“Grow in Tech” Article Series – Expert Advice on Empowering Women in Tech
At our Stay in Tech Conference earlier this year in Berlin, we tackled some of the most pressing questions related to gender equality in today’s digital world. We have been sharing insights of our international experts on each topic in a series of LinkedIn articles, offering in-depth advice, tips, and best practices to help you gain better insights into the problems and potential solutions.
ICODSIP 2024: Bridging Innovation and Digital Skills in Alcalá de Henares
The first International Conference on Digital Skills, Innovation, and Professionalism (ICODSIP) took place on November 14-15, 2024, at the Universidad de Alcalá in Spain. Organised by CEPIS together with the University of Alcalá and the Spanish Informatics Assocation (ATI), the conference served as a hub for researchers, educators, and industry leaders to discuss the evolving landscape of digital competencies and the future of professionalism in Europe.
Women4Cyber Launches 7th Mentorship Programme
Women4Cyber has announced the 7th edition of its Mentorship Programme, running from January to July 2025. Aimed at closing the skills gap in cybersecurity, the free initiative pairs mentors with mentees across all career stages.
DiversIT Charter Welcomes Why Consult and Net4Tec as Allied Member
Why Consult, through its initiative net4tec | 4 WoMen Careers in Technology, has officially joined the DiversIT Charter as an Allied Member. This partnership marks a significant milestone in our shared mission to enhance diversity and inclusion in the tech industry, with a focus on advancing gender equality.
IAT, Huawei Launch Free Cloud Certification Course for 225 Women in IT in Türkiye
The Informatics Association of Turkiye (IAT), CEPIS member and Gold level DiversIT certificate holder, together with Huawei Türkiye IT Skills Development Programme, will be launching the “IAT Women in IT Huawei Cloud Certification Programme”.
STEM Women Releases 2024 Whitepaper on Gender Imbalance in STEM
STEM Women has announced the release of its 2024 whitepaper, “Understanding the Gender Imbalance in STEM.” This comprehensive report explores the experiences and perceptions of female and non-binary STEM graduates, providing valuable insights into the challenges and expectations they face as they enter the workforce.
‘500k Missing Women’ Highlighted in BCS Letter to New UK Tech Secretary
Following the UK election, in a letter to the new technology secretary, the British Computer Society, the professional body for computing, has highlighted that over 500,000 women are ‘missing’ from the UK’s IT sector.
“Slovak Women in Tech” Conference: Celebrating Excellence and Empowerment in IT
The one-day, multi-genre Slovak Women in Tech conference is the first event dedicated to celebrating women in IT in Slovakia. Its goal is to inspire and empower Slovak women in the tech industry by providing a platform to showcase their work and encouraging them to pursue careers in IT.
LivePerson Achieves DiversIT Charter Gold Certificate
LivePerson, a global leader in conversational AI, has recently been certified with the Gold level of the CEPIS DiversIT Charter. This certificate recognises organisations that excel in promoting gender equality within tech professions. The Gold Certificate represents the highest level of achievement and is a testament to LivePerson’s unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace.
Best Practice in the Spotlight: Million Women Mentors
In this edition of BP in Spotlight, we turn our attention to the Informatics Association of Turkiye (IAT), whose impactful initiative “Million Women Mentors” was one of the factors that led to IAT being certified with DiversIT Gold level. By connecting young women with leaders in STEM fields, they set a benchmark for others to follow.
