans for 2026 3.30-4pmComfort Break 4-4.15pmWelcome our panel reps 4.15-4.30pmSetting the Scene: Ipswich Today & Tomorrow (15 mins) 4.30-4.45pmPurpose: Ground the conversation locally- Short framing talk (EmpowerUS / University / SU rep):- How Ipswich is evolving (culture, business, community)- The role women play in shaping growth and identityIntroduce key themes:Opportunity, Visibility, Collaboration, InnovationInteractive Audience Poll (10 mins) 4.45-4.55pmPurpose: Give the room a voice earlyLive poll question: “What do you want Ipswich to be known for in 2030?Options include:Female-led innovationCreative industries, Inclusive business growth, Strong community networks, Education & talent developmentLive results shared on screenFacilitator reflects briefly on themes emergingPanel Discussion: Women Influencing Ipswich ( 30 mins) 4.55-5.25pmPurpose: Inspire and provoke thoughtDiscussion prompts:How women are influencing Ipswich’s growth and identityOpportunities and barriers for women in business and leadershipHow collaboration strengthens communitiesWhat’s missing — and what could change nextPanel Quickfire: Bold Ideas Round (15 mins) 5.25pm - 5.40pmPurpose: Shift from talk to actionEach panelist (or group spokesperson) answers: “One bold idea that would make Ipswich better for women developing their career.”Ideas rooted in:Lived experience, Gaps in support, Opportunities for innovation, Ideas captured visually (whiteboard / digital board)Community Brainstorm & Co-Creation (25 mins) 5.40-6.05pmPurpose: Knowledge exchange + community insightSmall group discussions (mixed tables): Participants explore:What support women actually need at different career stagesBarriers they face locallyIdeas for: Business growth, Career development, Collaboration across sectorsPrompt: “If you were advising the BID, University, or local partners — what should they prioritise next?”Close & What Happens Next (30 mins) 6.05-6.35pmPurpose: Momentum, not a hard stopSummary of key themes and energy in the roomExplain how insights will be used:Inform BID thinking / commenrs from BIDShape future EmpowerUS eventsFeed into KE and civic engagement workInvite continued involvement:Hosting future sessionsJoining EmpowerUStaying connectedClosing with networking. Depart by 7pm(If you have a business idea or concept you would like to be put forward for discussion in advance of this event, please email enterprise@uos.ac.uk) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ipswich/empowerus-shaping-ipswich’s-future-women-leading-change-for-ipswich/100001978818018963 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fempowerus-shaping-ipswichs-future-women-leading-change-for-ipswich-tickets-1978818018963 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Ipswich - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: University of Suffolk - Atrium Building - **lat**: 52.0541068 - **long**: 1.1639438 - **full address**: University of Suffolk - Atrium Building, Atrium Building, Ipswich, United Kingdom ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: EmpowerUS: Women-led Community (https://allevents.in/org/empowerus-women-led-community/24861326) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/5a44ab828643f34acb3317db4cc07207a798f4da54fba3ef63567d05030336ee-rimg-w1200-h851-dc3e3e3a-gmir.jpg?v=1767070375 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/a20642451b96f5d15c565537241acc864668c789e9d314f33aa1909328336160-rimg-w400-h400-dc3e3e3a-gmir.jpg?v=1767070374 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Tue, 17 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** University of Suffolk - Atrium Building, Atrium Building, Ipswich, United Kingdom - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** EmpowerUS: Women-led Community - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** business - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about EmpowerUS: Shaping Ipswich’s Future: Women Leading Change for Ipswich ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "EmpowerUS: Shaping Ipswich’s Future: Women Leading Change for Ipswich", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/5a44ab828643f34acb3317db4cc07207a798f4da54fba3ef63567d05030336ee-rimg-w1200-h851-dc3e3e3a-gmir.jpg?v=1767070375", "startDate": "2026-03-17", "endDate": "2026-03-17", "url": "https://allevents.in/ipswich/empowerus-shaping-ipswich’s-future-women-leading-change-for-ipswich/100001978818018963", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "University of Suffolk - Atrium Building", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Atrium Building", "postalCode": "IP4 1LQ", "addressLocality": "Ipswich", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "52.0541068", "longitude": "1.1639438" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Bringing together our students, local leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers to explore, brainstorm and draft some ideas", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-06", "availabilityEnds": "2026-03-17", "validFrom": "2026-04-06", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/ipswich/empowerus-shaping-ipswich’s-future-women-leading-change-for-ipswich/100001978818018963" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-06", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-06", "url": "https://allevents.in/ipswich/empowerus-shaping-ipswich’s-future-women-leading-change-for-ipswich/100001978818018963", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "EmpowerUS Women-led Community", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/empowerus-women-led-community/24861326", "description": "The first round programme of taster sessions to empower women to thrive in Suffolk.Meet the voluntary Founding Forces facilitating the programme:JANE DEVLIN >>>A highly skilled Learning & Development consultant and Business Psychologist, with real business and management experience. A qualified trainer and executive coach (EMCC) committed to increasing organisational capability and improving performance using leading edge blended learning solutions. Used to working across industries and multi-nationally, delivering virtually and face to face.In the classroom, I bring energy and humour, with a sharp intellect, focussing on the needs of the group, flexing in the moment to meet them. Creating an atmosphere of support, although there is plenty of challenge too without ever losing sight of the need to focus on business impact – the ‘so what?’ moment. 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Helping elevate their impact and build successful ventures that make a difference in the world, give them a sense of pride and professional fulfilment as well as freedom, flexibility and financial prosperity.I work with women who:> are in the launch and growth phase and want to skip the trial and error> want to grow a strong personal brand and make an impact on issues they deeply care about> are looking to bring more focus, strategy and structure into their approach> want to establish solid business foundations for lasting value> want to run their business in alignment with their values and passionSARAH CAVE >>>Social Value is about more than an organisation's policies. It is about their culture - what they do over what they say. Supporting local charities that fit with your company's culture and employee values is one way of doing that.JOSEPHINE KALAGIRA >>>Welcome to Your Next Big Breakthrough!" } ] } ] ```