Upwardly Mobile: navigating a career as the underrepresented in tech

An evening on building and progressing a tech career as a woman or someone from an underrepresented background: what helped, what held people back, and how to get ahead. Speakers: Bethany McKenzie, Principal Recruitment Consultant at Harvey Nash, on progression, confidence and pay; and Samantha Leeman, Product Owner at Lloyds Banking Group and career coach, who left school at 16 and will talk honestly about the choices that didn't go to plan. Then networking, drinks and pizza from sponsor MosAIc. 17:30 to 19:30 at CodeBase. Free; open to women, LGBTQ+ people and allies, with only a handful of spots left. Use CodeBase's back entrance this time, as there is filming out front: go in via Argyle House, 3 Lady Lawson Street, EH3 9DS, and head to Floor J. Why go: frank career talk from a recruiter who sees the salary data and a product lead with an unconventional path. Best for anyone in Edinburgh tech plotting their next move.