Tuesday 25 November, 12pm-2pm, ICC Wales

Please note you must be registered as a Wales Tech Week attendee to attend.

The Celebrating Welsh Women in Tech Lunch, sponsored by BBC Breaking Barriers is dedicated to recognising the achievements of Welsh women in the tech sector.

This lunchtime event, hosted by Wales Tech Week 2025, will feature an exceptional line-up of speakers including Jessica Dowdall, Head of Data Operations at BBC; Sinead Greenaway, Acting Chief Technology Officer at BBC; Prof. Patricia Mawuli Porter OBE DL, Managing Director of Metal Seagulls Ltd; Matt Lucas, Director of Technology, Digital & Data at Valleys to Coast Housing; and Dr Lucy Sykes, CEO of MeOmics Precision Medicine.

Attendees can look forward to inspiring discussions led by these influential speakers, offering invaluable insights into their journeys, challenges, and successes in tech.

This year’s theme, breaking down barriers, highlights the obstacles women face in tech and shares powerful stories of overcoming them. Attendees will gain meaningful takeaways designed to inspire, empower, and drive change.

The event also offers a unique opportunity for networking, fostering a supportive community, and opening doors to impactful connections within the tech sector.

To ensure fair access and engagement, registration is limited to a maximum of two attendees per company.

Who should attend?

– Women working or aspiring to work in tech

–Allies passionate about diversity and inclusion

– Leaders and innovators eager to learn and support change

Why attend?

– Hear from influential women and allies shaping tech today on the ‘BBC Breaking Barriers: Spotlighting Women and Allies Driving Digital Change‘ panel.