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TechGirl

Your future in tech starts here

TechGirl community

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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Take the first step towards your future in tech.

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Build confidence and leadership skills with real-world guidance

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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.

Joanna Pamphilis

Joanna Pamphilis

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

Lara Burns

Lara Burns

Chief Digital Officer, The Scouts

Alex Butler

Alex Butler

Transformation Director, United Response

Laura Kendrick

Laura Kendrick

CIO, IPG Mediabrands

Elizabeth Akorita

Elizabeth Akorita

Deputy Director, Digital Delivery, Government of the United Kingdom

Sara Mubasshir

Sara Mubasshir

Head of Business Analysis & Change, London Business School

Anna Verdian

Anna Verdian

Founder, Axelrod.ai

Sabah Carter

Sabah Carter

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

David Germain

David Germain

NED, Portfolio Career

Mathew Mallett

Mathew Mallett

Chief Digital and Information officer, Chartered Insurance Institute

Anna Barsby

Anna Barsby

Chief Product & Technology Officer, 888 Holdings

Nareni Hourican

Nareni Hourican

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

Lauren Wilson

Lauren Wilson

Cybersecurity Leader, EDF Energy

Paul Smith

Paul Smith

CIO, Amnesty International

Georgina Owens

Georgina Owens

CTO, William Hill International

Lauren Dally

Lauren Dally

Director of Application Delivery, Ardonagh Group

Krenar Muhidini

Krenar Muhidini

Director of Engineering, EML Payments

Giles Lindsay

Giles Lindsay

Chief Information Officer, Lif3away Inc.

Jyotsna Chandrani

Jyotsna Chandrani

Director, Operational and Resilience Risk Tooling, HSBC

Darryl Beckford

Darryl Beckford

Director of Architecture, BT Group (EE, Plusnet)

Srilakshmi Tella

Srilakshmi Tella

VP, Products, McKesson

Claire Deuchar

Claire Deuchar

CIO , RNLI

Dianna Pieper

Dianna Pieper

CEO and Founder, Innovus Techne

Eugi Bartolo

Eugi Bartolo

CPTO, Sifted

Jess Evans

Jess Evans

Former CIO, Vanderbilt University

Tanya Hannah

Tanya Hannah

CIO, AON UK LIMITED

Laura Gilbert

Laura Gilbert

Director of Data Science, 10 Downing Street

Randi Levin

Randi Levin

White House Advisor, The White House

Samantha Wilson

Samantha Wilson

CIO, Digital - Retail

Charlotte Baldwin

Charlotte Baldwin

CIO, Costa Coffee

Christo Gouws

Christo Gouws

Technology & Data Director, Marine Stewardship Council

Jevern Partridge

Jevern Partridge

CIO, Rexel UK Limited

Bridgid Nzekwu

Bridgid Nzekwu

Moderator, Presenter, Executive Coach,

Christina Scott

Christina Scott

CTO & CPO, OVO Energy

Jason Parkhouse

Jason Parkhouse

CIO UK&I, Experian

Deborah Haworth

Deborah Haworth

CISO, Penguin Random House

Louise de Beer

Louise de Beer

Director of Software Engineering, JVR Solutions

Joanna Drake

Joanna Drake

CIO, THG

Alison Davis

Alison Davis

CIO, GE Healthcare

Carol Chen

Carol Chen

CMO, Shell

Jacqui Lipinksi

Jacqui Lipinksi

CIO, Royal College of Art

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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Catch up on TechGirl Masterclasses and insights

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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 Competition Winner

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 Competition Winner

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 Competition Winner

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 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

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

Elizabeth Akorita-1

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

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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TechGirl winners October 2023

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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.