Wednesday 2 September | 6:00–8:00pm
The Queen’s Hotel, Southsea
Join us for an inspiring evening of connection, conversation and celebration as we bring together women from across Portsmouth and the surrounding area.Whether you run your own business, lead a team, work in the public sector, are building your career, volunteer in your community or simply want to meet other inspiring women, this evening is for you.Everyone who identifies as a woman is warmly welcome. We celebrate the diversity, talent and experiences of women from all backgrounds, industries and walks of life, and we’d love you to be part of the Pamodzi community.This special evening marks the beginning of Pamodzi’s programme of events leading up to the 2027 Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards. It’s an opportunity to build new connections, hear the inspiring story behind the Awards, and discover how we’re creating a year-round community that celebrates, supports and champions women across our city.You’ll also be among the very first to experience the unveiling of The Pamodzi Queen – our exclusive signature cocktail, created in partnership with the Queen’s Hotel especially for Pamodzi.During the evening you’ll:

• Connect with inspirational women from a wide range of professions, industries and communities.
• Hear the powerful story behind the Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards and the Ubuntu philosophy that inspires everything Pamodzi does: “I am because we are.”
• Find out what’s coming up in our exciting programme of events leading to the 2027 Awards and how you can get involved as a supporter, partner, sponsor, volunteer or nominee.
• Be among the first to taste The Pamodzi Queen cocktail, with an exclusive mocktail version also available.

Tickets are £28 per person and include your choice of The Pamodzi Queen cocktail or a specially created Pamodzi Queen mocktail.

All profits from ticket sales will go directly to Pamodzi, helping us continue our work celebrating women, creating opportunities, building meaningful connections and delivering initiatives that make a positive difference across Portsmouth.

Whether you’re looking to grow your network, meet future collaborators, reconnect with familiar faces or simply enjoy an uplifting evening in great company, we’d love to welcome you.

Come and raise a glass with us as we unveil The Pamodzi Queen, celebrate the incredible women of our city and begin an exciting programme of events on the journey to the 2027 Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards.