Empower Women In Tech Conference

Manchester 2027

Empower Women in Tech Conference will return to Manchester in 2027 welcoming more than 300 individuals for what is set to be an impactful and empowering day of learning, connection and self discovery all in a safe, supportive and collaborative space.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2026 event, photos,videos and post event content coming soon!

The Morning Session

09:00
Welcome from Beckie Taylor,
Co-Founder, Empower

09:15
Calling Bullsh*t On Not Being Technical Enough
Ann Marie Denton

09:30

The Future is Human: Thriving in the Age of AI

Panel: sponsored by Starling

10: 15
Who Wrote The Algorithm For Success
Jennie French

10:30
Your Next Role Won’t Come Looking For You

Stacey Nutbrown

10:40

Coffee Break

11:10
Who Wrote the Rules Anyway? - The Real Stories Behind Real Careers in Tech

Panel: Sponsored by Equal Experts

11:55
Leadership in the Age of AI
Lisa Bullock

12:05

Finding Your Voice In Rooms That Weren't Meant For You

12:50
Lunch

The Afternoon Session 1

14:00
Welcome Back

Time for your next session!

Your Choice

14:05
Coffee and Movement To
Next Session

14:30
Community Empowerment Stage 1
Sponsored by PwC

Beyond AI Adoption: Who Gets to Shape Innovation?
Arushi Singh

AI Track
AI as Your Career Accelerator: Working Smarter, Leading Bigger

Partnered with Slalom

Women Who Lead Track
The Advancement Playbook Pulling the Right Levers to Move Your Career Forward.
Partnered by Roku

The Career Clinic
AI & Your Career, Are We All F*cked
Partnered with Morson Edge

The Afternoon Session 2

Your Choice

15:15
Coffee and Movement To
Next Session

15:35
Community Empowerment Stage 2
Sponsored by PwC

AI Track
Ask It Anything

Partnered with Node4

Women Who Lead Track
The Power Of Personality In Tech
Partnered by Lumina Learning

The Career Clinic
The skills economy: permanent, contract, and keeping pace.
Partnered with Morson Edge

Final
Session

16:30

Special Guest
Joy France

16:40
Thank you and Close

16:45

Drinks Reception

Meet Our Speakers

Get Involved

Empower Women in Tech Conference is not for profit and that’s where you come in. Our event does not happen without the support of businesses who share our mission and values coming together to help us create impactful change.

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Some things you may not know about our event...

We actively champion first-time and early-stage speakers, never launching with a speaker lineup,
All of our speakers are selected via application process and benefit from speaker support from our experienced team
We keep ticket prices as low as possible
Accessible childcare for everyone
Our event is not for profit, anything we make above covering our costs is donated to our chosen charity.
Our sponsorship options are accessible with a range of different packages covering elements of the event - there's something for everyone.

Get Involved

You can be part of Empower Women in Tech Conference by applying to become a speaker, purchasing a ticket or becoming a sponsor organisation. We also welcome partner organisations who share our mission and who are keen to share our message.

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