Looking to energise your next tech event or career summit with an inspiring keynote speaker? Booking a woman leader from the technology sector can spark fresh ideas, champion gender equality, and motivate the next generation of professionals to reach their goals. Below are six outstanding women in tech whose expertise and stories will energise your audience and champion women’s empowerment, female leadership and diversity in business. If you’re planning a wider programme, our guide to planning a day-long event is worth a read too.
Inspiring Women Tech Leaders You Can Book
Abadesi Osunsade
Abadesi Osunsade is a leader in technology, diversity and inclusion, known for founding Hustle Crew and co-hosting the Techish podcast. She has held senior roles at Amazon, Groupon and HotelTonight, and went on to become Brandwatch’s first Global VP of Community & Belonging. Her keynotes offer practical strategies for building inclusive workplaces and supporting women in leadership.
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Alexandra Forsyth
Alexandra Forsyth is a creative and technology founder whose career began in cybersecurity before moving into technology and podcast leadership. She hosts the podcast Take A Chance On You, exploring leadership, burnout and human performance, and built the H.U.M.A.N. Matrix, a framework helping founders and teams spot where performance is quietly breaking down. Her sessions suit organisations looking to champion resilience, career reinvention and women in leadership.
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Anna Butterworth
Anna Butterworth is a pioneer in FemTech and women’s health innovation, and founder of Ultra Violet, the first agency dedicated to trend forecasting in women’s wellness. Her work with start-ups and global organisations has shaped how technology supports women’s health. She’s a sought-after speaker on women’s empowerment and innovation in health tech.
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Debbie Wosskow CBE
Debbie Wosskow CBE founded Love Home Swap and sold the platform to Wyndham for $53 million in 2017. She now co-chairs the government-backed Invest in Women Taskforce, which has convened £635 million to back female-led businesses, and sits on the board of Channel 4. She is direct with tech audiences about what it takes to build, fund and exit a technology company.
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Lisa Forte
Lisa Forte is a leading voice in cyber crisis management, operational resilience and building a positive tech culture. As co-founder of Red Goat Cyber Security, she helps organisations prepare for cyber threats and champions more women entering cybersecurity. Her engaging sessions make complex topics accessible for any audience.
Learn more and book Lisa Forte →Sarah Clarke
Sarah Clarke brings over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, data protection and AI governance. As founder of Infospectives, she gives practical advice on security and privacy, helping businesses build responsible technology standards. Her international speaking engagements encourage organisations to support women in business and leadership.
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Why Book a Women in Tech Speaker for Your Event?
Women in tech speakers bring more than representation to the stage. They translate hands-on experience into practical takeaways an audience can apply the next day: building companies, defending against cyberattacks, launching health-tech agencies. Most of the speakers above are available for keynotes, fireside chats, panel moderation and workshop formats, and can tailor a session to a conference, an internal leadership day or an International Women’s Day event.
A typical session might walk through how to build psychological safety in a security incident response team, how a FemTech founder spotted a market gap before anyone else did, or how a founder who exited for $53 million now decides where investment goes. If your event sits alongside a broader diversity theme, our roundups on speakers who inspire girls in STEM and women changing the story in motorsport are worth exploring alongside this list.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book a women in tech speaker through PepTalk?
Send us a message with your event date, format and audience size, and we’ll shortlist speakers who fit your brief and budget.
What formats do these speakers offer?
Most offer keynotes, fireside chats, panel appearances and interactive workshops, in person or virtually, and can adapt the session length and depth to your agenda.
How much does it cost to book a women in tech speaker?
Fees vary by speaker profile and experience. In-person bookings through PepTalk typically start from $2,000, with the exact quote depending on speaker, format and location.
Which topics do these speakers cover?
Between them, the speakers above cover cybersecurity, FemTech and women’s health innovation, digital transformation, community building and inclusive leadership.
Ready to energise your next event with an expert speaker on women’s empowerment, female leadership or gender equality? send us a message. Remember, it’s always a good time to get a PepTalk!
