International Women’s Day 2026
We’re celebrating International Women’s Day LIVE!
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Underrepresented in Tech is hosting a live global event on March 8, 2026, bringing together inspiring women from across the technology industry. The event will feature a series of live conversations highlighting the experiences, achievements, and perspectives of women working in tech worldwide.
This special event is designed to amplify voices, foster connection, and celebrate the incredible contributions women are making in technology today.
The event will run as a live multi-hour broadcast, featuring interviews with women at different stages of their careers and from diverse backgrounds and regions. Each session will provide insights into their journeys, challenges, and successes in the tech industry.
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from professionals who are shaping the future of technology and driving positive change within the industry.
We will be LIVE on YouTube!
Event Schedule Overview
Opening Keynote: Women Leading Change
8th March 2026, 10:00 – 10:25 UTC
Asia & Emerging Tech Voices
Open source, marketing in tech, and building inclusive communities in the WordPress ecosystem.
Speakers:
- Sumaia Aktar: Laravel Developer, Bangladesh
- Anzuman Ara Chowdhury: Product Marketing Lead, Bangladesh
- Mumtahina Faguni: Content Marketing Executive / Community Organizer, Bangladesh
8th March 2026, 10:30 – 10:55 UTC
Engineering & Development Perspectives
Building products, mentoring women in tech, and the future of engineering.
Speakers:
- Sreemaye Chakrabortty: Frontend Developer, Australia
- Sheba Ayinzabyonna: Front End Developer & Tech Mentor, Uganda
- Indira Biswas: QA Engineer & WordPress Contributor, India
8th March 2026, 11:00 – 11:25 UTC
Leadership & Business Strategy
Leadership, scaling organizations, and the role of AI in the future of work.
Speakers:
- Khushbu Doshi: COO, India
- Shreya Patel: Co-Founder & CEO, India
- Jessica Minghinelli: Global Operations & AI Transformation Director, Ireland
8th March 2026, 11:30 – 11:55 UTC
Marketing, Strategy & Digital Growth
Marketing leadership, building global tech communities, and the future of digital visibility.
Speakers:
- Ivana Ćirković: Digital Marketing Consultant, Serbia
- Preeti Shah: Marketing Executive, India
- Rosie Sherry: Founder & CEO, Ministry of Testing, UK
8th March 2026, 12:00 – 12:25 UTC
Community & Open Source Impact
Building inclusive open-source ecosystems and sustaining communities.
Speakers:
- Birgit Olzem: Head of Support Operations, Germany
- Lidia Arroyo: Web Developer & Community Leader, Costa Rica
- Roelinde Brons: WordPress Expert / Entrepreneur, Netherlands
8th March 2026, 12:30 – 12:55 UTC
Product, Security & Technology
Building inclusive open-source ecosystems and sustaining communities.
Speakers:
- Kathy Zant: CEO & Security Consultant, USA
- AmyJune Hineline: Certification Community Architect, Linux Foundation, USA
8th March 2026, 1:00 – 1:25 UTC
Career Longevity & Future of Tech
Long-term careers in tech, adapting to industry changes, and professional growth.
Speakers:
- Suzette Franck: Ecommerce Manager, USA
- Beth Tucker Long: PHP Developer & Tech Educator, USA
- Laura Byrne: Account Manager, WebDevStudios, USA
8th March 2026, 1:30 – 1:55 UTC
Creativity, Design & Tech Communication
Creativity, design thinking, and empowering communities through technology.
Speakers:
- Anne Katzeff: Web Designer & Front-End Developer, USA
- Christie Witt: Graphic & Website Designer, Canada
- Caryl Marie Perez: Co-Founder, ¿Que Lo Tech!?, USA
8th March 2026, 2:00 – 2:25 UTC
WordPress & Tech Community Builders
Public speaking, leadership, and building inclusive tech communities.
Speakers:
- Jill Binder: Tech Public Speaking Coach, Canada
- Shanta Nathwani: Project Manager & Drone Pilot, Canada
- Alexandra Ungureanu: Chief Strategy Officer, Canada
8th March 2026, 2:30 – 2:55 UTC
Innovation & Deep Tech
Innovation, performance engineering, and emerging technologies.
Speakers:
- Lelia Lawson: Founder & CTO, Canada
- Sabrina Zeidan: WordPress Performance Engineer, Ukraine / Spain
- Shamali Sulakhe: Technical Project Manager, India
8th March 2026, 3:00 – 3:25 UTC
One Woman Who Helped Open Doors
Norma Johnston was a programmer in the 1960’s. Her work began with punch cards and moved into her helping build the first bank credit card system (even before women were allowed to have their own credit in the USA). You won’t want to miss hearing from her just how far we’ve come as women in technology.
Speaker:
- Norma Johnston: retired, USA
8th March 2026, 3:30 - 3:55 UTC
Closing Session
Closing reflections and celebration of International Women’s Day.
Speakers:
- Michelle Frechette: , USA
- Samah Nasr: events & field Marketing Manager at Yaost, The Netherlands