Building a future of fearless women in computing
Earlier this week, we had the pleasure of joining an inspiring group of 500 young women at St George’s School, Edinburgh, for this year’s Fearless Women in Computing 2025, Scotland’s flagship celebration of girls in technology.
It was wonderful to be back, surrounded by energy, curiosity and creativity. As a company that has long championed innovation and inclusion, this marks our second year supporting Fearless Women in Computing and we were proud once again to play a small part in encouraging girls to see a future for themselves in computing and digital technology.
Fearless Women in Computing 2025
On the day, girls from 17 schools arrived at St George’s full of excitement, ready to explore robotics, take part in specialist workshops and hear from Next Tech Girls. From the buzzing expo hall to Spot the robotic dog (who met Bagel the real dog!), the atmosphere was electric.
Fifteen state and independent schools from across central Scotland, as far west as Castlemilk Primary School and as far south east as Eyemouth Primary School, gathered for what was the third annual Fearless Women in Computing event.
The event aims to address the gender gap in Computing Science by bringing together schools, tech companies and innovators to create an immersive, hands-on experience. This year, more than 20 organisations took part, including The National Robotarium, IBM, i-confidential and The Quantum Software Lab at the University of Edinburgh, amongst many others, including ourselves!
If we don’t act now, we won’t see equality in our lifetime.
Giving back to the future
Each year, Fearless Women in Computing provides a platform where imagination meets opportunity. Through hands-on workshops, dynamic demonstrations and real-world role models, the event underlines that tech careers are for everyone and encourages young women to step confidently into their future in computing, STEM and technology.
As Toni Scullion, Computing Science teacher and founder of dressCode, said: “The Fearless Women in Computing event is a fantastic initiative. It’s amazing to hear the sounds of high fives and exclamations from the girls when they solve a problem or make something happen. If we don’t act now, we won’t see equality in our lifetime.”
Hearing from the Storm ID team
Attending from Storm ID this year were Charlotte MacRae, Head of Client Partnerships; Maria Dunlop, Client Partner; and Grace Feakes, Content Designer.
Our team joined pupils to share their experiences, from how they found their way into digital and computing, to the wide range of opportunities available in tech today.
“It was great to take a step away from project work for the day and connect with the next generation,” said one of the team. “We loved talking about how we got started in digital and showing that there’s no single path into tech. Whether you come from design, data or development, there’s space for curiosity, creativity and collaboration.”
These conversations helped demystify what working in digital really means, and hopefully inspired a few future designers, developers and data scientists along the way.
Women make up only 22% of the AI workforce, meaning they are being left out of the most influential, high-paying jobs of the future.
Why it matters
Girls remain significantly underrepresented in computing, which continues to have the largest gender gap of any STEM subject in Scotland.
As Carol Chandler-Thompson, Head of St George’s, explained: “Women make up only 22% of the AI workforce, meaning they are being left out of the most influential, high-paying jobs of the future. Our Fearless Women in Computing event brings together state and independent schools, companies and innovators. The day is an eye-opener to the world of computing.”
That reality is precisely why events like Fearless Women in Computing are so vital. They don’t just raise awareness, they change perceptions and create pathways.
At Storm ID, we believe innovation thrives when it’s inclusive. Technology shapes every aspect of our society and we need voices, perspectives and ideas that reflect the diversity of the world we serve. Supporting initiatives like this isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s essential to building a stronger, fairer digital future.
Inspiring the next generation
We’re grateful to St George’s for their continued leadership and vision in creating such a powerful platform for change. The passion and commitment of their team, and of all the partners involved, are what continue to make this event truly special. It’s a privilege to play our part in that journey.
At Storm ID, we see our involvement as part of a broader commitment. A commitment to mentor, to share knowledge and to open doors. Seeing so many fearless young women stepping forward to shape the future of technology gives us immense optimism for what’s ahead.
To every girl who took part: keep questioning, keep experimenting and keep believing that your ideas can change the world. Because they can.
Photos: St George's School