TechGirl

New here? TechGirl is the initiative designed to help you discover opportunities in the technology industry, build the necessary skills and connect with experienced senior leaders who can support you on your journey.

Through mentorship, hands-on experiences and exclusive virtual masterclasses tailored to your preferences, you’ll gain practical knowledge, industry insights and the confidence to take your next step into the world of technology. No matter where you’re starting from—school, college, university or ground zero, TechGirl is here to guide and support you every step of the way.

You'll have the chance to join the ultimate community created for girls in education to build and kickstart your career in technology. Gain access to all kinds of events and opportunities including masterclasses, one-on-one mentorship, hands-on work experience, workshops and inspiring discussions—all designed to give you the skills, confidence and connections to succeed. The best part? You'll always have a community to lean on no matter how far along you are in your career, with access to a supportive network of TechGirls, Mentors and other techies.

Get involved: TechGirl Festival

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The HotTopics TechGirl Festival 2025 is a high-energy event designed to inspire, challenge, and connect the next generation of female leaders in technology. Find out how you can be involved.

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Joanna Pamphilis

SVP, CIO Global Head of Investments and Securities Digital Products, UniCredit

Lara Burns

Chief Digital Officer, The Scouts

Alex Butler

Transformation Director, United Response

Laura Kendrick

CIO, IPG Mediabrands

Elizabeth Akorita

Deputy Director, Digital Delivery, Government of the United Kingdom

Sara Mubasshir

Head of Business Analysis & Change, London Business School

Anna Verdian

Founder, Axelrod.ai

Sabah Carter

Chief Data, Intelligence and Technology Officer, Financial Services Compensation Scheme

David Germain

NED, Portfolio Career

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13 Mar 2025

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TechGirl Festival

Cambridge United Football Club

28 Aug 2025

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TechGirl is powered by HotTopics, the global C-suite community connecting 19,000+ senior executives from the world’s biggest companies. That means when you join TechGirl, you’re connecting with leaders who shape the industry today—and can help you shape it tomorrow.

TechGirl first started out as a competition for girls aged 16 to 18 across the UK, inviting them to send over their ideas on how technology can improve higher education. We've seen some pretty amazing ideas, ranging from a pain-free hearing prototype for glasses wearers to using virtual reality in the classroom for authentic work environments.

Winners were then invited to our flagship event, The Studio where they got the chance to meet their peers and received their trophies in front of a live audience of experienced technology leaders. After, they got to meet their C-suite mentors — accomplished female leaders from leading tech companies in a variety of industries.

Together, we want to continue to empower, innovate and connect, paving the way for a more inclusive and diverse technology landscape. We'd love for you to be a part of this journey with us.

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TechGirl community

Why join TechGirl

Start your TechGirl journey today

Gain insights from top leaders shaping the future of tech

Access exclusive opportunities through mentorship and events

Build confidence and leadership skills with real-world guidance

Get involved: TechGirl Festival

Live from Cambridge United Football Club

Meet the TechGirl mentors

Joanna Pamphilis

SVP, CIO Global Head of Investments and Securities Digital Products, UniCredit

Lara Burns

Chief Digital Officer, The Scouts

Alex Butler

Transformation Director, United Response

Laura Kendrick

CIO, IPG Mediabrands

Elizabeth Akorita

Deputy Director, Digital Delivery, Government of the United Kingdom

Sara Mubasshir

Head of Business Analysis & Change, London Business School

Anna Verdian

Founder, Axelrod.ai

Sabah Carter

Chief Data, Intelligence and Technology Officer, Financial Services Compensation Scheme

David Germain

NED, Portfolio Career

Mathew Mallett

Chief Digital and Information officer, Chartered Insurance Institute

Anna Barsby

Chief Product & Technology Officer, 888 Holdings

Nareni Hourican

Digital Transformation Director - Global Head of Digital & Innovation, Brown-Forman

Lauren Wilson

Cybersecurity Leader, EDF Energy

Paul Smith

CIO, Amnesty International

Georgina Owens

CTO, William Hill International

Lauren Dally

Director of Application Delivery, Ardonagh Group

Krenar Muhidini

Director of Engineering, EML Payments

Giles Lindsay

Chief Information Officer, Lif3away Inc.

Jyotsna Chandrani

Director, Operational and Resilience Risk Tooling, HSBC

Darryl Beckford

Director of Architecture, BT Group (EE, Plusnet)

Srilakshmi Tella

VP, Products, McKesson

Claire Deuchar

CIO , RNLI

Dianna Pieper

CEO and Founder, Innovus Techne

Eugi Bartolo

CPTO, Sifted

Jess Evans

Former CIO, Vanderbilt University

Tanya Hannah

CIO, AON UK LIMITED

Laura Gilbert

Director of Data Science, 10 Downing Street

Randi Levin

White House Advisor, The White House

Samantha Wilson

CIO, Digital - Retail

Charlotte Baldwin

CIO, Costa Coffee

Christo Gouws

Technology & Data Director, Marine Stewardship Council

Jevern Partridge

CIO, Rexel UK Limited

Bridgid Nzekwu

Moderator, Presenter, Executive Coach,

Christina Scott

CTO & CPO, OVO Energy

Jason Parkhouse

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