Driving social value through supplier sponsorship: Home Office Women in Tech conferences
Updated 11 November 2025
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November 2025
Overview
The Home Office Women in Tech (WiT) conferences are a flagship initiative aimed at addressing the under-representation of women in technology roles across government and supplier organisations. These events provide a dynamic platform for networking, learning, and professional development, with a strong focus on inclusion, diversity, and skills uplift.
Social value in action
The success of the WiT conferences is a direct result of strategic use of social value clauses in supplier contracts. These clauses have enabled the Home Office to secure 100% of conference funding through supplier sponsorship, without drawing on departmental budgets.
This strategy has been shared and used by Cabinet Office for Women in Tech events and for D&I initiatives across government.
Conference funding andsponsorship
These annual conferences receive no direct funding. They are entirely supported through supplier sponsorship, leveraging social value clauses in contracts to secure contributions.
2025 sponsors and partners
- Organised by: Home Office DDaT Women in Tech team
- Sponsorship and logistics: Coordinated by Think Digital Partners
- Supporting companies: CGI, AWS, Capgemini, Methods, Peregrine, BAE, Thales, Sparta Global, NTT Data, and Atkins Realis
- Conference hosts: GCI (2023 and 2025)
Outcomes and impact
The Women in Tech conferences continue to grow in reach and influence. Each year, they attract 200-300 attendees from the Home Office, other government departments, and supplier organisations.
Attendees consistently report:
- renewed motivation to pursue career goals
- greater confidence in navigating tech roles
- valuable connections made through networking
- increased awareness of inclusion and leadership opportunities
Attendee Reflections
A powerful reminder of the talent and potential across government and industry.
An energising experience that left me feeling seen, heard, and supported.
A brilliant opportunity to learn, connect, and grow - both professionally and personally.
About Home Office Women in Tech
The Home Office Women in Tech was established in 2022 and is committed to increasing the representation of women in technology roles, supporting their career progression and closing the Gender Pay Gap.
We receive no funding and rely entirely on supplier sponsorship and collaboration to deliver on our strategic objectives.
There are 3 main pillars:
- recruitment and retention
- training and development
- allyship
Women in technology toles has increased from 25% in 2022 to 31% in 2026. Women in Tech is currently working with Cabinet Office and DSIT on a Women’s Returner’s Programme.
We welcome interest from suppliers who would like to get involved in this initiative - there are a range of potential sponsorship and collaboration opportunities available.
To express interest or find out more, please contact the mailbox at DDaTWomeninTech@homeoffice.gov.uk