Black in Tech: Beyond the Code at Monzo
The Tech Hiring Team at Monzo is hosting an evening to celebrate, empower, and elevate Black engineers in tech.
This event brings together community, conversation, and real stories from people building impactful careers across the tech industry with a focus on engineering, growth, and navigating the industry as Black professionals.
📅 Date: 11th Feb 2026
📍 Location: Monzo's Event Space, Broadwalk House, 5 Appold St, London EC2A 2AG
👥 Audience: Black Engineering professionals
Whether you’re just starting your journey, exploring new paths in engineering, stepping up in your career, or leading teams, this space is made for you to learn, share, and grow.
Our Mission
Our mission is to celebrate Black engineering talent, spark meaningful connections, and share insights that inspire growth, resilience, and possibility in tech.
What to Expect
🎤 Panel Talk 1: Life at Monzo & Building a Career in Tech
A candid discussion exploring real journeys into Monzo and the tech industry. Topics include:
Journey into Monzo
A day in the life at Monzo
How to land a role in tech
Career progression in engineering at Monzo
Ideal for anyone curious about working at Monzo, breaking into tech, or understanding how to grow sustainably within a tech organisation.
🎙 Panel Talk 2: Black Women Shaping Tech
An honest and empowering conversation centring the experiences of Black women navigating the tech industry. Topics include:
Journey into tech
Navigating the tech industry as a woman
Barriers faced and how they’ve been overcome
Managing expectations and pressures, including family and cultural dynamics
This session aims to create visibility, validation, and actionable insight for current and aspiring Black women in tech.
🤝 Plus: Food, Music & Networking
Enjoy great food, a live DJ, and dedicated time to network and connect with other Black engineers and leaders.
Why Attend?
Hear real, unfiltered stories from people doing the work
Gain practical advice on careers, progression, and resilience
Connect with Black engineers, technologists, and allies
Be part of a growing community shaping the future of tech
✨ Come for the conversations. Stay for the community. Leave inspired.