# Northern Ireland Hosts Women in Business Leadership Conference

The Women in Business Voices of Leadership conference is scheduled for November 12, 2026, at the Hilton Hotel in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This event brings together government contractors, business leaders, academia, and government representatives to focus on inclusion, sustainability, and workforce development. Sponsored by NIE Networks and partnered with Fujitsu, the conference offers a platform for networking and collaboration on key themes shaping future procurement and workforce strategies.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals and contractors can engage directly with industry and government leaders prioritizing inclusive and sustainable business practices.
- The event highlights emerging workforce development trends that may influence future government contracting requirements and supplier diversity initiatives.
- Companies should consider leveraging insights from this conference to align proposals with government priorities on sustainability and inclusion.
- Participation offers opportunities to build relationships with key stakeholders in Northern Ireland's public and private sectors, potentially enhancing competitive positioning for upcoming contracts.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Vendors
- NIE Networks (Title Sponsor)
- Fujitsu (Event Partner)

### Key Quotes
> Leadership today requires a voice that is truly vocal on all things inclusion, sustainability and investing in the people who will ultimately shape our future workforce.
> — Caroline Coyle, Managing Director, Women in Business

### Sources
- [Business diary: Women find their voices at leadership conference – The Irish News](https://www.irishnews.com/news/business/business-diary-women-find-their-voices-at-leadership-conference-44O5WRDBZ5AAHIMGMI4XO7726I) - The Irish News