Women4Tech

Building on a successful launch at Mobile World Congress 2017 and Mobile World Congress Americas 2017, GSMA brings back the Women4Tech programme to Mobile World Congress 2018. Focused on successfully addressing and reducing the gender gap in the mobile industry, Women4Tech features four days of in-depth analysis of the topics shaping gender diversity in the mobile industry.

Women4Tech is focused on increasing the inclusion of women in the mobile industry and supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG #5 (Gender Equality).

What to expect:

Women4Tech Summit: A core element of the Women4Tech programme. Learn best practices for women leadership in the digital age from corporate influencers. Comprised of four key themes, from which leaders in mobile and related industries will engage the audience to inspire action:

• Women Empowering Technology looks at gender equality and career development.
• Women Encouraging Technology centres on mentoring and youth education.
• Women Transforming Technology focuses on women in communication and vertical sectors.
• Women Innovating in Technology examines women as entrepreneurs and innovators.

Senior-level speakers from around the world will discuss integrating gender equality into the mainstream work environments and share strategic advice on how to empower gender diversity in mobile and related industries.

• Speed Coaching & Networking: This innovative and dynamic session gives attendees a fresh perspective on networking by coaching attendees on personal challenges and opportunities. Our experts will guide attendees on mapping career goals and building bridges in the professional community. This session is open to all MWC18 registered attendees of any gender.
• Glomo Awards: Mobile Industry Leadership Award will be presented to both an individual and organisation, who have demonstrated outstanding contributions to closing the gender gap. The winners, together with a shortlist of nominees, will be invited to the Global Mobile Awards presentation at the Women4Tech Summit.
• MWC Tours & Experience:  Join the conversation with leading exhibitors as they share their best practices and policies around gender equality, diversity and reducing the gender gap through the Women4Tech Tours. Come see how women are transforming the world of technology.
• Mobile World Live TV: Watch important leaders in the mobile industry debate hot topics including the ever-changing approach to gender diversification, broadcasted live from the Mobile World Live Studio in Broadcast Village.
• Women4Tech at 4 Years From Now (4YFN): Take a meaningful look at gender equality and gender diversity in the global tech start-up community at 4YFN. Be a part of interactive workshops, gender diverse panels, keynotes and stay for the thrilling Hack_D_Gap Global Challenge finale and award ceremony.