DigiTech Retreat 2019

Our first DigiTech Retreat launched in March 2019, and was a unique opportunity for black womxn* to explore the world of digital and technology in a purposeful space.

BGC DigiTech Retreat was part of a larger initiative in the region funded by West of England Combined Authority (WECA), after they secured £238,000 funding from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) for the new Women into Digital Jobs, Education and Training (WIDJET) programme.  

BGC DigiTech was nominated for a 2019 Tech Sparkies Award.

BGC DigiTech retreat has been an inspirational opportunity to get hands on and learn more about tech in a supportive environment.
— Anonymous Participant, DigiTech 2019
What a great opportunity to connect, relate, embrace and create friendships, ideas and projects.
— Sharon, participant DigiTech 2019

Watch what happened