SHINE —
Shaping Her Impact
Networking Event
An evening for women professionals focused on growth, leadership, and meaningful connection.
January 19, 2026
5:00 – 9:00 PM
Royal Air Force Club – Sovereign Room
HOSTED BY
SHINE —
An evening for women professionals focused on growth, leadership, and meaningful connection.
January 19, 2026
5:00 – 9:00 PM
Royal Air Force Club – Sovereign Room
HOSTED BY
Building on the success of women’s gatherings held during last year’s Bett Week and at ASU+GSV Summit, EDT&Partners and Cooley LLP are pleased to partner with our colleagues at Amazon Web Services (AWS) to continue growing a global network of women across education and edtech.
SHINE is designed to create space for connection, reflection, and meaningful conversation among professionals navigating leadership, growth, and change in the sector.The evening brings together women leaders and professionals for informal networking and a focused fireside conversation on career progression, well-being, and the realities of professional life.
Our hope is that SHINE continues to grow beyond a single moment or location, with members of the community carrying it forward and convening similar gatherings around the world wherever women come together to learn, share, and support one another.
Event venue
The Royal Air Force Club – Sovereign Room
128 Piccadilly, London, W1J 7PY
Women professionals at all career stages, across education and beyond.
Women who are interested in career development and personal growth.
Leaders and advocates who support women’s professional growth.
5:00 – 6:00 PM — Arrival & Welcome
6:00 – 7:00 PM — Fireside-style Discussion
7:00 – 9:00 PM — Open Conversations & Networking
Join us for an intimate fireside-style conversation with two inspiring women leaders, Valerie Singer, General Manager of Global Education at Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Janine Mathó, international education coach and author of the upcoming book Live Your Opus (February 2026). Together, Valerie and Janine will share honest reflections from their professional journeys and explore what it really takes to grow a meaningful, sustainable career, especially in high-pressure environments. This conversation will blend real-world leadership experience with thoughtful perspective on ambition, balance, and personal fulfillment.
What the conversation will explore:
Navigating career growth and leadership with confidence and clarity
Managing pressure and stress without losing yourself along the way
Redefining success to support both impact and well-being
Lessons learned from overcoming challenges and pivotal career moments
Expect a candid discussion filled with practical insights, personal stories, and conversations that will stick with you long after the evening ends.
Featured voices
Registration is now closed. We look forward to welcoming everyone at the event!
SHINE is organised by EDT&Partners, Cooley LLP, and AWS, bringing together
diverse perspectives to support women’s career development and leadership growth.
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