Breaking down the barriers for women working in tech in Europe
CEPIS recently hosted an event to tackle the lack of women in tech in Europe, titled: “Gender equality in the IT workplace: breaking down the barriers”. he focus was on the challenges and opportunities related to breaking down barriers in gender gap in ICT professions.
Register for the webinar on Gender equality in the IT workplace – 26 November
Join us on 26 November 2021 online from 10:00 to 12:30 CET at our event entitled “Gender equality in the IT workplace: breaking down the barriers”.
DSJC includes the CEPIS DiversIT Charter on new platform
The CEPIS DiversIT Charter is now featured on the Digital Skills and Jobs Platform, an initiative of the Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition. It features among other resources for upskilling and strengthening digital competences.
(Re)Watch the online info session on DiversIT Charter
The recordings and presentation from the DiversIT Charter info session for CEPIS members are now available to view and download on the event page on the CEPIS website. The session took place on 28 June. During it, attendees learned about specifics about the implementation and benefits of the Charter to their society and their members – from details about criteria and application process to potential financial benefits.
Online info session on DiversIT Charter on 28 June
CEPIS is organising a webinar about the DiversIT Charter. It will take place on Monday 28 June from 14:30 to 16:00 CEST. This webinar is aimed specifically at CEPIS Member Societies.
Iceland becomes first CEPIS member to receive Gold status of DiversIT Charter
The Icelandic Computer Society (Ský) has become the first CEPIS member society to be awarded the Gold status of the CEPIS DiversIT Charter. The Gold status reflects the organisation’s leading work in encouraging girls and young women to pursue IT studies and advancing gender equality in ICT professions.
CEPIS DiversIT team member speaks at EIF Diversity in Tech debate
On 22 April, EIF held a virtual debate on Diversity in Tech, focusing on the need to enhance diversity and inclusion as key drivers for innovation, non-linear thinking, growth and success. The debate was hosted by MEP Maria da Graça Carvalho, and included Petra Kotuliakova, Member of the CEPIS Diversity team, among the list of speakers.
Be a Game Changer for diversity: apply for the DiversIT Charter
Let’s celebrate the International Women‘s Day by participating in an initiative that can really change the life of women on STEM positions. Apply for the DiversIT Charter!
DiversIT Charter launched on 26 November
The CEPIS DiversIT Charter was launched at an online conference on 26 November. The event was very successful, with more than 100 attendees, and included high-profile keynote speakers and panellists from the European Commission, the European Parliament, private and non-governmental sectors who discussed topics from the importance of gender diversity in general to specific best practices to attract and retain female tech talents.
DiversIT Charter to launch to tackle the lack of women in tech in Europe
A new charter committed to increasing the number of women in tech roles in Europe will be launched on 26 November by the Council of European Professional Informatics Societies (CEPIS). The DiversIT Charter, which has been developed by CEPIS’ Women in IT group, will be open to organisations from across Europe, including the UK.
