Individuality & Invisibility: Designing Unapologetic Careers and Services

Women in Tech York is a community! We're made up of individuals studying, working in, or interested in technology. We run events where attendees can share their knowledge and interests, as well as encourage and empower one another whilst building their networks.

Our events are not exclusive to women; absolutely everyone is welcome. You don't need to be a coder or consider yourself technical to enjoy and benefit from our events. We welcome all students and career-changers who are interested in learning more about tech and careers in the industry.

Events run on the second Thursday of the month.

As always, there will be a free buffet (vegan options available) thanks to our amazing sponsors Isotoma and Genio. Please let us know about allergies in advance.

Our monthly events are designed to compliment our goals:

⭐ Feel included – Join a space where everyone is welcome.

⭐Explore your options – Discover new paths, ideas, and technologies.

⭐ Grow your network – Connect with like-minded people

⭐ Learn something new – Gain insights from speakers, panels, and discussions.

Because we mix up the format each month, some events will be more social, while others might focus on talks or structured networking.

We're bringing together two perspectives on visibility, voice, and impact 🚀
We're joined by , author of , to unpack the “too much / not enough” paradox, self-abandonment, and tools to help you live a life of your own design.

After the break, , Service Designer at the Department for Education, will share real stories from designing complex payment services, revealing how small discoveries uncover big opportunities for change. Through practical examples and a short hands-on activity, she'll explore how service design connects people, policy, and technology, and why the invisible parts of our systems matter just as much as the visible ones!

This month our event is designed to help you learn something new.

Submit your talk details here - we review submissions monthly as a team and vote for the talks we'd most like to hear. All submissions are anonymised before voting to ensure a fair process.

We're a very friendly group! If you'd like to chat to us beforehand you can join our Slack community or contact us directly via social media or email with any questions.

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• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.wityork.org.uk/contact

Can you cater for allergies and dietary requirements?

We always do our best to cater for everyone. If you let us know about your requirements at least 4 days in advance we'll pass them on to the venue and ask them to accommodate. A vegan buffet is ordered by default.

If you have concerns about the food on the night then please speak to a member of staff. Nutritional information can be found on Revolution's website. We order a buffet which typically includes mini burgers, fries, salads, garlic bread and small snacks. If you need to know what food will be provided ahead of time please let us know.

Is this event accessible?

• The room booked for this event is upstairs, but can be accessed by a lift. Please contact Revolution to confirm access to the lift.
• We usually use Google Slides with captions
• We ask our speakers to use the microphones provided.
• We have exclusive access to the upstairs toilets - please note there are 2 steps up to access these toilets specifically, though other toilets are available.
• You know your needs best - we've added an option on our order form for any adjustments or requirements you want to let the organisers know about in advance. We will do our best to ensure a fair and comfortable experience for everyone.

Is this event inclusive ?

We try our best to make sure everyone feels included, welcome and comfortable at Women in Tech York events

• Pronoun stickers are available for everyone (if your pronoun isn't provided please let us know and we'll get more created to include you).
• Red camera badges are available to indicate that you don't want to be photographed.
• Music is kept to a low volume.

Getting here

If you're unsure how to get to Revolution check out thesection of our website - we've added information on car parks, buses and bike paths around York.

The short version of our code of conduct is be respectful. Everyone here is part of our community. We do not tolerate any form of harassment or abuse.

If you'd like to see the full code of conduct, please view it on our website https://www.wityork.org.uk/conduct or email [email protected] for more details.

Info: You can arrive any time during registration. This is a chance for attendees to check in, grab a drink, and chat. The event will formally start at 18:30.

Info: For the launch of her book, Beyond Palatable: A Manifesto for Unapologetic Women, Sophie Lee brings us an exclusive workshop, focusing on the themes of her book, including:

- The 'too much' / 'not enough' paradox
- Self-abandonment and the nervous system
- Why women shrink (the history of silencing and repression)
- Taking up space
- Self-expression
- Living a life of your own design

Info: In this session Tamara shares what she's learned as a service designer at Department of Education, where she designs complex teacher payment services, and how small discoveries can reveal big opportunities for change.

This session features real stories and service before a short, hands-on activity to explore how service design connects people, policy, and technology, and why the “invisible” parts of our systems matter just as much as the visible ones.

It’s a look at the human side of tech, the people who keep systems running and showing how design can make their work simpler, clearer, and more joined up."

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Revolution York Restaurant, Bar, Club, 1 Coney Street, York, United Kingdom

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