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In celebration of International Women’s Day, on 6 March 2020 the University of Nottingham hosted its second Women in Chemistry conference. Or, as branded by a security guard at the host building, a ‘chemical ladies’ meeting’. Victoria Richards recounts the event and shares key take-home messages from the speakers.