2026 Computer Weekly/Harvey Nash Diversity in Tech Conference

Key event information

Thursday 15th October
Thursday 15th October
13.30-17.30 onwards
13.30-17.30 onwards
followed by drinks & networking
Informa, 240 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8BF
Informa, 240 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8BF
Keynote speeches, panel discussions and workshops
Keynote speeches, panel discussions and workshops

Key event information 

Diversity in technology has remained a vital conversation for many years, though progress has not always been straightforward. The case for building more inclusive teams is clear - but the commercial and creative value they deliver is sometimes less fully explored.

At the 2026 Computer Weekly Diversity in Tech Conference, held in partnership with Harvey Nash, speakers will share practical examples of how organisations are strengthening performance through diverse technology teams - from greater innovation and productivity to stronger business outcomes.

We’ll also be announcing the 50 Most Influential Women in UK Technology 2026. 

Keynote speakers

Amanda Brock
Amanda Brock
CEO at OpenUK
Ashleigh Ainsley MBE
Ashleigh Ainsley MBE
Co-Founder of Colourintech and BTF
Deborah O'Neill
Deborah O'Neill
Head of Technology Innovation and Performance Transformation UK, Ireland and Nordics at Oliver Wyman
Naomi Timperley
Naomi Timperley
Co-Founder of Tech North Advocates, Advisor and Computer Weekly's 2025 Most Influential Woman in Tech
Tara O'Kane
Tara O'Kane
Senior Partner Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Location

Informa 

240 Blackfriars Road 

London

SE1 8BF 

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