DevelopHER Awards 2026: Celebrating Women in Tech Across East Anglia

By Tech East 2 minute read

The DevelopHER Awards are back for 2026, continuing a proud tradition of recognising and celebrating the incredible women shaping the technology sector across East Anglia.

Now in their 12th year, the awards have become a cornerstone of the regional tech calendar — spotlighting talent, inspiring the next generation, and building a stronger, more inclusive digital community.

A New Location for 2026

This year, we’re excited to announce that Suffolk will be hosting the awards, with the ceremony taking place at The Apex in Bury St Edmunds for the very first time.
It’s a fantastic new venue for what promises to be another memorable evening celebrating achievement, innovation, and impact.

Key Dates for Your Diary
Make sure these important dates are in your calendar:

1st July 2026 – Nominations open
4th September 2026 – Nominations close
31st October 2026 – Shortlist announced
19th November 2026 – Awards ceremony at The Apex

Whether you’re planning to nominate a colleague, a team member, or even yourself, now is the time to start thinking about those deserving of recognition.

Supporting the Awards: We Need You

The DevelopHER Awards are completely sponsorship funded. That means the event simply wouldn’t happen without the generosity and support of organisations across the region.
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ve been part of the DevelopHER journey over the past 11 years — whether as a nominee, sponsor, attendee, or supporter.

If you value the work we do, we’d love your support to help us continue.

We’ve worked hard to keep sponsorship as accessible and affordable as possible, with packages starting from just £450.

View the 2026 sponsor packages here

We’re also open to in-kind sponsorship, so if you can offer services, resources, or expertise instead of financial support, we’d love to hear from you.

Why It Matters

The DevelopHER Awards are about more than just a ceremony. They:

  • Highlight role models across the region
  • Celebrate diversity in tech
  • Inspire future talent
  • Bring the East Anglian tech community together

With your support, we can continue to grow this impact and ensure these stories are heard.

Get Involved

Whether you’re ready to sponsor, want to discuss options, or simply want to learn more:

Get in touch with the team today

Together, we can make the DevelopHER Awards 2026 the biggest and most impactful yet.