Making Women* in Tech More Visible

We’re on a mission to create more physical and digital spaces for women to be seen, be heard, and be understood.

Started in 2022…

It all started with a networking event. We wanted to make a space for women* in tech to get together and meet each other. It can get lonely in the workplace when you are in a sea of people who don’t share your experiences. 

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What we uncovered was a community looking for a place to: 

  • Regularly meet
  • Share best practices
  • Be inspired
  • Get advice

And most importantly, learn from each other how they can overcome barriers to growth within the industry.

Putting the Visibility Puzzle Together

WiT NE Members

Changing the Face of Tech 

We’re 1000+ members strong across the NE of England and gaining strength every day. We are looking for members from the private and public sectors, freelancers and SMEs, corporations and micro businesses. If you’re a woman* in tech, we want you, from student to C-suite. 

Volunteer-led

We’re a Part of It

Not only led by an all-volunteer board, we also take direction from our membership on what topics we cover.  Our LinkedIn community and our in-person events are all about you. Because we are led by our members, our programming is always on topic and based on what’s next for our membership. 

Beyond Regional Coverage

North East Based, UK Focused

While we mainly focus on the NE of England, we’re happy to support and collaborate beyond our physical region. Tech doesn’t have borders, and reaching a wider audience with our programming is always on our mind. If you’ve got a stake in women* being more visible in tech, we’d love to work with you. 

All Volunteer Board

Kathryn Wharton

KLW Marketing

Rachel Pattinson

Newcastle University

Jen Wood

Newcastle University

Our Support Team

This could be you! Get in touch

We’re an Inclusive Community…

We welcome:

  • Women
  • Women-identifying individuals
  • Non-binary people
  • Gender non-conforming people

Our community supports the experiences of our members and we recognise the fluidity of gender identities. We are building an inclusive and accessible community in order to speak directly to the struggles and successes women experience in the tech industry.

We are looking for sponsorship from businesses that are eager to:

  • Create more diverse workforce
  • Cultivate a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
  • Learn from the experiences of our members

If you’re in on the mission, we’d love to have you join us. 

An Equitable Tech Industry

Our networking events and online community are just the beginning. We are on a journey to provide the following for our members:

  • Resources
  • Education
  • Industry collaboration
  • Advocacy and awareness
  • Mentorship

Women in Tech North East is working towards an inclusive and equitable tech industry. We want everyone to thrive and succeed. 

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You in?

Be A Part of Changing Tech in the NE

Women in Tech NE Spring 2025 Meetup

March 31, 2025

Bookings open soon: this meetup will be open to all genders. We will be celebrating allyship and exploring how we can work together to build a more inclusive tech community.

I'm In!