Women in Tech Festival Global 2023 | The Channel Company | 30 October 2023 | 133 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7DB, UK

Despite efforts to increase diversity and inclusivity, women are still underrepresented in the tech workforce - particularly in leadership roles. Not only does that contribute to homogenous thought at top levels, it limits the role models available to inspire and support the next generation of female leaders.

It is a celebration of the women shaping the technology industry, from bottom to top. And this year’s Festival also brings you Women of the Channel; the meeting place for women from across the IT channel who are looking to advance organisational diversity, make unmatched connections, and empower and cultivate women leaders.

We will bring together the brightest minds and most influential women to connect with each other, share their stories and encourage future leaders. Designed for present and future female IT leaders who want to thrive in their professional and personal lives. As well as learning about the tech trends shaping the world, you’ll have opportunities to connect with mentors and access practical advice on how to progress your career.

Whether you're a senior executive, a business owner, or an emerging leader, this year’s is an event you won't want to miss.

2023 Speakers

Amanda Brock
CEO, OpenUK

Amiya Behera Bala
Digital and Device Lab, Lloyds Banking Group

Ange Johnson de Wet
Head of Engineering - Commercial and Institutional Banking, NatWest

Avantika Gupta
VP, UK and Europe, Type One Ventures

Dr Roxane Heaton
Chief Information Officer (CIO), Macmillan Cancer Support

Elisha Kirkham
Recruitment Manager, Softcat

Emily Hall-Strutt
Director, Next Tech Girls

Hayley Mooney
UK General Manager, Crayon

Holly Foxcroft
Head of NeuroDiversity, Cyber Research and Consulting, Stott and May Consulting

Ian Kilpatrick
CRO, Entrepreneur, Parent, Speaker, Author, Mentor, Asset Logic

Jane Deal
Operational Director, Technology & Change, The Law Society

John Leonard
Research Director, Computing

Kate Philpot
Global Director of Sales Enablement at Getty Images, and Board Member at GTA - Black Women in Tech, Black Women in Tech

Katie Prescott
Technology Business Editor, The Times

Kavita Reddi
Co-founder, Voxta

Kelsey Rees
Associate Editor, The Channel Company

Kirsti Smith
Director, Kirsti Smith Coaching

Lesley Salmon
Chief Digital & Information Officer, Kellanova

Lucy Eden
Founder, Be In Your Element

Mary Van Eker
Agile Coach, Hargreaves Lansdown

Natalie Cramp
CEO, Profusion

Neha Batra
Head of Business Solutions, Domino’s Pizza UK & Ireland

Olivia Schofield
International Speaker, Trainer, Coach

Patricia Gestoso
Global Director, Customer Support & Operations, BIOVIA

Paulette Watson
Founder and Manager Director, Academy Achievers

Penny Horwood
Associate Editor, Computing

Rosanna Lane
Product Manager, Hargreaves Lansdown

Rupal Patel
CEO, Consultant, Executive Advisor, Best-selling Author, International Speaker

Sara Yirrell | Chair
Consulting Editor, CRN and Channel Partner Insight

Susan O'Connor
CEO & Founder, Shift Left Ltd

Thenmozhi Paramasivam
Quality Engineering Chapter Lead, Lloyds Banking Group

Tom Allen
Editor, Computing

Yota Trom
Coach, Speaker and Founder, Together in Tech

Zoe Dronfield
Author, Survivor, campaigner, law changer and public speaker around Domestic Abuse and Stalking, Technology Solution Specialist in Healthcare and Public Sector for Trustmarque

2023 Partners

• Computacenter
• Hargreaves Landsdown
• HP & Intel
• HSBC
• Imperial College
• Lloyds Banking Group
• Rewriting The Code
• Softcat
• Westcoast
• Xrai Glass