Reed Women in Technology Community - Birmingham Meetup with AND Digital

Schedule

Thu Mar 12 2026 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

B1 2JB | Birmingham, EN

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Beyond the Ladder: Growth & Purpose in the Age of AI | Stop chasing titles. an interactive session on navigating non-linear tech careers
About this Event

About this Event

Is the traditional "career ladder" officially broken? We think so.

In an industry currently being reshaped by AI and shifting global priorities, the path to success is no longer a straight line, it’s a unique, often messy, and highly personal journey.

Join us this March for an evening designed for women in tech who are ready to look beyond the next job title. This isn't your standard "how to get promoted" seminar. Instead, we’re diving into the human side of tech: understanding your core motivations, embracing non-linear growth, and leveraging AI as a tool for personal empowerment rather than just a productivity metric.


Why should you attend?
  • Find Your 'Why': Engage in guided reflections to identify what actually drives you (and how to align your career with it).
  • Navigate the AI Shift: Hear how industry leaders are integrating AI into their workflows without losing their "human edge."
  • Real Stories, No Fluff: Our speakers won't just share their wins; they’ll share the pivots, the pauses, and the "plan B's" that led them to where they are today.
  • Active Networking: Move beyond small talk with structured, small-group discussions designed to build genuine connections


Agenda

Arrival from 17:00 with welcome drinks

Speakers

Monica Todd, Head of Practice Area (Tech Strategy & Organisation and Product & Experience Design) - AND Digital

Eleanor Bell-Jones, Senior Manager JET Ventures, Head of Programme Management - JustEat Takeaway.com

More to be announces

Close at 20:00

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The Reed Women in Technology Community is a 4,000 person network established in 2019 to help close the gender gap in the Technology industry. We do this by:

Supporting women in technology and transformation to achieve their goals and ambitions. Through:

-Access to mentoring (Over the last 5 years we have created over 1,700 mentoring relationships)

-Access to personal & professional development opportunities (weekly webinars, workshops. coaching sessions)

-Access to networking opportunities (In person and virtual)


Bringing more women in to the industry. By:

-Increasing visibility of female role models

-Demystifying tech roles

-Providing the above support to people trying to enter the industry (transitioners, returners, early careers)

-Creating better pathways in to technology careers

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Where is it happening?

B1 2JB, The Foundry, X+Why, Birmingham, United Kingdom

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