Women in Tech Week 2025 – Opening Live with Dr Vanessa Vallely OBE
We’re kicking off Women in Tech Week 2025 with a special LinkedIn Live hosted by Dr Vanessa Vallely OBE, Founder & CEO of WeAreTechWomen.
This opening session will set the scene for a week that has quickly become a national movement, uniting women across the UK through over 80 events spanning London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Cornwall and Durham, plus an incredible programme of virtual masterclasses, think tanks and keynotes.
Vanessa will reflect on the journey of WeAreTechWomen — from launching the TechWomen100 Awards and leadership accelerators, to creating global platforms such as One Tech World and the WeAreTech Festival — all designed to accelerate the careers of women in technology.
She’ll also highlight why this week matters more than ever:
- The findings of the Lovelace Report with Oliver Wyman, which revealed a £2–3.5bn annual cost to the UK tech sector from women leaving or being held back.
- The UK Government’s ambition to become a global tech and AI superpower by 2030.
- The creation of a Women in Tech Taskforce at the heart of government, signalling real change.
Throughout the Live, Vanessa will share calls to action for the community:
- Join the conversation – amplify voices across social media.
- Take part in virtual events & LinkedIn Lives – with something for every stage of your career.
- Celebrate Women’s Stories Day (16 Oct) – share your personal journey and inspire others.
- Follow the highlights daily – catch soundbites, photos and key moments across our channels.
✨ This is your chance to be part of a movement driving collaboration, visibility and change for women in technology.
📌 Don’t miss this inspiring opening session and explore the full programme at women-in-tech-week.com.