ATV Today - Wonder Women Live 2026 Returns to London and Manchester
Celebrating International Women’s Week, the annual event empowers through insight, networking, and mentorship.
Wonder Women Live! is back for 2026, bringing together senior female leaders, industry pioneers, and rising talent to London and Manchester in celebration of International Women’s Week.
Now in its ninth year, the event is presented by Wonder Women CIC, an inspiring network dedicated to advancing diverse women into leadership roles across television and the creative industries.
The London edition takes place at The Westworks, White City Place on today, Wednesday 4th March, featuring:
Camilla Lewis, CEO, Curve Media
Judi Love, Comedian, Actress & TV Personality
Kit Morley, VP, Commissioning Editor, Channel 5 & Paramount +
The Manchester edition, supported by Prime Video Pathway, will take place at the Coronation Street Experience on Wednesday 11th March, with a confirmed speaker lineup including:
Katie Rawcliffe, Director of Entertainment, Reality & Daytime, ITV
Fozia Khan, Head of Unscripted, UK Originals, Amazon MGM Studios
Emma Thomas, BAFTA award-winning Continuity Script Supervisor
Emma Morris, Executive Editor, BBC Morning Live and The One Show, BBC Studios
Timed to coincide with International Women’s Day, Wonder Women Live! provides a platform for over 100 women from the television and creative industries to engage in candid discussions, gain mentorship, and build professional networks. Hosted by television presenter and Wonder Women founder Ria Hebden, the event offers invaluable insights into career advancement, challenges facing women in the sector, and strategies for thriving in leadership roles.
Reflecting on recent industry challenges, Hebden said: “Wonder Women Live! continues to grow each year, bringing together extraordinary senior female leaders to share their wisdom and insights. At a time when many talented professionals are considering leaving TV due to industry contraction, our programmes provide crucial support: access to senior leaders, structured networking, and opportunities to learn directly from seasoned experts. It has never been more important for women to invest in their learning and development.”
Prime Video Pathway’s sponsorship of the Manchester event removes financial barriers for attendees, providing complimentary access for underrepresented talent across the North of England. The partnership also includes headline sponsorship of the 2026 Wonder Women Mentoring Programme, supporting 31 mid-to-senior level women across the UK to advance into senior creative leadership roles.
Founded in 2016 by Ria Hebden, Wonder Women CIC fosters an intersectional approach to professional and personal growth, providing mentorship, networking, and resources through live events, podcasts, online sessions, and a nationwide mentoring programme. The organisation is guided by a distinguished advisory board of senior female leaders from across the creative industries.
For more information, visit: www.wonderwomentv.com
