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The Women in ICT Standardisation webinar is back for its 5th edition, bringing together leading voices in the field of European standardisation. This year, StandICT.eu is proud to join forces with key EU-funded projects, 6G SNS CO-OP, EDU4Standards, INSTAR, CYBERSTAND.eu, alongside the Women in Telecommunications and Research (WiTaR) working group of the 6G-IA.
Together, we aim to deliver comprehensive and content-rich discussions aligned with the priorities outlined in the Rolling Plan for ICT Standardisation, shedding light on the role of gender diversity in ICT standardisation and its impact on European policy and innovation.
The main objective of this webinar is to highlight the critical role of women in ICT standardisation, showcasing their success stories, achievements, and contributions to shaping key technical and policy documents. We will explore the challenges and opportunities faced by women in this traditionally male-dominated field and identify concrete pathways for greater inclusion and impact.
By sharing first-hand experiences, we aim to illustrate the tangible impact of gender diversity on the standardisation process, emphasising how a wider range of perspectives leads to more comprehensive, effective, and forward-looking standards. The webinar will also serve as an opportunity to derive preliminary recommendations for fostering broader and more sustainable engagement of women in standardisation.
Speakers and draft agenda
The speakers at the event include the StandICT.eu Fellows Debora Comparino (ITU) and Elzbieta Andrukiewicz (IEC, ISO, CEN-CENELEC), SNS CO-OP's (ELASTIC project) and WiTAR WG member Despina Kopanaki (Technical University of Crete), CYBERSTAND.eu's Federica Bozzi (NextG Cloud & ETSI) and Anna Maria Mandalari (ETSI), along with Albena Mihovska (one6G Association) and Cristina Mussinelli (Fondazione LIA).
Target audience
The target audience for this webinar includes ICT Specialists and Professionals under the main Digital Single Market & Digital Europe domains, Standard Developing Organisations' representatives, Members of Research Institutes working in ICT Standard Development, Representative of National Standards Associations, general audience and civil society organisations involved in the promotion of women in STEM disciplines and education.
