Athena Festival 2026
Wed 7 Oct · 09:30
Nexus - University of Leeds
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Athena Festival takes place on 7 October 2026 at 09:30 at Nexus at the University of Leeds in Leeds. It brings together female founders, investors, and innovators for a day of inspiration and networking. Tickets cost £42.00.
Athena Festival, bringing together ambitious female founders, investors, and innovators for a day of inspiration and networking.
Athena Festival 2026
Join us on October 7, 2026 at 9:30 AM (BST) at Nexus - University of Leeds for the Athena Festival, the largest female founder festival outside of London. This dynamic celebration of inclusion, innovation, and investment is inspired by Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, bravery, and resourcefulness.
The festival brings together ambitious entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders, and changemakers for a day of powerful connections, practical insights, and transformative opportunities. Athena is not just about celebrating women in business but accelerating their access to capital, influence, and opportunity.
By uniting founders, investors, and changemakers, Athena aims to unlock overlooked talent and fuel regional innovation.
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Frequently asked questions
Athena Festival 2026 takes place on Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 09:30.
Athena Festival 2026 is held at Nexus - University of Leeds in Leeds (Discovery Way, Woodhouse, LS2 3AA).
Tickets for Athena Festival 2026 are priced at £42. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
The forecast for Athena Festival 2026 is Drizzle · 11°C. Rain likely — dress for it if you are outside.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Nexus - University of Leeds can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Athena Festival 2026 can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Athena Festival 2026
Editorial Summary
Athena Festival takes place on 7 October 2026 at 09:30 at Nexus at the University of Leeds in Leeds. It brings together female founders, investors, and innovators for a day of inspiration and networking. Tickets cost £42.00.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
Athena Festival, bringing together ambitious female founders, investors, and innovators for a day of inspiration and networking.
Athena Festival 2026
Join us on October 7, 2026 at 9:30 AM (BST) at Nexus - University of Leeds for the Athena Festival, the largest female founder festival outside of London. This dynamic celebration of inclusion, innovation, and investment is inspired by Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, bravery, and resourcefulness.
The festival brings together ambitious entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders, and changemakers for a day of powerful connections, practical insights, and transformative opportunities. Athena is not just about celebrating women in business but accelerating their access to capital, influence, and opportunity.
By uniting founders, investors, and changemakers, Athena aims to unlock overlooked talent and fuel regional innovation.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Athena Festival 2026?
Athena Festival 2026 takes place on Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 09:30.
Where is Athena Festival 2026 taking place?
Athena Festival 2026 is held at Nexus - University of Leeds in Leeds (Discovery Way, Woodhouse, LS2 3AA).
How much are tickets for Athena Festival 2026?
Tickets for Athena Festival 2026 are priced at £42. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
What will the weather be like at Athena Festival 2026?
The forecast for Athena Festival 2026 is Drizzle · 11°C. Rain likely — dress for it if you are outside.
Is there anywhere to stay near Athena Festival 2026?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Nexus - University of Leeds can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Athena Festival 2026?
Tickets for Athena Festival 2026 can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Date
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