AwakenHub and AwakenAngels Proud to Support the Inaugural TechTides Conference
Where Innovation Flows
AwakenHub and AwakenAngels are delighted to announce our role as a Community Partner for the first-ever TechTides conference. On the 18th of November 2025, join a vibrant mix of business professionals, technologists, students, and entrepreneurs from across NI and Ireland at the Millennium Forum in Derry~Londonderry. When Alastair Cameron, founder of TechTides, reached out to our very own Clare McGee and the AwakenHub team, his goal was clear, to ensure that women from across the island of Ireland would be well represented on the stage and in the audience. True to our mission, we are committed to connecting, amplifying, and supporting women founders and entrepreneurs, and this partnership allows us to do just that.
TechTides is set to be a flagship technology and innovation event, putting Derry on the map as a rising hub for entrepreneurship and digital innovation. The one-day conference will bring together startups, investors, technologists, and business leaders from across the island. With a dynamic programme of keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops, and founder stories, TechTides promises to be a day of connection, inspiration, and action. Attendees will have the opportunity to:
Connect with big thinkers across sectors.
Explore emerging technologies and trends shaping the future.
Be inspired by innovation leaders making decisions that impact the world today—and tomorrow.
Alastair Cameron summed it up best:
“Derry is the fifth largest city on the island of Ireland and has a rich cultural and creative identity. Yet, it has long lacked a standout tech event that both showcases the innovation already happening here and attracts fresh impetus from across the sector.
TechTides is set to change that. This conference has the potential to be a true catalyst as we seek to build real momentum – connecting people, creating networks, and laying the groundwork for a lasting legacy in one of the island’s most exciting regions.”
The speaker line-up is already world-class, featuring:
A Director at Microsoft
Hermione Way, former Head of Communications at Tinder
Ross Hompstead, Director of Technology at ASOS
More high-profile names will be announced in the coming weeks, alongside local founders and technologists sharing their own journeys and insights.
The event is backed by a strong network of regional and industry sponsors, including Alchemy Technology Services and Ulster University as headline sponsors, alongside gold sponsors Event Enable, NWRC, NI Tech Advocates, and The AMP to name but a few. AwakenHub and AwakenAngels are proud to stand with these partners as Community Sponsors in supporting the growth of Derry as a centre for tech and entrepreneurship.
Why This Matters
For AwakenHub and AwakenAngels, TechTides represents more than just a conference, it is a platform to champion women in technology and entrepreneurship, to open doors for collaboration, and to ensure that diverse voices are represented in the conversations shaping the future. Speakers include our CEO Clare McGee as well as members of our Big Sister community Leeann Monk‑Özgül, John Ferris, and Jacqueline McCann.
Startups Apply to Exhibit
Applications close 19th September
TechTides, are passionate about giving early-stage tech startups the opportunity to exhibit, showcase their innovations, build their brand, and connect with the Northern Ireland and Irish business community and for FREE.
Digital and tech startups from NI and ROI are invited to apply to exhibit for FREE here!
We will be sharing more in the lead-up to the event, including opportunities for our community to get involved – and yes, there may be a few surprises along the way!
📅 Save the Date: 18 November 2025
📍 Venue: Millennium Forum, Derry~Londonderry
🔗 Learn more and register at techtides.co
Let’s come together to connect, inspire, and make waves at TechTides!
