Rise AV and Rise Broadcast, the global not-for-profit organisations dedicated to improving gender diversity across technical industries, have today announced a joint International Women’s Day event taking place on Thursday, 12 March 2026, at the Curzon Cinema, London. The event is proudly supported by Vizrt and Diversified.
For the first time, the event will bring together both the Rise AV and Rise Broadcast communities, creating a unique opportunity to connect with the most diverse room of women and allies across AV, broadcast, media, and technology. Around 150 women are expected to attend.
Taking place from 4:00–8:00 pm, the event will open with a keynote address from Suzie Cox, famously known as Gladiator Vogue, a motivational speaker, TV personality, and event host. Drawing on her experiences in competitive sport, television, and motherhood, Suzie inspires women to build confidence, embrace challenges, and pursue their ambitions with resilience and energy.
This is followed by a panel discussion featuring women from the Mentoring and Elevate Programmes. Panellists will share their personal journeys, career insights, and advice gained through participation in Rise’s professional development initiatives.
This year’s International Women’s Day theme, “Give to Gain,” sits at the heart of the event, highlighting how mentoring, sponsorship, and community support create long-term benefits not only for individuals but for organisations and the wider industry.
Founded to empower women through professional development, representation, and community, this joint event marks a significant milestone for both organisations. Rise Broadcast, established just under a decade ago, delivers mentoring programmes across every global region. Rise AV, launched in 2025, builds on this legacy to support women working across the AV industry. Together, the organisations are accelerating progress towards a more inclusive future across technical sectors.
The event ends with networking drinks, kindly supported by Vizrt and Diversified. Vizrt is a leading provider of real-time graphics and live production solutions for content creators, while Diversified is a leading global provider of audiovisual, broadcast AV and media technology solutions, specialising in designing and building environments of unmatched complexity and scale.
Registrations are now open! Tickets are just £16.96 to help cover event costs, and spaces are limited.
For registration details and further information, visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rise-international-womens-day-2026-give-to-gain-tickets-1982282957688?aff=oddtdtcreator
Event details:
Thursday 12 March 2026
4:00–6:00pm (Keynote and panel) / 6:00 - 8:00pm (Networking)
Curzon Cinema, London
Open to women and allies of all genders across AV, broadcast, media and technology
About Rise:
Rise was formed in 2017 to support and promote women working in the non-craft part of the broadcast media technology industry in operations, engineering, sales, marketing and business. Since its conception, Rise has become a global network hosting events at Broadcast Asia, IBC and NAB. In 2025, Rise launched Rise AV to support women working in or aspiring to enter the AV sector.
Rise AV's mission is to elevate women's profile in the AV industry, support their career advancement, and break down barriers to leadership. The initiative also aims to tackle the sector’s ongoing skills shortage by inspiring the next generation to pursue careers in AV.
We strive to make the AV industry more appealing by fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that attracts top talent, encourages investment, and secures the industry's long-term future.
Rise AV works closely with businesses to address diversity challenges and build a highly skilled workforce. In collaboration with industry associations, it champions meaningful change, amplifies the voices of underrepresented groups, and supports broader inclusivity initiatives across the sector, all to improve the industry’s talent pipeline and create lasting impact.
Website - www.rise-av.com
LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/company/rise-av
