Empowering Tech Talents Among Young Women: Key Takeaways from a Panel Discussion

Promoting equality, equity, and inclusion – as reflections of societal diversity – aims to strengthen potential in IT&C through both education and research. New initiatives that encourage women to pursue prospective career paths in technology should be promoted as examples of good practices. These could further develop into pilot initiatives, raising awareness and revealing the importance of women’s representation within the DNA of innovation. Adopting an ecosystem-based perspective for piloting a “Manifesto for Women in Tech” could highlight the role of women as key contributors to the field of digital technology. This reflection represents the qualities of good practice through its core principles, objectives, audience, supporting stakeholders, approach, and its potential for up-scaling. Insights obtained from a ‘Women in Tech’ panel discussion underpin this strategy, offering unique perspectives from influential tech leaders with the goal of inspiring the next generation of Female tech innovators.