SheLeadsTech event - Supporting women in the development of their cyber and technology careers

When:  Oct 9, 2025 from 10:00 to 14:30 (BST)
Associated with  Central UK Chapter

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The gender imbalance in our served professions stems from structural and cultural issues that clash with the tech industry's values of innovation, creativity, and diverse thinking. As an industry-leading organization that serves digital trust professionals around the world, ISACA is focused on putting an end to gender inequality.

SheLeadsTech empowers women to enhance their professional skills and advocate for their career advancement.

Agenda

9:30 - 10:00: Arrivals/Registrations

10:00 - 10:15: Introductions/Welcome/Housekeeping by Aston University Dr. Anitha Chinnaswamy combined with ISACA UK

10:15 - 10:40 : Opening Keynote  Jo Stewart-Rattray, the ISACA volunteer founder and lead   of SheLeadsTech and CISO of Silver Chain Group

10:40 - 10:55: Keynote Address Michelle O’Hren - West Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre

10.55 – 11.10 Tips for your next career step - Stuart Stanton – Marston Search

11:10 - 11:25: Coffee Break

11:25 - 11:40: Keynote Address by Cheryl Martin - experienced CISO

11:40 - 12:00: Video message -  Pat Ryan - founder of Cyber Girls First

12:00 – 13.00:  Lunch & Networking

13:00 - 14:00: Panel Discussion/Fireside chat:

Subject – Women in Tech: Shaping Careers in the AI Era

·       Jo Stewart-Rattray

·       Sue Milton - Past President ISACA London

·       Michelle O’Hern

·       Cheryl Martin

14:15 - 14:30: Closing Remarks & Thank You - Mike Hughes, ISACA Central UK Past                                                                             President

14.30   Networking continues for those who would like to stay

5 CPEs will be awarded

Location

John Cadbury House, Aston University
190 Corporation Street
Birmingham, B4 6QD
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