GDG London x Invicity: Empowering Women in Tech

Brand & Build with AI: Empowering Women in Techwith Google Developers Group London x Invicity

Event Description
What if your technical skills weren’t the only thing advancing your career?

In today’s world, visibility is leverage, and the most impactful women in tech know how to build, showcase, and own their narrative.

Join Google Developer Group London and Invicity(The Ultimate Global Membership Community for ambitious young professionals) for an evening designed to help you turn your skills into a powerful personal brand, using cutting-edge AI tools and real-world strategies.

Whether you're a student, founder, early-career builder, or experienced operator, this event will give you the tools to stand out, get noticed, and unlock new opportunities.

What You’ll Learn

How to use Google Gemini & AI tools to craft standout LinkedIn content and CVs

Building a credible technical presence through GitHub, portfolios, and blogs

Turning your work into visible proof of expertise

Why personal branding is a career accelerator (and how to do it authentically)

How to navigate tax-efficient decisions when working in tech, from payroll and workplace pensions to setting up as a sole trader or limited company.

Speakers
Hear from an incredible lineup of women across tech,  data, and engineering:

Kasia Dutch | Software Engineer @ Starling Bank A multi-award-winning engineer and founder of Code Your Confidence. Kasia is a career-switcher and mentor who has been recognized on the GirlCode Diversity & Inclusion Power List. She is an expert in technical storytelling and empowering women to communicate their value without apology.

Onyekachukwu Faith Ojumah | Software Engineer & Technical Writer Faith is a full-stack developer and a passionate technical communicator. With experience spanning engineering and community leadership, she specializes in making complex technical concepts accessible. She will be sharing how to bridge the gap between "writing code" and "building a credible online presence."

Ruchika Jha | Computer Science @ Northeastern & Robotics Lead A 5x Hackathon winner and Co-President of the Robotics Club, Ruchika specializes in autonomous engineering and Flutter development. She is also a national award-winning writer and professional Kathak dancer recognized by the UAE Ministry. As Workshop Lead, she combines technical depth with creative storytelling to help you build a multi-dimensional professional brand.

Kim Qin | PA to the CEO @TBA Global & Founder of Nova Entertainment Kim is a founder, community builder, and startup operator working across accounting, tax, entertainment, and tech. As PA to the CEO at TBA Global, an international accountancy firm, she supports business operations and works closely with professionals, founders, and growing companies. She previously served as Operations Director at a tech company that raised £2 million in seed-stage funding. Kim also currently serves as Secretary of the UK Society of Chinese Accountants and as a Global Partner at a stealth-stage AI company, and is a member of the China Culture Promotion Association. She will be sharing practical guidance on setting up a company, tax efficiency, and navigating the financial decisions that come with building a career or business.

🛠️ Event Format
18:00 – Welcome & Networking (Powered by Invicity)Meet ambitious, globally-minded women building across London

18:30 – Talk 1 - Kasia DutchLeveraging Gemini & Google AI for LinkedIn & CVs (TBC)

18:50 – Talk 2 - Onyekachukwu Faith OjumahBuilding Your Public Profile: GitHub, Portfolios & Technical Blogs (TBC)

19:10 – Talk 3 - Kim QinTax Efficiency for Tech Professionals & Future Founders (TBC）

19:30 – Interactive Workshop - ​Ruchika JhaVisibility as a Career Catalyst

20:15 – Networking & Food (Powered by TBA Global)Get real-time feedback + connect with speakers & peers

💡 Why This Event
We believe that for women in tech, the work doesn't always "speak for itself", you have to give it a voice. This event was born from a simple idea: your online story should do the heavy lifting for you. We want to empower every woman to leverage their visibility so that opportunities find them, rather than the other other way around.

GDG London is proud to provide the platform and technical ecosystem to showcase this talent, while Invincity continues its mission to bridge the gap between ambition and opportunity. Together, we are building high-signal experiences that turn global potential into local impact.

🥂 The Experience
Expect a thoughtfully curated evening with:

High-quality networking (no awkward small talk)

Hands-on, actionable insights

Light catering & drinks

A community of ambitious builders, creators, and operators

Light catering & drinks – Generously supported by TBA Global, an international accountancy firm providing practical accounting and tax insights.

🎟️ Who Should Join

Women in tech

Students & early-career professionals

Anyone looking to build a stronger professional presence

Builders curious about AI, personal branding, and career growth

🤝 Our Partners
A huge thank you to the partners making this evening possible:

Halkin: Our incredible venue sponsor, providing a world-class space for the London tech community to connect.

TBA Global: Our accounting and tax partner, supporting founders, professionals, and growing businesses with practical financial and tax guidance.

📍 Location & Details
📅 Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
🕕 18:00 – 21:00
📍 Venue: Hosted at Halkin Offices, South Bank, SE1 (Near Waterloo/Blackfriars) - Full address sent to confirmed guests

Agenda

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Hosted By

Goran Minov, Regional Technical Strategist | GDG Organizer

I am a Cyber Security Architect specialising in Identity & Access Management (IAM). My passion lies in architecting secure Google Cloud solutions and building Android applications.

I currently serve as a Senior Technical Account Manager at Okta. As a key member of the customer success team, I'm dedicated to ensuring customers fully maximise the value of their Okta investment, focusing on automation and efficiency within their identity and access management solutions. With a background that spans various technical and leadership roles, I bring deep expertise in transforming complex identity challenges into streamlined, secure, and user-friendly experiences.

Stefan Cornea, GDG Organizer

Chris Bouloumpasis, GDG Organizer

Sara Mita Gabriel, Team Member

Renuka Kelkar, GDG Organizer

Sumith Damodaran, PM / GDG Organizer

Tom Colvin, Organiser

Tom Colvin is CTO of Apptaura, the app development specialists; and founder of Conseal Security, the mobile app security experts. He has been a developer for over 20 years and worked with Android since Cupcake. He is a Google Developer Expert in Android.

Mihaela Peneva,

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Partners

TBA Global (https://www.tbagroup.uk/)
TBA Global — Experts in Global Tax, Product Compliance & Accounting
17+ years of experience | 60,000+ satisfied clients
Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisers helping businesses grow worldwide.

Halkin (https://www.halkin.com/)
Halkin is a London-based provider of premium, flexible, and serviced workspaces, offering private offices, coworking areas, and meeting rooms across 9 locations in areas like Mayfair and the City.

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