#GiveToGain: fostering generosity and collaboration
UK Women in Economics Network (UK WEN) is pleased to host its International Women’s Day 2026 event on Thursday 19 March 2026, generously hosted by Santander London Branch.
Aligned with the International Women’s Day 2026 theme Give To Gain, the event sits under the banner “Fostering Generosity and Collaboration”, exploring ideas of reciprocity, collaboration and knowledge sharing within the economics profession.
Through conversation, reflection and connection, the event will create space to consider how generosity of time, insight and opportunity can support individual careers while strengthening the profession as a whole.
We are delighted to confirm Anna Valero, Professor in Practice and Growth Programme Director at the Centre for Economic Performance, London School of Economics, as our key speaker, in conversation with Oliver Tucker, Managing Director, European M&A at Santander.
The session will take the form of a fireside-style conversation between Anna Valero and Oliver Tucker, creating space for open discussion and shared perspectives. The conversation will be followed by audience Q&A and informal networking, providing opportunities for shared learning and connection.
Event Details
Date: Thursday 19 March 2026
Time: 15:00 – 17:00 (registration from 14:30)
Location: Triton Square (TSQ), Ground Floor Auditorium
Advance registration is required to attend this event. Places are limited.
Programme
14:30 – 15:00 Registration and pre-event networking (refreshments provided)
15:00 – 15:15 Welcome and opening remarks
- Santander
- UK WEN
15:15 – 16:00 Fireside Conversation
- Anna Valero – Professor in Practice and Growth Programme Director at the Centre for Economic Performance, LSE
- Oliver Tucker – Managing Director, European M&A, Santander
16:00 – 17:00
Closing remarks followed by networking reception (tea & coffee provided)
About UK WEN
The UK Women in Economics Network supports the career development of UK-based women in economics across the pipeline. UK WEN works to support women in their careers, enhance the visibility of women economists, and create opportunities for connection and shared learning across the profession. Read more here.