Sevenoaks Town Council to host International Women’s Day event for businesswomen and students

Published: 16 January 2026

Sevenoaks Town Council is delighted to host its annual International Women’s Day networking event on Friday 6 March at Bat & Ball Centre. The event will bring together professional women and students to network, connect and celebrate.

Attendees can enjoy a delicious three-course lunch while hearing from a line-up of accomplished speakers from a range of professional backgrounds.

Around 50 students will be invited to attend free of charge providing an excellent opportunity for young people to meet and network with businesswomen. For many of the pupils, the event offers a first experience of a networking environment, providing access to guidance and encouragement at a key stage when they may be considering future career pathways, training opportunities or university applications.

The event will feature three speakers whose careers have taken distinct paths:

• Linden Kemkaran, Leader of Kent County Council. Linden’s diverse career includes work at BBC News, property development and communications.
• Two speakers from FM Conway, an infrastructure services provider delivering vital services across transportation, the built environment and open spaces. The speakers will share their experiences of working as women in the construction industry.
• Renée Imafidon, an award-winning creative entrepreneur, community builder and social impact leader. Renée is co-founder of To My Sisters, one of the fastest-growing women’s development communities, and founder of Optimise Me, a personal growth newsletter. Her background includes impact investment, social entrepreneurship and community building.

Sevenoaks Town Council thanks the event’s generous business sponsors: Specsavers, FM Conway and Berry & Lamberts.

The event will raise funds for the Mayor’s chosen charities: Citizens Advice in North & West Kent and Sevenoaks Area Youth Trust.

Tickets cost £35 per person, which includes a three-course sit-down lunch. The event runs from 11:45am to 2:40pm. Tickets are available via Eventbrite at IWD2026Sevenoaks.eventbrite.co.uk.

For further information, please contact Sevenoaks Town Council on 01732 459953.