Date: Thursday 18th February 2027
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel, Water Street, Manchester, M3 4JQ
Cost:
£30 Non Member +VAT
LGBTQ+ and Allies Networking event
Building on the success of our previous LGBTQ+ & Allies Networking events, we are delighted to invite you to join us on 20 February 2027 for an evening of connection, conversation and community.
As part of LGBT+ History Month 2027, the event will bring together professionals and allies from across Greater Manchester for networking, relationship-building and a thought-provoking discussion exploring this year's theme and its relevance to the workplace and wider society.
Guests are invited to arrive from 5.00pm, with welcome drinks served until 5.30pm, followed by canapés and the main programme.
Thank you to the Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel for kindly hosting the event.
About The Speakers
Claire-Marie Boggiano
STRIDE Facilitator & Leadership Coach
Claire-Marie is a Chartered Engineer holding an MBA from Manchester Business School. Claire-Marie is a guest lecturer in Change Management and Entrepreneurship at Manchester Business School. She is the alumni lead for MBS Women Leading in Business group and regularly hosts the Institute of Directors Women’s Forum in the North West. Claire-Marie is a committee member of the IoD Manchester and has recently commenced working with EEF The Manufacturing Organisation to raise the profile of Women in Engineering. Claire-Marie is an expert in Change Management for many years and delivers the Day 3 workshop of the STRIDE programme – Oakridge’s 6 month leadership programme for female middle management development. Her workshop focuses on the managing business aspect. This is the final element of the programme and supports women attending to learn more about how they can impact their organisation, bring others with them and to become a role model for others. Claire-Marie is a member of the Manchester City Council International Women’s Day Steering Group. To any challenge Claire-Marie brings energy, focus and action. Her core skills include “breaking eggs”, “building gladiators” and “making connections”. Claire-Marie believes organisations and teams succeed by working with the imagination and talents of their people.