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Face to face

Allstate Belfast

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Join us for an evening of networking and inspiration as we provide a relaxed social environment for women working in the tech sector.

Following the success of the annual Women in Tech Conference, this event aims to foster connections and share insights in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us at Allstate, Belfast and hear from inspiring speakers about their career journeys in the industry and connect with other Women in Tech. The tech industry has historically been male-dominated, leading to significant gender disparities in representation, leadership, and pay. Women in Tech Connect aims to help address this imbalance by fostering connections, support, and opportunities for growth within the industry.

Join us as we discuss: Sustainability & Tech for Good

The panellists will share their career journeys and experiences as women in tech, followed by a discussion on where technology is going and how it can help shape a better, more sustainable world.

Agenda:
6:00 pm 
Arrival, registration and refreshments
6:10 pm Welcome from Allstate
6:20 pm Welcome and overview of Women in Business
6:30 pm Panel session
7:15 pm Time to connect with facilitated networking 
8:00 pm Close

What's in it for you?
  • Raise your profile across the Women in Tech network
  • Meet new contacts within the tech industry to support your career or business
  • Gain potential business leads
  • Get out of your comfort zone to grow your professional development

Who is this event for?
This event is for all women in the workplace, whether you are a business owner or an employee at any stage of your career. With limited places available, be sure to book your place soon. Grow your connections through the Women in Business Community!

This event is a part of Be A Member This September
This September, Women in Business is offering non-members to enjoy unlimited events throughout September at the special member rate!* Just use code: MEMBERSEP25

*Use the code to get the member price on all of our events in September 2025. This code can be used multiple times for all of our September events, subject to availability. Excludes Centre of Learning Programmes. All events are free for members and non-members (in September with the code MEMBERSEP25)

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Guest Speaker Panel:

Laurie Montgomery

Laurie Montgomery

Automation Lead & Operational Transformation Programme Manager, Danske Bank

My career journey spans 18 years in Danske Bank across a variety of roles in retail and leadership in Operations before moving into Consultancy and then finally finding my home in Automation a few years ago. My inner geek and enthusiasm for Digital inspired me to deepen my knowledge, and I am now in my final year of completing a Masters in Fintech Management through the apprenticeship programme. Im really Passionate about supporting others and a lot of my volunteering centres around bringing more women into Technology and inspiring the next generation of Technical Leaders. along with working on our schools’ programme for our Origins race quality Network in Danske Bank. From Newtownabbey, married to Gary and mum to Ben (10) and Miles (8), Stark the Collie and Obi the Lab.

Nicola Moloney

Nicola Moloney

Managing Director of Product Management at Options

Nicola Moloney is the Managing Director of Product Management at Options Technology, where she has evolved professionally, taking on greater challenges and leadership responsibilities over the last 4 years. She began her journey in technical support, moved into technical account management, and in the last year stepped into her current role leading product management. In her current role, Nicola oversees AtlasWorkplace, the company’s desktop offering, while playing a supporting role across several other products She manages a team of account managers and is known for her dedication to going above and beyond to deliver exceptional value to customers and colleagues alike. Nicola is deeply committed to the success and growth of Options Technology, driving innovation, strengthening product offerings, and ensuring that the company continues to expand its impact in the market. Her leadership blends operational insight, customer focus, and strategic vision, helping to shape both the company’s current successes and future direction.

Alison Ballard

Alison Ballard

Principal Digital Product Manager — Billing & Payments

Alison has over 30 years' experience working in technology, starting out as System Officer in Leeds Business School, through small business & technology startups to leading global teams delivering Enterprise-grade systems in Allstate. Throughout her career she has led in many roles including database administration, systems design, software engineering, edge computing and web (SAAS) application development with a particular focus on financials. She has been a PMP-accredited Program Manager for a time and has gravitated towards Digital Product Management in recent years. Throughout her career she has continuously engaged customers and critical stakeholders, with curiosity and passion to find quicker, better ways to solve problems and provide flexible solutions that customers love. Alison has been with Allstate for 12 years and has worked across various programs, naturally landing in Billing & Payments, where she leads the Product Strategy for technology that processes over $40bn annually. She has led in the transformation from traditional insurance to a 21st century protection business, where customers can pay for the products they want with ease, clarity & choice. Alison graduated from the University of Leeds in 1992 with a BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Data Processing. As a lifelong learner, she has continued over the years, including a self-directed PG Diploma through the Open University. She is a passionate advocate for Women in Technology, in Allstate Globally and locally here in Northern Ireland. She is proud of the many women whose careers have thrived with the support of these networks. Alison lives in Derry and spends lots of in Donegal with family and friends. She has retained her love of music (indie, electronic, dance) and regularly makes time to go to gigs in Belfast, Dublin and beyond.

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Allstate Belfast

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