Coding Black Females (@codingblackfemales)

🚨 It’s official - CBF Fest is coming! 🚨 We’re so excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for CBF Fest 2025. This is our flagship event celebrating innovation, community, and the future of tech. Our speaker line-up and agenda are already looking incredible - we’re still adding even more…

🎟️ Super Early Bird tickets are available for a limited time only and end on 7 August.   Ticket options: • Virtual Pass (25 September) – £9.99 • General In-Person Pass (25 & 26 September) – £34.99 • Pay It Forward Pass – £69.98 (Buy one, gift one to a community member.)   Secure your place today.

Only a few days left to apply!   Our Back to School Drive 2026 is closing soon, and we don't want families who could benefit to miss out.   We're providing free backpacks filled with essential stationery and school supplies to support school-age children across the UK as they prepare for the new…

🎥 Bristol Hackathon Recap   A day full of collaboration, creativity, and innovation.   It was incredible to see our community come together to explore how technology can empower women in STEM through teamwork, problem-solving, and fresh ideas.   👏 A huge shout-out to all three teams – L.M.P.S.S…

Introducing the Riley Cohort – celebrating innovation, community, and the power of building at the intersection of tech, culture, and entrepreneurship. Named after Ingrid Riley, a pioneering force in the Caribbean tech ecosystem, this cohort honours a leader who has spent her career creating…

Introducing the Riley Cohort – celebrating innovation, community, and the power of building at the intersection of tech, culture, and entrepreneurship. Named after Ingrid Riley, a pioneering force in the Caribbean tech ecosystem, this cohort honours a leader who has spent her career creating…

We’re still reflecting on an incredible CBF x Monzo Mentorship Programme Demo Day 💜 After weeks of learning, guidance, and collaboration, our mentees stepped up to showcase what they’ve been building – and the results were powerful. From thoughtful ideas to well-executed demos, it was inspiring to…

We were proud to deliver our Hackathon in partnership with Queen Mary University London’s Women in STEM community, centred on tackling the gender gap in tech through innovation and collaboration. In such a short space of time, it was incredible to see what each team created. From wireframes to…

Introducing the Abramson Cohort ✨ We’re celebrating impact, innovation, and the power of building a more inclusive future through tech. Named after Ariana Abramson – data scientist, activist, STEM advocate, and founder of DivySci Software, an AI company focused on reducing bias in communication…

We’re still energised after hosting the #GiveToGain International Women’s Day 2026 Panel at @BritishComputerSociety - an evening filled with connection, honesty, and powerful insights. A huge thank you to our incredible speakers @Kelly Shungu, @Charmaine Mabika, @Onyeka Onyekwelu, and @Dionne…

Happening this Wednesday. For International Women’s Day 2026, we’re bringing women in tech together for a powerful conversation on leadership, influence, and the power of giving. In collaboration with @bcs, The Chartered Institute for IT, Coding Black Females presents: #GiveToGain Hosted by…

Introducing the Griffin Cohort ✨ We’re celebrating innovation, creativity, and the power of building where creativity meets data and technology Named after Coy Griffin – fashion technologist, analyst, author and TEDx speaker – this cohort carries forward a legacy of leadership across fashion, data…

Introducing the Bowe Cohort 🚀 We’re celebrating ambition, possibility, and the power of building pathways in tech and STEM. Meet the Bowe Cohort, named after Aisha Bowe – aerospace engineer, former NASA rocket scientist, entrepreneur, and STEM advocate. As the founder of STEMBoard and LINGO…

We’re celebrating legacy, learning, and the people building what’s next. Meet some of the members of the Berry cohort, named after Dr. Carlotta Berry – a trailblazer in robotics, engineering education, and equity in tech. As an educator, researcher, and founder of NoireSTEMinist Educational…

Happy New Year from Coding Black Females ✨ We’re starting 2026 by celebrating legacy, learning, and the people building what’s next. Meet some of the members of the Sibande cohort, named after Rachel Sibande – a woman whose work continues to shape the tech ecosystem. Rachel is the founder of mHub…

Our final Code N' Chill of the year was one for the books! From coding and conversations to honest reflections on 2025 what we learned, what we’re carrying forward, and what’s next – the evening gave us space to pause and celebrate how far we’ve come. Huge thank you to London South Bank University…

A quick throwback to CBF FEST 2025 We're Still thinking about the energy we shared that day. We caught up with our attendees to hear their biggest takeaways and their reflections say it all. Grateful for this community, always. 💛

What’s one thing you’re took away from CBF FEST 2025? 👇🏾 For many, it was clarity. For others, confidence, new connections, or a fresh sense of direction. Whatever your takeaway was, we hope it stays with you long after the fest. #CBFFEST2025

If you could describe your CBFS experience in one word… what would it be? 🤔 From “powerful” to “inspiring,” “enlightening” and more, CBF FEST clearly meant something special to everyone who was there. Drop your one word below ⬇️

Still thinking about the energy at CBF FEST 2025 ✨ The conversations, the connections, the joy! We loved every moment. Here’s a little throwback to the magic we created together.

CBF Fest kicks off tomorrow, Friday, 24th October! Meet the incredible speaker lineup for CBF Fest 2025 🎤 Two days. Unlimited inspiration. From AI to Cybersecurity, Product to Fintech, Wellness to Mentorship, we’ve got it all. Expect power-packed sessions on building inclusive systems, navigating…

#CBFFest2025 is almost here 🎉 We’re bringing tech professionals from all over the world together to share ideas, talk innovation, and build real connections. From AI to cybersecurity, quantum computing to careers, there’s something for everyone. And honestly? It’s going to be two days you won’t…

Laughter, learning, and a whole lot of community! That’s what CBF Fest is all about. From inspiring talks on AI, cyber, and cloud to hands-on conversations about careers, growth, and the future of tech, it’s two days where you can connect, learn, and and celebrate Black excellence in tech. 📅 24–25…

Black History Month is here, a time to honour those who paved the way and to celebrate how Black women are shaping the future of tech today. At Coding Black Females, that’s what we’re all about: creating spaces where our community can connect, learn, and thrive together. And this month, we’ve got…

#CBFFest2025 is more than panels and talks, it’s about the people, the energy, and the chance to be part of something bigger. Two jam-packed days. Over 35 incredible speakers. And endless opportunities to learn, connect, and be inspired. This is your reminder: don’t miss it. 👉 Secure your ticket…

Our latest #cbffest2025 Newsletter is out for more details about the agenda and our speakers. Head to fest.codingblackfemales.com

❓ Am I good enough? ❓ Do I belong in tech? ❓ Should I apply? We put our alumna Karen in the CBF Hot Seat 🎤, WWTBAM style and her answer might be just the push you need. 💡 Spoiler: the only wrong move is not applying. ⏰ Deadline’s almost here. Apply today…

You heard it here first! Veronica Annor is taking the stage at CBF Fest 2025!! Don’t miss the chance to hear her live, it’s going to be powerful. 💪🏾 🎟️ Grab your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/dRwctdxq

Ever wondered why you should join a CBF Bootcamp? Hear Ufuoma share how it empowered her and transformed her career! Your journey might look different, but your success can start here. Pick your path: • Software Development • Data Analysis • Cybersecurity • Cloud Computing (AWS) • Digital…

Our second edition of CBF London: Code 'N Chill this year was such a vibe! From coding and collaboration to conversations and community, the evening brought together everything we love about these sessions. Huge thanks to London South Bank University for hosting us, and to everyone who came…