Awards & Certificate Presentation Ceremony

Gala Dinner

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Black-Tie Gala Dinner celebrating the TechWomen4Boards Annual Event. This exclusive occasion will feature a three-course meal, inspiring speeches, and a thought-provoking panel discussion with distinguished leaders from the C-suite, government, and among subject matter experts. During the festive dinner, we will also host an Awards Ceremony for our shortlisted finalists, alongside Certificates Presentation Ceremony recognising participants of the TechWomen4Boards programmes. We are thrilled to host the evening at the prestigious Caledonian Club in Belgravia, generously supported by the University of Essex.

Ticket Options

Tickets (seats) are available on two platforms Eventbrite and Ticket Tailor and sold as the individual, half (5 seats) or full (10seats). Early bird tickets are available until 10th May, 2026

Event Highlights

Event on the 30th June 2026, London

Food & Drink

1x glass of prosecco on arrival

3-course dinner with coffee

Orkney table

½ bottle House Wine

Still/sparkling water

Awards & Certificate Presentation Ceremony

Meet The Esteemed Judges

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:

Marili Anderson, Rabobank, Managing Director, Head of UK Compliance

David E. Garamella MPA, JP, Founder & Principal, The Giving Collaborative

Biyi Oloko, Chairman, Stephen Simeon Limited and Director, Vital Aviation Ltd
Dr. Damian Zech – TechWomen4Boards, Board Member, Investor
Rt Hon Baroness Pauline Neville-Jones, Conservative Peer
Dr. Nashwa Saleh, IoD Surrey Ambassador, Finance & Fintech

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)
Rising Talent (Up-and-Coming Female Leader – Corporates)
Rising Talent (Up-and-Coming Female Leader – Startups)
Honorary Community Awards: The TechWomen4Boards committee will present Honorary Community Awards to selected members of our network in recognition of their outstanding achievements and contributions.
Empower Her: Additionally, we are presenting the award ‘Empower Her’ for the Top Recruiter – Influencer for Diversity.

Key Dates

Nominate yourself or someone else

We wish the best of luck to all our applicants!

Certificates Ceremony

The evening will reach its pinnacle with the Leadership Awards and a celebratory certificate graduation for the TechWomen4Boards educational programmes

Certificates for the Female Founder Fast Track: Metrics, Money & Mastery Programme will be issued by Investment4TechWomen.

Certificates for the EDGE – Executive Development for Global Effectiveness Programme will be issued by TechWomen4Boards.

Certificates for the Board Readiness Programme will be issued by EADA Business School upon successful completion of the capstone project.

We are looking forward to seeing you at our event!

TechWomen4Boards Committee

Partnership | Sponsorship | Support

Advertise your brand, business or service by getting involved, contributing, partnering or sponsoring to our wide international network from SMEs to academia, FTSE 100-500, investors and community focused organisations

A beautiful and memorable event in the heart of London

TechWomen4Boards Gala Dinner and Leadership Awards – Event Highlights

The TechWomen4Boards Anniversary Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony took place on 1st October 2025 at the prestigious Caledonian Club in Belgravia, marking a truly unforgettable evening of celebration, inspiration, and global connection.

The black-tie event brought together leaders from across the corporate, government, and technology sectors, along with ambassadors, dignitaries, and the Baroness, whose presence added distinction and prestige to the occasion.

An Evening of Celebration and Insight

Guests were welcomed with a glass of prosecco before enjoying a three-course dinner accompanied by fine wine, as conversations flowed among international guests, executives, and innovators. The evening was generously supported by the University of Essex.

The Gala featured a captivating keynote by Professor Maria Fasli, the first UNESCO Chair in Data Science and Acting Vice-Chancellor at the University of Essex. Her address offered groundbreaking insights into the transformative role of technology and leadership in shaping the future.

The evening’s panel discussion, moderated by Dr. Ruth Wandhöfer, Head of European Markets at Blackwired, explored the critical theme:

“AI & Women’s Security: Risks, Biases, and Opportunities for Protection.”

The distinguished panel included Sabika Ishaq (CISO, Grant Thornton Luxembourg), Claire Harrison (Future DBT Digital Director, Department for Business & Trade), and Monica Sasso (Global Financial Services Digital Transformation Lead, RedHat). Together, they shared thought-provoking perspectives on advancing women’s safety, empowerment, and inclusion in the age of AI.

Leadership Awards Ceremony

The evening culminated with the TechWomen4Boards Leadership Awards, celebrating exceptional women driving change, innovation, and governance excellence.

Awards were presented in five key 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)

Esteemed Judges Panel

The judging panel featured an esteemed group of international leaders, including:

Alderman Professor Emma Edhem, City of London Corporation
H.E. Lujaina Mohsin Darwish, Foreign Ministry of Oman
Hedwige Nuyens, Chair, European Women on Boards
Marili Anderson, Managing Director, Head of UK Compliance, Rabobank
Andreas Galatoulas, Data, Analytics & AI Director, AECOM, and
Biyi Oloko, Chairman, Stephen Simeon Limited

Distinguished Guests and Diplomats

This year’s celebration was further enriched by the attendance of the Deputy Ambassador of Croatia, the Ambassador of North Macedonia and the Baroness Uddine, who joined in recognising the achievements of women leaders shaping technology and governance across industries. Their presence reflected the growing international recognition of TechWomen4Boards’ mission to empower women in boardrooms and leadership roles.

A Night to Remember

The Gala Dinner was not only an evening of glamour but also a powerful reminder of the collective commitment to gender equity, innovation, and ethical leadership in the digital age.

The TechWomen4Boards Committee extends heartfelt thanks to all partners, sponsors, speakers, and guests who made this event such a remarkable success.

Testimonials

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An incredible evening. I was honoured to contribute as a jury member and deeply impressed by the calibre of candidates presented by TechWomen4Boards.

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It was our pleasure to attend and support the mission of TechWomen4Boards. An energising evening among inspiring women and a truly forward-thinking community.