FIT’s fifth annual Hero in Tech Expo brought together almost 2,000 students, educators and almost 30 exhibitors for a day of exploring technology, discovering career opportunities and celebrating the next generation of women in tech.
Held at the Green Isle Hotel in Dublin, Hero in Tech 2026 welcomed students and teachers for an interactive day designed to introduce young women to the wide range of opportunities available across the technology sector.
From hands-on activities and demonstrations to conversations with industry professionals, the event gave learners the chance to experience technology beyond the classroom, discover new areas of interest and learn about the people and organisations shaping the industry.
Bringing the technology industry into the classroom
This year’s Expo welcomed exhibitors from across a diverse range of industries, including leading technology companies, public sector organisations and employers.
Among those taking part were Samsung, Microsoft, Salesforce, IBM, TG4, Irish Rail and An Garda Síochána’s Cyber Crime Division, alongside a range of other organisations.
Exhibitors gave students the opportunity to explore different technologies, ask questions and learn more about how technology is used across different sectors. Interactive experiences, including virtual reality, robotics and 3D printing, helped bring the possibilities of technology to life.
For many learners, it was also an opportunity to speak directly with people working in the industry and gain a better understanding of the skills, roles and career pathways available.
Creating opportunities and building confidence
A central part of Hero in Tech is helping young women recognise the opportunities available to them in technology and encouraging them to consider careers they may not have previously thought possible.
Just as importantly, the event creates a space for young women to come together, share experiences, explore new interests and inspire one another.
Seeing so many students engaging with exhibitors, asking questions and getting involved in the activities throughout the day highlighted the value of creating these opportunities at an early stage.
By connecting learners with employers and industry professionals, Hero in Tech helps make the technology sector more accessible and gives students a glimpse of what a future in tech could look like.
Thank you to everyone involved
FIT would like to thank all the exhibitors, educators, students and partners who joined us for Hero in Tech 2026 and helped make the fifth Expo such a success.
A special thank you to the teachers and educators who supported their students to attend, and to the organisations who generously shared their time, knowledge and expertise throughout the day.
We look forward to continuing to inspire more young women to explore technology and discover the opportunities it has to offer.
Interested in attending Hero in Tech 2027? Visit the FIT Website to learn more and register your schools place today.
