Celebrating International Women’s Day: Empowering Women in Technology
On March 8th, 2023 we co-organized this special event dedicated to celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD). We focused on the critical need to bring more women into technology—a field where their creativity and insights can drive innovation and promote gender equality.
The Cost of Exclusion
According to the UN Women’s Gender Snapshot 2022 report, the exclusion of women from the digital world has resulted in a staggering loss of US$1 trillion from the GDP of low- and middle-income countries over the past decade. Without decisive action, this figure is projected to rise to US$1.5 trillion by 2025. This economic impact underscores the urgent need for inclusion in tech, not just as a moral imperative, but as a necessity for sustainable development.
An event for Inspiration and Insight
2023 IWD celebration featured a panel of remarkable women in tech who shared their journeys, the prejudices they have faced, and the successes they have achieved. Their stories serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of education and equal support for women in all fields, especially technology, and of finding role models.
A Journey Through Their Stories
We were thrilled to present three inspiring profiles of high-tech women who have significantly contributed to their fields. Their experiences highlight not only the challenges but also the triumphs that come with perseverance and passion.
- MARTINA AKERLUND – CEO at Calis today, CEO at Triggy then. As CEO of a finance start-up, she overcame gender skepticism and stood up to several French clichés. She has created a ripple effect of empowerment for women in tech. [ https://bit.ly/3BxxEsr ]
- OLENA KUSHAKOVSKA – As a data scientist, she faced numerous hurdles in a male-dominated industry. Today, she advocates for diversity in tech and works tirelessly to break down barriers for future generations of women. [ https://bit.ly/3N8y6Qz ]
- CARMEN REDONDO– Director of Global Marketing for Antennas at KYOCERA AVX. She emphasizes the importance of inclusive practices in tech development through her work. [ https://bit.ly/3NbiyeB ]
EDHEC Inclusive Club and PWN French Riviera: Let’s all help each other to ensure women are brought into technology
PWN French Riviera, with Lena Breck Rørvig at the head of Partnerships in 2023 and Lala Laprun as Partnerships’ facilitator, had been creating close relationship with EDHEC Social Impact & Diversity Club, led by Schreeja Nandy as President and Veronica Taylor Sigurdson as Vice President, under
Let’s Make a Change Together
Join us in celebrating International Women’s Day and be part of the change. Let’s inspire each other to create a more inclusive tech landscape where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Together, we can build a brighter future for women in technology under the compassionate, uplifting, and dynamic gaze of Sandra Richez, Director of the EDHEC MBA program.
Let’s make a difference together!
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