Date: 25th June 2026

Venue: Harbour Hotel, Bristol

Join us for the launch of Women in Fenestration at our inaugural Professional Development Day.



This event brings together women from across the industry for a day designed to inspire, connect and support. It marks the beginning of a new network focused on creating meaningful opportunities for development, visibility and collaboration within fenestration.

More than just an event, this is the starting point for a wider initiative. Introducing our mentoring programme, launching membership and sharing our plans for the future of the network.

Why Attend

This is a unique opportunity to step away from the day to day and invest time in your own development, while connecting with others who understand the industry and the challenges within it.

Throughout the day, you will hear from experienced voices, gain practical insight and take part in open, honest conversations about working in fenestration today.

Whether you are looking to build confidence, expand your network or gain a fresh perspective on your career, the event is designed to leave you with valuable takeaways and a stronger sense of direction.

NEW Keynote Speaker

Looking Around, Looking Forward, Looking Up

We are delighted to welcome Catherine Spencer as keynote speaker at the Women in Fenestration Network Professional Development Day.

A former England Rugby Captain, founder of Inspiring Women and author of Mud, Maul, Mascara, Catherine has built a career around leadership, confidence and helping others realise their potential.

Having represented England 63 times and captained her country on the international stage, Catherine understands what it means to perform under pressure, lead through challenge and continually push beyond perceived limits. Yet her story extends far beyond rugby.

Following retirement from elite sport, Catherine successfully navigated career transitions into education, business and leadership development, experiences that have shaped her powerful and relatable message around reinvention, resilience and personal growth.

Her keynote will explore:

• Building confidence and self-belief
• Leading through challenge and uncertainty
• Managing change and career transitions
• Learning from setbacks and perceived failures
• Unlocking potential in yourself and others
• Taking the next step, even when the destination isn't clear

This promises to be an inspiring and thought-provoking

session packed with practical insight, honest reflection and lessons that can be applied both professionally and personally.

Mentoring Programme Launch

A key moment within the day will be the launch of the Women in Fenestration mentoring programme.

Led by Clare Bailey, an experienced commercial leader with over 25 years in senior roles across manufacturing and construction. The programme has been designed to create meaningful, structured support for women across the industry.

Clare’s career spans leadership roles including Group Commercial Projects Director at Epwin Group Plc and Managing Director of Epwin Window Systems, bringing a wealth of real-world experience and insight.

The session will introduce how the programme will work, who it is for and how to get involved as either a mentor or mentee. Offering a valuable opportunity to be part of the programme from the very beginning.

Led by Sioned Yates, owner of Access Marketing, this panel brings together respected voices from across the industry for an open and honest conversation about their experiences.

This session will explore the realities of building a career in fenestration. How each panellist entered the industry, the barriers they have faced and the moments that shaped their progression.

The discussion will go beyond surface-level insight, offering practical advice, shared experiences and reflections on what needs to change to better support and retain women within the sector.

Panel Discussion

Breaking Barriers in Fenestration

AI, Confidence & Everyday Support,

with Carly Grant, AI Consultant & Trainer, Thinkivity

AI is changing the way we work and live, but for many people it still feels overwhelming, technical or difficult to access.

This session is designed to change that.

Carly will explore how AI tools such as ChatGPT can be used in practical everyday ways to:

• Build confidence
• Save time
• Support productivity
• Help people manage the many roles they balance both professionally and personally.

Charity Partner

Harry’s Pals is a charity dedicated to supporting parents who have received the devastating news that their child has a severe illness or disability. At a time when families are often left to cope alone, the charity provides vital emotional support through counselling, therapy and peer connections. Helping parents navigate some of the most challenging moments of their lives.

Founded from lived experience, Harry’s Pals was created to ensure that no parent feels isolated or unsupported following a life-changing diagnosis.



Through our raffle and fundraising activity on the day, we aim to raise awareness and contribute to the important work they do supporting families when they need it most.

AGENDA

12:30 - Lunch & Networking

13:30 - Panel Discussion: Breaking Barriers in Fenestration
The realities of building a career in the industry.

Looking Ahead

This event marks the beginning of Women in Fenestration as an ongoing network.

Throughout the day, we will introduce the opportunities available beyond the event. From mentoring and membership to future events and partnerships, giving attendees the chance to be part of the network from the very start.

This is more than a single day. Iit is the start of something bigger.

An opportunity to be part of a growing network, to build meaningful connections and to contribute to shaping the future of women in the fenestration industry.

Secure your place and be part

of the launch