Past Events

62 total events organised and joined since Love Tech started

Mum Tech Training Course 2026

Location: Games Global, Sixty Two, Circular Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 1AE

Worried about social media, gaming or AI and how it’s impacting your children and the younger generation?

Mum Tech is a supportive 6-week tech confidence course designed to help parents feel empowered and better informed about the digital world.

Book all 6 dates, or just the sessions you think you’ll benefit from.

*The course content is aimed at mums. However, this course is open to anyone who is looking to develop tech skills for the work, home and homework arena.

 

HERE’S WHAT’S ON WHICH DATE:

WEEK 1: Thursday 26th February – Online Safety and Cyber Awareness

An introduction to digital safety, exploring what cybersecurity means in everyday life and how to protect yourself and your family when using digital devices. Includes practical guidance on reducing the risks of cyberbullying and staying safe online.

WEEK 2: Thursday 5th March – Social Media Awareness

An overview of popular social media platforms and their key features. This session helps parents better understand how children engage online and suggests positive ways to explore social media together.

WEEK 3: Thursday 12th March – Gaming with Chris Kissack

An interactive session with guest speaker Chris Kissack, focusing on the games young people enjoy. Participants will gain insight into gaming culture and have the chance to ask questions about gameplay, safety, and screen time.

WEEK 4: Thursday 19th March – Money Matters in the Digital Age

A beginner-friendly introduction to investing, delivered by Ewelina Sims from Ramsey Crookall. This session also compares traditional online banking with digital banking, explains the basics of cryptocurrencies, and introduces simple spreadsheet tools for managing personal budgets.

WEEK 5: Thursday 26th March – AI with Natalie Gallagher from LEMA Logic

A hands on introduction to artificial intelligence, showing how technology can be used creatively at home. With guest speaker Natalie Gallagher from LEMA Logic, this session demonstrates fun, practical activities that parents and children can explore together.

WEEK 6: Wednesday 1st April – IT Skills for Work and Study

Practical digital skills to support employment and learning, including improving CVs, using LinkedIn effectively, understanding cloud storage, building confidence with email, and using AI tools to support study and productivity.

BOOK THE DATES YOU’D LIKE TO ATTEND HERE.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please only book if you are likely to attend. This is due to several on the day cancellations last year meaning many people missing out.

This Event Is Kindly Sponsored by Games Global

Women in Tech Week 2025 – Women in Tech – Code, Courage and Change

Location: MannBenham’s new event space, 10 - 12 Victoria Street, Douglas, Isle of Man

⚡Women in Tech – Code, Courage and Change ⚡

Are you someone working in the Manx tech industry?
Would you love the opportunity to…

⚡ Share your story of how you got into tech?

⚡ Meet other women who work in our local tech industry?

⚡ Make new connections and build empowering networks?

⚡ Listen to our incredible panel of mentors?

Then welcome to Love Tech’s Women In Tech 2025

FREE networking and panel event!

Our panel will be hosted by Love Tech’s Strategy and Education Faciliatator, Lisa Karran, and will feature the following 4 amazing Love Tech Mentors:

Each of our panellists will share their tech stories, what challenges they’ve faced along the way and how they are inspiring and empowering younger tech stars through their involvement with Love Tech and work in general.

🚀Where: MannBenham’s new event space, 10 – 12 Victoria Street, Douglas, Isle of Man

🚀When: Thursday 16th October at 5.30-7.30pm

🚀 Cost: FREE

Grab your free ticket here!

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THIS EVENT IS KINDLY SPONSORED BY  RAMSEY CROOKALL

Love Tech Ltd is an IOM registered charity no 1293. www.lovetech.im for more information.

Love Tech is a local charity whose mission is to inspire and empower girls and women in the Isle of Man to explore opportunities in STEM.

Summer Open Day 2025

Location: Manx Museum

Love Tech Summer Open Day – Tickets Now Live!

We’re delighted to announce that Love Tech’s annual Summer Open Day is officially back – and tickets are now LIVE!

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This year, we’re incredibly excited to be hosting the event in collaboration with Manx National Heritage at one of the Isle of Man’s most iconic venues – the Manx Museum in Douglas.

Join us on Saturday 16th August, from 11am to 2pm, for an unforgettable day of hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering and AI – all designed to inspire and engage young minds across the Island.

Event Details:
📍 Location: Manx Museum, Douglas
📅 Date: Saturday 16th August
⏰ Time: 11am – 2pm
🎯 Ages: 7–14
🎉 Entry: Free of charge (but booking is essential)

Activities include:

  • ☄️ Code Club

  • ☄️ Young Engineers (Isle of Man)

  • ☄️ VR Headsets

  • ☄️ AI workshops with Chris Kissack

  • ☄️ Science fun with Fun Science

Big thanks to our main sponsor Hansard Global PLC, supporting sponsor Appleby, and to Manx National Heritage for kindly hosting us at the Manx Museum!

Ready to join us? Book your free tickets here 

We can’t wait to see you there!

Code Club – Girls Robot Coding Workshop

Location: St Matthews Church, Douglas, Isle of Man

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Free Girls Robot Coding Workshop – Saturday, 26th July, 2-4 PM

🎉 FREE Robot Coding Workshop for Girls 🎉

Date & Time: Saturday, 26th July, 2-4 PM Location: St Matthews Church, Douglas Ages: 8-15 years old

In partnership with Code Club, we’re hosting an exciting hands-on robot coding event where girls will learn how to code and control Sphero robot balls! This fun and interactive session will provide an introduction to coding, perfect for beginners and young coders alike! 🤖✨

What to Expect:

  • Learn how to program robots 🖥️
  • Get a certificate of completion 🎓
  • Take home a laminated lesson plan 📄
  • Meet new friends & discover the world of STEM! 🌟

Limited spots available.

This event is FREE – register now to secure your place!

If you can no longer attend please void your ticket or email contact@lovetech.im

Mum Tech Training Course 2025

Location: Games Global, Sixty Two, Circular Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 1AE

Love Tech is super excited because…

We have a new event!

  • Do you feel a little out of your tech-depth?
  • Would you love to be able to keep up with the kids?
  • Would you like to know how to keep your kids – and yourself, safe online?
  • How about learning to securely take control of your finances through using tech basics?
  • Or simply inspiring your own kids by showing them that you too can be empowered in STEM?

Then Love Tech would love to invite you to Mum Tech!

HERE’S WHAT’S ON WHICH DATE:

WEEK 1: Monday 24th February :

Staying safe online – What is Cybersecurity?  How to keep yourself and your family safe on computers and phones. Advice on minimising Cyberbullying.

WEEK 2: Monday 3rd March : 

Social media -An overview of social media apps and how to use them.  Understand more about how your children might use them and things you can do together. 

WEEK 3: Monday 10th March: 

Updating your CV. Using LinkedIn. An overview of Cloud Storage. Email confidence. Using Ai to support learning.

WEEK 4: Monday 17th March: 

Gaming – Fun session with guest speaker Chris Kissack learning more about the games your children are playing and an opportunity to have some of your gaming questions answered.

WEEK 5: Monday 24th March: 

Money matters – Online banking software for budgeting that also includes an introduction to investing with Ramsey Crookall.

WEEK 6: Monday 31st March: 

Coding & Ai – An introduction into Ai and coding to create something fun you can do with your children  

BOOK THE DATES YOU’D LIKE TO ATTEND HERE.

ALSO!! (Very important 🤩), if you book a ticket and later find you can’t make that evening, please inform us at contact@lovetech.im 🤗

*The course content is aimed at mums. However, this course is open to anyone who is looking to develop tech skills for the work, home and homework arena.

This Event Is Kindly Sponsored by Games Global