Women in Tech - April 2026

The 4th edition theme is Women Pioneers – From Resilience to Innovation.

Prepare for a full-day platform organised by La French Tech London.

The day is structured in 2 movements:

  • the morning founders lab for practical workshops

  • the evening conversation & cocktail for inspiration and more networking opportunities.

Discover more about the format

In the morning, we host a sector-agnostic cohort of women founders for focused workshops and curated 1:1 meetings with investors.

The best part? It’s all free.

The first 2 editions in 2025 and 2026 gathered close to 70 founders and reflected the diversity of today’s entrepreneurial landscape — across backgrounds, sectors, and funding journeys.

  • 16% VC-funded

  • 40% pre-seed

  • 44% bootstrapped

We welcome founders at all stages, provided the project is credible and ambitious. Diverse profiles and perspectives are strongly encouraged.

A special thank you to HEC Entrepreneurship Institute for hosting us in Central London.

Later that day, 100 guests are invited to join us for an evening conversation which convenes leaders across exploration, science, industry, entrepreneurship, and culture.

The day concludes with a cocktail reception at the residence of the French ambassador in London.

This year’s theme, Women Pioneers, celebrates those who have opened paths where none existed and who continue to push boundaries across science, industry, entrepreneurship, and culture.

From resilience forged in extreme environments to innovations that reshape entire sectors, these women do not simply adapt to change — they create it.

The format remains curated and senior, prioritising depth of exchange over visibility.

The morning

Pitch Competition - 5 Finalists - 1 Winner.

“A space that is both home and challenge, where you can bring out the best version of yourself while your posture relaxes and your mind thrives.”

“Practical advice I can implement on day 1.”

2026 Cohort participants

The evening

A moment to reflect on both the ambition of innovation and the realities of building it.

The evening showcased the voices of French and British innovation around 3 brilliant women driving progress across science, technology, and entrepreneurship.

  • Mariia Raievska opening the evening in music

  • Moments to remember

  • Ambassador Hélène Duchêne and the French Ministère des Affaires étrangères français’ Secretary General Martin Briens

  • Rosalyn Moran (Stanhope AI) and Barbara Belvisi (Interstellar Lab)

  • The evening deserved a little celebration.

  • Mathilde Bacholle welcoming Betty Bonnardel-Azzarelli MBE (AB5 Consulting) on stage

  • Ambassador Helene Duchene, Barbara Belvisi, Rosalyn Moran, Betty Bonnardel-Azzarelli and la French Tech London Board members: Raph Crouan, Mathilde Bacholle, Emilie Bellet, Gaelle Drory-Liaudet together with the Tech for Good team of volunteers.