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TechTogether

We believe supporting individuals from all backgrounds is a collective responsibility, essential for a more equitable future. Tech companies have the power to drive positive change, so our goal throughout March 2025 is to celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion while continuing to do more.

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.

👩‍💻 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

We understand that economic pressures and political climates have contributed to a growing backlash towards diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and that companies may fatigue in this focus, but what we cannot forget is that DEI is not just good for society but is also good for business. The business case makes clear the link between diverse teams, better decisions and enhanced profitability.

Particularly in the tech sector, the need to ensure the sufficient representation of underrepresented groups is more important than ever - tech needs to reflect the society it seeks to serve and needs DEI to develop better products and services that recognise diverse user needs.

While the UK will feel aftershocks from the decisions made by firms in the US, we must not stop pushing for progress.

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

📅 Upcoming events

techUK x LGA Women in Digital Government

Join techUK & the Local Government Association for a Lunch and Learn session celebrating women in digital local government, to wrap up International Women’s Month 2025. We will be hearing from women leaders in both local government and techUK members on their career journeys, barriers they have overcome and what both the tech and local government sector can learn from each other to continue increasing women representation and progression across the sectors.

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Forming connection, creating community: A women in tech networking evening

Join Hippo and techUK for an inspiring evening of connection, conversation, and community. We’ll be exploring how we can create and sustain networks that support women and allies—fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and professional growth in Leeds.

Learn to be a Responsible AI Practitioner – an Early Tech Career event

This session will connect industry experts and practitioners to explore pathways into Responsible AI. Whether you're a graduate, career changer, or returning to work, discover how your background can shape AI governance and ethics. Gain insights into key skills, see ethical AI in action, and network with peers and professionals—all with pizza and drinks!

Algorithms and Allyship: Examining AI's Approach to Queer Content

In this webinar, experts will discuss how generative AI works, the biases in AI and their impact on queer representation, the ethical responsibilities of developers, and future initiatives aimed at fostering more inclusive AI.

 

Delivering the Tech Scale Up Ambition

If women scaled businesses at the same rate as men, the UK could unlock £250 billion. Supporting tech and science scale-ups is key to securing the UK’s position as a global tech leader—this requires urgent action, long-term vision, and a commitment to diversity.

 

Advancing diversity, equity & inclusion - shaping the global future of tech and AI

AI has the potential to drive global growth, but how can we ensure it supports underrepresented communities? This webinar explores how nations are fostering inclusive innovation, addressing AI biases, and creating equitable opportunities.

 

 

📝 Blogs

 

Join our Women in Telecoms Group!

The Women in Telecoms Group is focused on supporting under-represented groups in their telecoms careers. The Group is a joint initiative formed by Department for Science Innovation and Technology's Future Telecoms Tech Policy Team, Ofcom Together in Tech, UKTIN and techUK. The Group is comprised of industry figures, policymakers and academia who are convened to help boost the gender diversity and inclusion of the UK telecoms sector - access is open to all, please get in touch to request to join.

Find out more

🎤 Interview Series

In these interview series, we give a platform to our tech community to share their experiences, shedding light on the diverse realities of working in the tech industry. By discussing the good, bad, and ugly aspects, we aim to underscore the significance of cultivating a diverse tech future through their stories.  

Click the images below to read the interviews in full.

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 ⚡Priscilla White from Hatch Digital⚡

 

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 ⚡Amanda Whicher from Hays⚡

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⚡️ Rakhee Paul from AND Digital ⚡️

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⚡️ Amanda Clephane from AND Digital ⚡️


🎥 Video Series

We asked leaders how they currently see equality in tech sector and how they think we can achieve a more diverse future.

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⚡Mia Cooper from Currys⚡

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⚡Purple Beard Training Team⚡

 

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⚡Sheila Flavell from FDM Group⚡

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⚡Pamela Clarke-Acaster from Atos⚡

 

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 Lexie Papaspyrou from Tech Talent Charter⚡

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⚡Tech She Can⚡

 

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 Kate Hawthorn from FDM Group⚡

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 Natalie Duffield from inhealthcare⚡

 

✨Women in Digital Ethics & AI Safety

 

🎧 The techUK Podcast

Empowering women to lead in cyber security

In this episode, techUK’s Programme Manager for Cyber Security, Jill Broom talks to Shiguftah Malik, Gemserv, Katie Shanahan, Crossword Cyber Security, Nuala Kilmarton, Innovate UKRI and Raya Tsolova, techUK about their journeys into cyber security, the opportunities and challenges of working in the sector and how the Empowering Women to Lead, Cyber Security Programme helped them to realise their leadership potential in this exciting industry.  

techUK · The techUK Podcast - Empowering Women to lead In Cyber Security

 

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🫵 Get involved

Join our tech community!

Our members develop strong networks, build meaningful partnerships and grow their businesses as we all work together to create a thriving environment where industry, government and stakeholders come together to realise the positive outcomes tech can deliver.

Join our tech community!

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