International Women’s Day Networking Special 2026

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
• Holly Broadley – Partnerships Manager – Oasis Domestic Abuse Service
• Annette Buss – Kennedys Accounting
• Jane Pearman – HypoHounds

Meet The Speakers

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.

Holly Broadley – Oasis Domestic Abuse Service:

Holly is Partnerships Manager at Oasis Domestic Abuse Service, a charity supporting survivors of abuse across Kent and Medway. She works with businesses and organisations to improve the day-to-day experience of survivors, increase awareness of the impact of abuse and raise funds to support the charity’s lifesaving work.

Holly joined Oasis following a 14 year career as a family law barrister in the South East of England. Using her legal background, she now works with stakeholders to enhance the support available to survivors navigating the court process.

Annette Buss – Kennedys Accounting Services:

Nettie joined Kennedys Accounting in 2015, bringing her experience in business management which encompasses a background in banking, business development and business support. Her extensive experience in the running and development of companies is where her passion lies and she enjoys working directly with business owners for both strategy and at board level. Nettie is both a Board member and Vice- Chairperson of the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, for which she is also Chairperson for the Ashford Economic Development Group. An avid fan of Tennis and Rugby as well as playing golf.

Jane Pearman – Hypo Hounds:

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.

• 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”.

Please see our full list of our event Terms and Conditions.