Midlands 'Women in Tech’ networking event in Mullingar on Saturday

The Midlands Women in Tech community is a group aiming to close the gender gap and to help women and girls embrace tech by educating and inspiring more women about the opportunities a career in tech can offer.

This Saturday, June 24, Midlands Women in Tech will host a career networking morning at the Ardonagh Analytics Lab in Mullingar from 10am to noon.

According to the organisers, the event is an opportunity for women who are looking to change careers into the tech industry.

“It offers a platform for women to network with professionals, gain insights into the latest trends and innovations in tech and learn about job opportunities,” Aisling Fallon, Line/Delivery manager, Zinkworks and co-founder of Midlands Women in Tech told the Westmeath Examiner, explaining that there will also be information provided some of the IT courses and apprenticeships available throughout the midlands.

“Additionally, there will be industry representatives from key midlands tech companies to speak about their day-to-day roles and the skills involved, as well as recruitment specialists to support on CV and interview preparation,” Aisling said.

“If you are considering a career in tech or upskilling in your current role; the career networking morning offers the perfect chance to learn more.”

The event will feature representatives from many regional and national supporters including Ardonagh Analytics Lab, Zinkworks, Technological University of the Shannon, Midlands ICT Cluster, MidlandsIreland.ie, ITAG and ITAG Skillnet, Fastrack into Information Technology (FIT), Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board (LWETB) and more to be announced.

Aisling, explaining that Midlands Women in Tech has been established to increase the visibility of women in tech in the region, and encourage more women and girls to consider tech as a career, said the group was delighted to host this networking morning.

“We would encourage anyone working in tech, or interested in learning about a career in the industry to join us on the morning.”

Sharon Keane, Agile Project manager, Zinkworks, and co-founder of Midlands Women in Tech, said: “This career networking morning is about creating an open and informal space for women to learn more about careers and upskilling in tech, with the support and guidance of women already in the industry, and we’re looking to highlight the great opportunities for women in tech across the midlands.”

Marie Browne, head of Data Operations, Ardonagh Analytics Lab, said: “At Ardonagh we are committed to ensuring ours is an inclusive workplace that fully represents the diversity of the communities we serve. This is a great opportunity for us to get involved with a fantastic organisation supporting women to achieve a full range of career opportunities in tech.”

Sinéad Pillion, head of Operations, Ericsson, and chair of the Midlands ICT Cluster Steering Committee, added: “The midlands is home to more than 400 ICT companies, employing thousands of people. The Midlands ICT Cluster is delighted to be part of this Midlands Women in Tech event, highlighting the excellent opportunities available for women in the industry here in the region.”

• Midlands Women in Tech career networking morning, Saturday, June 24, 10am-noon at Ardonagh Analytics Lab, Block A, Marlinstown Business Park, Mullingar N91 W5NN.