March 2016
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Delegates at this timely seminar discussed next steps for policy - and businesses and the education system - to further increase opportunities for women within the tech sector, and improve gender equality throughout related industries.
They assessed progress so far and best practice, drawing on latest developments in education and skills training.
Sessions considered lessons from initiatives in quotas at boardroom and management levels, the influence of strong female role models in academic institutions, businesses and through their portrayal in the media, and latest thinking on how well teaching, school structures and careers guidance are contributing to inspiring young women throughout education. Delegates also discussed how policies such as shared parental leave can be built upon and how industry cultures can best be managed to help challenge traditional assumptions about women in the tech workforce.
This conference brought together representatives from the Houses of Parliament with key stakeholders in technology and telecoms - including in the private and public sectors, business groups and trade associations, lawyers, charities, educational institutions at all levels, as well as academics with a particular interest in these important issues.
