TechWomen4Boards

Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Black-Tie Gala Dinner celebrating the TechWomen4Boards Anniversary. This exclusive event will feature a three-course meal, insightful speeches, and a thought-provoking panel discussion with distinguished leaders from C-suite, government, and subject matter expert backgrounds.

We are thrilled to host this event at the prestigious Caledonian Club in Belgravia, generously supported by the University of Essex.

Keynote Speaker

We are honoured to welcome Professor Maria Fasli, the first UNESCO Chair in Data Science, Acting Vice-Chancellor at the University of Essex, and a leading expert in Computer Science. Professor Fasli will be sharing her groundbreaking insights on technology and leadership.

Moderator

Dr. Ruth Wandhöfer, Head European Markets at Blackwired.

Panel Discussion: AI & Women’s Security: Risks, Biases, and Opportunities for Protection

Our expert panel will delve into the critical intersection of AI and women’s security, discussing the risks, biases, and emerging opportunities for protecting women in both their professional and personal lives in today’s fast-evolving tech landscape.

Among our distinguished speakers is Sabika Ishaq, Chief Information Security Officer at Grant Thornton Luxembourg, a leading authority in the field of security, Claire Harrison, Future DBT Digital Director, Department for Business & Trade (DBT), and Monica Sasso, Global Financial Services Digital Transformation Lead at RedHat.

For more Speakers and Judges please check Gala Dinner & TechWomen4Boards Leadership Awards.

Ticket Options

Tickets are available for individual purchase, half tables (5 chairs), or full tables (10 chairs). Early bird tickets are available until 15th June 2025.

We are also open to partnerships, sponsorships, or any support you may offer. For more information, please visit our Sponsorship page or contact us at us@techwomen4boards.co.uk.

We are beyond excited for this event and hope you can join us for this spectacular evening on 1st October at the Caledonian Club.

Event Highlights

  1. 1x glass of prosecco on arrival
  2. 3-course dinner with coffee
  3. Orkney table
  4. ½ bottle House Wine
  5. Still/sparkling water


The evening will conclude with the Awards Ceremony.

TechWomen4Boards Leadership Awards will be assessed by our Esteemed Judges

We are pleased to be supported by an incredible panel of judges, who will be shortlisting nominees for the final awards:


Award Categories

The evening will culminate in the presentation of awards to the shortlisted nominees in the following categories:

  • Governance Excellence (Portfolio Board Director)
  • Transformational Leadership (Change-Maker)
  • Industry-Specific Innovation (Emerging Industries)
  • Policy and Advocacy Work (Senior Executive Women in Advocacy)
  • Rising Talent (Up-and-Coming Female Leader)

Key Dates

We wish the best of luck to all our applicants!

We are looking forward to seeing you at our event!

TechWomen4Boards Committee