Different Paths, One Industry: Tech Journeys that Inspire

Thinking about moving into tech but not sure there's a place for you? Already in, but finding the going tough? This session is for you.
About this Event

There's no single way into tech and that's the whole point. We're bringing together people who've built careers in the industry by completely different routes, to share what the journey really looked like.

They'll talk openly about the highs, the setbacks, and crucially what kept them going when it would have been easier to walk away. Because getting into tech is one challenge, staying the course when it gets hard is another, and we want to talk about both.

Key takeaways:

• Practical inspiration from real journeys , proof that there's more than one way in, whatever your starting point
• The confidence to keep going, honest insight into handling setbacks and pushing through the hard moments
• Networking with like-minded professionals, meet others on the same path and build a supportive network that lasts beyond the room

Whether you're tech-curious, early in your journey, or just need a reason not to give up we'd love to see you there.

Date: 23rd July 2026

Time: 6pm - 830pm

Venue: Hippo Digital, Aireside House, 24-26 Aire St, Leeds, LS1 4HT (Enter via the Brew Society)

Spaces are limited, secure your ticket now and be part of a community that celebrates diversity, ambition, and success in tech.

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We would like to give a massive shout-out to for sponsoring our event.

Hippo is a trusted digital services partner that designs with empathy and builds for impact. By combining data-informed evidence, human-centred design and software engineering, Hippo helps its clients thrive as modern organisations.