We are in Manchester!! We are thrilled to launch the 2025 WIA UK Mentoring Programme with a record-breaking number of applicants and our first-ever event in Manchester!
We will celebrate the inspiring mentors and mentees who are part of this year’s programme, providing a platform for fresh perspectives and honouring those committed to personal growth and supporting others.
Our discussion, Shifting Perspectives: Seeing the Unseen, will feature keynote speeches from Dr Lucy Montague and Rebecca Coley, and panellists will share where they believe perspectives need to shift in the industry. Their unique stories, research and experiences will shine a light on aspects of architecture and the wider built environment that aren’t seen by all.
Keynote speakers:
Dr Lucy Montague Montague, Senior Lecturer, Manchester School of Architecture.
Rebecca Coley, Head of Planning and Development at Trafford Council
Panellists:
Danny Crump, Director of Urbanism, Layer Studio
Kwame Ohene-Adu, Associate Partner, HTA
Fiona Hunt, Senior Architect, Sheppard Robson
Karolina Olszewska, Architectural Assistant, Simpson Haugh
Facilitated by Tania Ihlenfeld, founder of Ede Enablers and WIA Mentoring Programme Lead, this evening promises engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and fresh insights into the future of the industry.
Date: Tuesday 4th February
Location: HTA Design LLP, Manchester, Clayton House, 59 Piccadilly, Manchester M1 1RN
Time: 6-9pm
Registration: https://buff.ly/40kURqF
There will also be plenty of time to connect, network, and enjoy drinks and nibbles in a welcoming space. This event is open to everyone.