03 March 2026: Leading industry trailblazers Amazon MGM Studios, Fozia Khan, Comedian & TV personality, Judi Love and Channel 5 & Paramount +, Kit Morley are confirmed as speakers for Wonder Women Live! 2026 in London and Manchester, taking place in March in celebration of International Women’s Week.
Now entering its 9th year, Wonder Women Live! is presented by Wonder Women CIC, the inspiring women’s network dedicated to elevating diverse women into senior leadership roles within television and the creative industries.
The London event takes place at The Westworks, White City Place on Wednesday 4th March, featuring:
- Camilla Lewis, CEO, Curve Media
- Judi Love, Comedian, Actress & TV Personality
- Kit Morley, VP, Commissioning Editor, Channel 5 & Paramount +
The Manchester edition, supported by Prime Video Pathway, takes place at the Coronation Street Experience on Wednesday 11TH March, with the confirmed line-up as follows:
- Katie Rawcliffe, Director of Entertainment, Reality & Daytime, ITV
- Fozia Khan, Head of Unscripted, UK Originals, Amazon MGM Studios
- Emma Thomas, BAFTA award-winning Continuity Script Supervisor
- Emma Morris, Executive Editor, BBC Morning Live and The One Show, BBC Studios
Timed to coincide with International Women’s Day, Wonder Women Live! is the annual networking event that brings together 100 diverse women from the television and creative industries for an evening of inspiration, candid discussion and meaningful connection. Hosted by TV Presenter and Wonder Women Founder Ria Hebden, the event serves as a powerful platform to hear from inspirational industry trailblazers while cultivating a supportive and dynamic networking event.
Attendees gain invaluable insights, share lived experiences and explore key issues affecting women’s career advancement in the industry. Through purposeful discussion and structured networking, participants build lasting professional relationships – boosting collaboration, social mobility and employability within the sector.
Reflecting on the recent Film & TV Charity report which cited that three-quarters of Film & TV workers have considered leaving the industry in the last year, Ria Hebden, Founder & CEO, Wonder Women, said: “Wonder Women Live! continues to grow each year, bringing together extraordinary senior female leaders to share their wisdom and learnt insights. At a time when so many talented professionals are considering leaving TV due to the industry contracting, our programmes provide crucial support: providing access to senior leaders, a structured space to expand their networks, and to learn directly from seasoned experts. It has never been more important for women to invest in their learning and development. Too often, our industry lags behind other sectors because professional development is deprioritised or under-resourced. We are committed to helping change that. By equipping women with knowledge, guidance and meaningful connections, we support them not only to survive, but to thrive and progress in their careers.
With the support of partners like Prime Video Pathway, who share our commitment to upskilling and creating opportunities for underrepresented talent, we are proud to deliver events and our mentoring programme to help tackle these challenges, uplift our community and advance women’s careers.”
Prime Video Pathway also sponsors the Manchester edition of Wonder Women Live!, giving women and underrepresented creatives based across the North of England direct access to senior industry leaders. By covering ticket costs, the sponsorship removes financial barriers, offering industry professionals the ability to attend the Manchester event as a complimentary opportunity. The partnership, announced last month, is part of Pathway’s year-long commitment to supporting Wonder Women’s mission. In addition to Wonder Women Live! in Manchester, Prime Video Pathway are also the headline sponsor of the 2026 Wonder Women Mentoring Programme, helping 31 mid-to-senior level women across the UK advance toward senior creative leadership roles.
Founded in 2016 by television presenter Ria Hebden, Wonder Women was created to address the industry’s need for a diverse and supportive community for women from underrepresented and marginalised groups. Its mission is to inspire, connect, and uplift women through an intersectional approach that fosters both professional and personal growth. By sharing the experience of established women in Television and the creative industries, Wonder Women is empowering the next generation of diverse, female leaders. This is achieved through signature events such as the Wonder Women Live! and Wonder Women Conference events, the Wonder Women TV Podcast, the online Power Sessions, the nationwide year-long Mentoring Programme, and online Wonder Women Membership.
Wonder Women is a Community Interest Company (CIC), guided by a distinguished advisory board of female leaders: Various Artists Limited Senior Production Accountant Nicole Marie Joseph, Orchard Studios MD Nicola Hill, Global Creative & Strategic leader Babita Bahal, Legal Counsel Hayley Brady from Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, Global Finance & Operations Leader Katrina Strauss, Media Relations Tolu Akinsanya and Anne-Marie Douglas, Founder & Co-CEO Peer Power Youth.
For more information about Wonder Women please visit www.wonderwomentv.com
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About Wonder Women CIC
Founded in 2016 by television presenter Ria Hebden, Wonder Women TV (CIC) is the inspirational women’s network that champions the elevation of diverse women into senior leadership, while positively impacting social mobility, employability and diversity in Television and the Creative industries.
Wonder Women CIC produce a series of events that connects and inspire women, including Wonder Women Live held on International Women’s Day which is now in its 9th year; the prestigious all-day Wonder Women Conference, the Wonder Women Power Sessions, and inspirational Wonder Women podcast, which features interviews with leading industry trailblazers. In addition to its live events, each year Wonder Women CIC delivers a year-long mentoring programme for 31 women, who receive free year-long leadership and development training from some of the industry’s most prolific executives and leaders.
Supporters and previous speakers include; Former Channel 4 Head of News and Factual Dorothy Byrne, Fremantle’s Amelia Brown, Broadcaster Charlene White, BBC Head of Entertainment Kalpna Patel-Knight, Broadcaster Lorraine Kelly, Amazon Prime’s Donna Taberer, Sinitta, Producer Madeline Addy, UKTV Scripted Commissioning Editor Sarah Asante, Quay Street Productions COO Samantha McMillon, 72 Films Managing Director Sam Stewart, Box to Box Films Managing Director Samantha Lawrence, BBC Entertainment Commissioning Editor Ruby Kuraishe, All3Media International SVP in Non-Scripted Content Rachel Job, S4C Freelance Executive Producer Kate Thomas, leadership coach Michelle Moore, Continuity Script Supervisor Emma Thomas, BBC Studios Executive Producer Amanda Lyon, Pact Head of Diversity & Inclusion Anjani Patel and Douglas Road Productions Managing Director Angela Ferreira.
Wonder Women TV has been nominated twice by the National Diversity Awards, Ria has been nominated for Media Personality of the Year in the 2025 British Diversity Awards and last year, Ria received an Honorary degree from Brunel University in recognition of advancing DEI for women who work in Television.
Wonder Women TV is a Community Interest Company, steered by a distinguished advisory board which includes; Various Artists Limited Senior Production Accountant Nicole Marie Joseph, Orchard Studios MD Nicola Hill, Global Creative & Strategic leader Babita Bahal, Legal Counsel Hayley Brady from Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, Global Finance & Operations Leader Katrina Strauss, Media Relations Tolu Akinsanya and Anne-Marie Douglas, Founder & Co-CEO Peer Power Youth.
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About Prime Video Pathway
Prime Video Pathway is Amazon’s UK-based training and skills initiative designed to open up jobs in film and television, support freelancers, and increase representation. Developed in collaboration with organisations including the National Film & Television School (NFTS), Pathway offers free training, apprenticeships, reskilling, and mentorship opportunities nationwide.
About Prime Video
Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can customize their viewing experience and find their favourite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports – including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Fallout, The Night Manager, Heads of State, Reacher, Red One, Road House, The Accountant 2, The Boys, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, and The Summer I Turned Pretty; UK produced Originals such as The Girlfriend, Steal, Bait, Clarkson’s Farm, Molly-Mae: Behind it All, My Fault: London and Last One Laughing UK, exclusive fan favourites such as Nine Perfect Strangers S2 and The Assassin; Prime member exclusive access to coverage of live sports including UEFA Champions League and NBA, and acclaimed sports documentaries including, Built in Birmingham: Brady & the Blues, Sven and the Amazon Original All or Nothing franchise, including All or Nothing: Arsenal.
Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment, as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not can access programming via Prime Video subscriptions such as MGM+, Apple TV+, hayu and Paramount+, rent or buy titles, and enjoy even more content for free with ads. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favourite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info visit www.amazon.co.uk/primevideo
