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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.

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Why join TechGirl

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.

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Start your TechGirl journey today

Take the first step towards your future in tech.

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Gain insights from top leaders shaping the future of tech

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Access exclusive opportunities through mentorship and events

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Build confidence and leadership skills with real-world guidance

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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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Meet the TechGirl mentors

Here at TechGirl we connect you with inspirational technology leaders across the HotTopics community. They’ve built careers at some of the world’s biggest companies, and they’re here to share their advice, experiences and insights to help you succeed.

Avril Chester

Avril Chester

Chief Technology Officer, Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Lauren Dally

Lauren Dally

Director of Application Delivery, Ardonagh Group

Indhira Mani

Indhira Mani

Chief Data Officer, RSA UK

Mariana Reis

Mariana Reis

Enterprise Head of Data Governance, WPP

Nareni Hourican

Nareni Hourican

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

Lydia Nicola

Lydia Nicola

Head of IT Operations, Amnesty International

Lauren Wilson

Lauren Wilson

Field CTO & Strategic Advisor, Splunk

Sara Mubasshir

Sara Mubasshir

Head of Digital Change, London Business School

Steve Brown

Steve Brown

Vice President, Cybersecurity & Resilience, Mastercard

Rubi Kaur

Rubi Kaur

Chief Enterprise Architect, Lloyds

Jevern Partridge

Jevern Partridge

CIO, Rexel UK Limited

Helen Rabe

Helen Rabe

CISO, BBC

Alex Butler

Alex Butler

Transformation Director, United Response

David Thomas

David Thomas

CIO, Magellan Point

Christina Tueje

Christina Tueje

Strategy Director: AI, Data and Technology, GRC Information Management

Priya Bhola

Priya Bhola

Technology Service Owner, Ericsson

Grace Tattersall

Grace Tattersall

Partner, Anderson Quigley

Lara Burns

Lara Burns

Chief Digital Officer, Former Scouts

Nadia Volkova

Nadia Volkova

Global Digital Commercial Director, Diageo

Eugi Bartolo

Eugi Bartolo

CPTO, Sifted

Rich Corbridge

Rich Corbridge

CIO, Segro

Eileen Jennings-Brown

Eileen Jennings-Brown

Chief Operating Officer, Exergy3 Limited

Danny Attias

Danny Attias

CDIO, London Business School

Rachel Scully

Rachel Scully

Digital Capability Director, Shell

Ann Walker

Ann Walker

Senior Vice President, Major Programmes and Strategic Initiatives, Mastek

Anna Barsby

Anna Barsby

Founder and Managing Parnter, Tessiant

David Germain

David Germain

NED, Board Advisor,

Giles Lindsay

Giles Lindsay

Chief Information Technology Officer, Lif3away inc

Darryl Beckford

Darryl Beckford

Director of Architecture, BT Group (EE, Plusnet)

Gregory Dumont

Gregory Dumont

CISO | DPO, SBE

Teskeen Nasser

Teskeen Nasser

Technology Portfolio Manager, Chelsea Football Club

Graham Thomson

Graham Thomson

Chief Information Security & Innovation Officer, Irwin Mitchell

Helen Cocks

Helen Cocks

Assistant Director of Digital Transformation and Engagement, University of Exeter

Kimberley Miles

Kimberley Miles

Head of AI Governance, Howden

Chelcie West

Chelcie West

Head of IT, Chelsea Football Club

James Grove

James Grove

Director of Technology, Chelsea Football Club

Stephanie Tajbhai

Stephanie Tajbhai

Group Head of IT Services Management, FirstGroup plc

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What's coming up

TechGirl gives you access to in-depth conversations with experienced industry leaders, hands-on learning and events designed to help you grow. Check out the latest updates in the world of TechGirl, highlighting our new events including masterclasses, workshops and more.

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Hear from the community

Neha Adapala

It was so inspiring to see a room full of powerful women in the technology space and it definitely made me excited to see what I and the other winners of this award are able to do with the fantastic ideas.

Neha Adapala - TechGirl Community member

Georgina Lonergan

It's been an invaluable experience to connect with such brilliant minds. Thank you to HotTopics, Peter Stojanovic, and the rest of the team for organizing this event. I'm already looking forward to the next one!

Georgina Lonergan - TechGirl Community member

Rose Gowen

Connecting with like-minded students and delving into insightful discussions about the future of technology with some of the top female leaders in this field was truly invaluable. I am so grateful to HotTopics for organising this incredible opportunity.


Rose Gowen - TechGirl Community member

Shiloh Amah

I have been connected to so many amazing people - from established and successful people in the field of technology to like-minded peers whom I can discuss ideas with and build connections with. 


Shiloh Amah - TechGirl Community member

I am proud to be part of TechGirl, an initiative that empowers and encourages young women in tech – values that resonate deeply with me.

Precious Boateng - TechGirl Community member

Jyotsna Chandrani (1)

Proud to be part of this amazing platform created by HotTopics to make technology a diverse career choice and amplifying the power of our individual networks collectively to make a difference.

Jyotsna Chandrani - Global Head of Change Risk Assessment at HSBC & TechGirl Mentor

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Absolutely delighted to have been a mentor in this fantastic initiative! It was my pleasure to contribute to such a meaningful cause. Kudos to the entire team for fostering a future generation of talented young women in tech!

Elizabeth Akorita - Group Deputy Director, Digital at Department for Science, Innovation & Technology & TechGirl Mentor

Jess Evans (1)

I LOVE being able to give back to those who are seeking mentorship. I am honoured to be a mentor for HotTopics and help future/current female technology professionals in their TechGIRL program.

Jess Evans - Senior Innovation Advisor at Quantum Thinking & TechGirl Mentor

Donia Kaloussi

HotTopics brilliant initiative, TechGirl, is a community of inspirational female technology leaders coming together to help support and nurture girls entering or considering entering the technology sector.

Donia Kaloussi - Enterprise Account Director - Talent Solutions at LinkedIn

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Who is behind TechGirl?

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 is for you—if you’re curious about technology, eager to learn, and ready to connect with the people who can help you grow.