Curiosity, Courage and Career Currency: Secrets to Future-Proofing in Tech

Join us for an empowering evening of networking and discussion showcasing women in technology. the Reed WiT Community is hosting this in-person gathering in partnership with Virgin Money. Connect with like-minded professionals, gain insights from industry leaders, and be inspired to reach new heights in your career.
Women in Tech and Male allies welcome!

There is free parking on-site, for anyone travelling by car to the event.

Don't miss this opportunity to network and learn from the best in the field! See you there!

The Reed Women in Technology Community is a 3,400 person network established in 2019 to help close the gender gap in the Technology industry. We do this by:

Supporting women in technology and transformation to achieve their goals and ambitions through:
-Access to mentoring (Over the last 5 years we have created over 1,600 mentoring relationships)
-Access to personal & professional development opportunities (weekly webinars, workshops. coaching sessions)
-Access to networking opportunities (In person and virtual)

Bringing more women in to the industry by:
-Increasing visibility of female role models
-Demystifying tech roles
-Providing the above support to people trying to enter the industry (transitioners, returners, early careers)
-Creating better pathways in to technology careers

# Agenda

15:00 -Arrival
15:30-Welcome
15:45-Wendy Amexo -Data & Analytics Manager
Curiosity, Courage and Career Currency: The Real Secrets to Future-Proofing in Tech
In this talk, I’ll share how curiosity, not certainty, has been my greatest asset in tech. From law to data and AI, I’ve learned that future-proofing isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about asking better questions and stacking skills along the way. Whether you’re just starting out or leading teams, I’ll show you how staying open, learning continuously, and building your own unique mix of skills can keep you ahead without losing yourself in the noise.
16:15-Joanne Todd - CIO - St John's Ambulance
Career Journey in IT: Building an IT Organisation
In this talk Joanne will share her career journey, from early career as an analyst programme, through to leading national programmes such as Covid Test & Trace, and now establishing an IT organisation through her board level CIO role.
16:45-Kathryn Cardose - Head of Cyber Detect & Respond
Squiggly Careers
17:15 - Networking Interactive Networking - with Drinks & Nibbles