Explore our events calendar for the latest conferences, webinars, showcases, meet ups, learning and Development days, socials and networking opportunities for women in all industries.
June
17jun08:0017:00WeAreTech Festival | WeAreTechWomen
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Central London
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Welcome to the WeAreTech Festival – where empowerment meets innovation, and diversity thrives in the heart of technology. WeAreTechWomen are
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Welcome to the WeAreTech Festival – where empowerment meets innovation, and diversity thrives in the heart of technology.
WeAreTechWomen are thrilled to announce the return of the WeAreTech Festival for its fourth edition. As a hybrid event dedicated to empowering women in technology, our festival continues to break barriers and redefine industry norms. This year promises an even more exhilarating experience as we bring together women from diverse backgrounds and experiences to share knowledge, inspire one another, and create new opportunities for growth and advancement in the tech industry.
The WeAreTech Festival is a beacon of inspiration for women in the tech industry, urging them to confidently stride forward in their careers. Our goal is simple yet profound: to inspire and motivate every attendee to take bold steps towards their professional aspirations.
Throughout the day, you’ll have unparalleled access to the wisdom and insights of senior leaders in the tech field. Engage with thought-provoking discussions through our panels, where you can contribute your perspectives and glean invaluable knowledge from industry experts.
But that’s not all. Our carefully curated agenda delivers a full day of inspiring talks, insightful panels, and meaningful conversations, all designed to support your growth and success in the tech industry.
And let’s not forget the added perks of speed networking. Connect with like-minded individuals, build meaningful relationships, and gain valuable insights from professionals across the tech community.
At the WeAreTech Festival, we believe in empowering women to embrace their potential and seize every opportunity that comes their way. Join us, and let’s embark on this transformative journey together.
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The hidden emotional labour of leadership and why sustainable success requires support too. In high-performing environments, many women are not only delivering results, they are also holding teams together behind the
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The hidden emotional labour of leadership and why sustainable success requires support too.
In high-performing environments, many women are not only delivering results, they are also holding teams together behind the scenes. They are managing emotions in meetings, supporting colleagues through challenges, mentoring others, navigating conflict, carrying the wellbeing of their teams and often becoming the person everyone turns to when things get difficult. Much of this work is invisible, rarely acknowledged in performance conversations, yet it requires significant emotional energy.
Over time, this hidden labour can quietly impact confidence, decision making, energy levels and wellbeing. The expectation to always be available, composed, empathetic and resilient can leave many women operating in a constant state of emotional output, while receiving very little support themselves.
In this honest, practical and highly interactive workshop, Rebecca Daniel and Sarah Bramall, Executive Coaches, Coach Supervisors and Co-Founders of The Coaching Catalysts, will explore the hidden emotional labour many women experience in leadership and professional roles, and why sustainable success requires far more than simply pushing through.
Through facilitated discussion, reflection exercises and practical coaching tools, attendees will be encouraged to identify the invisible responsibilities they may be carrying, recognise the impact this can have on both professional and personal wellbeing, and explore healthier ways of working and leading.
Together, the session will unpack:
• Why emotional labour disproportionately falls on women in many workplace environments
• The hidden link between emotional labour, burnout, confidence and career sustainability
• The pressure of always being “the capable one” and how this shapes behaviour over time
• How boundaries, self advocacy and support systems play a critical role in long-term success
• Practical techniques to manage emotional load without compromising leadership impact or authenticity
Attendees will leave with greater self-awareness, practical strategies they can apply immediately, and reassurance that sustainable leadership does not mean carrying everything alone.
This is not a session about doing less or lowering ambition. It is about learning how to succeed without sacrificing yourself in the process.
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26jun10:0018:00Women in Tech and Business London | FemTechConf Women in Tech EMEA Event Series
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Grosvener Street
London W1K 3JP
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Join us for a day celebrating and amplifying the voices of Women in Tech and Business across London and beyond. Women in Tech & Business London 2026
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Join us for a day celebrating and amplifying the voices of Women in Tech and Business across London and beyond.
Women in Tech & Business London 2026
26 June 2026 • London, UK
After five years of powerful hybrid and in-person events across Europe, bringing together thousands of women and allies from the world’s most innovative companies: FemTechConf® is coming to London for our next in-person summit.
Join us on 26th June 2026 as we gather leaders from across the UK’s thriving tech and business ecosystem: from fast-scaling startups to global organisations shaping the future of technology, finance, AI, energy, retail, and beyond.
What to expect:
• Keynotes and fireside conversations with industry-defining women leaders
• Powerful stories from trailblazers in technology, venture capital & corporate innovation
• Interactive networking with technologists, executives, founders & future leaders
• Career-growth opportunities, practical learning, and real connections that last
Backed by the momentum of our community: 2,500+ attendees at previous conferences, 400,000 community members, and 50 million+ global brand impressions; this summit brings together the people building the future of work and technology.
Across the FemTechConf® series, we’ve been proud to welcome teams and speakers from:
Google, Uber, SAP, Deutsche Telekom, Upvest, Zalando, JetBrains, Meta, Apple, HERE Technologies, Soundcloud, Bloomberg, Just Eat Takeaway, Hitachi Energy, Babbel, Spotify and dozens more top companies globally.
London has always been a city of innovation, ambition, and global influence.
Now, we’re inviting the women shaping its future to take the stage.
🔥 Be part of the movement.
💡 Be part of the conversation.
💜 Be part of a community that sees you and supports you, as you are.
Reach out via email to [email protected] if you’d like to join us on stage or with your company as a partner.
Women in Tech & Business London 2026
This is where the next chapter begins.
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WeAreTheCity is delighted to invite you to a bonus session with Jessica Chivers on Thursday, 2 July 12pm, to build and solidify your confidence after maternity leave. Returning to
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WeAreTheCity is delighted to invite you to a bonus session with Jessica Chivers on Thursday, 2 July 12pm, to build and solidify your confidence after maternity leave.
Returning to work after maternity leave can be one of the biggest transitions in a woman’s career. Alongside the practical adjustments of balancing work and family life, many women find themselves navigating a shift in confidence, identity and career aspirations.
Join Jessica Chivers, CEO and Founder of The Talent Keeper Specialists, for an honest, practical and empowering session exploring how to rebuild confidence and reconnect with your professional self after maternity leave.
During this interactive session, Jessica will discuss:
“Who am I now?” Understanding the identity shift that often comes with becoming a parent
Missing your work mojo – why confidence, motivation and ambition can feel different after maternity leave
Will my career drive come back? Exploring the fears, expectations and realities of returning to work
Letting go of who you were and embracing who you are becoming
Rebuilding confidence and self-belief in your professional capabilities
Practical strategies to help you regain momentum and thrive in your career
Balancing ambition, wellbeing and family life without feeling like you have to do it all
Whether you are preparing for maternity leave, currently on leave, recently returned to work, or supporting colleagues through this transition, this session will provide valuable insights, reassurance and practical tools to help you navigate this important stage of your career.
Jessica is a chartered coaching psychologist and author of “Mothers Work!”
Jessica will be sharing seven key ideas and giving you tailored pointers on your specific situations so please come ready with your questions.
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14jul08:0010:00KNIT Q3 2026 Meeting
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ICG Procession House
55 Ludgate Hill London EC4M 7JW
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To hear from the front lines about
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To hear from the front lines about what’s next and connect with other KNITTERs on what they’re working on, join us for our Q3 2026 meeting.
About this event
KNIT is a future-focussed network for diversity, equity and inclusion professionals looking to fast track great connections to complex topics, new thinking, different perspectives and practical answers.
KNIT is a cross-sector DEI community that helps participants get ahead in our rapidly evolving context by learning and working together, with opportunities to engage around the DEI lens on what’s happening in other key business areas in our organisations. We’re about Knowledge, Networking, Innovation and Transformation!
As DEI practitioners operating in rapidly evolving workplaces, our jobs continue to involve bringing people from different parts of our organisations together to collaborate and rethink how we do things to drive more inclusive outcomes. In this Q3 KNIT event, we will be joined by Andy Reid, founder of The Genius Box and facilitator/strategist extraordinaire. Andy will challenge conventional thinking around creativity, innovation and leadership, and share practical tools, stories and techniques for how we can generate better ideas, unlock insight and approach business challenges differently. Expect an energetic and thought-provoking perspective on how to create the conditions for more imaginative thinking, stronger collaboration and breakthrough moments with your colleagues!
More speakers to be announced. Look forward to seeing you there!
Note: this event is targeted to in-house DEI professionals.
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08:00 – 08:30: Registration and Breakfast Networking
08:30 – 08:35: Introduction to ICG
Biral Joshi, Culture, Inclusion & Engagement Director, ICG Plc
08:35 – 08:40: Welcome to KNIT
Birgit Neu, Senior DEI Advisor and Co-Chair, KNIT
08:40 – 8:55: More speakers TBC!
Sally Spicer, Founder, Talent Included
08:55 – 9:55: This is NOT the Way: Facilitating Strategy, Innovation and Creativity
Andy Reid, Founder, The Genius Box
09:55 – 10:00: Closing Remarks
Birgit Neu, Senior DEI Advisor and Co-Chair, KNIT
10:00: Event Close
Speaker Bios
Dr Vanessa Vallely OBE
Dr Vanessa Vallely OBE is one of the UK’s most well-connected women and a leading champion for diversity. She has delivered keynotes for over 600 companies, inspiring more than 50,000 people globally. A sought-after consultant, Vanessa advises both government bodies and corporations on strategies to attract, develop, and retain diverse talent. In June 2018, she was awarded an OBE for her contributions to women and the economy, and in 2024, she received an honorary DSc from Warwick University.
In 2008, Vanessa launched the award-winning WeAreTheCity, a platform designed to support women’s career development. Its sister organisation, WeAreTechWomen, together with WeAreTheCity, has grown to a membership of over 80,000, offering resources, conferences, awards, and job opportunities to women worldwide. In 2024, she launched the first-ever national Women in Tech Week, which offered more than 50 free events across the UK to women in the tech sector. Vanessa is also the founder of several prestigious awards programs, including Rising Stars, TechWomen100, Trailblazer50, Pioneer20 and Themis20, collectively raising the profile of over 2,500 extraordinary women and men. She is the author of the acclaimed book “Heels of Steel: Surviving and Thriving in the Corporate World” and the forthcoming title “404: Women Not Found – How Women Can Survive, Thrive and Shape the Future of Tech” due for publication in October 2026.
Vanessa has earned countless accolades, including Women in Banking & Finance’s Champion for Women, Financial News’ Top 100 Rising Stars, The International Alliance for Women’s Top 100 Women, Brummell’s Top 30 London Entrepreneurs, Computer Weekly’s Hall of Fame as an icon for women in tech, GQ UK’s Top 100 Connected Women and the Evening Standard’s 1000 Most Influential Londoners. A regular media contributor, she has appeared on Sky News, BBC, Talk London, and Radio 4.
Birgit Neu
Birgit Neu is an independent Senior DEI Advisor focussing on the crossroads of DEI, AI and the future of work. She supports organisations including multinational corporates, think tanks, non-profits, and UK sports with strategy design and implementation, change management, research and communications practices. Previously Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion at HSBC, Birgit has had a broad career spanning multiple sectors including digital, retail, publishing and financial services. She was named to the Top 20 Diversity Professionals in Industry 2020 by Global Diversity List and was Head of Diversity of the Year at the 2019 European Diversity Awards. Birgit is a Visiting Lecturer on Inclusive AI for Warwick Business School and a frequent contributor to thought leadership and advisory groups for leading organisations worldwide, including Coqual’s Global Better Work Futures Lab. She is an advisor to Nexus LGBTQ+, the UK network for LGBTQ+ employee network leaders. As one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices and a regular speaker, panellist and facilitator, she is an influencer with a wide international reach in her field.
Biral Joshi
Biral Joshi is Culture, Inclusion and Engagement Director at ICG PLC, a FTSE 100 alternative asset management firm. Biral leads strategic inclusion and engagement initiatives to embed a values‑led culture alongside a strong performance ethos. Prior to this, she was Global Head of Inclusion Delivery at HSBC where she led a number of firm‑wide initiatives, including global diversity data capture, disability confidence, the development of a global workplace adjustments framework across more than 60 markets, and work to advance socio‑economic diversity. She brings deep expertise in portfolio, programme and change management, enabling her to lead complex agendas with clarity, discipline and pace. Her work focuses on practical implementation, ensuring strategies translate into measurable outcomes within demanding, high‑performance environments. Biral has a particular interest in positive psychology and its application to organisational wellbeing, inclusive leadership and long‑term performance.
Andy Reid
Andy Reid is founder of The Genius Box, inspiring people to think outside the box. He has spent more than 20 years working with leadership teams across sectors as varied as Pharma, Banking, FMCG, Aviation, Construction and more recently, Technology and Transformation. Current work includes partnering with Heathrow and British Airways as Terminal 5 continues its optimisation journey alongside the wider expansion programme.
Despite the very different industries, the same patterns tend to show up: pressure, complexity, competing priorities and the constant challenge of keeping people aligned once real work begins. After 250+ projects, Andy has developed a sharp eye for the behaviours, conversations and conditions that help teams move with clarity, make better decisions and maintain momentum when things get messy. Some of these ideas take moments to explain. The real value comes in practising them properly. So expect useful tension, practical thinking, a few laughs and a session that gets hands-on quickly.
Sally Spicer
Sally Spicer is a qualified recruiter and career coach who helps DEI leaders and practitioners take control of their careers, position themselves for impact, and thrive in a competitive and evolving job market. She works with professionals to articulate their value, stand out in competitive markets, and align career strategy with their goals.
Alongside her coaching work, Sally is Co-Founder of Talent Included, a talent advisory firm that helps organisations build high-performing, sustainable workforces. With over two decades at the intersection of talent, culture, and inclusion, she has led global EDI, ESG, and workforce transformation strategies, specialising in embedding equity and inclusion across the employee lifecycle, from workforce planning to high-performing teams and robust leadership pipelines, while guiding organisations through the challenges of AI, automation, and shifting workforce expectations.
Note: Please bring photograhic ID for entry.
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September
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Join us online for a chill night of real talks, growth vibes, and connecting with amazing women! Women’s Reset Evening: Connection, Growth & Real Conversations
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Join us online for a chill night of real talks, growth vibes, and connecting with amazing women!
Women’s Reset Evening: Connection, Growth & Real Conversations (Zoom)
Join us on September 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM (BST) for a relaxed online hangout designed just for women. It’s all about connecting, growing, and having those real conversations that matter.
This is for the girlies who are living their life to become HER. For the girls on a journey to balance being a boss while maintaining a soft life. You don’t have to do it alone.
Whether you want to meet new friends or just reset your vibe, this Zoom event is your space to chill and share. Grab your favorite drink and let’s make it an evening to remember!
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October