{"id":21,"date":"2025-10-29T09:44:04","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T09:44:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/gateshead2013\/?page_id=21"},"modified":"2026-03-09T14:44:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T14:44:31","slug":"conference","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/cardiff2026\/","title":{"rendered":"SIGBI Cardiff Conference 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4548\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4548\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4548\" src=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/cardiff2026\/files\/Holland-House-Hotel-Exterior-new-1.jpg\" alt=\"Holland House Cardiff by Sunday\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/cardiff2026\/files\/Holland-House-Hotel-Exterior-new-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/cardiff2026\/files\/Holland-House-Hotel-Exterior-new-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4548\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Conference Venue &#8211; Holland House Cardiff by Sunday<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It is with great pleasure that President Gillie O\u2019Rourke and I invite you to attend the 92<sup>nd<\/sup> SIGBI Conference in Cardiff from Friday 30<sup>th<\/sup> October to Saturday 31<sup>st<\/sup> October 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The focus of the 2026 conference is <strong>INSPIRE WOMEN, CREATE IMPACT.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We hope that delegates will leave the conference feeling inspired.<\/li>\n<li>We hope that delegates will inspire others from what they have heard at conference<\/li>\n<li>We hope you will be inspired to create greater impact through your project work and maintain a vibrant Club<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4588\" src=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/cardiff2026\/files\/cardiff-picture-for-homepage.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/cardiff2026\/files\/cardiff-picture-for-homepage.png 1024w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/cardiff2026\/files\/cardiff-picture-for-homepage-300x164.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>Whilst you are in Cardiff there will be plenty of time for you to explore the city. Cardiff is the capital of Wales and is known for its blend of history and modern culture, as well as its sporting significance. It&#8217;s recognized for iconic landmarks like Cardiff Castle and the Principality Stadium, as well as a vibrant waterfront at Cardiff Bay and a thriving arts scene.\u00a0\u00a0The city is the heart of Welsh rugby, centred around the Principality Stadium, and is a hub for other sports with a variety of national sporting centres and grounds.\u00a0It is also a centre for arts and culture, home to the Wales Millennium Centre, the National Museum Cardiff, and a lively music scene that has produced many famous artists. In recent years it has also become a major production hub for film and television, notably for shows like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?client=safari&amp;sca_esv=3dbed19d9671262c&amp;rls=en&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifNKuByz9smnpSDJCFCFzJ-ewTYIzg%3A1764022458028&amp;q=Doctor+Who&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjJhvLf54uRAxUmQEEAHZurKrMQxccNegUIpAEQAQ&amp;mstk=AUtExfABaJXyXFWDTM4WfbY8e3bzRADKqmiYGWLKlw8XyaqVuXoRiOubHgI8knETgxGdBQkdz9uwBW0Irzqe_AtidoFnX1n5jB-TAMPrZyBTZUKefFV0wEn-O0BYw2Bh9E_IfGLsyTCdfH93vY7h3zo6TdL-d3q_kZthArAraAQYOLQgIRfOM58ZrSv-SC8tK1pDzIpDQcLkoNcg77HLhAqc29FjXMo_jEKNsC2iIvb9wR4vEZCqLHjHRGE5AruM2VGACibRbLdnSC3e529S01-W3I7f&amp;csui=3\">Doctor Who<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?client=safari&amp;sca_esv=3dbed19d9671262c&amp;rls=en&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifNKuByz9smnpSDJCFCFzJ-ewTYIzg%3A1764022458028&amp;q=Torchwood&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjJhvLf54uRAxUmQEEAHZurKrMQxccNegUIpAEQAg&amp;mstk=AUtExfABaJXyXFWDTM4WfbY8e3bzRADKqmiYGWLKlw8XyaqVuXoRiOubHgI8knETgxGdBQkdz9uwBW0Irzqe_AtidoFnX1n5jB-TAMPrZyBTZUKefFV0wEn-O0BYw2Bh9E_IfGLsyTCdfH93vY7h3zo6TdL-d3q_kZthArAraAQYOLQgIRfOM58ZrSv-SC8tK1pDzIpDQcLkoNcg77HLhAqc29FjXMo_jEKNsC2iIvb9wR4vEZCqLHjHRGE5AruM2VGACibRbLdnSC3e529S01-W3I7f&amp;csui=3\">Torchwood<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Please take a moment to browse around the pages of this website, which includes the hotel information. You are recommended to book early to avoid disappointment.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, Conference lets us catch up with our wider Soroptimist family as well as be inspired by what we do and what we achieve. Bringing our collective work together in one place demonstrates the local impact of each small part and also showcases our greater impact when viewed together. Come join us and be inspired!<\/p>\n<p>President Gillie and I very much look forward to seeing you in Cardiff for a vibrant, inspiring and lively conference.<\/p>\n<p>Gillie O\u2019Rourke\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Ann Hodgson<br \/>\nPresident\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Conference Chair[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Watch the video below for a taste of Cardiff:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zFCYOxltxDw?si=6E5WoyL5MH67urjv\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It is with great pleasure that President Gillie O\u2019Rourke and I invite you to&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":746,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-21","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.4 - 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