PREVIEWING:
THE FEMALE LEADERS CLUB
MAD//FEST 2026
24 June 2026
The Female Leaders’ Club provides a three-day programme of practical and interactive sessions to connect, inform and spark meaningful change.
This isn’t a stage; it's a space. A place to take a step back and look at what you might be missing in your foundations to give you the best possible chance of success - whatever that looks like for you.
Building Brand You
You don't need to be the best. You need to be the best known. Learn how to turn your story into your secret weapon and create opportunities before they even exist.
With Amelia Sordell, Founder, Klowt.com.
Built by Women, for Women: Turn Ideas Into AI Apps
What if every "I wish this existed…" thought became a real tool? It's not the coding that decides what gets built—it's your idea. In 60 minutes, your thinking becomes a working app, live in the room.
With Maninder Paul, Director, Digital Connectors.
Get Sh*t Done x MAD//Fest
Less talking. More solving. Bring your biggest challenge and leave with practical ideas, fresh perspectives and crowd-sourced wisdom and contacts to Get Sh*t Done!
With Rebecca Rowntree, Founder, Get Sh*t Done.
An opportunity to gain direct insight from some of the UK’s most experienced and inspirational leaders in advertising, tech and communications.
Spaces limited - sign up here (MAD//Fest ticket holders only)
In partnership with
FLC x Empower Networking session
Let’s be honest - networking doesn’t come easily to everyone. But like any skill, it can be learned, practised, and even enjoyed with the right support around you.
Come as you are. Leave feeling seen, supported, and part of something bigger.
Basic b*tch thinking is killing brands. Time to Think Queerer
AI is producing average at scale. The fix? Think queerer.
A high-energy session that will change how you brief, how you build, and how you think about work.
With Annie Bartley, Founder & Creative Director, I Am Female and Harriet Phillips, Co-Owner, I Am Female.
Quit To Grow
Not everything deserves your time, energy or ambition. Learn why walking away from the wrong things might be the smartest growth strategy you've got.
With Sedge Beswick, Founder, Consultant + Advisor.
The Exit Plan
Ready for what's next? Learn how to build the proof, profile and confidence that makes your next move feel less like a leap and more like a launch.
With Lisa Mandell, Founder, Jolt.
The Perspective Exchange
Swap assumptions for insights. A powerful conversation designed to challenge perspectives, build empathy and unlock better leadership.
With Sophie O'Brien, Ex-President, Bloom & Kelly Chandaria, Ex-Vice President, Bloom.
In partnership with
How to Hype Yourself
An interactive, high energy and practical session to equip attendees with practical tools to improve personal branding, visibility, and speaking confidence.
With Julia Linehan, Founder and CEO, The Digital Voice.
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