Generally speaking, in many technology companies, the number of men is much higher than women. If you think this is just a general observation and not rigorous, you may wish to look at the research of the Asian Development Bank. Statistics show that the average number of women in the Asia-Pacific region is 70% less than that of men.
As the times continue to advance and information technology becomes more important in all walks of life, women are still at a significant disadvantage in education and the workplace. This means that a large number of female populations have missed the key computer skills required for further studies and career advancement. More importantly, the lack of these skills and ideas has occurred to the next generation of mothers and has a profound impact.
The last quarter of this century has witnessed the emergence of a new economic order. It marks the arrival of a new age — an age of artificial intelligence, robotics, space research, biotech, and environmental technology. To understand this evolution, this WIT Connect identifies the driving forces shaping the techno-capitalism realities of today and the potential impacts across policy, entrepreneurship, and modes of production.
Hear from:
- Leilani Brown, Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at K12 Inc.
- Carole House, Cybersecurity Policy Specialist, Department of Treasury/Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
- Christina Monaco, Chief Ventures Officer, Office of Ventures and Innovation at National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
- Natasha Ahmed, Economist and Management Consulting Professional
- Sheena D. Franklin, Founder and CEO, Well-Kept Beauty
- Martha Laughman, Director of Workforce Channel Development & Veterans Programs at SmoothStack
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THE CATEGORIES
Education
Only 1 STEM student out of 4 is a girl.
Social inclusion
People belonging to ethnic minorities or from a disadvantaged background are much less likely to study and work in Tech.
Entrepreneurship
On average only 20% of people working in the technology industry are women and 5% are in management positions.
Science and research
According to USI data, less than 30% of the world’s researchers are women.
OUR SUCCESSFUL AWARD
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It’s time to bridge the gender gap in the technology industry by celebrating the remarkable women from around the world who innovate, inspire, and transform the sector as we know it.
The 2nd edition of the Women in Tech Global Awards will reward incredible figures in a range of 6 categories.
Our international jury of experts will be recognizing women that are making an impact in Tech with brilliance and success.