
TechGirl is a global community for young women aged 16+ in education who want to explore a future in technology.


TechGirl community
TechGirl is designed to help you discover opportunities in the tech industry, build skills, and connect with people who can support your journey.
Through mentorship, hands-on experiences, and exclusive masterclasses, you’ll gain practical knowledge, industry insights, and the confidence to take your next step.
No matter where you’re starting from, TechGirl is here to guide and support you every step of the way.
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Why join TechGirl
Join a community built to kickstart your career in tech. Gain access to 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.
Start your TechGirl journey today
Take the first step towards your future in tech.
Learn from industry leaders
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
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Charlotte Baldwin
CIO, Costa Coffee
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Elizabeth Akorita
Deputy Director, Digital Delivery, Government of the United Kingdom
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Deborah Haworth
CISO, Penguin Random House
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Sara Mubasshir
Head of Business Analysis & Change, London Business School

Tanya Hannah
CIO, AON UK LIMITED
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Christina Scott
CTO & CPO, OVO Energy
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Anna Barsby
Chief Product & Technology Officer, 888 Holdings
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Alison Davis
CIO, GE Healthcare
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Georgina Owens
CTO, William Hill International
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Jacqui Lipinksi
CIO, Royal College of Art
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Joanna Drake
CIO, THG
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Jyotsna Chandrani
Director, Operational and Resilience Risk Tooling, HSBC

Claire Deuchar
CIO , RNLI
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Joanna Pamphilis
CDIO, UniCredit

Jess Evans
Former CIO, Vanderbilt University
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Laura Kendrick
CIO, IPG Mediabrands

Laura Gilbert
Director of Data Science, 10 Downing Street

Randi Levin
White House Advisor, The White House
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Samantha Wilson
CIO, Digital - Retail

Lauren Wilson
Cybersecurity Leader, EDF Energy
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Bridgid Nzekwu
Moderator, Presenter, Executive Coach,

Anna Verdian
Founder, Axelrod
TechGirl gives you access to real conversations with industry leaders, hands-on learning, and events designed to help you grow.
Missed an event? Watch our on-demand masterclasses, inspiring interviews, and exclusive insights from industry leaders breaking boundaries in tech.
Hear from the community

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 Competition Winner

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 Competition Winner

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 Competition Winner
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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 Competition Winner
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 Competition Winner
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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

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
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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

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
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.
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