The Wonder Women Conference

TV LEADERS WARN OF INDUSTRY CONTRACTION AND ‘CRISIS POINT’ FOR FEMALE LEADERSHIP

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Senior women from across the television and creative industries warned of mounting pressure on the UK production sector, with the market undergoing significant contraction following the rapid expansion of the streaming era, while calling for greater collaboration, investment in talent and urgent action to support women into leadership.

The discussions reflected the wider changes taking place across the creative industries, with shifting business models, new technology and changing routes to audiences placing new demands on both companies and the people leading them.

For Wonder Women, the focus is not only on representation, but on ensuring women have access to the skills, networks, confidence and opportunities needed to progress, remain in the industry and reach positions of decision-making influence.

The 2026 programme featured sessions including ‘Women at the Top in Film & TV’, ‘Positive Disruptors’, ‘Women & Money’, ‘How to Rise’ and an AI for Creative Storytelling Masterclass, combining candid conversations with practical skills development, knowledge to support their own careers and opportunities for networking.

Now in its fourth year, the Wonder Women Conference is the flagship event of Wonder Women CIC, which was founded in 2017 in response to the need for structural and holistic support for underrepresented women working in television and the wider creative industries.

“Days like this are an important reminder that change is powered by the spaces we create for women to come together to share experiences, make connections and to lift each-other up. I came away with a real sense of hope.”

“Spending the day surrounded by smart, creative women was incredibly grounding. Thank-you Wonder Women, I think I needed that day more than I realised.”

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“The atmosphere throughout the day was one of support and welcome. I usually hate networking but speaking to people was so easy because of the tone of generosity that had been set by the organisers and the speakers.”

“The energy of all the women in the whole place was electric. Optimism, determination and inspiration for what can be possible when there’s a crew of women guiding, advising and cheering you on.”

The Wonder Women Conference 2026 was made possible by headline sponsor Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video, with support from Channel 4, All 3 and Banijay UK.

- There are 2x wheelchair spaces available.
- Access to BAFTA is step-free.
- The maximum dimensions for a scooter/powered wheelchair in the lifts are 880mm wide, 1330mm long.
- The maximum weight for the lifts is 340kg.
- There are 2x wheelchair accessible bathrooms in the venue.
- We can safely store your wheelchair or scooter if needed.
- Guide dogs and assistance animals can be accommodated.
- Members of staff can guide you to quiet spaces if needed.
- We can offer carer tickets - please contact us at hello@wonderwomentv.com and we'll arrange this for you.
- If you have any other questions, please contact us at hello@wonderwomentv.com.
On arrival, tea and coffee will be available.
For the networking lunch, a light buffet lunch will be provided which will include a selection of baguettes, wraps, crisps and cake.
For the networking drinks, prosecco, wine and soft drinks will be available.
By attending the Wonder Women Conference you grant the organisers full rights to use the images resulting from photography and filming, and any reproductions or adaptations of the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes.
This might include, but is not limited to, the right to use them in printed and online publicity, social media, press releases, news stories and TV.
Please let us know if you do not want your image to be included.
For those who would like a complimentary headshot taken, you’ll be given a pin code to download the image one week after the event. You will need to subscribe to Wonder Women’s newsletter to receive the photo link.
Bring photo I.D and ticket receipt for entry.
Bring your business cards for networking!
Portable phone charger to stay connected.
Epi-pen/antihistamines if you have allergies.

“Women rock and I absolutely needed to be in a room with an abundance of amazingness.Thank-you!”

“Thanks to all of the speakers, moderators, the Wonder Women team and the powerhouse that is Ria Hebden for such a fabulous day that was overflowing with positivity and potential.”