Women in Technology 2025

ENTIRE EDIH and Walton Institute are delighted to be taking part in the fifth annual ‘Women in Technology’ event hosted by South East Technological University (SETU) at the SETU Arena in Waterford on Thursday, 13 March 2025.

This event aims to promote the role of women in technology, remove any perceived barriers that may exist and provide information on pathways for women to enter suitable courses at SETU and subsequently move into an array of diverse and interesting careers in the technological world. Last year’s event in 2024 attracted over 1,000 female students from Cork, Tipperary, Kilkenny, Wexford and Waterford.

In tandem with female keynote speakers, the event will have stands from some of the largest technological companies in the region all of whom will be available to interact with attendees during the morning. The event aims to showcase the very best of Women in Technology, to provide inspiration and encouragement to all those who may be curious about a job in technology or to further inspire those that already see this as a pathway to a great career. Attendees can meet with and talk to women who have interesting and varied careers in technology, engineering, ICT and software development. Women who are changing the face of technology and society.

Who should attend?

Second level and third level female students and teachers are invited to attend. This free event will include exhibitions, technology demonstrations and female speakers from industry as well as information around the multitude of third level programmes at SETU, which act as a gateway to an exciting, interesting and inspiring career in technology.