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Starting:

01/12/2026

06:00 pm

Ending:

Same day

08:00 pm

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Ticket Price:

Member - £0.00 (+VAT)

Non-member - £60.00 (+VAT)

At a glance…

Future Forward is an inspiring event for ambitious young women who are ready to shape their future with confidence, purpose, and vision. Bringing together women  at the beginning of their careers, including students, recent graduates, aspiring entrepreneurs and those stepping into their first management or leadership roles. This event will explore the skills, mindset, and opportunities needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
Whether you're exploring career options, growing your professional network, or looking for inspiration to help shape your future, Future Forward offers the chance to connect with like-minded women, learn from experienced professionals, and discover new possibilities for success.

Agenda
6:00 pm-Registration and Refreshments
6:15 pm- Welcome from Women in Business 
6:25 pm- Guest Speaker Panel Session
7:10 pm- Facilitated Networking Activity 
8:00 pm- Event Close

 Who is this event for?

This event is for all Young Women's Network Members. We welcome all our members (YWN, corporate or individual) aged 28 years old and under to join us for this event.

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Guest Speaker Panel

Orla Quail

Orla Quail

Graduate FPGA Engineer at Oxford Instruments Life Science

My name is Orla Quail, I am a Graduate FPGA Design Engineer at Oxford Instrument Andor, having recently graduated with a First-Class MEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Sandwich from Queen’s University Belfast. During my studies, I was awarded the Yondr Women in STEM Scholarship and an Institute of Engineering and Technology Future Talent Award. In my final year, I received the Linggard Award for my project in neuromorphic engineering. Now working in FPGA design, I am passionate about building a career in engineering and encouraging more young women to explore opportunities in STEM. Outside of work, I enjoy painting, hiking and experimenting with new recipes.

Claire Ford

Claire Ford

Founder of Viral Muse Group and The Visit List

Claire Ford is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and social media marketing expert. Having started her entrepreneurial journey at just 16, Claire has gone on to build and grow successful businesses across marketing, media, e-commerce and the creator economy. Through her work in social media marketing, she directly generates multiple millions in revenue each year for businesses and has achieved more than 300 million organic views online, working with leading brands across the world, including Adobe, TEDx, Tim Hortons, Charlotte Tilbury and more. Her achievements have earned her multiple business and industry awards, alongside recognition as one of Northern Ireland’s 30 Under 30.

 Danielle Johnston

Danielle Johnston

Inclusive Diversity Consultant at Allstate

Location

Allstate Hub, QUB Computer Science Building, 16 Malone Rd, Belfast BT9 5BN

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