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4,500 +

Attendees

250 +

Speakers

250 +

Sessions

100 +

Exhibitors

Keep investing in your future self

Join over 4,500 like minded peers at the UK’s largest tech event for women, all sharing the same goals, challenges and values as you. It is important to stay ahead of the curve and invest in yourself as a tech pioneer to be the best you can be in your organisation, your team and yourself.

Women of Silicon Roundabout offers multiple touch points to learn, experience, network and be inspired for you to grow your personal brand and shine in your tech career. As we move into the Next Frontier it is vital to understand the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, and to discuss as a community, how best to move forward together.

What To Expect

Extensive Networking

Grow your network by meeting with like-minded tech experts and some of the greatest tech pioneers across a multitude of unrivalled networking opportunities, designed specifically for you.

Inspiration

Tech Demos

Experience the latest in tech on the show floor, with 100s of brands waiting to engage with you and demonstrate their latest innovations. Make new connections with pioneering brands.

Career Development

As we move into the New Frontier, discover how to springboard your way back to a better, stronger, more dynamic career path, with CV advice also available with our experts in pre-booked appointments.

Featured Speakers

Felicity Oswald

Chief Operating Officer

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)

Claire Hickie

Chief Technology Officer

Workday

Shubhi Rajnish

Chief Information and Digital Officer

National Grid ESO

Diana Kennedy

Chief Technical Officer

Bupa

Anne Carrigy

Chief Information Officer

Logitech

Sarah Self

Chief Information Security Officer

Aviva UK

Rebecca Salsbury

Chief Technology Officer

Financial Times

Jessica Hall

Chief Product Officer

Just Eat Takeaway.com

Gillian Tomlinson

Group Chief Data Officer

The Weir Group PLC

Kanika Chaganty

Chief Data Officer

Brit Insurance

View full speaker line-up

Tailored Content Programme

Community Building

Develop a network of women in tech who can help guide your career trajectory goals and plans, grow the scope of your influence and participate in structured networking. Gain cross-industry learnings by making the connections that matter across sectors and departments.

Inspiration

Over 250 inspirational speakers will provide you with insight and tangible advice on the latest industry trends and career learnings. Get answers to your burning questions in our dedicated Q&A sessions and get advice at our Career Advice Clinic on your professional development that's personal to you.

Skills Development

Future-proof your career by devoting time to professional learning and development and ensure you up-skill for success. Gain insight into the latest technology implementation strategies and how you can get ahead of the curve by learning directly from the experts. Also hear about the latest career opportunities.

Diverse Voices

Celebrate the diversity of thought in a unique gathering of the minds and elevate voices that are less heard, to solve some of the biggest challenges facing society and business. Hear new ideas from cross-sector speakers with a variety of backgrounds who will discuss how new age technologies can design new futures for women in technology.

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Network Opportunities

Hosted Drinks Reception

After the first day, you are invited to join us for a drink in the central bar. Packed with industry leaders, influential speakers, potential employers, and delegates, it will be an enjoyable end to Day 1. Do not miss your chance to meet like-minded peers, relax and make new industry connections.

Event App

Elevate your experience to the next level with the official Women of Silicon Roundabout event App! It enables you to book meetings with exhibiting companies, search & network with other attendees. With the ability to plan your day before you arrive, you can maximise your experience!

Networking Breaks

Utilise the breaks within the content programme and head to the Networking Bar. Whether you're looking to share ideas, fast track your career or drive the conversation, we've created a focal point so you can meet the connections that matter.

Roundabout Meet-ups

If you're looking to connect based on job title, interest or challenge area, these meet-ups are for you. These facilitated sessions are informal and intimate, creating an opportunity to voice shared challenges, collaborate and gain advice from your peers.

Mentor-Mentee Speed Networking

These sessions are designed to build effective mentor-mentee relationships, facilitate plans to establish goals and define roles & responsibilities. You'll meet multiple connections, with mentors sharing perspectives, learning and advice.

What your peers say about Women of Silicon Roundabout

Flawless organisation, wonderful speakers and audience, and an honourable mission!

Analytics Manager

Expedia

A must attend for all women in Tech! 10/10

Principal Program Manager

Microsoft

An exhilarating, inspiring, motivating, mind-stretching and thinking out of the box experience!

Engineer

ABB Group

The more people I’ve been speaking to, the more you’re like “I’m not really alone”

Technical Engineer

Options IT

Meeting all different types of people I think there’s people from all different companies backgrounds, experience

Head of Project Management

Trayport Limited

The people I’ve met on the stands have been really engaging and I really like the agenda…

Programme Manager

Sportradar

Being a female in the tech industry and how they can relate – that’s one of the biggest things that has drawn me especially to wanting come to this event

Operations Director

ADXBA

An inspiring, insightful and personally transformative experience!

Senior UX

Tesco

Motivational, inspirational, aspirational and empowering

Customer Success Manager

Autodesk

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