Joanna Birch
Managing Consultant/Director
GROWTHINNK Associates

Joanna Birch brings a wealth of expertise as Director at GROWTHINNK Associates and former Director of Innovation, Enterprise and Employability at Birmingham City University. She is renowned for founding the award-winning STEAMhouse innovation centre and driving regional economic growth through cross-sector partnerships. Recipient of the 2024 Special Recognition Award at the Midlands Women in Tech Awards, Joanna adds immense value as a judge by blending real-world innovation leadership, mentoring, and advocacy for women advancing in tech and life sciences.