Shanita Sojan | Team Lead, Cybersecurity Compliance | Darktrace
An IT engineer by background, now specialising in cybersecurity compliance and AI governance, with over five years of industry experience, including more than two years focused on cybersecurity. I have proven expertise in developing and implementing compliance frameworks such as ISO/IEC 42001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27018, and SOC 2, supported by strong capabilities in cloud security, third-party risk management, and data visualisation using Power BI.
I am deeply committed to advancing AI governance, cybersecurity compliance, and diversity within the field. I contribute as a Peace Corps Volunteer with the Cyber Peace Institute, serve as a reviewer and contributor to the CSA AI Safety Working Group, and mentor through organisations including BlackGirlsHack, Darktrace, and Royal Holloway’s Information Security Group.
I played a leading role in Darktrace becoming the first UK organisation and the first cybersecurity company globally to achieve ISO/IEC 42001 certification. I am also a co-author of the widely discussed MCP Security: Risks, Controls, and Governance paper.
My contributions have been recognised through finalist positions in several prestigious awards, including the SheShapesAI Global Award, Most Inspiring Women in Cybersecurity, and Computing Excellence Rising Security Star.
Chamiah Dewey | founder | Dewey Clothing
Chamiah Dewey is the founder and creative force behind DEWEY, the world’s first fashion brand for adults 5’2” and under. Launching at just 21 after graduating from London College of Fashion, she turned a long-overlooked gap in fashion into a thriving global brand that empowers petite bodies with stylish, ready-to-wear clothing.
Under Chamiah’s leadership, DEWEY has built a community of 60,000+ engaged supporters, generated 100 million+ viral impressions, and achieved a first-in-category retail debut at Selfridges. Three sell-out MVP collections and 16 industry awards; including Drapers 30 Under 30 and multiple Drapers Awards nominations - showcasing her commercial vision, creative excellence, and pioneering impact.
Beyond design, Chamiah is a visible advocate against heightism in fashion, inspiring emerging designers and entrepreneurs to challenge systemic gaps. Her approach combines innovative design, ethical sourcing, and setting new global standards for fit, style, and inclusivity.
Chamiah’s work demonstrates measurable impact, leadership potential, and a commitment to reshaping the fashion industry, making her a true rising star whose influence continues to grow.
Oyetola Idowu | IT Business Analyst | NHS SCW
Oyetola Florence Idowu is a Business Analyst with NHS SCW recognised for her leadership at the intersection of technology, healthcare, and Artificial intelligence. With a background in engineering, she is deeply committed to ethical, inclusive innovation and creating pathways for early career and women in Tech. She holds a degree in Computer Engineering and a dual master’s in computer science and Big Data Analytics from the University of Derby with distinction, alongside globally recognised certifications.
Within the NHS, Oyetola has led digital transformation and process improvement initiatives within NHS to optimise healthcare systems and got a recommendation for her innovative work from the senior leadership. She serves as Co-Chair of the NHS SCW Green Network and a member of the NHS AI Ambassador Network. She serves as a UK Global AI Delegate with GAFAI. a member of the AI for Social Good and Inclusion Council where she advocates for responsible and inclusive AI. she serves as an Early-career advocate for BCS and as an ambassador for women in Data Science UK, Data Jam judge for college students empowering initiatives in data science.
An award winning publisher, Researcher, Speaker, Author and a volunteer Professional career and work mentor with Futures for schools UK, Mentoring Club, Practera Ltd Uk, speaker with AFBE, Women Work Lab, GTA Black women in Stem, She was named a Face of STEM by Enginuity UK and a Tech Influencer of the 2025 by IMA
Param Bhatia | Director of Employee Listening | MetLife
I am an award-winning business leader with a diverse career spanning engineering, management consulting, and leadership in global transformation initiatives.
My journey began in engineering at Rolls-Royce, followed by roles at Accenture and GlaxoSmithKline, where I honed my skills in managing large-scale projects and end-to-end product development for FTSE 100 and S&P 500 companies. I'm recognised for my ability to deliver high-impact solutions in complex, matrixed environments, with a focus on global project management, data-driven decision-making, and operational excellence. In 2019, I was honoured with an MBE for my contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), a cause I'm deeply passionate about. Beyond corporate leadership, I've been actively involved in fostering inclusive cultures through mentoring and creating platforms for women in business and technology. With a Master's in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Sheffield, I blend technical expertise with strategic vision, making me a sought-after leader in driving transformational change.
Ana-Rosa Broster | Senior Payments Product Manager | Virgin Media O2
I was fortunate to attend a school that actively encouraged STEM subjects at A-Level. I went on to achieve a BEng in Manufacturing Engineering, Management, and Spanish at the University of Nottingham, followed by a postgraduate MSc in Technology Management at the University of Surrey.
My career began at Nottingham City Council, as an administrative assistant. A few months later, I became the IT Team Leader of the Youth Offending Team, managing a small team and providing solutions to track technology issues. This gave me an opportunity to develop my leadership and problem-solving skills. An exciting opportunity arose to move to Spain. We stayed for six years, during which I worked as a system analyst for Accenture. In this role, I contributed to a large project for a pharmaceutical company, working on a large data migration project across 40 countries. Over the last 10 years, I have worked to support the continued evolvement of payments services in Virgin Media O2, focusing on improving the customer experience and balancing compliance requirements. I have led and been integral to numerous projects: Future-proofing my products through large transformation projects, a checker giving O2 customers more information on charges on their bill, enhanced payment flows, listening to customers feedback and implementing changes to payment flows that reduced complaints significantly and led a cross-network project to combat phishing by SMS. In this last year I have also become co-chair of the Women’s Network helping to support and champion women and allies in our business.
Charlotte Moir | Account Manager | BT
Once graduating from the University of Strathclyde in 2020, I secured a place on the BT Graduate scheme in Project Management.
After 2x rotations within BT Global helping to support exec leadership teams and leading on transformation projects, I was approached to support the BT Global sales team which gave me an understanding of the role of an Account Manager. I have always been a people person and love creating and maintaining relationships - this combined with the PM style side of the role made for a good fit and was when I decided that this was a role I wanted to pursue. Alongside my role I was involved in creating and running a ’Women in Sales’ interview campaign within BT which showcased the inspiring talent with an aim to encourage more women to consider a career in Sales at BT. In August 2022 I secured a role as Global Account Manager supporting one of our largest Global Banking customers - this was a huge learning curve for me and something completely new, I was supported by a great sales team who I learnt so much from. In Sept 2024 I was then promoted and continued my Account Manager role but this time I was supporting 11 of my own, smaller customers and managing their BT relationship end to end. I absolutely love this role, the fast paced nature and the great sense of value that I feel I bring to many of our B&FS organisations.
Aeman Faruqui | Platform Tech Lead | Virgin Media O2
Aeman Faruqui is a Platform Lead at Virgin Media O2, specialising in AI, Cloud, and Automation to drive innovation in service assurance.
With over seven years in technology, she has led initiatives that enhance network resilience and operational efficiency for mobile and fixed customers. Prior to joining Virgin Media O2, Aeman played a pivotal role at BT Group, spearheading network programmability, automation, and cloud transformation to optimise network design, testing, and provisioning. She lead a AI community driving innovations and skills sharing. She is currently building an AI platform with a strong focus on governance, compliance, and ethical AI adoption in telecommunications. Her contributions have been widely recognised through prestigious industry awards and nominations, including TechWomen100 Award 2024 and Women in Tech Excellence Awards 2024. Aeman has an Electronics Engineering degree and an MSc in Electronics & Electrical Engineering from the University of Sheffield. After a decade-long career break to raise her three children, she made an impactful return to the tech industry, earning Chartered Engineer status from the IET. Beyond her technical expertise, Aeman is a champion for Diversity in AI, leading the Women in Tech Network at Virgin Media O2 (supporting 2,000+ members) and mentoring through DevConnect, Lean In Circles, and IET Professional Registration mentorship. She also founded an all-women’s mentorship network at Oxford University and contributed to British Sign Language (BSL) training to promote accessibility in tech. Aeman is passionate about advancing AI-driven telecom solutions while fostering inclusion, mentorship, and ethical AI adoption in the industry.
Satu Laura Irena Nuoramo | Alliance Lead | Zoom
Tech and digital are in my blood! I started my career almost 20 years ago in Computacenter in London, selling IT solutions, cold-calling and was part of a successful ”A team” group of 10 people selected as top performers.
Moved to Dublin to work at Google to service the Finnish market for AdWords team along with Nordic colleagues. That consisted of digital strategies, e-commerce optimisations, SEO/SEM and other search engine performance metrics and tools as well as relationship management with different stakeholders. I left Google to pursue my own business and realize my dream of autonomy, moved to Australia in the meantime and did marketing projects for Telstra’s sub-businesses in Melbourne. Came back to Europe and started working at Oracle in 2016, moving to Amsterdam from Malaga, Spain and serving the Finnish cloud market once again until moving to Sales Facilitation as a trainer in 2019. Once the pandemic hit and everyone transitioned to virtual, I became a user and an advocate for Zoom, who I ended up joining in February of 2022 where I have been proud to call home ever since. Am currently an Alliance Lead for AWS at Zoom, where I manage the strategic partnership of the two tech giants in EMEA and could not be loving my job more.
Harriet Lynas | Interactive Sales Manager | Virgin Media O2
I have over 17 years of experience in Sales and Account Management and have built a career centered on building strong client relationships and driving business success.
As an Interactive Sales Manager at Virgin Media O2, my role is to understand and address challenges to deliver innovative solutions that create impact. Beyond my professional achievements, I am a passionate advocate for gender equality. I was recently appointed Co-Chair of the Women's Network at Virgin Media O2 as I really want to lead change and offer new initiatives giving tangible benefits. Progress requires a collective effort, so I'm dedicated to creating opportunities that empower future generations, especially women, to thrive. I am keen to continuously champion programs that support diversity, inclusion, and equity. I have a commitment to advocacy and action, working towards a more inclusive future.
Chaeleen Hong | Manager (Insurance Technology) | EY
Chaeleen has demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing how Insurers leverage Technology to drive innovation in Specialty lines.
As a Consultant in Insurance Technology, she successfully implemented the fastest ClaimCenter delivery across multiple regions in Latin America, executing an aggressive six-month plan. As Project Lead, she spearheads a major project using a Low-Code/No-Code application platform to develop an efficient and bespoke Underwriting Workbench for a prominent Specialty client. She leads a large team of over 40 talented Developers, Testers, and Business Analysts in an agile delivery model – a self-sustaining team where continuous learning and growth occur every day. Her portfolio spans both General and Specialty Insurance, with a focus on how Technology can enhance core functionalities in Claims and Underwriting. In her early career, she joined Accenture Australia as a Graduate and later worked in industry for a few years. These formative experiences have been pivotal in shaping her current career trajectory. She recognises the untapped potential within the Insurance Technology market, particularly with AI and machine learning driving transformative change within the industry. She is a strong sponsor of paving the way for the next generation, actively creating opportunities and fostering an environment where learning is encouraged. She is passionate about providing mentorship to the future talent, cultivating the next wave of our future Leaders.