Hormones: The Last Workplace Taboo

Hormones – The Last Taboo

Join us for a bold and necessary conversation that’s long overdue in the workplace.

Hormones – The Last Taboo is a panel-led event opening up honest dialogue around often side-lined topics that deeply impact Women in Tech: PMT/Menstruation, Endometriosis, Fibroids, PCOS, Perimenopause and Menopause.

We’ll explore how these conditions affect day-to-day work life, career progression, and wellbeing—and what meaningful steps employers can take to create inclusive, supportive environments.

Expect real stories, expert insight, and practical takeaways. Whether you're directly impacted, want to be a better ally, or shape healthier workplace culture, this is a space to listen, learn, and lead change.

We have a fantastic panel lined up who will talk openly about their own experiences:

Sinead Sharkey-Steenson: Director of Generation Women
Siobhan Kearney: Founder of Menopause NI
Hayley Scott: Founder of Endo Warriors NI
Orla Fitzsimons: Co-Founder & Director at ViVA Tech Talent
Elaine Donnelly: Senior Organisational Effectiveness Partner at Danske Bank UK
Janine Crosbie: NI Site Lead at Mintel

Followed by a Q&A session, where we hope people can feel they can

The evening will be held in the lovely UrbanHQ building and is sponsored by Business Insider, Mintel and Urban HQ.

Doors 5.30pm for 6.00pm start (sharp). Food and drink (alcoholic and soft drinks, teas and coffees) will be provided. Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options will be available.

The Plan for the evening is:
5.30pm – 6.00pm – Food & drinks, Networking
6-00pm – 7.30pm – Panel Chat & Q&A
7.30pm – 8.00pm – Networking