WTM Belfast 2026 IWD Conference

Register on Luma: https://luma.com/iay4n0kf

Join us on Saturday 7th March 2025 at Ulster University Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Who can attend?

Everyone! We invite people of all genders and backgrounds to attend, as long as you're willing to adhere to our Code of Conduct. If you cannot make the event, PLEASE cancel in advance, last year people missed out on attending!

Childcare

We will have a limited number of FREE childcare spaces available on the day, you can book childcare tickets on Luma. Childcare is provided by registered childminders.. Childcare is from 9.00am-5pm only.

Catering

Tea & Coffee, snacks and lunch will be provided. Please add dietary requirements in the registration form.

Speakers

See our speakers on our website: https://www.womentechmakersbelfast.com/speakers

After Party

Celebrate with us after the main event.

Sponsors

We'd like to say a huge thank you to all of our sponsors for making this event possible this year!

Gearset

Adepta Partners

Ulster University

Data Intellect

Liberty IT

Mintel

Rapid7

NOTE

If you are no longer able to attend the event for this or any other reason, please cancel your ticket to reflect that so we can accurately understand our attendee numbers for both catering and building safety. Thank you for being considerate.

Agenda

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Hosted By

Rachel Connor, GDG Organizer

Imogen Greene, GDG Organizer

As a first-class honours graduate in BSc (Hons) Computer Science with a distinction in professional practice, I am motivated to use technology to make a lasting impact. I am driven by a passion for collaboration, mentorship, and inclusivity—working to help others succeed, improve team dynamics, and contribute to a more open and supportive tech community.

Over my years in university and also my internship and graduate programme with CME Group I have gained strong full-stack application development experience and skills in JavaScript, the Google Cloud Platform, Python, C#, and industry-standard development cycle tools.

I am equally invested in leadership and interpersonal development. During my four years at university, I led two student societies, including founding the Women in STEM Society. I was an active member of Ulster University’s Google Developer Student Club, serving on the committee for three years and as its lead for one year. I also represented my peers as a course representative for four years, where I acted as a liaison between students and faculty. In this role, I presented evidence on academic concerns, advocated for fair treatment, and negotiated solutions such as resits—developing strong communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills while ensuring that student voices were heard.

Beyond university, I continue to give back as a STEM Ambassador, delivering presentations in classrooms, mentoring students, judging coding competitions, and supporting the organisation of large-scale events such as DevFest Ireland. In 2025, I was accepted into Ulster University’s Go Global: Experience China programme, broadening my cultural and professional perspective through international opportunities.

Currently, I am proud to serve as an organiser of GDG Belfast, helping to bring the local developer community together through events, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. Alongside this, I work as a software engineer at CME Group, where I continue to grow as both a technologist and a community contributor.

Caitlin Hanna, Associate Software Engineer

Yuan Zhang, GDG Organizer

Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-belfast-presents-wtm-belfast-2026-iwd-conference/.