Rise and Rise AV Join Forces for Landmark London IWD Celebration

Rise and Rise AV, the prominent non-profit organisations dedicated to fostering gender diversity in technical sectors, have announced their first-ever joint International Women’s Day event, scheduled for Thursday, 12 March 2026.

Hosted at the Curzon Cinema in London and supported by Vizrt and Diversified, the afternoon serves as a major milestone by bringing together the broadcast and audiovisual communities for a shared networking and professional development experience.

Attendees will hear a keynote from motivational speaker and TV personality Suzie Cox—well known as "Vogue" from the Gladiators television series—who will share insights on building resilience and confidence, followed by a panel discussion featuring participants from the Rise Mentoring and Elevate programmes.

This is followed by a panel discussion featuring women from the Mentoring and Elevate Programmes. Panellists will share their personal journeys, career insights, and advice gained through participation in Rise’s professional development initiatives.

This year’s International Women’s Day theme, “Give to Gain,” sits at the heart of the event, highlighting how mentoring, sponsorship, and community support create long-term benefits not only for individuals but for organisations and the wider industry.

Founded to empower women through professional development, representation, and community, this joint event marks a significant milestone for both organisations. Rise Broadcast, established just under a decade ago, delivers mentoring programmes across every global region. Rise AV, launched in 2025, builds on this legacy to support women working across the AV industry. Together, the organisations are accelerating progress towards a more inclusive future across technical sectors.

The event ends with networking drinks, kindly supported by Vizrt and Diversified. Vizrt is a leading provider of real-time graphics and live production solutions for content creators, while Diversified is a leading global provider of audiovisual, broadcast AV and media technology solutions, specialising in designing and building environments of unmatched complexity and scale.

Registrations are now open! Tickets are just £16.96 to help cover event costs, and spaces are limited.

For registration details and further information, visit: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rise-international-womens-day-2026-give-to-gain-tickets-1982282957688?aff=oddtdtcreator 

Event details: Thursday 12 March 2026 4:00–6:00pm (Keynote and panel) / 6:00 - 8:00pm (Networking) Curzon Cinema, London Open to women and allies of all genders across AV, broadcast, media and technology

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