Join Xero, Secure Code Warrior, and She Sharp for a hands-on workshop built just for you. This is your space to learn, connect, and grow alongside an empowering community of women in tech. 💖

👩‍💻 What’s waiting for you:

Be part of Secure Code Warrior’s gamification approach to secure coding! Challenge yourself in an exciting coding workshop designed to foster interest and engagement in secure coding practices.
Tackle real-world vulnerable code challenges — identify the problem, find the insecure code, and fix the vulnerability.
Choose from a range of programming languages (like Java Spring, Python, JavaScript, and Ruby). For those just starting out, there’s also a beginner-friendly pseudocode option to help you build core concepts you can apply anywhere.
Hear lightning talks from four inspiring women leaders who’ll share their journeys, spark ideas, and highlight real pathways into cybersecurity.
Collaborate and connect with like-minded women and female-identifying participants, building confidence and breaking barriers together.
Watch as participants climb the leaderboard and see who will be crowned the ‘Secure Code Warrior’ — with prizes for the top coders! 🏆

This workshop is designed for women and female-identifying participants who want to explore, grow, and connect in the world of secure coding and cybersecurity. It’s perfect for those who are:

Exploring or building careers in security or development
Looking to deepen their coding skills and gain industry insights
Excited to collaborate and learn alongside peers in the industry
Keen to learn directly from industry leaders in cybersecurity

Whether you’re just curious or ready to level up, this workshop is for YOU. ✨

Here is the agenda for the day:

Time Slot	Duration	Activity
09:30am - 10:00am	30 mins	Registration and Networking
10:00am - 10:25am	25 mins	Welcome and kick off
10:25am - 11:13am	48 mins	Lightning Talks
11:13am - 11:23am	10 mins	Q&A for our lovely speakers
11:23am - 11:50am	27 mins	Onboarding for SCW platform and Demo
11:50am - 12:00pm	10 mins	Q&A for SCW platform
12:00pm - 12:30pm	30 mins	Group photo & lunch time!
12:30pm - 1:30pm	60 mins	Coding Workshop
1:30pm - 2:00pm	30 mins	Awarding of Winners & Closing Remarks
2:00pm - 4:00pm	120 mins	Networking