Contribute to our TechTogether 2025 campaign

TechTogether is back, following the great success of techUK's 2024 campaign and Women in Tech spotlight in March 2023, where we marched forward to close the tech gender gap.

In our pursuit to shape a more equitable future, in 2025 we are exploring: Inclusive AI, investing in diverse founders and entrepreneurs, the power of allyship and mentorship, and empowering young people.

AI could have endless opportunities, but only if it is designed and used in a way that is inclusive for all. Investing in diverse founders and entrepreneurs drives not only innovation but economic growth. The tech sector is actively working to open up new pathways for young people from diverse backgrounds to thrive, which will help the sector to develop better products and services that recognise diverse user needs—allyship and mentorship support this.

Together, these topics weave TechTogether's mission to break barriers and create opportunities for all.

Tech companies wield significant influence and have the potential to drive positive social change. Our goal is to use this month to celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion and the work organisations are doing to support it while acknowledging the work that still lies ahead.

This means discussing the good, bad, and ugly realities of working in the industry. As always, we want to support allies in all shapes and forms, wherever they come from. Everyone has a story to share and we want to hear yours!

Input from members 

We would like to invite members to contribute to the month via blogs, videos, or being an interviewee to discuss four key areas: 

👩‍💻 Inclusive AI: Breaking barriers with technology

💸 Money, money, money: Investing in diverse founders and entrepreneurs

🤲 The power of allyship and mentorship

🚀 Empowering young people for tomorrow

This could be a thought leadership blog post (400–600 words), a case study, or a video that demonstrates your views on this issue.

Please email your word document submissions to Nimmi Patel ([email protected]). Please ensure that you also submit a headshot photo, alongside your most updated job title, a short biography, and your company's logo. 

Guidelines 

Blog 

• Should be between a maximum of 600 words. Please review the blog guidelines.

Video 

• Should be between 30 to 90 seconds long.

• Should explore the topics above or answer one of the following questions: 

  • How do you currently see equality in tech? And how do you think we can achieve a more diverse future?
  • In what ways can AI amplify voices from underrepresented communities rather than silencing or misrepresenting them?
  • In your experience, what distinguishes true allyship from performative support?
  • How can mentors help bridge the gap for underrepresented groups in accessing opportunities?
  • What advice do you have for individuals who want to be better allies but don’t know where to start?

Written Interview  

• If you would like to be part of our written LinkedIn interview series, please email Tania Teixeira ([email protected]). Check out last year's interview series.

International Data Center Day 2025

We're celebrating International Data Centres Day as part of our TechTogether month-long campaign. This day is aimed at raising awareness about the data centre industry and igniting interest among future talents. At techUK, we're dedicated to championing STEM education to foster the continual advancement of the data centre field.

How is your company actively promoting the importance of STEM education to ensure the sustained growth of the data centre industry? What steps are you taking to contribute to a more diverse and inclusive future? We invite you to share blogs, quotes, or videos (following the previously mentioned guidelines), showcasing your initiatives for us to promote on International Data Centres Day.

This content will only be published on 26 March on our LinkedIn and website. Content for this specific activity should be submitted no later than the 19 March. Please get in touch with Luisa Cardani ([email protected]).

Are you a techUK member hosting an event around these topics in March? 

Please do get in touch, as we may be able to spotlight your event on our website as part of this campaign and support promotion. 

Deadline: Monday 24 February

Please note: This opportunity is exclusively open to techUK members. If you would like to take part in this activity, please email Jaroszlav Katai ([email protected]) and Glyn Hughes ([email protected]) to initiate a conversation on how to join.