Women in Tech for Local Authorities Community Hub

Women in Tech for Local Authorities

Welcome to Hitachi Solutions Europe’s Women in Tech for Local Authorities community— a space dedicated to fostering connection, empowerment, and growth for women in tech across the local government industry. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, just starting out, or somewhere in between, our community offers an avenue to share knowledge, learn from one another, and champion diversity in technology within local authorities.

 

Upcoming Events

Following the success of our recent community launch event, we’re excited to announce that planning is in progress for another event! Register your interest in joining the community by submitting your details below and we’ll keep you in the loop with news on our upcoming events and collaborations!

Join the Community: Register your Interest in future Women in Local Authority Tech Events’

Why Join us?

Connect with experienced women in local authorities who are driving positive change through technology and innovation. Share your wealth of knowledge, share your experiences and gain new inspiration from peers who understand the challenges and opportunities unique to your sector.

Inspiration and Support

Connect with experienced women in local authorities who are driving positive change through technology and innovation. Share your wealth of knowledge, share your experiences and gain new inspiration from peers who understand the challenges and opportunities unique to your sector.

Industry collaboration

Share your unique success stories with fellow local councils and be part of the change we want to see in the industry. Together, we can foster stronger collaboration with local governments across the UK.

Networking Opportunities

Engage with fellow professionals in local government, exchange insights, and build connections with peers who share your commitment to public service and innovation.

Exclusive Events and Resources

Participate in exclusive in-person events that delve into the evolving role of tech in local government. Get access to practical insights and strategies that will help you navigate the complexities of implementing tech solutions in the public sector.

 

The People Helping Drive this Community

Sharna Quirke

Sharna Quirke

Strategic Director for Local Government

Sharna has been designing digital solutions to address complex public needs for nearly 20 years. During this time, she has delivered multiple digital transformation projects, published academic articles on e-Democracy, advised the World Bank on digital inclusion in service delivery, and designed a benchmarking framework assessing how digitally evolved local services are across Europe.

Dionne Lowndes

Dionne Lowndes

Chief Technology Officer

Dionne is an influential technology leader specialising in sustainable digital transformation, leadership, skills and inclusion. She has experience of translating vision and strategy into delivery in complex, political and diverse organisations, providing advice to Boards and executive teams on strategy, leadership and digital transformation.

Lauren Weeks

Lauren Weeks

Business Development Manager

As Business Development Manager, Lauren supports the strategic growth of the UK ‘s Local Government market in designing and implementing digital transformations. Her previous role at Microsoft cements her technical understanding and ensures her customers can make the most of their current Microsoft investment and leverage licences, when possible, for future projects. She has a strong focus on the social care industry and is passionate about ensuring the industry thrives.