Girl Tech
Frequently Asked Questions

How can I get involved with Girl Tech? 

For businesses, we have a range of sponsorship options which include a variety of activities to get involved in. From keynote speaker spots, to workshops and exhibition stands, there are a range of ways that you can showcase your business, careers, and early career routes at Girl Tech. Sponsors also receive a guaranteed number of volunteer spaces as well as invitations to additional activities on the day. Please get in touch to find out more about sponsorship options.

For schools, we have limited spaces for schools to attend Girl Tech. Please get in touch if you would like to apply.

How many volunteers can we bring? 

This depends on which activity you’ll be doing. For the careers carousel, we recommend between 2-4 volunteers. Please speak to a member of the Ahead Partnership team if you have any further questions.

Can we bring additional volunteers?

Additional volunteers are welcome. Please discuss this with your Ahead Partnership contact just so they can provide essential volunteer information including safeguarding briefing directly to all volunteers, and for health and safety reasons, we need an accurate number of volunteers attending.

What’s the deadline for our list of our volunteers? 

For Girl Tech Leeds, please submit your volunteer list to us by the week commencing 10 March 2025.

I can’t make the volunteer briefing call, what should I do? 

Please let your Ahead Partnership contact know and they will be able to arrange for you to attend an alternative briefing. For safeguarding and health and safety reasons, all volunteers must attend a briefing call prior to the event.

What merch/freebies can we bring for the students?

Students love coming away from Girl Tech with goodies. Please ensure that any merch or freebies you bring are age appropriate (no alcohol-related items, etc.) and if bringing anything food-related (e.g. sweets) then allergens must be clearly labelled. Please make sure that you consider the number of students who will be attending, and bring enough for the full day.

Can we drop off resources the day before?

Yes, we have a short window where you can drop off any resources or materials you may need at the venue. We will confirm the drop off time and location nearer the time so please speak to your Ahead Partnership contact for further information.

What do I need to prepare for the innovation sprint?

Each volunteer will receive a full briefing and a preparation guide to help with the innovation sprint. Don’t worry, prep will be minimal.

What time will we need to arrive at the venue?

Careers carousel and workshop volunteers are able to arrive at the venue from 8am. Everything will need to be set up by 9am for when the schools arrive.

How early can we set up our stall for the careers carousel? 

From 8am on the day of Girl Tech Leeds.

How long do we have with each group during the careers carousel? 

It varies. On average you will have between 5-8 minutes with each group as they move around the room.

What do we need to bring with us? 

This will vary depending on which part of the day you are taking part in, e.g. those who are delivering workshops will need to bring along materials to do so, whereas innovation sprint volunteers do not need anything but yourself. Please refer back to the conversations you have had with Ahead Partnership regarding your role on the day, and ask for further clarification if needed.

Can we have access to a plug socket/extension plug? 

Plug sockets should be available in workshop rooms, but may be limited during the innovation sprint and gadget show. Please let us know if you are likely to need a plug socket and we will do our best to accommodate.

Are you able to provide a screen?

Please let us know if you need a screen for a workshop and we will do our best to accommodate. For any other activity which you might need a screen, please let your Ahead Partnership contact know.

What is the layout of the workshop room? 

Layouts vary in each room. Chairs and tables can be made available or removed, and some rooms have presentation facilities. Please let us know if you have any specific requirements.

Are there presentation screens in the workshop rooms? 

Screens are available in some, but not all, workshop rooms. Please let us know if you need one and we can discuss.

How many students will be in each workshop? 

Up to 15 students.

How long are the workshop sessions?

30-45 minutes.

Do I need PowerPoint slides for the careers panel?

Ahead Partnership will provide the slides but we may ask you to provide us with a picture of yourself for the slide deck.

What businesses will be there? 

A diverse range of businesses from the local tech ecosystem will be in attendance. The list is ever growing which is fantastic!

Is there WIFI?

Yes, we will have signs around the venue displaying the log in details to connect to the WIFI. If you need any support, please speak to a member of the Ahead Partnership team.

Can we take pictures at the event?

For safeguarding reasons, please do not take any photos of students whilst at the event. Ahead Partnership will be taking photographs throughout, and will share these with you following the event.

Who do I need to contact on the day?

You will be provided with a key contact from Ahead Partnership. This can be found in your volunteer briefing pack which you will receive closer to the time.

Who else will be attending?

There will be many businesses and education providers attending on the day, and each are personally invited. There will be time to meet each other and network throughout the day.

Can we post our involvement on social media before the event? 

Yes, we’d love for you to post about Girl Tech on social media! As part of your briefing and pre-event preparation, you will receive a media pack which contains branded Girl Tech graphics and information which you may like to share. Please don’t forget to tag us on LinkedIn, Instagram and X!

I am writing a case study on the event. Can I have a quote from Ahead Partnership?

Of course! We’d love to be featured in any comms you have planned around your support of Girl Tech. Please speak to our Marketing Manager, Olivia Collins.

How many students can we bring from our school?

Up to 15 students. Please confirm who will be attending and let your Ahead Partnership contact know of any dietary or access requirements within your group.

Is there parking available? 

Unfortunately we’re not able to offer parking.

Are lunch / refreshments provided?

We ask that students bring their own packed lunch and drink. There will be water refill stations for students to fill up their water bottles.

For any other questions, please contact your Ahead Partnership team.