18/06/2025
At the tail end of last year,
and WeAreTechWomen sat down to discuss a research project focused on women in tech, specifically, why their leadership journeys weren’t accelerating at the pace we know they should be. We also wanted to explore the economic impact this was having, not just on the tech sector, but on business bottom lines — and, more importantly, what needs to change to clear the path for more women to reach the top, alongside ideas to ensure the retention of the few senior women we have.
From Feb to April 500 women took the time to share their experiences — a massive thank you to every one of you. We also conducted in-depth interviews with 20 senior women in tech to hear directly about the broken systems, outdated career models, and what would actually keep them in the industry. Once again, we extend our sincere thanks to all the amazing women we interviewed for sharing your stories and thoughts.
So after a lot of hard work and six months of deep analysis, the aptly named “Lovelace Report” is now nearing completion. We are thrilled to say the report will be launched at the House of Commons on 15th July, with the support of . For us, and for many organisations like ours, this is the business case we’ve been waiting for. After more than a decade of banging the drum, we feel more confident than ever not just in what’s broken, but how we fix it.
As we present the findings to a room filled with tech leaders, MPs, campaigners, corporates and think tanks, I hope this will be the wake-up call the tech industry needs. As AI advances rapidly, we cannot afford to have only half the population in the room.
On the 15th, we will also reveal the shocking financial cost of inaction — the billions left on the table every single year if we continue to lose women from tech. We will also reveal our recommendations for companies, enabling them to take action to develop and retain their talent.
Our report will be published here and via our websites/LinkedIn on 15th July.
