Sapphire Circle Launch Event

Friday 13 February 2026 | 3:00–7:00 PM

City Hall, London

Free and open to all women

Sapphire Circle will officially launch with its inaugural flagship event on Friday 13 February 2026, hosted at City Hall, London, from 3:00–7:00 PM.

This landmark event is free and open to all women, welcoming professionals, students, founders, creatives, and aspiring leaders from every background. The evening is designed to inspire, connect, and empower through meaningful conversation and shared experience.

What to Expect

• Inspirational keynote talks from influential leaders and change makers
• Interactive breakout sessions focused on:
  • Financial empowerment
  • Personal branding
  • AI and healthcare
  • Public speaking and the power of networking
• Structured and open networking opportunities
• An introduction to Sapphire Circle and the wider mission and impact of MAA Global

Event Highlights

• Arrival and networking reception
• Welcome address from Marina Ahmad AM and the Sapphire Circle leadership team
• Keynote speaker session with live Q&A
• Choice-based breakout sessions
• Final Keynote speaker 

This launch event marks the beginning of Sapphire Circle as a national platform dedicated to advancing women’s leadership, collaboration, and collective impact.

Join Sapphire Circle

Sapphire Circle is more than a network—it is a movement powered by women who believe in lifting one another as they rise.

Whether you are an established leader, an emerging professional, or an aspiring changemaker, we invite you to be part of a community shaping the future of women’s leadership.

Sapphire Circle

A part of MAA Global

Sapphire Circle is a curated networking and mentorship community designed to bring together ambitious women across industries to connect, collaborate, and grow.

Created by MAA Global, Sapphire Circle exists to fill a vital gap in professional networking: a space that is open, inclusive, and intentional—where women from different backgrounds and career stages can engage in meaningful conversations, form organic mentoring relationships, and grow together.

What may be a simple insight for one woman could be life-changing for another.

Our Purpose

We believe that women thrive when they are supported by strong, diverse communities.

Sapphire Circle was created to connect professional women and aspiring industry leaders in an environment that encourages:

• Authentic relationship-building

• Knowledge sharing across sectors

• Mentorship that forms naturally, not transactionally

• Long-term personal and professional growth

By blending industries, experiences, and perspectives, Sapphire Circle creates space for collaboration, inspiration, and collective advancement

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Our Vision & Aspirations

Our goal is to inspire the next generation of female trailblazers across professional life.

We aim to:

• Host three flagship events annually, bringing together leaders from diverse fields
• Build an active digital presence to spotlight success stories and opportunities
• Grow Sapphire Circle into a leading national women’s networking community, with events across multiple UK cities

In partnership with MAA Global, Sapphire Circle also seeks to build long-lasting relationships that support maternal healthcare initiatives worldwide and foster meaningful charity–corporate partnerships

The 10 Pillars of Sapphire Circle

Sapphire Circle is built on a multi-domain structure that celebrates women’s influence across society.
Our community spans ten professional pillars:

1. Law
2. Politics
3. Corporate Leadership
4. Arts & Culture
5. Entrepreneurship
6. Digital Creators & Influencers
7. Healthcare & Life Sciences
8. Media & Communications
9. Education
10. Sports & Wellness

This breadth ensures rich dialogue, cross-sector learning, and powerful connections

What Sapphire Circle Offers Members

Members of Sapphire Circle gain access to:

• • Mentorship opportunities with senior leaders and peers
  • Exclusive networking events and curated discussions
  • Panel sessions and conferences focused on leadership, growth, and impact
  • A monthly newsletter featuring opportunities, insights, and community highlights

• A trusted, values-led network rooted in collaboration and support
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Membership Expectations & Values

Sapphire Circle is built on integrity, generosity, and shared growth. Members are encouraged to:

• Participate actively and engage meaningfully
• Support and collaborate with one another
• Respect confidentiality and trust
• Commit to continuous personal and professional development
• Uphold high ethical and professional standards
• Act as ambassadors for the community

These shared expectations ensure Sapphire Circle remains impactful, inclusive, and purposeful