Great news! Montreal Digital Spring (Printemps numérique) and Women In Tech by co-presenting the Women in Tech for Good Prize, offer women in leadership positions the opportunity to participate in the MTL Tech awards as part of MTL connect: Montreal Digital Week from October 12 to 17, 2021.

Montreal Digital Spring and Women in Tech invite women in a leadership position in a company, association or as an investor putting societal impact at the heart of economic growth, thanks to technology, to come and present their leadership experiences before an international jury.

The aim of this Prize is to promote female leadership in impact technologies. The participation of women in the technology sector is essential for a fair and equal future. The use of technology is also an indispensable vector to improve the well-being of humanity and the planet.

Conditions:

• Participate as an entrepreneur or project leader in one of the following categories: Startup, SME or Large Company.
• For the Women in Tech Prize, participate as a woman in a leadership position working in a company, association or as an investor putting societal impact at the heart of economic growth, thanks to new technologies and digital tools.
• Your project must fall under the topics of MTL connect – 2021 edition.

By entering the contest, you are already winners:

• Maximize your visibility throughout the event
• Be featured on the main stage of the event
• Put forward your innovation or digital transformation project
• As finalist, get a virtual booth on the online platform
• Get a free Full Access upon submission of your application
• Get 5 free additional Full Access to invite your colleagues or partners
• Create international level business opportunities

Connect with potential customers, partners and investors from around the world, as well as leaders and digital enthusiasts

Key dates:

• Registration via online form until July 31, 2021 midnight (EST)
• Finalists will be announced on September 1st, 2021 (EST)
• Finalists must send us a video presentation of their innovation or project before October 3, 2021 midnight (EST)
• Live awards ceremony on MTL connect’s main stage on October 15, 2021 (EST)

On October, 6th WiT Russia in collaboration with WiT The Netherlands hosted a special Women in Tech event – “Yes, Women Can!” Women working in Heavy Asset industries.

Did you know, that in Russia, some professions are forbidden for women? In fact, for example, only starting as of January 2021, will women be given the right to be a train conductor. We have met with women around the world who work in Heavy Asset industries and we were fascinated with their paths and stories. They all faced hurdles in their careers that many might consider impossible for women to handle. But they did not let this stop them!

At the event, we shared their stories to inspire you and show that Yes, Women Can!

The event was hosted online by Elina Valeeva, the ambassador of Women in Tech Russia, along with Dr. Cara Antoine, the President and Chairwoman of the Advisory Board of Women in Tech, The Netherlands.

Our remarkable panelists:
– Bettina Bachmann, Managing Director of twoB Consulting GmbH, ex-Shell executive. Bettina’s main theme: As women in the energy industry, we are often a minority. How does that feel? Do we ever think about it, and if so, how does it impact us and our performance? Looking forward to sharing my personal ‘exploration ‘of this topic.
– Elvira Wallis, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Internet of Things at SAP. Elvira’s main theme: Industrial IoT is supplying the latest technology for heavy asset industries, allowing companies to digitize and optimize assets and machines to predict outcomes and to increase performance.
– Liana Meliksetyan, Chief operating officer at Zyfra Company. Liana’s main theme: How Russia is losing competitive advantage by ignoring the gender gap in the Industrial Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence.
– Polina Vasilenko, CEO and Founder of HelioRec, ex-Schlumberger. Polina’s main theme: From oil and gas to the renewables – my “green” way”.

We welcome you to watch this webinar online

One report published by McKinsey in 2016 showed that only 37% of the entry-level roles in tech companies were held by women. That number drops even further the higher up the business ladder you go, with women making up only 25% of senior management roles, and 15% of C-suite positions.

The World Economic Forum’s 2016 Global Gender Gap Report amplifies the need for more women to embrace tech, “Since STEM careers are projected to be some of the most sought-after in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution”.

The need for skilled employees is more obvious than ever. However, the technology industry continues to restrict itself with a “boys club” image. We must add more women to the technology sector if we’re going to have a chance at filling the increasing roles available in science, engineering, and research.

It’s time to find solutions that empower women, and steer girls into a future of STEM in their education, and careers.