There is a lot of talk at the moment about the need to 'do things differently', to work more collaboratively, to empower people and communities, to redesign our public services, to put social responsibility at the heart of business, and for decision-makers to work with citizens to co-produce new solutions. Whilst some people talk, there are women across Greater Manchester who are already doing it!

If you are keen to see good ideas 'in action', and to learn from what is already working, come along to this event and listen to Divas of Greater Manchester, tell us about the differences they are making in our communities, public services, town halls and businesses.

20 women from across Greater Manchester will take to the platform to share what they are doing and ways to build on what is working for the benefit of people, place and public purse.

If you are a woman leading change in Greater Manchester, however big or small, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Eve at divamanc@gmail.com

Event details

The event will start at 1pm sharp so please arrive at the venue for 12.45. Reception will direct you to the right place. Talks will last no more than four minutes each. The talks will finish at 3pm but there will be an opportunity for anyone who can to stay around and have a chat at the end.

The venue has wheelchair access. If you have any other specific needs please let us know how best to support you to enable you to fully participate. We are looking to try and organise a creche for the event, if you will require childcare please let us know asap.

You may be interested in our other event that is taking place on the same day during the morning: What Works for Women: DivaManc Workshop

This event is part of Manchester International Womens Festival 2017 supported by Manchester City Council, look out for all the other great events going on.

What is the background to DivaManc?

Women have been fundamental in building and shaping the Greater Manchester we love and care for. We are instrumental in it's future. Yet the DevoManc agenda to date has been dominated by the stale pale male images and voices, and it can be hard to see where the opportunities, wishes, fears and contributions of women that live, work, care or study and girls are reflected. Sometimes we have to make a fuss to be heard. DivaManc seeks to bring women together to shape the future of devolution in Greater Manchester, for the benefit of all. Together we can be the change we want to see across this great city region, put the DIVA into DevoManc and lead the way for a more Diverse, Inclusive, Vibrant and Accountable devolution.

How do I find out more?

More information available at www.divamanc.co.uk - we hope this will be just the first of a series of events across Greater Manchester. If you can't attend this event but would like to get involved in some other way please do let us know via website, as a start you can share your thoughts via the website and add your image to our gallery. If you want to organise an event in your local community or workplace please get in touch.