International Womens Day
Rise International Women’s Day Celebration 2025 - London
- Date: Thursday, 6th March 2025
- Venue: Curzon Cinema, Bloomsbury, London (Renoir Screen)
- Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Presentations & Panels)
- Networking Drinks: From 6:00 PM onwards
- Capacity: Limited to 150 guests
Key Speaker - Michelle Moore
- Voted as one of the UK’s 50 Most 'Influential Women in Sport,' Michelle is an award-winning leadership coach, author, and change agent. She is the author of the critically acclaimed book Real Wins: Race, Leadership, and How to Redefine Success.
- Drawing on her 20+ years in senior leadership across sport, business, government, and education, Michelle’s advocacy work and coaching have transformed lives and organisations worldwide.
- Michelle has shared her expertise at the United Nations, Houses of Parliament, and with global clients such as The Premier League, Olympic Broadcasting Services, and UNICEF UK.

IWD Panel - Peer Support - Building a Great Network, The Importance of the Mentee and Mentor Relationship
Join moderator Thalia Crone (Global Head of Media Supply Chain Operations, Fremantle) for an insightful conversation with Natascha Cadle, Mark Wynter, Leily Rad, and Savithri Devadas.
They’ll discuss how strong mentor-mentee relationships can empower peer support, drive professional development, and build lasting networks.
Thalia Crone - Moderator
Global Head of Media Supply Chain Operations, Freemantle
With 20+ years of experience in global broadcast, I have a wide understanding of multiple arenas through the content supply chain. I have managed large-scale change across multiple teams, encompassing company mergers, feed and platform launches, system builds and integrations.
I aspire to always keep learning, listening and supporting.

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Natascha Cadle - Creative Director, Envy Post Production
Natascha is Co-Founder and Creative Director of ENVY Post Production. ENVY opened its doors in 2006 and has 6 buildings in Central London with currently around 270 staff working on Broadcast and Advertising and working with brands like Sky, Adidas, Aston Martin and working on shows like Gogglebox, The Apprentice and The Traitors. ENVY recently acquired Absolute Post and their sister animation company Blind Pig broadening the services available to clients.
Mark Wynter - Director of Client Partnerships, Picture Shop
Mark Wynter, a conduit to life, development, and opportunities for all, is described as a force of nature, creating an atmosphere of possibility and achievement. His mission is to unearth talent from all walks of life, providing them with a platform where their voices can be heard. Mark is dedicated to developing, nurturing, and guiding individuals into tomorrow's superstars.
Leily Rad - Award Coordinator, Cannes Lions
A dynamic newcomer to the film world, fueled by passion and a relentless drive. With each step I take I embrace challenges as opportunities for growth, striving to unleash my full potential and leave a mark on the industry. I am painting my path with vibrant hues and cinematic flair as a female colourist!
Savithri Devadas - Programme Manager, DPP
Savithri is Programme Manager at the DPP, managing the delivery of all business outputs. With over 10 years of experience in the broadcast industry, she has a strong background in project and programme management, delivering projects for high-profile clients across Cloud, Linear, OTT, Distribution and VOD platforms.
Become a Rise Member
Membership to Rise is free and is open to everyone working across, or aspiring to work in, the broadcast and media technology sector.
As part of our community, you will be invited to all of our networking events / conferences / panels, as well as be asked to nominate your colleagues in our annual Rise Awards.
Each member is invited to apply for our annual Mentoring Programme and we are always looking for volunteers for our Rise Up Academy programme and for contributors to our reports too.
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