Face to Face event

Women in Tech Connect

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Join us for an evening of networking and inspiration as we provide a relaxed social environment for women working in the tech sector.

Following the success of the annual Women in Tech Conference, this event aims to foster connections and share insights in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us at Bishop's Gate Hotel, Derry and hear from inspiring speakers about their career journeys in the industry and connect with other Women in Tech.
The tech industry has historically been male-dominated, leading to significant gender disparities in representation, leadership, and pay. Women in Tech Connect aims to help address this imbalance by fostering connections, support, and opportunities for growth within the industry.

Agenda:
17.00 – Arrival, registration and refreshments
17.20 – Welcome and introduction, Lorraine Acheson, MD, Women in Business
17.25 – Welcome, Erin Mc Feely, Alchemy Technology Services
17.30 – Panel session – facilitated by Collette Kelly, Head of Membership, Women in Business
18.15 – Time to connect – Facilitated networking
19.00 - Close

What's in it for you?

Raise your profile across the Women in Tech network
Meet new contacts within the tech industry to support your career or business
Gain potential business leads
Get out of your comfort zone to grow your professional development

Who is this event for?
This event is for all women in the workplace whether you are a business owner or employee at any stage of your career.
Non members are also welcome to come along and find out more about us. With limited places available, be sure to book your place soon.
Grow your connections through the Women in Business Community

Guest Speakers:

Amy Lowry

Business Architect

Amy is an accomplished Business Architect with over six years of Guidewire expertise, specialising in InsuranceSuite applications. As an Ace-certified Guidewire developer, business analyst, and certified trainer, Amy leads clients through every phase of a project—from inception to production—delivering solutions that are both high-quality and aligned with strategic business goals. Known for her technical insight and consultative approach, Amy fosters trust and collaboration across teams, consistently guiding projects to success. Her proactive leadership and commitment to team development make her a valued mentor and a trusted partner for both clients and colleagues. Amy’s dedication to digital transformation and client satisfaction has made her an invaluable advisor in the insurance technology space, helping clients achieve efficient, impactful outcomes.

Jennifer Neff

Co Founder Access Elemental

Jennifer Neff was born in Derry and co-founded, built and sold the healthcare technology company, Elemental Software to The Access Group in 2021, the largest UK headquartered software provider. Jennifer and Leeann Monk launched Elemental Software at the NHS Expo in 2016 with the key motivation to halt avoidable health inequalities. Their cloud-based platform is used by over 20,000 million people across the 3rd sector, housing, education and NHS health and social care across Wales, Scotland, England and NI, and more recently Australia, as a prevention solution to maximise the uptake and impact of the social prescribing model of care. In July 2024, Jennifer was named Tech UK's President's Award winner and is now the Entrepreneur in Residence at The Amp Growth Incubator and Founder Labs, empowering and supporting start-up and scale-up businesses to launch and scale. Jennifer mentors and supports young people to design and develop social innovation solutions. See Jennifer's Tedtalk 'Social Prescribing & The Power of Change' from Stormont in 2018.

Emma Pollock

Chief Technology Officer at FinTrU

As FinTrU’s Chief Technology Officer, Emma is responsible for the company’s Global Product and Technology Strategy including Product Development and oversight of R&D activities. She also leads FinTrU’s Internal Technology delivery to support the company’s rapid expansion across its network of global offices. Emma is passionate about diversity and inclusion, and has supported Women in Tech and STEM careers through FinTrU’s corporate partnership with Women in Business Northern Ireland. She is a member of FinTrU’s Executive Committee.

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Bishop's Gate Hotel, Derry

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