Welcome to Empower Together, a strong and thoughtful community of over 3,500 members built over a decade of connection and collaboration.
Our community was founded as Women in Tech North (WIT North) in 2016 by Beckie Taylor and Arzu Kanval as a way to bring together women working in the Greater Manchester technology sector. In 2018, Kate Wood joined the team as a co-lead, helping to grow an inclusive community focused on full representation at our events.
Through an annual calendar of events, we’ve connected our members and created an authentic, vulnerable and courageous community where people can build confidence and meaningful industry connections. As a volunteer-led group, we’ve run close to 50 events covering topics such as procrastination-busting, goal-setting, public speaking, and psychological safety, alongside mentoring, leadership development, and collaborative sessions.
In 2025, Natalie Asprey joined alongside Beckie and Arzu, strengthening our leadership team to grow even further. With significant growth during 2025, February 2026 marks a new chapter for the community with its evolution to Empower Together, combining the WIT North and Empower communities.
Together, our collective action and shared purpose encourage future generations into technology, while also supporting those switching, returning to, or progressing in their tech careers.
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Empower Together Team
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Beckie Taylor
Natalie Asprey
Arzu Kanval
For The Community By The Community
While the name may have changed, the ethos of the community has not. Empower Together is a free, accessible community with a focus on creating opportunities for women in technology which may not otherwise exist. With an annual calendar of monthly meet-up events, we connect our members, creating an authentic, vulnerable and courageous community willing to share, learn and develop together.
Empower Together Community Support
Empower Together, (part of the Empower CIC group), is a not-for-profit initiative. Our community is supported by a dedicated team of ambassadors who work with us to deliver monthly events, create value through content and shared knowledge, grow our community, and provide guidance and support for both existing members and newcomers.
Get Involved
Our events take place in person every month at the home of our host and community partner Kraken, based in Manchester city centre. Our events are friendly and informal, and everyone is welcome to join us. You can find us on MeetUp, where you’ll be able to join the community and sign up for our next event – we would love to see you there.
Community Partner
Kraken
Empower Together is proudly supported by Kraken.
Kraken is a pioneering leader in the energy transition, driving innovation through cutting-edge technology solutions. Committed to fostering an inclusive workforce, Kraken actively supports female representation and cultivates diverse talent within the tech industry.
With a proven track record in software development, data science, and product innovation, Kraken demonstrates strong leadership and collaboration within the technology community. Its extensive engagement in industry events and programs underlines a commitment to empowering women through skills development and networking.
