As we enter an era of unprecedented digital transformation and innovation, addressing the digital gender divide is critical to developing a global empowered workforce. Women and girls around the world often lack access to digital resources because of the high cost of Internet access and the lack of educational content in local languages. How can we foster the next generation of women tech CEOs and digitally-equipped local leaders? As the female workforce continues to be a central driver of future economic growth, what successes have been achieved in lessening the digital gender gap and what future innovations in education can further reduce it?

Speakers:

H.E. Dr. Sheikha Abdulla al-Misnad, Former President of Qatar University; Prime Minister's Office, Qatar

June Angelides MBE, Investor, Samos Investments

Prof. Lily Kong, President, Singapore Management University

Deirdre Murphy, SVP, HR – Industrial Automation, Schneider Electric

Fiona Nott, Chief Executive Officer, The Women's Foundation

Izzy Obeng, Managing Director, Foundervine

Tejas Patel, Managing Director – Lead, Technology Strategy & Advisory, Growth Markets, Accenture

Kahina Van Dyke, Global Head of Digital Channels & Data Analytics, Standard Chartered Bank

Moderator: Anjani Trivedi, Columnist, Bloomberg Opinion

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