Events
One of our missions is to deliver meaningful value to our networks, communities, organisations, and individuals by organising insightful events featuring credible speakers and addressing timely, relevant topics.
Some are face-to-face and some are online for more global reach.
Please note that registration via Eventbrite is needed for all events.
Date: January 2026
Time: 6pm GMT
Location: Online
Speakers: Donatien Chedom, Anne Leslie, Rúna Magnúsdóttir, Sandy Carter
Date: 13 November 2025
Time: 5pm GMT
Location: Online
Turn the tables and grill the investors at this November’s exclusive online event for female founders. For once, it’s not about pitching your ideas—it’s about asking the questions that matter most and seeing the investors in the hot seat.
Moderator: Dr. Marijana Mionić Ebersold
Speakers/Investors: Dr. Damian Zech, Lisa Barclay, Dr. Dominique Eggermont, MD, Meera Shah
Building Internship Brand Reputation
Date: TBC
Time: TBC
Location: Online
How to build a company’s reputation as a leading internship destination in the evolving recruitment landscape: are internship programmes keeping pace?
Speakers: TBC
Date: TBC
Time: TBC
Location: Online
Join us for an insightful online webinar designed for executives and decision-makers with little or no technical background. This session will demystify Al, covering its fundamentals, real-world applications, and impact on business strategy. Learn how Al enhances decision-making, efficiency, and customer engagement while gaining practical insights on integration and risk management. With expert guidance and interactive discussions, this webinar will help executives understand how to leverage Al for a competitive edge. Don’t miss this opportunity—register now!
Leading: Shraddha H Shetty, Faye Murray EMBA
Past Events
Date: 1 October 2025
Time: From 6pm BST
Location: The Caledonian Club, London
Join us for this black-tie event celebrating TechWomen4Boards anniversary with a three course meal, key speakers and an insightful panel of C-level, government and subject matter experts followed by TW4B Awards.
Master of Ceremonies: Tarisai Garande
Key speakers: Zana Aston EMBA, Professor Maria Fasli
Moderators: Dr. Ruth Wandhöfer, Rúna Magnúsdóttir
Judges: Alderman Professor Emma Edhem, Hedwige Nuyens, Andreas Galatoulas, Marili Anderson, H. E. Lujaina Mohsin Darwish, Biyi Oloko
Speakers: Sabika Ishaq, Monica Sasso, Claire Harrison, Shkendije Himaj
The Boardroom Talks:
Patagonia vs Shein
'Planet or Profit' - Can Boards Have it Both Ways?
Date: 9 September 2025
Time: 6pm BST
Location: Online
This boardroom debate weighs Patagonia’s sustainability against Shein’s profits, challenging capitalism: can ethics and financial success truly coexist, or does choosing one sacrifice the other?
Speaker: Pamela Wolf
Date: 10 June 2025
Time: 6pm BST
Location: Luxembourg Embassy, London
TechWomen4Boards is honoured to host this exclusive event in collaboration with the Business Club Luxembourg – United Kingdom, at the prestigious Luxembourg Embassy during London Tech Week!
This panel discussion will spotlight women-led tech entrepreneurship, featuring insights from industry experts. Key topics include go-to-market strategies, branding, partnerships, and AI-driven tools, with a special emphasis on regulatory compliance—particularly the EU AI Act—and how businesses can successfully navigate it.
Speakers: Zana Aston EMBA, Erika Szita-Szegedi, Kasia Hayward, Michael Charles Borrelli, Samaher Garbaya
*VIP Event – Per Invitation Only
Date: 16 April 2025
Time: 6pm
Location: Online
TechWomen4Boards invites its Executive members to an exclusive online discussion on the BP 2010 crisis, focusing on its implications and key governance lessons for corporate boards. This event will provide a deep dive into the role of boards in crisis management, risk oversight, and ethical decision-making.
The BP Deepwater Horizon disaster of 2010 stands as one of the most significant corporate crises in modern history, leading to substantial financial, environmental, and reputational damage. It serves as a critical case study for board members and executives on the importance of proactive governance, transparency, and corporate accountability.
Chair: Kruthika A. Bala
*For executive members and per invitation only
Date: 3 March 2025
Time: 6pm
Location: Online
TechWomen4Boards, in partnership with the IoD Finance and FinTech Group, are organising this insightful event for a global reach celebrating International Women’s Day.
Speakers: Zana Aston EMBA, Shelli Brunswick, Yvonne de Ville, Dr Emma Edhem, Dr Christyl Johnson, Esther van der Zee – Teeken
Date: 12 February 2025
Time: 1pm
Location: Online
Join our online event exploring how entrepreneurs and executives drive leadership, innovation, and growth.
Learn how both shape culture and create lasting impact in their fields.
Speakers: Arouba Zubair, Preeti Jalla Razdan
Moderator: Lenna Lou
Date: 9 January 2025
Time: 6pm
Location: Online
In light of Theranos’ collapse in 2021, we discuss:
- The dangers of over-hyping technology and startup culture.
- Board governance and due diligence failures in high-growth companies.
- The consequences of lack of transparency in innovation-driven industries.
Chair: Ana Andreas Del Valle
*For executive members and per invitation only
Executive Christmas Dinner
Date: 3 December 2024
Time: 6.15pm
Location: Shangri-la Ting Restaurant
This evening was not only a celebration of the year’s achievements, but also an opportunity to discuss our strategic roadmap for the year ahead.
We were joined by our esteemed guests and supporters, all driven by a shared commitment to TechWomen4Boards’ mission: fostering diversity in boardrooms, empowering women in tech leadership, supporting female-led startups, and advancing our bold vision and objectives.
Date: 20 November 2024
Time: 6pm
Location: Online
This insightful session will explore the rise and fall of Credit Suisse, delving into key issues like risk management failures, leadership instability, and regulatory challenges.
Chair: Dr Damian Zech
*For executive members and per invitation only
Date: 2 October 2024
Time: 6-8pm
Location: William Blair International
We are thrilled to announce the official launch of TechWomen4Boards, an exclusive event dedicated to empowering women in tech and board leadership.
Speakers: Zana Aston, EMBA, Stephanie Mount, Esther van der Zee – Teeken, Marili Anderson, Andreas Galatoulas, Sumitra Varma, Alexander Scott
Date: 10 September 2024
Time: 1pm
Location: Online
Learn how to create and utilise your unique personal brand to achieve success.
Speakers: Lenna Lou, Rúna Magnúsdóttir, Sharesz T. Wilkinson, Dr. Maja Zelihic, Roxana C. Nistor