Welcome to the Northbank BID discussion on Breaking Boundaries in STEAM.
Are you thinking about entering one of the STEAM industries? Do you want to know about the challenges of being a female engineer, what it takes to enter the fashion business, or how you can prepare yourself for starting your career in data?
The Northbank Business Improvement District in collaboration with Westminster Council invites you to attend a panel discussion that will take you on a journey through the unique trajectories of a range of STEAM professionals. The event will have a number of young people from Westminster in attendance so please do network with them if you are already in one of the fields. Panellists include:
Apoorva Patil – Cloud Software Engineer at IBM and Stemettes alumna
Hillary McCrae – Founder of multi-media platform fashionbytes
Kirsty Latoya – Illustator, KirzArt
Rachel Keane – Co-founder of Women In Data UK
Wendy Robertson – Head of Fleet Infrastructure, Govia Thameslink Railway
Agenda:
12:30 – 13:15 – Registration, Exhibitions and Lunch
13:15 – 14:00 – Panel discussion
14:00 – 14:20 – Q & A
14:20 – 14:30 – Close and Networking
Aim:
Westminster Council delivers Westminster STEAM Week each year as part of British Science Week. Working with the business community we support young people to raise aspiration, develop an appetite for success, broaden their horizons and explore the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics.
The BID is offering this FREE of charge to make the Northbank a better place to be and work. We anticipate high volumes of interest for this panel discussion, registration is essential.
Email or call the BID office with any questions at gerald@thenorthbank.london or 0203 697 9277
Lunch will be provided*
*Vegetarian option will be provided, do get in touch with any dietary requirements
20 February 2025
On-street security briefings take place on the third Thursday of the month at 11am in The Northbank. These briefings are for those with an interest in the safety and security of the area, particularly those working in security. Last month’s briefing focused on the new pedestrianised space, Strand Aldwych, and addressed security concerns such as phone snatching and theft. To receive invites please register for security updates here.
15 May 2025
On-street security briefings take place on the third Thursday of the month at 11am in The Northbank. These briefings are for those with an interest in the safety and security of the area, particularly those working in security. Last month’s briefing focused on the new pedestrianised space, Strand Aldwych, and addressed security concerns such as phone snatching and theft. To receive invites please register for security updates here.
