2026 UK Women in Tech & Leadership Conferences
- Nancy Maher
- 17 hours ago
- 3 min read
Updated: 6 minutes ago
Your 2026 Opportunities to Inspire and Be Inspired
According to the BCS Gender Diversity Report 2025, women represent just 22% of the tech workforce in the UK. At higher positions, this figure drops further to only 21%, as noted in the Women In Tech 2025 Report.
💷 That's costing the UK a massive £2–3.5 billion annually from women leaving tech roles (40,000–60,000 women/year).
The need for change is obvious.
Dive into our no-fluff guide to UK Women in Tech & Leadership Conferences that drive women in tech and women in senior leadership.
These inclusive events both give women a space to connect and for men to show up as allies.
Women share experiences on career and leadership challenges and successes. Visibility matters. It inspires others. Women are not just needed at the top but also belong there. Attending helps raise visibility and create opportunities for diversity in tech.
Go as a delegate or offer to be a guest speaker. Your story matters.
Contents
Senior Women in Leadership Events 2026
Date | Event | Location | Link |
17 Mar 2026 | Women in Leadership Conference | ISH Venues, London | |
13–15 May 2026 | IWF Cornerstone Conference | London (TBC) | |
May 12-15 2026 | Chief in Tech Summit (Part of Women in Tech Global Conference) Virtual | Virtual + Dinner | |
25 Jul 2026 | Women into Leadership (Divas of Colour) | London (TBC) |
Women in Tech Events 2026
Top Tech Conferences UK 2026
Date | Event | Location | Link |
4–5 Mar 2026 | Tech Show London (Main) | ExCeL London | |
16–20 Mar 2026 | UK Tech Week | UK-wide | |
27 Apr–1 May 2026 | DTX Manchester Tech Week | Manchester | |
8–12 Jun 2026 | London Tech Week | Olympia/ London | |
10–11 Jun 2026 | The AI Summit London | London | |
3–4 Sep 2026 | TECHSPO London | London | |
Ongoing through 2026 | TechUK (Public Sector Focus) | UK and Europe |
UK Women in Tech & Leadership Conferences Next Steps
Go to an Event (solo or with your team)
Q1 priority: Tech Show London (women + main tech tracks).
Speaking targets: Women in Tech Global (open call for proposals).
High-level nets: IWF + London Tech Week.
Be a Speaker
Topic Ideas (as Senior Tech Leader):
Psychological Safety in High-Stakes Tech Teams: Engineering Culture.
Leading AI/Digital Transformation with Inclusion: Ethics + delivery metrics.
Leading Global Tech Teams Through AI Transformation: Change and Leadership.
My Leadership Journey in Tech: Inspirational story.
Bio Snippet: "Senior Tech Leader at [Your Company], specialising in high-performing teams and culture transformation."
Be a Sponsor
Sponsoring a conference is a simple way to put your organisation’s values in action. It gets your brand in the room, aligned with topics like women in tech, inclusion and leadership, and gives your people access to the conversations that actually shape the future of work. Think beyond logos: sponsor a panel, a mentoring lounge, or a coaching clinic so your leaders are seen doing what they do best—supporting others.
Be an Ambassador
Stepping in as an ambassador is a more personal route to the same goal. You gain visibility, grow your network, and practise your leadership in real time by hosting sessions, introducing speakers, or supporting first-time attendees. It is low-cost, high-learning career development: you show up, contribute, and come away with fresh ideas, new contacts, and stories you can bring straight back to your teams.
Women in Tech and Leadership Resources
Our Services Supporting Women in Tech
We offer tailored talks, women in tech communities, women-in-tech peer-coaching circles, and leadership coaching for women - we support you in attracting and retaining women in tech and leadership.
