"You Can't Be What You Can't See" - Tech She Can on Inspiring Future Women Tech Leaders | Bett 2026

At Bett Show 2026, The CPD Group's COO, Andy Donnachie, sat down with Robyn Howard, COO of Tech She Can, to discuss the power of representation in technology and how bringing diverse role models into classrooms is inspiring the next generation of tech professionals. This insightful interview explores why visibility matters, how to create a more inclusive tech workforce, and what makes professional development truly effective for educators. In this interview, we discuss why representation matters in tech careers and how students need to see people who look like them succeeding in the industry, the impact of bringing technology employees from underrepresented groups into classrooms as role models, Tech She Can's mission to inspire young people and create a tech workforce that reflects the diverse world we live in, what makes professional development truly effective - accessibility, credibility, and building teacher confidence, the importance of giving educators tangible assets they can take into the classroom, why CPD must be made with the teacher and user in mind, and how quality professional development helps tackle real societal problems through education. Whether you're a teacher looking to inspire students about tech careers, a school leader interested in diversity initiatives, or an education professional passionate about creating inclusive pathways into technology, this conversation offers powerful insights into why "you can't be what you can't see" and how we can change that.