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Makers Breakfast: Women, AI and the Future of Work

Join Makers for a morning of coffee and conversation on how AI is changing the way we work, and how human curiosity, judgment, and connection help us navigate what comes next.

When: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 | 10–11:00 AM BST
Where: In person at Makers Academy, 22 Cowper Street, London, EC2A 4AP

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A practical conversation about what comes next

A morning for women in tech and the Makers community

Workshop

  • Led by Dana Svoboda (Chief Joy Officer), connecting data on women and AI to practical career insights.

  • Interactive group exercises to turn your ideas into a simple AI experiment you can run yourself.

  • Honest, open conversation about the human strengths that matter most right now 

Networking

  • Coffee, pastries, and real conversation with women across the London tech scene.

  • Compare notes, swap real-world AI experiences, and share what is working for you.

  • Meet peers, discuss shared challenges, and build practical connections in a relaxed room. 

What you’ll take away

  • Fresh Context: Clearer insight into how women across tech are using AI right now.

  • A Focus on Strengths: Real confidence in the human capabilities you bring to the table.

  • New Connections: Lasting relationships with women navigating the exact same shifts. 

Meet your facilitator

  • Leadership Coach: Personal coach with 13+ years' experience empowering individuals and teams.

  • Curriculum Creator: Developed Makers' EI curriculum, aiding 3,000+ career transitions.

  • Core Focus: Specialises in building confidence, human capabilities, and success at work.

“I believe one of the most powerful things we can do right now is cultivate our curiosity, keep learning, and navigate change in a way that’s true to ourselves. I’m really looking forward to exploring that with this brilliant community of women.”

– Dana Svoboda | Chief Joy Officer Makers 

 

Dana

FAQs

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Yes! We’ll have fresh pastries, fruit, tea and coffee for you from 10:00 AM.

Yes, it’s free, but spaces at the Makers office are limited to keep the group conversational. Please register in advance to save your spot.

Women across the tech ecosystem, Makers alumni, and anyone interested in practical AI career navigation. You don't need a technical background to join.

 

Just yourself! We’ll provide the materials for the interactive exercises, plus plenty of coffee.

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FAQs

In the apprentice categories, nominations are open to any current Makers apprentice or those who have completed their apprenticeship since January 2024.

For the Line Manager and Mentor of the Year awards, there are no specific restrictions. Anyone working with Makers apprentices who meets the criteria is eligible for nomination.

Yes, if the category aligns with that individual, you may enter as many as you feel is appropriate. 

 

 

The event page is open now and linked at the top of this webpage. The event will be open for you to secure your ticket until 27 January 2025. 

Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony which will take place in-person in February, more details to follow.