Women in Data & AI: An International Women’s Day Panel Discussion
This event is hosted by BRC Associate Member, Cambridge Spark.
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This International Women’s Day 2026, we’re marking the theme #GiveToGain by creating space for women in Data & AI to share what they’ve learned, and what they want others to know.
Join us for a panel discussion with women working across data, analytics, and AI as they reflect on their career journeys, pivotal moments, and the realities of building a path in a fast-moving industry.
Beyond technical expertise, this session is about visibility, confidence, and passing knowledge forward. Our speakers will offer honest insights and practical advice for women considering or progressing careers in Data & AI, because when experience is shared, progress doesn’t happen in isolation.
Whether you’re early in your data career or helping shape capability within your organisation, this conversation is about learning from those who’ve walked the path, and considering how we each contribute to widening it.
Why Attend?
This session offers the chance to listen to women working in Data & AI as they reflect on their experiences, the paths they’ve taken, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.
It’s an opportunity to hear different perspectives, consider how careers in data evolve over time, and think about the role we each play in creating space for others within the industry.
Speakers:
- Megann McKinnon, Enterprise Account Executive, Cambridge Spark (Host)
- Emma Bastin, Clinical Trial Data Scientist, Boots UK
- Hannah Glasspool, Director - AI Enabled Programme Manager, UBS
- Katrina Young, Member of City of London Corporation’s Women Pivoting to Digital Taskforce
Agenda:
- Welcome & Introduction: Recognising International Women’s Day 2026 and the spirit of #GiveToGain.
- Career Journeys & Defining Moments: Journeys & Turning Points: Key decisions, challenges, setbacks, and turning points in Data & AI.
- What We’ve Learned, And What We’d Share: Practical advice for women entering or progressing in the field today.
- Creating Space for Others: Mentorship, advocacy, inclusive leadership, and supporting the next generation.
- Audience Q&A: Open to the audience for questions.
- Closing Remarks
Watch this webinar if you are:
- A professional looking to grow your career in Data & AI
- A business leader seeking to understand how inclusive data teams drive innovation, better decision-making, and measurable business impact
- An HR or Learning & Development professional focused on building diverse, future-ready data capability within your organisation
About Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships provide a well-defined route for internal talent development in England*. Apprenticeships are available to both new and existing employees. Funded by the Apprenticeship Levy, they are a cost-effective way to upskill employees in analytics, data science and AI.
*If not employed in England, apprenticeships can be funded commercially.
