Join the Engender Network at Opera North for a full day network meeting on Thursday 28 November. This event will feature breakout sessions designed to spark new ideas, expand your professional network, and uncover future collaboration opportunities.

Highlighting the day will be a panel discussion with trailblazing women leaders in the opera industry, including:

• Laura Canning (General Director and CEO, Opera North)
• Sarah Crabtree (Incoming co-General Director and CEO, Welsh National Opera)
• Robin Norton-Hale (General Director, English Touring Opera)
• Jenny Mollica (CEO, English National Opera)

This event will take place in-person in the Howard Assembly Room, Leeds on Thursday 28 November, 11am – 5pm, with networking drinks until 7pm. Lunch will be provided for attendees. The panel discussion will be streamed live online, 12.30-2pm - this is open for all to attend. We kindly ask that the in-person meeting remain reserved for women and non-binary individuals, so we can facilitate a safe space for discussion throughout the day.

The online panel discussion will be live captioned. The Howard Assembly Room is accessible for wheelchair users.

To attend, please register interest either for in-person or virtual participation via this form by Thursday 14 November.

About Engender
Engender is an initiative by The Royal Opera to address gender imbalance in opera and music theatre. Its mission is to foster gender equity in all areas of opera. Engender provides a supportive space for women and non-binary individuals to connect, amplify their work, and unite in a collective voice. The initiative offers opportunities for both personal and professional development, as well as peer support.

Learn more about Engender