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International Women's Day Celebratory Dinner with special guest Nicole Stott

Hosted at The Claremont Hotel on Thursday 5 March, local business leaders and directors gathered for an evening of networking and inspirational discussion.

The evening event in association with local charity Love Tech Isle of Man was a fantastic affair, as guests enjoyed an interaction conversation from Nicole Stott ~ Artist, retired NASA astronaut and engineer, and co-founder of the Space for Art Foundation.

Sincere thanks to the Love Tech team and wonderful moderator Jade Zorab, Love Tech Trustee.

With special thanks to our sponsors Appleby, Crowe Isle of Man LLC and Zurich in the Isle of Man.

“It was Appleby’s pleasure to sponsor and attend the IoD Isle of Man International Women’s Day Celebratory Dinner. It was a wonderful evening, highlighted by an inspiring keynote from Nicole Stott, who shared her remarkable experience as a NASA astronaut, artist, author and engineer.

As a founding member and director of Love Tech, I am delighted that Nicole could come to the Island to share her experiences and wisdom with us for International Women’s Day – she is a true inspiration.  Nicole shared with us her view that we should be ‘crew members and not passengers’ – what an important message for us all’

Claire Milne, Partner Appleby

“Crowe Isle of Mann LLC was honoured to sponsor the IoD Isle of Man International Women’s Day Celebratory Dinner. It was a lovely, inspiring evening. Nicole Stott was a fantastic motivational speaker who perfectly captured the spirit of International Women’s Day!”

Phaedra Bird, Managing Director Crowe Isle of Man LLC

“Zurich was delighted to sponsor the Institute of Directors’ International Women’s Day Celebratory Dinner. Championing diversity, equity and inclusion is central to who we are, and this event was a fantastic opportunity to unite as a community on this important day. It was inspiring to hear from keynote speaker Nicole Stott, whose remarkable career and perspective brought something truly special to the evening.  We’re proud to stand alongside our fellow sponsors and were thrilled that this year’s International Woman’s Day theme of “Give to Gain” was bought to life so brilliantly through the event supporting IOM charity, Love Tech”

Georgia Wilson, Commercial Manager Zurich

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