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15/06/2026

🚨 Bristol Hackathon is happening tomorrow! 🚨⁠
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Tomorrow, we'll be bringing together innovators, creatives, students, and future tech talent for a hands-on day of collaboration and problem-solving at the CBF South West Hackathon 💜

We're also excited to be joined by our judges:

✨ Anthonette Ochieze, Lead Data Scientist
✨ Sarah Usher, Lead Architect at BBC

They'll be helping to evaluate solutions, share insights, and support participants as they tackle our challenge:

How can we use technology to empower women in STEM and reduce the barriers they face across education, career progression, and everyday STEM environments?
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If you’ve been thinking about signing up, this is your final call.⁠

• No coding experience required
• Meet new people
• Work on real-world challenges
• Receive mentorship and feedback
• Build, pitch, and collaborate in teams
• Get 6 months of complimentary access to Owlvex, provided by our sponsor Copperbox
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📅 Tuesday 16 June⁠
⏰ 10AM – 3PM⁠
📍 TCN Bristol⁠

A huge thank you to Copperbox for supporting the event and providing attendees with access to Owlvex, and to TCN Bristol for generously hosting us and helping bring this event to life.
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Bring your laptop and your ideas.⁠
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🎟️ Few spots left: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cbf-south-west-hackathon-tickets-1989328447939?aff=oddtdtcreator

11/06/2026

Meet our speaker: Dami Akinleye ✨

Dami's journey into tech wasn't a traditional one.

Starting her career with a degree in Industrial Chemistry, she has gone on to build a career in data and digital analytics, working across fintech and digital education while combining analytical thinking, marketing, and storytelling.

Outside of work, she enjoys travelling and documenting her journey navigating tech, creativity, and life as a young professional in the UK.

Passionate about making tech more accessible, Dami will be sharing insights on:

💡 Building a career in tech from a non-traditional background
💡 Personal branding and career growth
💡 Navigating non-linear career journeys
💡 Creating opportunities for yourself in the digital age

If you've ever wondered whether there's only one route into tech, this conversation is for you.

📅 Thursday, 3 July 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Colony Manchester, King Street

🎟️ Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cbf-manchester-connection-conversations-tickets-1990690621236?aff=oddtdtcreator

Special thanks to Colony for supporting this event and helping us create spaces for connection and growth within our community.

10/06/2026

There’s something powerful about being in a room full of people building, learning, and growing in tech together 💜

Dev&Deliver is more than a tech talk – it’s an opportunity to connect with community, ask questions, hear honest industry insights, and expand your network in a relaxed environment.

What’s included:
⚡ Technical lightning talks
💬 Interactive Q&A
🤝 Networking opportunities
🍕 Pizza & refreshments

📍 Deliveroo HQ, London
🗓️ Thursday, 18 June
⏰ 5:30PM – 8:30PM

Hosted by Coding Black Females x Deliveroo.

Don’t miss out – register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/devdeliver-tech-talks-pizza-networking-at-deliveroo-tickets-1990268412398?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/06/2026

🚀 We're excited to welcome Copperbox as a sponsor of our upcoming Bristol Hackathon!

As part of their support for the event, Copperbox will be providing attendees with 6 months of access to Owlvex, their VS Code extension designed to help developers review and improve code before shipping.

Whether you're building a prototype during the hackathon or continuing your learning afterwards, you'll have access to a tool that can support your development journey long after the event ends.

💡 Join us as we tackle the challenge:

"How can we use technology to empower women in STEM and reduce the barriers they face across education, career progression, and everyday STEM environments?"

Expect:
✨ Team collaboration and creative problem-solving
✨ Mentorship and industry feedback
✨ Rapid prototyping and pitching
✨ Prizes and certificates of participation
✨ Networking with like-minded innovators

No coding experience required – just bring your laptop and curiosity.

📅 Tuesday 16 June
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 TCN Bristol

💜 A special thank you to TCN Bristol for opening their doors to our community and helping make this event possible. We're delighted to be bringing the Hackathon to their space and grateful for their support.

🎟️ Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cbf-south-west-hackathon-tickets-1989328447939?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/06/2026

What happens when creativity, collaboration, and innovation come together in one room?

Join us in Bristol for the CBF Bristol Hackathon – a collaborative day dedicated to exploring how technology can help empower women in STEM and break down barriers across education, careers, and everyday STEM spaces.

You’ll work in teams alongside mentors and fellow attendees to brainstorm ideas, prototype solutions, and pitch your concepts in a supportive environment.

Why join?
• Gain hands-on hackathon experience
• Meet like-minded people in tech & STEM
• Build confidence in problem-solving and teamwork
• Receive mentorship and industry feedback
• Develop ideas you can continue beyond the event

Whether you’re technical, creative, strategic, or just curious – there’s a place for you in the room.

📅 Tuesday 16 June 2026
⏰ 10AM – 3PM
📍 TCN Bristol

🎟️ Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cbf-south-west-hackathon-tickets-1989328447939?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/06/2026

📍 Manchester, we're back!

Calling all Black women in tech 👩🏾‍💻🤎

Join us for Connection & Conversation, an evening dedicated to building meaningful connections, sharing experiences, and creating community with ambitious women across the tech industry.

Whether you're starting your career, making a transition, or already established in tech, this event is your opportunity to connect with women who understand the journey.

Expect:
• Networking with women across the tech industry
• Honest conversations about career growth and navigating tech
• New connections and opportunities
• A welcoming and supportive community

And don't come alone – invite another woman in tech to join you.

📅 Thursday, 3 July
⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Colony Manchester, King Street
🎟️ Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cbf-manchester-connection-conversations-tickets-1990690621236?aff=oddtdtcreator

A huge thank you to Colony for hosting us and supporting our mission to empower Black women in tech. 💜

02/06/2026

Want to hear how real engineering challenges are solved in industry? 👀

Join Coding Black Females and Deliveroo for Dev&Deliver – an evening designed to bring the tech community together through learning, conversation, and connection.

You’ll hear from engineers tackling real-world problems, get the chance to ask your own questions during the open Q&A, and stay afterwards to network over pizza and drinks 🍕

📍 Deliveroo HQ, London
🗓️ 18 June 2026
⏰ 5:30PM – 8:30PM

Perfect for:
✨ Developers
✨ Tech professionals
✨ Career switchers
✨ Students & aspiring engineers

Come curious. Leave inspired.

Register now – spaces are filling up fast: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/devdeliver-tech-talks-pizza-networking-at-deliveroo-tickets-1990268412398?aff=oddtdtcreator

28/05/2026

Only a few weeks to go until the CBF Hackathon in Bristol 💜

We’re excited to bring together students, creatives, aspiring technologists, and innovators for a day dedicated to collaboration, problem-solving, and building solutions that support women in STEM.

Expect:
✨ Hands-on teamwork
✨ Mentorship & feedback
✨ Pitch presentations
✨ Networking opportunities
✨ A supportive community space

No prior coding experience is needed – just an interest in learning, collaborating, and creating impact.

📅 Tuesday 16 June 2026
⏰ 10AM – 3PM
📍 TCN Bristol

Free to attend, but spaces are filling up quickly.

Secure your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cbf-south-west-hackathon-tickets-1989328447939?aff=oddtdtcreator

27/05/2026

🚀 London tech community – this one’s for you.

Join us at Deliveroo HQ for an evening of tech talks, networking, pizza, and community with Coding Black Females x Deliveroo.

Expect:
⚡ Lightning talks on real-world tech challenges
💬 Open Q&A with industry professionals
🤝 Networking with developers and tech professionals
🍕 Pizza & drinks provided

Whether you’re early in your tech journey or already working in the industry, this is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and grow in community.

📍 Deliveroo HQ, 1 Cousin Lane, London, EC4R 3TE
🗓️ Thursday, 18 June 2026
⏰ 5:30PM – 8:30PM

Spaces are limited – register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/devdeliver-tech-talks-pizza-networking-at-deliveroo-tickets-1990268412398?aff=oddtdtcreator

26/05/2026

⏳ Final call – applications close THIS Thursday!

Don’t miss your chance to join one of our upcoming CBF short courses starting this June.

Choose from:
→ AI Fundamentals
→ Cybersecurity: Ethical Hacking
→ Python & Machine Learning

📅 Start Date: 9 June 2026
💻 Virtual learning
🗓️ Tuesdays & Thursdays

Build practical skills, gain hands-on experience, and learn alongside a supportive tech community.

Apply now before applications close: https://codingblackfemales.com/memberzone

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