International Women’s Day Milton Keynes 2026 (IWDMK26) has confirmed Lisa Johnson as its headline speaker for this year’s event, which will take place in Milton Keynes on Friday 6 March 2026.
Organisers say securing Lisa reflects the continued growth of the event, which returned to a sold-out audience last year and has become one of the region’s largest business-focused International Women’s Day celebrations.
Lisa is a global business strategist and Sunday Times bestselling author, recognised for building multi-million-pound businesses through ethical, scalable income models. She is also known for challenging what she describes as a “one-size-fits-all” culture within parts of the online coaching industry.
Her keynote will anchor the IWDMK26 programme, which will run under the theme GiveToGain, focusing on allyship, shared responsibility and inclusive leadership across business and the wider community.
“Lisa brings a rare combination of commercial success and principled thinking,” said Michelle Theuma, chair of Women in Enterprise, organisers of the event. “Her perspective aligns strongly with the conversations we want to lead in Milton Keynes next year.”
Lisa’s career includes generating £3 million during a single launch week in 2021, alongside building a business that now turns over more than £6 million a year. She has appeared across national media, including The Guardian, The Telegraph and Forbes, and hosts the business podcast Making Money Online.
IWDMK26 will feature keynote talks, panel discussions, workshops, networking sessions and exhibitor stands. The event remains open to all genders, reinforcing its focus on collaboration and inclusive progress.
Early bird tickets are currently available priced at £30 until the end of January, with proceeds supporting charities in Milton Keynes, helping women and girls locally.
Event information
International Women’s Day Milton Keynes 2026 (IWDMK26)
Milton Keynes
Friday 6 March 2026
