Everyone is welcome to attend our International Women’s Day conference. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring women together from across our community who are proudly achieving in their fields.
As part of a commitment to International Women’s Day and its 2026 theme; Give to Gain, we’re excited to host two guest speakers with links to Dartford who have had stellar careers in the arts; Academy Award winning filmmaker Andrea Arnold OBE and the Director & Choreographer of Dartford Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society (DAODS), Amy Farlie.
Women from all backgrounds and walks-of-life are welcome to this networking event to meet one another and to share their lives and experience with others.
This year we are delighted to be able to include a private screening within Orchard West of Andrea’s film, Fish Tank to open the event. There will be separate ticket options for ‘with film’ and ‘without film’ , all tickets are available at no cost, and can be booked online here below.
Tickets for this free event are available now.
Conference schedule:
- 3.45pm: Private screening of Fish Tank, for film ticket holders; film lasts approx. two hours.
- 6pm: Arrival of guests unable to attend the film, for registration/drinks reception
- 6.15pm: Welcome from Dartford Borough Council to International Women’s Day 2026
- 6.30pm: Q&A session with Andrea & Amy
- 7pm: Light refreshments and an opportunity to network
- 8pm: Event closes
Don’t forget International Women’s Day is on March 8.
Please note parking is free at the Civic Centre (a short walk from Orchard West) after 5pm