SDG5 Living Lab: Inspiring Women in Business & Leadership
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Join us in celebrating the launch of the SDG5 Living Lab, a pioneering initiative by Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) and Women’s Enterprise Scotland (WES) aimed at fostering gender equality in entrepreneurship.
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The SDG5 Living Lab will provide tailored training, cutting-edge resources, and networking opportunities to empower women in business and leadership. Through this collaboration, we are committed to advancing the fifth Sustainable Development Goal (SDG5) set out by the United Nations, which focuses on gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.
Be inspired by keynote speakers including our ENU Chancellor Will Whitehorn and Yvette Hopkins, who will share insights on the importance of gender equality and an entrepreneurial mindset for all.
Additionally, hear from a panel of women business owners, including ENU alumni, as they discuss their lived experiences on starting and growing their own businesses.
Guest Speakers
- Andrea Nolan, Principal of Edinburgh Napier University
- Will Whitehorn, Chancellor of Edinburgh Napier Univerisity and former Executive at the Virgin Group.
- Yvette Hopkins, Board Chair, Non-Executive Director, Advisor, Investor, and Trustee on multiple boards
- Lynne Cadenhead, Chair of Womens Enterprise Scotland and Entrepreneur in Residence at Edinburgh Napier University
- Lisa Thomson, Board Adviser, Consultant and NED
- Carolyn Currie, Chief Executive WES and Co-Founder Mint Ventures