2024 Roundtables
Roundtables enable you to meet with peers in an exclusive business environment. An open forum to discuss issues within the industry and how to tackle them.
Roundtables are a crucial part of Karren Brady’s Women in Business & Tech Expo, providing you a place to share opinions and thoughts in an open discussion, and listen to other points of view. It is also a fantastic opportunity to make connections and network.
INVITATION ONLY ROUNDTABLES
If you have been invited to attend one of the roundtables taking place across the two days of the show, please arrive at least 15 minutes before the roundtable start time at the meeting point near the entrance of the show – you will see a sign labelled Roundtables Meeting Point and a member of the team will escort you to the roundtable.
Each of our roundtables have been created bespoke to each topic, and your attendance is needed to ensure we have balanced and diverse viewpoints for each theme being discussed. Places are limited, so please don’t miss out on the opportunity to provide your vital experience and knowledge.
Please note, roundtables are invitation only. To have access, you must have received an email confirmation from the event organisers to take part.
If you have any questions, please contact wibtexpo@hubexhibitions.co.uk
Roundtables Sponsored by:
Driving Innovation with Diverse Tech Teams
Experis Roundtable
2nd October 2024 | 11:00 - 12:00
Synopsis: Diversity is not just a moral imperative; it’s a crucial business strategy for driving innovation and growth. Studies show companies with ethnically diverse teams are 36% more likely to outperform financially, and 70% more likely to capture new markets due to enhanced creativity. Yet, the UK’s tech workforce lags with only 15% ethnic and 19% gender diversity. Join our roundtable to explore how diversity fuels creativity, boosts problem-solving, and strengthens competitiveness. Hear from industry leaders, share strategies, and help close the diversity gap in tech. Don’t miss out!
Target Audience: B2B Target personas: CTOs, CIOs, Senior Executive IT/Tech leaders, Chief / Head of Data Transformation
Qualifications/Experience:
- Mid to Senior-level
- Board, C-suite, Executives, decision-makers
- Directors, VP Level, Head of Department
Speakers:
TBC
This roundtable is fully booked.
STEM Success stories: Thales Experts Share careers Lessons and Pay it Forward
Thales UK Roundtable
2nd October 2024 | 15:30 - 16:30
Synopsis: Join Thales UK for an engaging roundtable where a panel of Thales experts will pay it forward by sharing the career lessons they’ve learned since entering the STEM industry. Hear personal stories of triumph, challenge, and growth as these accomplished professionals discuss how they’ve navigated and shaped successful careers in the business and technology sectors. This is your chance to gain insider insights, be inspired by real-life experiences, and connect with like-minded women. The session will also open the floor for you to share your own stories or pose questions to the panel. Don’t miss this empowering opportunity to learn, share, and grow together!
Target Audience: Women in tech, job seekers, returners. Anyone who wants to gain and insight into our business.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Anyone from an Engineering, Technical or Professional background
- Open to anyone who wants to listen to our stories experiences
- STEM background
Speakers:
Moderator – Alice Hardy, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner & ED&I lead
Amy Ennion, Engineering Delivery Manager
Zereh Pam, Software Engineer
Lilly Rickenbach, IVVQ Manager, Sofia Mid-Winterwolf Service Process Convergence Lead
Eilidh Dougherty, Engineer Graduate
This roundtable is fully booked.
Strategies for Attracting, Retaining, and Developing Talent at Tesco Technology
Tesco Roundtable
3rd October 2024 | 11:00 - 12:00
Synopsis: Our Technology team is made up of over 3,000 experts spread over 4 countries: UK, Poland, Hungary, and India.
These teams all have one thing in common – helping solve problems at a global scale. Whether making products, software or systems, our teams each focus on a particular area, taking strategic ownership of the architecture, design, testing, deployment, infrastructure, operation and security of the systems in their domain, to ensure agile, smooth and safe operations, and maximum business impact.
Join the Tesco Technology Talent Acquisition team for an engaging & informal discussion on building talent pipeline into Technology at Tesco. We’ll be focusing on our strategies to recruit, retain & develop our talent throughout their time with us, enabling potential to be unlocked at all stages. We’ll also be using this time to talk through & understand the challenges that women encounter and the networks of support we have at Tesco Technology.
Target Audience: Open to all! Preferably Women in Tech & Job Seekers.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Those in senior management roles or those with professional backgrounds in a medium or large organisations.
Speakers: TBC
This roundtable is fully booked.
Hiring Trends and the Future of Public Sector Recruitment
Experis Roundtable
3rd October 2024 | 14:00 - 15:00
Synopsis: Join us to explore key trends and future directions in public sector recruitment. We’ll delve into strategic hiring practices, offering insights into workforce needs and the evolving employment landscape. Discover innovative approaches to enhance recruitment, attract top talent, and retain skilled professionals. The session covers strategies for driving workforce excellence, adapting to future challenges, and promoting gender diversity with a focus on the growing trend of women in tech, highlighting how to support and advance diversity in hiring across various sectors.
Target Audience: B2B Target personas: CTOs, CIOs, Senior Executive IT/Tech leaders, Chief / Head of Data Transformation
Qualifications/Experience:
- Mid to Senior-level
- Board, C-suite, Executives, decision-makers
- Directors, VP Level, Head of Department
Speakers:
Moderator: Lucy Flint, Client Services Director, Experis UK, ManpowerGroup
Speaker 1: TBC
Speaker 2: TBC
Click here to express your interest in attending Experis’ roundtable (please note this is not a confirmation).
