Metquarter Liverpool to host International Women’s Day event next week

For International Women’s Day 2026, Metquarter is hosting a special evening featuring a panel discussion, audience Q&A and film screening, hosted by The Guide Liverpool’s Gemma Cutting.

Taking place on Thursday 5 March at 6pm, the evening will be hosted by The Guide Liverpool’s Gemma Cutting and will feature a panel talk and Q&A with two inspirational mother and daughter duos. Together, they will share insights into their personal and professional journeys, exploring their relationships, the power of cross-generational collaboration and how women can uplift and support one another at every stage of life.

Liverpool based event entrepreneurs Angela and Harriet Maguire, founders of The Event Agency will make up one half of the panel. They will share insights on their journey, from starting out their business to launching a one-stop events planning agency. The panel will explore key themes  including what it’s like working together as a mother and daughter team in the events industry, and how that unique dynamic has influenced and shaped their business journey. They will also discuss the creative vision behind their successful events, working to inspire the next generation of young women stepping into the world of entrepreneurship. 

Also joining the panel are Pauline Fleming and Cornelia Nelson, co-founders of Depth Training CIC, a Liverpool-based, family-led community interest company using performance and storytelling to transform communication across healthcare, education and public services. Pauline is a professional actor with a long career on stage and screen, including her role as Penny King in Coronation Street, and has spent nearly three decades delivering immersive medical roleplay and communication training nationwide. Working alongside her daughter Cornelia, who brings expertise from the Higher Education sector in student skills development and career readiness, the duo combine creative practice with strategic insight to deliver impactful, actor-led training. Together, they represent a powerful example of cross-generational collaboration, blending experience, empathy and innovation to strengthen confidence and communication across communities

There will be a 30-minute panel discussion which will include a Q&A section where guests will have the opportunity to ask the panelists about their careers journeys, the importance of women supporting women, and how they are helping to inspire the next generation of girls. The panel and Q&A will be followed by a screening of the feminist themed film, Barbie. 

To amplify the celebrations, Metquarter and Everyman Cinema Liverpool have partnered with Liverpool based Girls With Dreams Club, the community collective created by mums and build to support and inspire the next generation of girls. Known for hosting empowering events across the city, the social enterprise create uplifting spaces that inspire confidence, connection and ambition among young girls and women. A natural partner for International Women’s Day, Girls With Dreams Club fosters a supportive community where like-minded women and girls can build meaningful friendships, celebrate one another’s achievements and champion collective success. 

Jennina O’Neill, Centre Manager at Metquarter said:

“It is great to be able to work with Girls With Dreams Club to host this event within Everyman Cinema at Metquarter, giving aspiring female entrepreneurs the chance to speak with local women within the industry that have paved such successful careers. At Metquarter we champion all independent business owners and so are proud to be a part of this event in celebration of International Women’s Day.” 

Nicola Byrne, Co Founder at Girls With Dreams Club and Scouse Girl Social Events said:

“We are so excited to work with Metquarter and Everyman Cinema this International Women’s Day. At Girls With Dreams Club we champion women of all ages through our Scouse Girl Social events, celebrating cross-generational leadership and the power of women championing women across generations. This event will bring together mothers and daughters who work in business together for an open and honest discussion about their journeys, the lessons they’ve learned from one another, and how different generations can collaborate, lead and grow side by side.” 

A percentage of all ticket sales will be donated to Girls With Dreams Club to support future programmes and workshops empowering young girls across the city. 

Visitors can purchase tickets for the event via the Everyman website here for just £16.45 + booking fee, which includes a bottle of branded water and popcorn.

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