ICT Development Forum: Focus on Women in ICT

Session description:

Two prominent ICT professionals take a look at the role played by women in the South African ICT sector:

• WomeninTechZA – Diversity in the tech sector – One step forward two steps back? One year on from WomeninTechZA’s launch and much has changed in the tech sector, and a lot has not. In this talk we look at changing attitudes to diversity, specifically in the tech sector, why diversity is profitable, and what local companies can do to tackle the diversity challenge.
• Silicon Cape – Understanding challenges faced by women in the ICT ecosystem. Creating awareness and promoting women-led startups. Developing local and global strategic partnerships with organisations already doing awesome work in our space. Encouraging girls and young women to choose tech related careers.

Target audience:

Open to all

Presented by:

Samantha Perry - Co-Founder: WomeninTechZA
Zimkhita Buwa - Women Porfolio Head: Silicon Cape Initiative
Lianne du Toit - Vice Chairperson: Silicon Cape Initiative

Prerequisites:

None