Women in Tech
Women at electronica 2024 leading change through inclusion and data
The Women in Tech Forum at electronica 2024, hosted by Electronic Specifier and Women in Electronics, took place on Wednesday 13th November 2024, and what a fantastic forum it was.
Leading energy employers push for quicker strides towards gender balance
The latest Annual Report from the Energy Leaders' Coalition (ELC) outlines ambitious goals for gender diversity in the energy sector, though recruitment and progression barriers for women remain.
Caroline Pannier to take over as Exhibition Director of electronica
With effect from 1st December 2024, Caroline Pannier will become the new Exhibition Director of electronica. She succeeds Katja Stolle, who will in future take over as Executive Director of Technology Fairs at Messe München from Dr. Martin Lechner, who is retiring in December.
Over two-thirds of Women in Tech demand more to elevate women in leadership
Sixty-eight percent of women agree that more can be done to improve the workplace for women in leadership roles, calling for improved career pathways and mentorship.
The Princess Royal joins leading women in STEM
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Patron of the WISE (Women into Science and Engineering) Campaign, joined the organisation to meet leading women from the Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) sector to champion inclusive workplaces for women – and to celebrate 40 years of WISE moving the dial towards gender parity in the sector.
Inspiring IET Young women engineers make national final
To celebrate Ada Lovelace Day, five young women engineers have been announced as finalists for the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s (IET) Young Woman Engineer of the Year Awards 2024.
Celebrating Ada Lovelace Day
As we celebrate Ada Lovelace Day, Electronic Specifier honours not only the woman who saw beyond the limits of her time, but all the women who have seen what is possible and followed their own path.
Women in Tech: underpaid, underrepresented, and underfunded
Web Summit has released its fifth global Women in Tech report, revealing ongoing challenges for women in the industry. The findings highlight that women in tech continue to face issues related to pay, representation, and funding.
Mira Murati departs OpenAI: a leadership shift amid corporate restructuring
Mira Murati, OpenAI’s Chief Technology Officer, has resigned after six and a half years, marking the end of a critical period for the company.
Rajani Rao: inspiring a generation of women in tech
Rajani Rao, Principal Technologist at AVEVA and Founder of Women Coding Community, is a force to be reckoned with in the tech world.