Teachers’ Forum – Addressing the Gender Balance in Computing Science
About this Event
What to expect:
Hosted in the magnificent setting of The Mound overlooking the city, this informal event brings together teachers, advisors and industry practitioners to explore and address improving gender diversity in computing from the classroom to the boardroom.
Expect lightening talks with live case studies, animated round table discussion and plenty of time to mix with colleagues and peers over light refreshments. Debate will span classroom challenges to developing career pathways and everything in between. Bring your challenges and questions to the forum. Tell industry what you need from them.
Topics to explore include:
- Why are girls still choosing not to pursue computing, despite growing opportunities?
- Are role models enough to change the gender balance in technology
- What is the biggest barrier to girls entering technology today?
- How do we turn confidence into action for the next generation of female technologists?
- Is education preparing young women for the technology careers of tomorrow?
- What will it take to achieve gender-balanced leadership in technology?
All participants are invited to submit topics to discuss in advance of the event
Format:
16:30 Refreshments and networking
17:00 Opening remarks and short keynote presentation to trigger discussion
17:15 Conversation Carousel – rotating roundtable topics on each table to spark conversation with a LBG leader which move round (10-minute conversation per table)
18:15 Closing remarks. Leave with new ideas, new connections and strong links between your classroom and industry professionals.
Scheduled after school hours – the event is designed to be relaxed and inspiring way to round off the day.
Who is it for:
Secondary School Teachers and College Lecturers in Computing, Maths, STEM, Pastoral Leads and DYW/Careers Advisors.
How to take part:
Register interest via this Eventbrite page and we will provide further event details.
Please note we will share attendee registration details with the event partner for the purposes of entering the venue.
About the Ada Scotland Festival 2026:
The Ada Scotland Festival runs from 18 September to 5 November, bringing together partners from education, industry and the third sector to deliver a suite of events and resources championing gender balance in tech and computing. All Ada Scotland Festival events are free to attend.
Check us out here https://ada.scot/
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Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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