Empowering Women In Tech: The Launch Of Tech WM’s New Special Interest Group
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Quick Read: TechWM launches a Women in Tech Special Interest Group to promote gender equality and empower women in the region's tech sector, aiming to address disparities and foster diversity.
TechWM is proud to announce the launch of its Women in Tech Special Interest Group, aimed at promoting gender equality and empowering women in the tech sector. The group's mission aligns with TechWM's strategic goal of fostering growth in the region's digital economy and establishing the West Midlands as an internationally recognised tech hub.
With a commitment to creating a socially responsible world driven by technology, where benefits are inclusive and challenges are met with innovative solutions, the Women in Tech Special Interest Group aims to elevate the voices and contributions of women in the sector. The launch event, scheduled for Thursday 18 April at Bruntwood SciTech’s Enterprise Wharf, will bring together industry leaders to recognise and celebrate the achievements of women across the tech ecosystem.
Chairing the group is Tara Attfield Tomes, founder of EAST VILLAGE., a PR agency working with tech brands that empower underserved communities. Tara emphasises the urgency of addressing gender disparities in the tech industry and highlights the group's focus on fostering diversity, supporting female founders, and promoting leadership opportunities for women.
The launch event will feature keynote speakers Lisa Slade, Managing Director at Accenture, and Jordan Dargue, Co-Founder of Lifted Ventures, along with an interactive panel discussion chaired by Kellie Kwarteng, Founder of Halzak, and host of the Elevate Women in Tech podcast. Panelists include prominent women from the region's tech scene, offering insights and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities for women in tech.
Kath Fuller, COO at TechWM, underscores the group's commitment to empowering women across the industry and announces plans for future Special Interest Groups in key areas such as cybersecurity and ESG.
Join us at the official launch event to support the Women in Tech Special Interest Group and learn how we're working to make the West Midlands the leading region for women in tech.
This event is sponsored by the West Midlands Innovation Accelerator.
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WM5G and TechWM launch Internet of things + 5G Special Interest Group to accelerate economic growth through tech adoption

Hot on the heels of Birmingham Tech Week, WM5G – the connectivity innovation business – and TechWM – the voice for the West Midlands tech ecosystem – are delighted to announce the launch of the Internet of things + 5G Special Interest Group (SIG).
Wide-scale adoption of 5G, IoT and data/AI amongst businesses and public services has vast potential to drive economic growth – with forecast potential to add over £40 Billion - £160 Billion GVA to the UK economy in the next decade according to a recent report commissioned by the Government.
The West Midlands is brilliantly positioned to scale business adoption of 5G, IoT and data/AI for four key reasons:
- First the region has undisputed strengths in key sectors that these technologies will transform – including manufacturing, health and transport;
- Second the region has the best 5G and gigabit broadband coverage with over 95% of the region’s population and premises covered – thanks to WM5G;
- Third the West Midlands has the fastest growing tech ecosystem in the UK – led by TechWM – comprising many successful high-growth tech companies;
- Fourth the region is already leading pioneering adoption programmes; including the £4m 5G Innovation Regions programme led by WM5G with JLR in manufacturing and three major Local Authorities for social care.
The SIG will bring together business leaders, local authorities and technology providers to raise awareness and accelerate commercial uptake of 5G-enabled and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions focusing initially on the manufacturing and health & care sectors.
Robert Franks, Managing Director of WM5G, said: “Scaling business adoption of 5G, IoT and data/AI is imperative to accelerate economic growth, transform public services and help create more skilled jobs. The 5G & IoT SIG will provide an independent, open-to-all technology ecosystem where industry leaders can work together to develop connectivity-powered initiatives to realise this exciting potential. We’re excited to be working with TechWM to galvanise the tech ecosystem around this opportunity.”
Companies interested in the 5G/IoT SIG should contact WM5G at:
www.wm5G.org.uk/contact-us
By Elizabeth Laidler
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