Women in Tech SEO Festival returns to the Barbican for the fifth time

Delegates take over the Barbican Hall for a full day of SEO and marketing insights, with Searcys catering throughout and an end of day party in the Conservatory.

Barbican Business Events today welcomes Women in Tech SEO back to the Barbican for the fifth time, with a full day programme designed for learning, connection and community.

Taking place in the Barbican Hall, delegates will explore four key themes, Analyse, Advance, Innovate and Empower, with sessions covering the rapidly evolving search landscape and the practical realities of building visibility, trust and growth in 2026. 

Topics include AI search and “agentic” journeys, using data to win stakeholder buy in, purposeful content frameworks, generative information retrieval, AI driven content workflows, and what platforms like Reddit mean for authentic brand engagement. The day also includes career focused sessions on confidence, resilience and leading with authenticity.

Attendees will be supported by the Barbican’s in house catering team with refreshments and lunch served throughout the conference, before closing the day with networking and celebrations at the after party in the Conservatory.

Francesca Pacinella, Account Manager at Barbican Business Events said:  “Welcoming Women in Tech SEO back for a fifth time is a real point of pride for the Barbican. WTSFest creates a brilliant atmosphere of learning and belonging, and it is exactly the kind of community led event our spaces are built to support. From the Barbican Hall experience to the Conservatory party, we are delighted to play our part in another standout.”

Areej AbuAli, Founder of Women in Tech SEO said: “Returning to the Barbican feels like coming home. The space enables the scale and energy of WTSFest, and it supports what matters most to us, meaningful learning, genuine connection, and a community where people feel welcome.”

The event is expected to take place at the Barbican through to 2028.