About us
With a clear focus on the progression and retention of
women working in the Tech industry, we are leading the charge towards a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive future for all
Who we are
Women@Tech is a volunteer-led UK organisation, dedicated to connecting, developing, and advocating for women in technology, with the backing of our industry-leading member companies.
Driven by women and allies working within the most influential Tech companies in the UK, we deliver a unique blend of mentorship and development programmes; networking events; and advocacy initiatives, to improve representation and progression of women within the Tech sector.
Together, we are leading the charge towards a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive future for all in the Tech industry.
What makes us different? Our impact
We have the relevance and authority of women working in tech, with the backing and influence of our industry-leading member companies. With this power, we are best placed to provide the solutions our community needs.
Women@Tech member companies include Amazon, BT, Ciena, Cisco, Colt Technology Services, Google, Infosys, Meta, Salesforce, Samsung, Uber and we're growing. Since 2020, we have launched our cross-company mentorship programme, our podcast 'The Impact Room', grown our community to 3k+ LinkedIn followers, and have delivered a series of inspirational events on topics from AI to personal branding.
Our story
2019
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2022
2023
2024
now
Women@Tech was formed by a group of women from the top Tech companies in the UK united over the shared passion for advancing women in Tech. We began best-practice sharing through monthly gatherings, and hosting engaging events with inspirational speakers, career conversations and training.
During the pandemic we grew and nurtured our community with a range of successful virtual events. It soon became clear that there was a deep desire for connection among women in the technology industry.
In 2022 Women@Tech became an incorporated company laying the foundations of the organisation including the creation of a registered brand and website alongside the start of our organic community building via social media.
In 2023 we launched our proof of concept within a multiple pillar structure: Development, Influence & Best Practice, and Networking & Events, supported by our strategy, operations, and marketing functions. We launched our first-of-its-kind Cross-company Mentoring programme, delivered our ground-breaking Gender Gap report, and continued to engage our community through industry tentpole events.
In 2024 we launched The Impact Room podcast, and reached +3.3K followers organically. We introduced our membership model to sustain our inspiring growth.
Today, we are expanding our reach by actively welcoming new mentors and supporting companies to support our expanding network and drive the next wave of change.
What we do
Development is key to helping women to progress and succeed within the technology industry. Our programmes include:
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Cross-company mentoring programme - access to mentees and mentors from across our member companies within a structured first-of-its-kind programme.
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Training opportunities - access to exclusive programmes and events from across our member companies. Initiatives have included: bespoke leadership course with Cambridge university, Google’s ‘Tell Your Story’ and #IamRemarkable workshops and career conversations.
Influence & best practise
Women@Tech members get best practice insights, opportunities to speak with other industry-leading companies, and access to thought-leaders. Our advocacy includes:
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Yearly gender gap report - Analysis of our member companies across a range of data points and policies, including bespoke sessions with our in-house consultants.
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Executive sponsor roundtables - a committee of executives from across our member companies. Our representatives meet quarterly at curated roundtables where we discuss topical challenges and share best practices.
The power of Women@Tech lies within our community. Women@Tech members get access to events, locations, speakers and active audiences including:
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A minimum of four industry events annually including virtual, in-person and mixed attendance.
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Custom-interest networking groups.
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Support from Women@Tech in curating their own events including securing speakers, canvassing for topics, and promotion to our community.
Women@Tech is a volunteer-led UK organisation, our members have built the most supportive community of women in Tech and find joy in contributing to a greater cause. Volunteers are able to:
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Expand their skill set and build competencies.
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Unleash their creativity by contributing to a cause beyond their day job.
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Become a Diversity Equity and Inclusion thought-leader and raise their own, and their company’s, voice in the industry.
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Build and foster a unique cross-company network, making meaningful connections and gaining diverse perspectives.