theALLBRIGHT presents The Power Years
Too often, women are told two unhelpful myths about midlife: that they suddenly step into effortless power at 40 years old, or that their best years are already behind them. The truth is more complex, and so much more exciting.
theALLBRIGHT created The Power Years in 2025 to bring women in midlife together, to reconnect with their individual and collective strengths, curiosity, and ambition. This is not a lesson in starting over, but a space to learn how to brilliantly harness everything that’s come before in work and life, and own what the future looks like.
See below for a taste of last year’s Summit – a space to find and create inspiration and knowledge about health, energy, and reinvention and purpose for the next chapter.
We have big plans to build on the success of last year’s event and will be expanding the programme for 2026. Join us as we open a new, important conversation about longevity, possibility, and the modern midlife woman.
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2025 Power Years Summit highlights
Last Year's Speakers
Lorraine Pascale
Author, Chef, Model
Adjoa Andoh
Actor, Director, Writer
Mary Portas
Businesswoman, Broadcaster, Author
Clare Seal
Financial Coach, Author, Speaker
Dr Tamsin Lewis
Founder, Medical Director
Eve Read
Senior Director
Hannah Biggerstaff
Head of Product
Jenny Garret OBE
CEO, Founder
Kate Muir
Author, Documentary Maker, Campaigner
Kirsty Glenne
CEO
Lavina Mehta
Personal Trainer and Wellness Coach
Poppy Delbridge
Author, Transformation Strategist
Trish Halpin
Journalist, Brand Consultant
Uma Rahja
CEO, Founder
The Longevity
Formula
Forget the myth of midlife decline, we believe this is where endurance meets evolution. Discover how science, lifestyle, and mindset combine to unlock lasting vitality and resilience. From redefining health to reframing energy as power, this conversation will explore how investing in yourself is the ultimate act of leadership and womanhood.
Redefining Midlife
Ambition
Midlife is a powerful recalibration, but one that can take time. Hear from women rewriting the rules of ambition; from those who have navigated reinvention, set career pivots in motion, and delivered comebacks with courage and clarity. Expect candour, laughter, and practical insights on what it takes to stay visible, fulfilled, and fearless in your Power Years.
Purpose, Legacy,
and your New Prime
What does it mean to be in your prime, really? Across this conversation strand, cultural and professional powerhouses will explore the meaning of purpose and legacy at midlife, and how women can drive the next era of success on their own terms. Inspiring, unapologetic, and deeply human, this is the topic will apply whether your focus is work, life, health, or all three.
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Last year's agenda
2026 agenda coming soon
11:00
Welcome Networking
Arrival, tea and coffee, and the ‘Power Capsule’ showcas.
11:30
Opening Remarks | Midlife Power & Possibility
AllBright MD Sophie Catto sets the stage with themes of visibility, longevity, reinvention, and ambition.
11:40
Power Tap by Poppy Delbridge
Poppy Delbridge will bring her renowned tapping to the audience.
11:55
In Conversation With | Mary Portas OBE & Sophie Catto
A candid conversation between AllBright MD Sophie Catto and Mary Portas OBE, on navigating the power years with purpose, confidence, and clarity. Together, they explore reinvention and the lessons that shape life at 40, 65, and beyond.
12:40
Panel | Power, Wealth & What Comes Next
Women in their Power Years are entering the most influential and financially defining stage of their lives. From investing with intention to building a future-proof pension, this panel breaks down what women 40+ need to prioritise to genuinely move the needle.
HOST: Clare Seal
PANEL MEMBERS:
- Eve Read, Senior Director of Strategy Smart Pension
- Uma Rajah, CEO & Founder, CapitalRise
- Tracy Browne Director Evelyn & Partners
13:30
Lunch Break & Networking
14:00
Panel | PowerMoves
Power Moves spotlights modern midlife as a moment of power. Jenny Garrett OBE, Lorraine Pascale, and Kirsty Glenne join host Kate Muir for a candid conversation on reinvention, resilience, triumphs, and bold pivots that turn midlife into a competitive advantage.
HOST:
Trish Halpin
PANEL MEMBERS:
- Kirsty Glenne, Managing Director, Antler
- Jenny Garrett OBE
- Lorraine Pascale
14:50
Panel | Longevity Lessons
A deep dive into health, beauty, and wellness in midlife. Hannah Biggerstaff, Adjoa Andoh MBE, Dr. Tamsin Lewis, and Lavinia Mehta MBE join host Trish Halpin to share practical insights, personal rituals, and the science behind look and feeling your best.
HOST: Trish Halpin
PANEL MEMBERS:
- Hannah Biggerstaff, Head of Product, Medik8
- Adjoa Andoh MBE
- Dr. Tamsin Lewis
- Lavina Mehta MBE
15:50
Closing Reception & Networking
Arrival, tea and coffee, and the ‘Power Capsule’ showcas.
Our Charity Partner
AllBright Motherhood Works is delighted to be supporting The Motherless Mothers.
This is why The Motherless Mothers exists. Motherless mothers often feel unseen, misunderstood, and unsupported. But we’re here to change that. Our mission is to provide the support and representation that every motherless mother needs.
Because this experience deserves recognition, research, support and language.
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