Thematic Working Group (TWG2) on Leadership Empowerment
TWG on Leadership Empowerment focusing on promoting equitable access to leadership roles for women in digital sectors, including the tech industry, research and entrepreneurship.
The Thematic Working Group on Leadership Empowerment (TWG2) will work on strengthening women’s presence and progression into leadership positions within Europe’s digital and technological landscape. Its activities will be framed within the Women in Digital Forum and will contribute to shaping structural solutions that promote gender balanced leadership across sectors and institutions.
While women increasingly enter the digital workforce, their advancement into senior roles remains limited. Leadership in tech companies, innovation hubs and emerging fields such as artificial intelligence and deep tech continues to reflect a pronounced gender gap. TWG2 will respond to this challenge by initiating a collaborative process aimed at mapping existing barriers and co-designing practical pathways to support the professional growth and visibility of women in decision-making roles.
TWG2 will also explore strategies to foster inclusive leadership pipelines within private companies, academic institutions and public-sector organisations.
This working group will bring together a selected team of 12 to 15 professionals from across Europe, representing a range of competencies in digital policy, gender studies, executive training, entrepreneurship and organisational development. Industry leaders, academic researchers, public officials and women with direct leadership experience in the tech field will be actively involved.
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