Speakers

Lesley Sackey is a former Team GB gold medalist boxer and a visionary entrepreneur transforming the landscape of support for survivors of domestic abuse using tech innovation. With a background in social impact and a passion for empowering women motivated by her own journey out of abuse she founded Pillow, an AI-integrated platform designed to help individuals not only survive but thrive after trauma.

Drawing from her experience as the founder of Fight Forward, a pioneering initiative that uses boxing as a means of healing, Lesley combines her expertise in community building with innovative technology to create resources that foster resilience. Her mission to support women in reclaiming their strength and voice is rapidly gaining traction, with an ambitious goal to help 100,000 women “fight forward” out of abuse.

Recognised for her impactful work, Lesley has garnered attention across various media platforms from the BBC to CHANNEL 4. Lesley’s commitment to transformative change is setting new standards for how we approach support for survivors, making her a leading voice in the intersection of technology, advocacy, and empowerment.