International Women’s Day Networking Special 2026

Pictures may be taken at this event. If you do not wish your picture to be taken, please let us know ahead of the event.

Bookings will remain open until the event itself, but please note that if you book with less than 24 hours to go, your name won’t be on the “List of Attendees” or the “Signing in Sheet” and you won’t have a “Name Badge” on arrival.

As a Chamber Member, you will have exclusive access to the “List of Attendees”.

Join us on Friday 6th March for our International Women’s Day Special Networking Event hosted at the Ashford International Hotel & Spa.

We are looking forward to welcoming you all to celebrate the successes of the inspirational women in our local business community. This is an important occasion to foster collaboration and demonstrate the comradery of our Network. Kent is home to a dynamic and thriving community of women driving change in various industries, with this in mind we are excited to bring together a panel of empowering speakers who will discuss their journey, as well as how we can strengthen this community and showcase the fantastic work of our local businesswomen.

Celebrate women’s achievement. Raise awareness about discrimination. Take action to drive gender parity.

International Women’s Day (IWD) belongs to everyone, everywhere. Inclusion means all IWD action is valid.

Guest Panellists: 

• Becky Simms – CEO – Reflect Digital

About Becky Simms – Reflect Digital

Becky is the Founder and CEO of Human First Collective, a collection of digital businesses united by a mission to create space for human brilliance in a fast-evolving world shaped by tech and AI. 

Recognised in the BIMA100 for five consecutive years, Becky is considered one of the top 100 people shaping the future of the UK digital industry. In 2025, one of her businesses ranked 3rd in Campaign’s Best Places to Work, a testament to her commitment to culture, well-being, and continuous people development.

Passionate about creating opportunity through digital, Becky also leads Aspiration Digital, a not-for-profit initiative inspiring the next generation of digital leaders.

Becky was recognised for her outstanding contribution to business at the 2025 Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce Awards, alongside her company, Reflect Digital, winning Employer of the Year.

She brings her industry expertise into national conversations as a member of the UK Government’s Digital Skills Council, working to close the digital skills gap and futureproof the workforce.

About The Ashford International Hotel: 

Make yourself at home at our Ashford hotel, designed for you to relax and unwind.

A comfy bed, a soothing spa, a tasty menu. You can expect all these things and more when you book a room at Ashford International Hotel & Spa.

Close to London, the Kent coast and the Channel Tunnel, this four-star hotel in Ashford is popular with both holidaymakers and people on business, offering 179 spacious rooms, two stylish restaurants and some of the best leisure facilities in the area.

If you’re looking for a venue in Ashford at which to host your special celebration or corporate function, we can help with that. With a choice of flexible rooms, first-class catering and a dedicated events team to help you plan everything, we’ll make all your wishes come true.

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