Women in Tech were told to trust their instincts and make a difference at the Birmingham event
Women working in technology have been urged to trust their imaginations, and challenge their views, as industry leaders gathered to inspire pioneering women at a technology event in Birmingham.
The event, hosted by the School of Coding & AI (Soc), brought together urban innovators from the Midlands to discuss how women can transform opportunities for leadership and impact.
Suki Gill, (pictured) director of education and quality at SoC, was joined by Aditi Desai, consultant Gynecology at Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, information security and HR director at Purple Systems.
Reflecting on his career, which began at Marconi before returning as a teacher, Gill shares how to build confidence and resilience in an industry still seen as male.
“At every step of the way, the tech industry is still considered a male-dominated industry,” Gill said. “But there are countless opportunities for women, and I was happy to join others in the field to take advantage of this.
At Coding & AI School, one of our main missions is to increase opportunities for women and girls, regardless of their background. “
The School of Coding & AI, headquartered in Birmingham, continues to play a prominent role in national efforts to increase digital literacy, AI education and gender diversity in technology.
During Birmingham Tech Week, the organization hosted CyBerrpserged – building the future of digital resilience, a major conference exploring cyberbirtherity, innovation and the future of AI.
The event brought together cybersecurity experts, entrepreneurs and academics to discuss emerging digital threats and how they can strengthen the resilience of the public and private sectors.
SOC Founder and CEO MANNY Athwal also spoke to the scalep conference in Birmingham’s Stotherhouli, where he shared his business journey – from his bedroom to building multi-million dollar businesses that operate in 17 countries.
Athwal said: “The road to building a successful business is not straight,” Athwal said. “I built a coding & ai school from an idea into a global organization.
Success doesn’t come from imagination alone – it comes from execution, leadership and tenacity. If my journey can help others succeed, it’s a story I’m proud to share. “
The inspiring women in technology event is set to become a regular feature of the Birmingham Tech Calendar, part of a growing effort to encourage more women into AI, cybersership and data science careers.
Organizers say the next event will expand its focus to include female founders, investors and educators, with the goal of creating a national platform for women driving technology.
