LoveBiz IWD2026 at The Crowne Plaza East Midlands Airport for Women in Business

When: March 2, 2026

Where: Nottingham, United Kingdom

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Join us for a day of championing and recognising women in business.

Venue: The Ash Suite, The Crowne Plaza, 33 Packington, Kegworth, DE74 2DF.

Our agenda.
10.00am - Arrive for networking with refreshments in the Ash Suite.
10.30am - Welcome.
10.45am - Speaker: Adrianne Carter.
11.15am - Comfort Break and Networking with refreshments.
11.45am - Speaker: Larissa Astara Gray.
12.15pm - Lunch Break. Coffee on return to the Ash Suite.
1.15pm - Recognition and Charity Raffle.
2.00pm - Final thoughts and farewell.

Hosted by Sue Crooks and Julie Cameron.

Your ticket price includes networking, refreshments throughout and a 2 course buffet lunch in Marco's. (The bar will be open over lunch for you to purchase your own wine and other drinks)

Educational Speaker: Adrianne Carter. Body Language Expert | Consumer Pyschology Specialist | Corporate Trainer.

Adrianne is an internationally recognised body language expert, consumer psychology specialist and corporate trainer specialising in emotional intelligence, facial expressions, and nonverbal communication. With over 20 years of experience, Adrianne works with global brands (Unilever, American Express, Coca Cola, Goldman Sachs, JTI, Lindt and many more), security professionals, and corporate leaders to help them decode emotions, enhance interpersonal communication, and create impactful brand key visuals.

Trained in the Facial Action Coding System (FACS) with Dr. Erica Rosenberg in California, Adrianne is a qualified expert in micro expressions and emotional analysis. As the creator of AssetsEQ, a proprietary tool that assesses the emotional impact of brand imagery, Adrianne collaborates with companies in the beauty, personal care, and FMCG industries to refine their marketing key visuals for deeper consumer engagement.

A sought-after speaker, TEDx presenter, and media commentator, Adrianne has been featured in various publications and television programmes, offering expert insights on body language in leadership, consumer psychology, and interpersonal interactions. Passionate about educating and empowering others, Adrianne is dedicated to helping individuals and businesses harness the power of nonverbal communication for greater success.

Inspirational Speaker:  Larissa Astara Gray.

A dynamic and inspirational speaker on a fearless mission to revolutionise sex education and spark transformative conversations about sexual communication. In a world grappling with outdated views on sexuality and relationships, Larissa stands out as a beacon of change. She has spent years conducting in-depth research alongside teachers, sexual health educators, abuse survivors, and young people, blending their insights with her own raw and powerful story.

Larissa’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Having overcome the trauma of rape, sexual shame, toxic relationships, and the chaos of alcohol and drug abuse, she has emerged with a fierce determination to heal and empower others. Her talks are captivating, addressing critical topics such as building healthy, positive sexual relationships, preventing sexual assault and trauma, understanding non-consensual sexual experiences, and raising awareness about STIs.

Her greatest passion lies in exposing the unfiltered truth about pornography, which she believes imprints toxic ideas about sexuality on young people. Larissa guides her audience towards healthy, respectful, realistic, and empowering sexual choices. She’s not just a speaker—she’s a movement.

Larissa’s impact extends beyond her words. She equips students and attendees with practical takeaways, packed with vital information on sexual consent and clear signposts to advice and support. Her dedication to empowering young people with the tools to make informed choices has generated significant buzz, cementing her as a thought leader and a refreshingly authentic voice in the field.

Our sponsorship partner is Fishers Solicitors.

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