One Week to Go: FIT’s Hero in Tech Expo Returns for Fifth Year
With just one week to go, Fastrack into Information Technology (FIT)’s annual Hero in Tech Expo is preparing to welcome another group of female students for a day of technology, discovery and career inspiration.
Now in its fifth year, this free event is designed to introduce girls to the possibilities of a future in technology. Through hands-on experiences, interactive demonstrations and conversations with industry professionals, students can explore the technologies shaping the world around them and discover the many career paths available across the sector.
Meet the companies joining Hero in Tech 2026
Some of the biggest names in technology and beyond are getting ready to meet the next generation of female talent at this year’s expo!
FIT is delighted to announce that Meta, Microsoft, Salesforce, Samsung, IBM, TG4, An Garda Síochána Cyber Crime Division, Zinkworks and 123ink.ie are among the confirmed exhibitors for Hero in Tech 2026 – with many more companies and organisations joining the line-up.
From global technology leaders and cybersecurity experts to software development specialists and media organisations, the exhibitors will give students a unique opportunity to discover the people, innovations and career opportunities behind some of the industries shaping our future.
Students will be able to meet industry representatives, ask questions, learn about different roles and get a closer look at the skills and technologies used in the workplace.
Get hands-on with technology
Hero in Tech is about more than learning what technology can do – it’s about experiencing it first-hand.
Students attending the expo can look forward to a range of interactive activities and demonstrations, including:
Virtual reality: Step into immersive digital worlds using VR headsets.
Robotics: See robotic cars in action and discover how programming and engineering bring technology to life.
3D printing: Watch how digital designs can be transformed into physical objects.
Technology demonstrations: Explore innovative technologies and discover how they are used to solve real-world challenges.
These experiences offer students the chance to try something new, spark their curiosity and see how their interests could lead to a future in technology.
Get ready for Hero in Tech Expo 2026
Don't miss out – join FIT on Thursday 5th of November in the Green Isle Hotel, Clondalkin. Register your female students place here.
Registration is essential. Limited places remaining.
