Tech Connect: Women in Tech Happy Hour
Tech Connect: Women in Tech Happy Hour Birmingham | September 2025
🚀 Join Our Most Anticipated Women in Tech Networking Event
Date: Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: The Compound, Birmingham
Partners: NiyoLabs × Barclays Eagle Labs
Why Attend? The Stats Speak for Themselves
Women represent only 26% of the UK tech workforce, but those who network regularly are 5x more likely to advance in their careers. This isn't just another meetup – it's your strategic career catalyst.
Who Should Attend:
✅ Career Changers transitioning into tech
✅ Freelancers & Consultants building their client base
✅ Early-Career Professionals seeking mentorship
✅ Tech-Curious Professionals exploring opportunities
✅ Established Women in Tech looking to give back
What Makes This Different:
⚡ Lightning Talks - 5-7 minutes power sessions from women who've built successful tech careers
🤝 Guided Networking - Let's breakdown those barriers to engaging with strangers!
🍷 Relaxed Atmosphere - Professional growth meets social comfort
Meet Your Lightning Talk Speakers:
🚀 Emma Mendez | Tech Entrepreneur & Startup Founder
From music to tech and entrepreneurship: How I switched careers
💄 Abiola Kila Onalaja | Beauty-Tech Entrepreneur & Founder
How Community helped me thrive in tech
📈 Olufemi "Femi" Afolabi | Marketing Specialist & Serial Entrepreneur
Imposter Syndrome and what helped me get past it
🎯 Oyin Adebayo | CEO & Founder, Niyo Group
Why representation matters - and how we can lift each other up
The Secret to Career Success? It's Who You Know
Most career breakthroughs don't happen through online applications – they happen through conversations. Research reveals that 70% of successful job changes come through professional relationships, not job boards. This event creates those game-changing connections in the most natural way possible.
Event Highlights:
🎉 Welcome Reception (6:30-7:00 PM) - Arrival drinks and initial connections
💡 Lightning Talks (7:00-7:25 PM) - Insights from successful women leaders
🤝 Guided Networking (7:25-7:50 PM) - Structured connection activities
🍻 Social Hour (7:50-8:30 PM) - Informal conversations and follow-up connections
Why Now Matters:
The tech industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with Birmingham emerging as a major tech hub. Women who build their professional networks now will be positioned to capitalise on the expanding opportunities in AI, fintech, healthtech, and emerging technologies.
Limited Spaces Available
This intimate gathering is capped at 75 attendees to ensure quality connections and meaningful conversations.
Ready to accelerate your tech career journey?