The WICT Network UK & Ireland

Don't forget to register for our upcoming event in #London! 🔔 📅 Date: Tuesday 9 July ⏱ Time: 17:00 📍 Location: Riverside Studios (Screen 2) 101 Queen Caroline Street, Hammersmith, W6 9BN 👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4b1Xdhp Did you know 94% of women who hold C-suite level positions are former athletes? Another 52% played sports at the collegiate level, according to Ernst & Young researchers, who highlighted the correlation between athleticism and business success. We’re hosting a #firesidechat with athlete Ana Zigic, who as part of a four-woman crew, became the fastest-ever British Women’s team to row over 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean earlier this year. Hear from Ana about how her team overcame numerous barriers, and how the journey assisted in her #career and #personaldevelopment. Post-chat, we'll head to the patio to continue the conversation where we’re hosting drinks and nibbles!

We're just over a week away from our upcoming event in #Leeds! 🔔 Alongside our sponsors Accenture, we're hosting a panel discussion on the #futureofwork in the #digitaleconomy followed by #networking drinks and a chance to catch up with colleagues across the #TMT industry. 📅 Date: Thursday 11 July ⏱ Time: 16:30 to 19:30 BST 📍 Location: Accenture – Apsley House, 78 Wellington St, Leeds, LS1 2EQ 👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/3VsyQow Moderated by WICT UK Board Member Gilda Leicer Avila (Virgin Media O2), we’ll unpack the evolution of careers in the face of #AI and #innovation and consider upcoming opportunities for the workforce, alongside industry experts Natalie Lovett (Accenture), Sophie Stevenson-Salih (egg), and Dani P. (Liberty Global). Our speakers will also share their stories on how they’ve developed their careers and navigated the sector’s ever-evolving landscape – with tangible tips on #personaldevelopment.

Save the date for our next London event! 📅 Tuesday 9 July 📍 17:00 at the Riverside Studios (Screen 2) 101 Queen Caroline Street, Hammersmith, W6 9BN We’re hosting a #firesidechat with Ana Zigic, who as part of a four-woman crew, became the fastest-ever British Women’s team to row over 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean earlier this year. The team did this in the face of numerous barriers and in support of getting women into sport and its associated benefits for #personaldevelopment and #leadership. After hearing from Ana, we’ll head to the patio to continue the conversation where we’re hosting drinks and nibbles! WICT UK & Ireland members are encouraged to invite a guest. Register here: https://bit.ly/4b1Xdhp #personaldevelopment #womenleadership #womenempowerment #professionaldevelopment #inspirational #futureleaders

Incredible to see WICT UK & Ireland members and our sponsors Accenture, Liberty Global, NTT DATA, Virgin Media O2 come together at the annual Street Child #TheBigRide2024 🏁 800 participants cycled, ran, and walked over the course of two days in Belgium’s beautiful countryside last week. It was the largest Big Ride yet with fundraising to support Street Child’s mission to keep children safe, in school and learning. 📚 Congratulations to everyone who took part and to Street Child and their co-hosts, Liberty Global, Telenet and headline sponsor Infosys. ⭐  

We’re delighted to share our lineup of events coming up this summer! ⭐ 📅 Tuesday 9 July in London 📍 16:30 at the Riverside Studios (Screen 2) 101 Queen Caroline Street, Hammersmith, W6 9BN We’re hosting a fireside chat with Ana Zigic, who as part of a four-woman crew, became the fastest-ever British Women’s team to row over 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean earlier this year. 👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4b1Xdhp 📅 Thursday 11 July in Leeds 📍 16:30 at Accenture – Apsley House, 78 Wellington St, Leeds, LS1 2EQ If you’re curious about the evolution of careers in the face of AI and innovation, hear from industry experts Gilda Leicer Avila (Virgin Media O2), Natalie Lovett (Accenture), Natasha Ackroyd (egg), and Dani P. (Liberty Global) at a panel discussion, followed by networking drinks. 👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/3VsyQow . . . and stay tuned for summer drinks and virtual networking coming up in August and September. ⭐

Upcoming event alert! 🔔🔔🔔 How do you overcome challenges, build hashtag #resiliency, and achieve your life goals – and how does sport help you get there? Save the date for our next London event! We’re hosting a hashtag #firesidechat with Ana Zigic, who as part of a four-woman crew, became the fastest-ever British Women’s team to row over 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean earlier this year. The team did this in the face of numerous barriers and in support of getting women into sport and its associated benefits for development and #leadership. Date: Tuesday 9 July 2024 Time: 16:30 BST to 19:30 BST Location: Hammersmith After hearing from Ana, we’ll head to the patio to continue the conversation where we’re hosting drinks and nibbles! WICT UK & Ireland members are encouraged to invite a guest. Register here: https://bit.ly/4b1Xdhp #personaldevelopment #womenleadership #womenempowerment #professionaldevelopment #inspirational #futureleaders

Where are careers headed in the digital age? If you’re in Leeds, save the date for our upcoming event on 11 July, hosted alongside our sponsor Accenture (bell)   We’re hosting a panel discussion followed by #networking drinks and a chance to catch up with colleagues across the #TMT industry.   Moderated by WICT UK Board Member Gilda Leicer Avila (Virgin Media O2), we’ll unpack the evolution of careers in the face of AI and innovation and consider upcoming opportunities for the workforce, alongside industry experts Natalie Lovett (Accenture), Natasha Ackroyd (egg), and Dani P. (Liberty Global).   Our speakers will also share their stories on how they’ve developed their careers and navigated the sector’s ever-evolving landscape – with tangible tips on personal development.   Date: Thursday 11 July Time: 16:30 to 19:30 BST Location: Accenture – Apsley House, 78 Wellington St, Leeds, LS1 2EQ   Register here: https://bit.ly/3VsyQow

Many thanks to everyone who joined us at our latest event in #Dublin #Ireland! We hosted a panel with industry experts Paul Colgan, Heather Kelly, Evelyn Healy, Kate Waddell and  ☁️Ronan Guilfoyle to discuss the #sustainability of expertise, #talent and skills in the #Telco, #Media and #Tech (#TMT) sector in Ireland. Our key takeaways: ⭐ AI is boosting #innovation, from improving productivity to automating routine tasks, giving the workforce more time to nurture creativity and new ideas. It’s also promoting inclusion through AI-powered tools that can boost accessibility and tailor education to individual needs ⭐ Alongside its opportunities, AI is creating concern around displacing jobs and widening the digital divide. With this in mind, the industry must invest in #STEM education and encourage lifelong learning to equip the workforce for ongoing transformation ⭐ Policy and regulation are a cornerstone in shaping the digital economy through ethical guidelines and inclusive policies to ensure AI development benefits all ⭐ Collaboration is crucial in scaling AI, including public-private partnerships, community engagement and education. Schools, for example, need to consider where future roles are heading – steering learning towards topics, such as robotics, computing, programming, design and engineering Overall, it was a thought-provoking discussion that carried on into our post-panel networking drinks. We hope you enjoyed the evening! Stay tuned for our upcoming lineup of events, including more summer drinks, speed #networking and inspiring fireside chats. Read more about WICT UK & Ireland: http://liberty.gl/43JA9C7

We're days away from our upcoming event in Dublin -- don't forget to register here: http://liberty.gl/447RFzQ ⭐ We’re hosting a panel discussion in Dublin, with a great lineup of industry leaders to discuss the sustainability of expertise, talent and skills in the Telco, Media and Tech (TMT) sector in Ireland. Date: 30 May Time: 16:30 to 19:30 Location: Devlin Hotel, Cinema Room WICT UK & Ireland members are encouraged to invite a guest!

Look who has joined our Mentor Connect programme! 🔔 Calling all aspiring #TMTindustry leaders: We are thrilled to announce two incredible additions to our highly sought-after #Mentor Connect programme: Gary Heffernan and Madalina Suceveanu. Meet Madalina: WICT Chapter President and Managing Director of Mobile and Cloud at Liberty Global. She's a seasoned leader with experience as Vodafone Group European Cluster CTO and a recent winner of a prestigious Global Mobile Award from the GSMA! Meet Gary: Founding Partner of GH Xcelerate and former senior executive at Accenture. Now, he coaches CEOs and MDs across tech and telco, helping them take their #leadership to the next level. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn from the best! Both Madalina and Gary bring a wealth of expertise in leadership, confidence-building and strategic thinking. They're ready to empower you and accelerate your #professionaldevelopment. Head over here to learn more and apply for the program: http://liberty.gl/3MjGo7V 👈 Not a WICT member yet? Join the amazing WICT UK & Ireland community here: http://liberty.gl/43JA9C7 👈 #Mentorship #Leadership #WomenInTech #Telco #CareerGoals #Mentoring #CareerDevelopment #TMT #CareersinTech