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London, England." title="Women of the Year Awards 2024" /></picture> </figure> </div> <div class="wp-caption featured-caption"> <div class="wp-caption-text"> <div class="caption-photographer category text-right">Credits: Getty - Dave Bennett</div> Celia Imrie, Miryem Salah and Beren Kayalı (L to R), winner of the Vodafone Business Women of the Year Innovation Award, attend the Women of the Year Lunch and Awards at Royal Lancaster Hotel on October 7, 2024 in London, England. Photo by Dave Benett </div> </div> <div class="content"> <h2>Vodafone Business’ Women of the Year Innovation Award was today awarded to Beren Kayali at the Women of the Year Lunch & Awards for her groundbreaking work tackling access to water in the developing world. </h2> <p>Kayali is the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Wales-based Deploy Tech (Deploy) – the first company to produce an air-deployable, ready-to-use water tank which addresses global water access challenges.</p><p>Deploy Tech’s flat-backed water storage units can be folded, packaged and shipped anywhere in the world – a feature never seen before in the sector. The units can then be assembled and ready to use in 24 hours, enabling rural and deprived areas to access clean drinking water and sanitation affordably.</p><p>The award follows her work to help people in Turkey and Syria following the devasting earthquakes in 2023. Kayali posted a video online stating that she had three water tanks available for people affected. After 28 million views, and with the help of 250 volunteers, Deploy sent 15 tanks to affected areas, with each holding 14,000 litres of water.</p> <section class="single-block vodafone-banner-advert mt-4 mb-4" style=background-image:url(https://www.vodafone.co.uk/newscentre/app/uploads/2024/07/Young-women-talking-in-the-office-1-cropped-edited-1920x1280.jpg);> <span class="overlay"></span> <div class="content"> <div class="row d-flex justify-content-between justify-items-between"> <div class="col-sm-11 col-md-10 col-lg-8"> <h2>Women in tech: Nine pieces of advice from industry leaders</h2> <div class="mt-4">Vodafone UK teamed up with software company MongoDB to host two panels comprising some of the UK tech sector’s leading female voices. Here are some of the best insights from the event. </div> </div> <div class="col-12 mt-5 mb-2"> <a class="btn" href="https://www.vodafone.co.uk/newscentre/features/women-in-tech-nine-pieces-of-advice-from-industry-leaders/">Find out more</a> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="single-block embed-block mt-4 mb-4 w-100"> <p>With a background in mechanical engineering and a master’s degree in Innovation Design Engineering from a joint Imperial College London and Royal College of Art programme, Kayali is a hands-on engineer with a passion for making a difference.</p><p>Her inspiration for launching Deploy Tech stemmed from a life-changing experience in Nairobi. During her visit to some of the world’s largest slums, she witnessed firsthand the devasting lack of access to clean water.</p><p>From this experience, Kayali worked towards developing a new innovative water storage solution. This led to the creation of a ready-to-use water tank made from concrete-filled fabric, capable of being deployed and operational within just 24 hours.</p><p>Under her leadership, Deploy Tech has expanded its applications to include farming, rainwater harvesting, irrigation and livestock feeding. Kayali’s work drives technological change to address the climate challenges faced in the UK and beyond.</p><p>Celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, the Women of the Year Lunch and Awards continues to honour exceptional women from around the globe.</p> </section> <section class="single-block vodafone-banner-advert mt-4 mb-4" style=background-image:url(https://www.vodafone.co.uk/newscentre/app/uploads/2024/04/Falling-Dripping-Water-DropAdobe-Stock-1920x1280.jpg);> <span class="overlay"></span> <div class="content"> <div class="row d-flex justify-content-between justify-items-between"> <div class="col-sm-11 col-md-10 col-lg-8"> <h2>New IoT smart water meters could cut water consumption by 15%</h2> <div class="mt-4">The UK will be the first market to experience an accelerated roll-out of remote water meter-reading, following a new global partnership between SUEZ and Vodafone. </div> </div> <div class="col-12 mt-5 mb-2"> <a class="btn" href="https://www.vodafone.co.uk/newscentre/news/new-iot-smart-water-meters-cut-water-consumption/">Find out more</a> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="single-block embed-block mt-4 mb-4 w-100"> <p><strong>Beren Kayali, co-founder, Deploy Tech, said:</strong></p><p>“I am really, really honoured and amazed to be recognised. Running a start-up is a huge roller coaster and exhausting, both mentally and physically. Winning an award like this feels like you have an invisible angel saying: ‘I’m here with you. Don’t worry. What you’re doing is not unseen.’”</p><p><strong>Miryem Salah, Chief Data Officer and Director of Vodafone Business IT Hubs, Digital & Transformation, Vodafone UK, said</strong>: “We are delighted to present Beren with our Vodafone Women of Innovation Award.</p><p>“She really embodies the spirit of innovation for good and has used her technical expertise to create a system that could change the provision of water in hard-to-reach places, truly showing the impact that small businesses can have across the world.</p><p>“We are really proud to support these awards and it is an honour to spend an afternoon with a group of incredible women who are inspiring role models for future generations.”</p><p><strong>Lady Louise Vaughan, Chair of Women of the Year, said:</strong> “We are thrilled to present Beren with the Vodafone Business Women of the Year Innovation Award. Her pioneering approach to solving global water access issues through innovative design is both inspiring and impactful.</p><p>“The quality of nominees in this category was exceptional, and it was a privilege to witness the work of such talented women. Beren’s leadership and dedication make her an outstanding role model for future female innovators and entrepreneurs.”</p><p><strong><em>Stay up to date with the latest news from Vodafone by following us on </em></strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/vodafone-uk-news-centre/"><strong><em>LinkedIn</em></strong></a><strong><em> and </em></strong><a href="https://twitter.com/vodafoneuknews"><strong><em>Twitter/X</em></strong></a><strong><em>, as well as signing up for News Centre website </em></strong><a href="https://newscentre.vodafone.co.uk/features/how-to-use-the-vodafone-uk-news-centre/"><strong><em>notifications</em></strong></a><strong><em>.</em></strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">-Ends-</p><p><strong>Notes to Editors </strong></p><p>Interviews are available upon request.</p><p>Please email womenoftheyear@pagefield.co.uk or call 0203 327 4109 to arrange.</p><p><strong>About Women of the Year</strong></p><p>As the original women’s networking event, Women of the Year has brought together a powerful community of remarkable women for 70 years. Striving to inspire and empower women, whilst championing those making a difference to others. Our annual Lunch and Awards celebrates and shines a spotlight on extraordinary women from all walks of life.</p><p>A non-profit organisation, Women of the Year is run by a dedicated committee of volunteers, whose aim is to continue the legacy of founder Tony Lothian by recognising, celebrating, and advancing the achievements of women throughout the United Kingdom and around the world.</p> </section> </div> </article> </div> <div class="sidebar col-md-5 col-lg-4 offset-lg-1"> <div class="mt-4"> <h3 class="">Read more</h3> <div> <article class="listing single-featured"> <div class="article-wrapper"> <div class="image-wrapper"> <div class="image-box"> <a class="image-container" href="https://www.vodafone.co.uk/newscentre/news/wales-womens-rugby-team-look-ahead-six-nations/"> <figure class="thumbnail this"> <picture><source srcset='https://www.vodafone.co.uk/newscentre/app/uploads/2024/03/wruwomenshealthcovercropedit-224x149.jpg.webp 224w' media='(min-width: 0) and (max-width: 767px)' 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<div class="image-box"> <a class="image-container" href="https://www.vodafone.co.uk/newscentre/press-release/new-research-one-in-five-younger-workers-uk-have-quit-their-job-poor-parental-leave/"> <figure class="thumbnail this"> <picture><source srcset='https://www.vodafone.co.uk/newscentre/app/uploads/2022/01/Chris-Article-Header-550x367.jpg.webp 550w' type='image/webp'/><source srcset='https://www.vodafone.co.uk/newscentre/app/uploads/2022/01/Chris-Article-Header-550x367.jpg 550w' /><img src="https://www.vodafone.co.uk/newscentre/app/uploads/2022/01/Chris-Article-Header.jpg" alt="" title="Vodafone's new global parental leave policy." /></picture> </figure> </a> </div> <h2 class="dotdotdot"><a href="https://www.vodafone.co.uk/newscentre/press-release/new-research-one-in-five-younger-workers-uk-have-quit-their-job-poor-parental-leave/">Younger UK workers quit jobs if parental leave not good enough</a></h2> </div> <div class="article-info-container"> <div class="author-line"> <a href="https://www.vodafone.co.uk/newscentre/press-release/"> <span class="category first"> Press Release </span> </a> <span class="separator">|</span> <span class="author first"> <a >Press Office</a> </span> <span class="separator">|</span> <date class="date last">20 Jan 2022</date> </div> </div> </div></article> </div> <a class="btn mt-4 mb-4 w-100" href="https://www.vodafone.co.uk/newscentre/press-release/">See press release archive<img class="arrow right" src="https://www.vodafone.co.uk/newscentre/app/themes/news/dist/images/icons/arrow-right.svg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="addthis_inline_share_toolbox"></div> <section class="boilerplate mt-4 mb-4"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-lg-7"> <h3 class="category">About Vodafone UK</h3> <p>Vodafone UK is a technology communications company that connects people, businesses and devices to help our customers benefit from digital innovation. Our services span mobile, fixed-line connections, home and office broadband, and the Internet of Things (IoT).</p><p>We have a strong track record as a tech pioneer, making the UK’s first mobile phone call, sending the first text message, and making the UK’s first live holographic call using 5G in 2018. We were the first to start carrying live 5G traffic from a site in Salford, Greater Manchester and now have 5G in locations across Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain as well as the UK. Meanwhile, our 4G network coverage currently reaches over 99% of the UK population.</p><p>Today, Vodafone serves more than 18 million mobile and fixed-line customers in the UK. Vodafone is the largest provider of full fibre in the UK – our superfast broadband services are now available to nearly 12 million homes across the UK.</p><p>Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do: as of 1 July 2021, 100% of the grid electricity we use in the UK is certified to be from renewable sources.</p><p>For more information about Vodafone UK, please visit: <strong><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.vodafone.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.vodafone.co.uk</a>.</span></strong></p> </div> <div class="col-12 col-lg-4 offset-lg-1"> <div> <h3 class="category">Vodafone UK Media Relations</h3> <p>Telephone: +44 (0) 1635 693 693</p><p>Email: ukmediarelations@vodafone.com</p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/VodafoneUKNews" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@VodafoneUKNews</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://vodafone.co.uk/newscentre/">https://vodafone.co.uk/newscentre/</a></p><h6>Vodafone Limited</h6><p>Registered Office: Vodafone House, The Connection, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2FN</p><p>Registered in England No: 1471587</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </main> </div> <script src="//assets.vodafone.co.uk/cs/groups/public/documents/js/ws2-shared-footer.min.js.js"></script><footer class="footer"></footer> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://www.vodafone.co.uk/newscentre/app/plugins/metronet-profile-picture/js/mpp-frontend.js?ver=2.6.3" id="mpp_gutenberg_tabs-js"></script><script type="text/javascript" src="https://www.vodafone.co.uk/newscentre/app/themes/news/dist/scripts/main.js" id="sage/main.js-js"></script><script type="text/javascript" src="https://cdn.onesignal.com/sdks/OneSignalSDK.js?ver=1.0.0" id="remote_sdk-js" async="async" data-wp-strategy="async"></script> <script src="//cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/jQuery.dotdotdot/3.2.2/jquery.dotdotdot.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//s7.addthis.com/js/300/addthis_widget.js#pubid=ra-5ddbea4d4cd94315"></script> <script src="https://www.vodafone.co.uk/newscentre/app/themes/news/resources/assets/scripts/meganav.js"></script> <script>!function(e,t,n,s,u,a){e.twq||(s=e.twq=function(){s.exe?s.exe.apply(s,arguments):s.queue.push(arguments);},s.version='1.1',s.queue=[],u=t.createElement(n),u.async=!0,u.src='https://static.ads-twitter.com/uwt.js', a=t.getElementsByTagName(n)[0],a.parentNode.insertBefore(u,a))}(window,document,'script');twq('config','o7s8v');</script> <script type="text/javascript">// Insert Twitter Event ID twq('event', 'tw-o7s8v-ocd63', {});</script> </body></html>