About The Speaker
Laura Patterson
Laura is passionate about creating a more inclusive tech sector, empowering marginalised women to find long-term, sustainable employment. She has spent the last 6 years living across the Middle East and Europe, having originally trained under WPP in London.In 2021, she founded CONCAT, an award-winning design and development company, led by talented refugee and female developers. CONCAT works with international clients, corporates, start-ups or VC's looking for high quality yet affordable websites and connects them to the talented CONCAT team from across the Middle East who need employment.Through CONCAT, Laura has won multiple awards for her innovative and impactful work (nominee Forbes 30 under 30, 2023), and is an advocate, mentor and activist for promoting more women in tech and female entrepreneurs.
Founder of CONCAT Tech