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Upwardly Mobile: navigating a career as the underrepresented in tech

Upwardly Mobile: navigating a career as the underrepresented in tech

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An evening on career progression for underrepresented groups in tech is held at CodeBase in Edinburgh on 13 October 2026. Speakers share experiences followed by networking, with food and refreshments provided.

Tech has a diversity problem. Let’s talk about it. Join us for an evening exploring what it really takes to build and progress a career in tech as a woman or someone from an underrepresented background. Hear from speakers sharing their experiences, challenges and advice on navigating the career ladder, followed by networking, drinks and pizza. Good conversations, useful connections and a few different perspectives on what it takes to get ahead. OPEN TO WOMEN, LGBTQ+ AND ALLIES! WE NEED YOU ALL 🫶 Thanks to our sponsor MosAIc for providing food and refreshments for our event: Scotland's community for AI governance, https://mosaic-community.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/mosaic-ai-community/ Speakers: I am delighted to announce our speakers **Bethany McKenzie, Principal Recruitment Consultant, Harvey Nash** Bethany works with a wide range of clients, specialising in commercial recruitment across Technical Leadership, Product, Programme Management and Business Analysis. She supports organisations from start-ups through to large multinationals, across sectors including SaaS, FinTech, consulting, public sector and financial services. Her passion for women in technology started at home. Her mum spent over 40 years as a Software Engineer and often spoke about both the challenges of being a woman in tech and the importance of backing yourself. That’s something Bethany has carried through into her own career. While she’ll be the first to say she’s not the technical one in the family, she thrives on working with people. She’s known for being straight-talking and supportive, and is particularly passionate about helping women progress in their careers, build confidence and secure the salary and opportunities they deserve. She’s an active ally within the Scotland Women in Technology community and a proud supporter of LGBTQ+ inclusion. A former theatre kid, Bethany grew up surrounded by a wonderfully diverse community, and many of her closest friends and family are part of t

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Upwardly Mobile: navigating a career as the underrepresented in tech takes place on Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 17:30.

Upwardly Mobile: navigating a career as the underrepresented in tech is held at CodeBase in Edinburgh (38 Castle Terrace, EH3 9DZ, Edinburgh, EH3 9DZ).

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