We Saved You a Seat - A Roundtable on Returning to Work in the AI Era

Returning to work after maternity leave has never been easy - but when AI is reshaping the way we work, coming back can feel like stepping into a different world entirely.
Many women face a confidence gap on return that has nothing to do with capability and everything to do with what changed while you were gone.
This roundtable is a space to share experiences, discuss what's top of mind, and connect with others in a similar position.
We are so excited to be joined by Morgane Zerath for this event, to share her story and spark an honest conversation on such an important topic. Morgane is from Crane Venture Partners, and was previously at Tessian (first sales hire then leading the EMEA function) from Seed to Series C. A mother of two, she returned from maternity leave in May this year - making her perspective on this topic particularly fresh.
We'll come with topics to get things started, and it's important for us to address what's on your mind too. When you register, we'll ask what you'd most like to discuss so we can make sure the things that matter to you get covered on the day.
To get the conversation started, we'll explore topics like:
Returning to work strategies - sharing experiences, challenges and tips
What good support from your employer looks like - and what you wish existed
The identity shift no one warns you about - what do you keep, what do you let go
The pressure to perform immediately vs the reality of re-entry
Ambition after mat leave - what does it look like?
Agenda
9:15 – 9:30am Arrivals and breakfastArrivals, intros, and time to get some breakfast before taking a seat.Breakfast will be provided from Karma Cans, a female-founded, sustainable catering provider.
9:30 – 10:45am Roundtable discussionsMorgane will open the discussion, sharing her experience, challenges, and perspective.Yasmin will facilitate the discussion to ensure we cover the requested topics.
If you need a space to work after the event, just let us know!
Please note that this is a small by-approval-only event for those who have returned or will be returning to work from maternity leave. We make an extra effort to curate our guest lists to keep the discussion interactive and high quality.