Women in Tech Edinburgh: Familiar Faces, New Friends and Real Edinburgh Spirit
Last night we were back in Edinburgh, with a full room, a look inside Motorola Solutions and some brand-new roles across the UK. Here's how it went.
There's a particular moment at every OutGeek event that I've come to love. It comes about ten minutes after the doors open, when the room tips from "people arriving" to "people talking". At Women in Tech Edinburgh last night it came early. It's hard to stay quiet when half the room already knows each other and the other half is about to.
That mix is the whole point. It was such a joy to see so many familiar faces again, people who've been coming along for a while now and have watched this community grow. It was just as good to meet the ones walking in for the very first time. If that was you: welcome. We hope it won't be your last.
The people who made it look easy
A great event feels effortless. It never is. A huge thank you to Robyn Armory, Smarana B. and Kayla Hong, who ran the show so beautifully. They kept the evening moving, made sure nobody stood alone for long, and somehow made all of it look easy. Thank you, all three.
A look inside Motorola Solutions
Our partners for the night were Motorola Solutions, and Laura-Kate McElligott and the team welcomed us with real Edinburgh spirit. They gave us a peek into the team's work, the jobs and the tech behind it all, plus a glimpse of where they're heading next. This is our favourite part of evenings like this. A company name on a careers page is just a name. Hearing from the people who actually do the work turns it into a team you can picture yourself joining. Plenty of good career moves have started with a conversation over a drink after a talk, and I'd bet a few started last night.
Thank you to our hosts
Thank you also to the team at The Melting Pot Edinburgh for hosting us. A good venue sets the tone for the whole evening, and you gave us a space where people were happy to stay and keep talking.
Keep the momentum going
The best conversations shouldn't end at the door. If you met someone interesting, send that follow-up message today, while the night is still fresh. And if a role caught your eye, don't sit on it. Here's where to start:
- Motorola Solutions jobs, across the UK this time. See open roles →
- OutGeek's secret job drop. Fresh roles, free for talent. outgeek.org →
- Women in Tech Edinburgh. Everything Edinburgh in one place. Take a look →
Thank you to everyone who came, whether it was your first OutGeek night or your tenth. You're the reason this community keeps growing.
See you next time, Edinburgh.