The women taking the stage at TechFoundHer Summit 2025 are reimagining what leadership in tech looks like. From game-changing founders to global investors, they’re solving real-world problems, unlocking new funding pathways, and showing what’s possible when women lead with tech.

This year’s summit showcases a global roster of speakers:

  • Kelly Vero – Developer of Tomb Raider, co-founder of NAK3D, and a leading voice in gamification and the metaverse. Kelly Vero’s new book Breaking Through Bytes profiles pioneering STEM women from ancient Egypt to the modern games industry.
  • Lata Setty – Serial tech entrepreneur turned investor and venture capitalist, Lata leverages her expertise in science, tech, law and business to rocket fuel female founded startups. 
  • Lesley Sackey – Former European boxing champion turned tech founder, building AI-powered platforms for survivors of domestic abuse.
  • Wendy Ryan – U.S.-based investor and star of Show Her The Money, reshaping venture capital by backing women and BIPOC founders.

Irish tech leaders from across the island and beyond will take the stage, including Dr Patricia Scanlon, Áine Kerr, Barbara McCarthy, Áine Denn, and Naomh McElhatton, joined by over 300 women-led startups, funders and tech allies.