Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Leadership summit focused on advancing women in the technology channel sector, including IT, cybersecurity and cloud industries.
- Designed for women in leadership or aspiring leadership roles at technology vendors, distributors, resellers and service providers.
- Programme includes keynotes, interactive panels, workshops and networking sessions addressing career progression and workplace navigation.
- Sponsors include HP/Intel, Wiz (now part of Google Cloud), Mimecast, Arctic Wolf, AWS, GTDC, OpenText Cybersecurity and Sophos.
- Takes place 7 October 2026 at The Bloomsbury Hotel, London.
About the Event
The Women of the Channel Leadership Summit Europe brings together women working across the technology channel for a day of professional development and peer networking. The in-person conference addresses the underrepresentation of women in technology leadership by providing practical strategies for career advancement alongside discussions of current tech trends.
The programme combines motivational keynotes from industry leaders with interactive panels and workshops. Sessions cover professional, corporate and personal development, with content designed to offer actionable insights rather than theoretical discussion. Attendees can hear from peers who have navigated similar career paths and share experiences with colleagues facing comparable challenges.
Key Topics
The summit addresses several interconnected themes relevant to women building careers in technology:
- Organizational diversity and inclusion best practices
- Women’s leadership development in technology
- Current technology trends affecting the channel
- Strategies for workplace navigation and career progression
- Supporting women’s growth within technology organizations
Content spans both individual career development and organizational approaches to fostering inclusion, making the event relevant for professionals focused on their own advancement as well as those responsible for team development and company culture.
Who Should Attend
The summit targets women working in the IT channel, particularly those in leadership positions or preparing for leadership roles. The audience typically includes executives, managers, directors and team leaders from technology vendors, distributors, resellers and managed service providers. HR and diversity, equity and inclusion professionals responsible for supporting female employees’ development will also find relevant content.
Organizations are encouraged to send teams rather than individual attendees, allowing colleagues to develop shared frameworks for implementing changes within their workplaces. The event serves professionals working across IT, cybersecurity, cloud and related technology sectors who want to connect with peers facing similar industry dynamics.