GWTL and the Committee for Labour held a Roundtable on 'Shaping the Future: Tech Talent, Leadership & Startup Investment for Women'.
In a landmark event for women in technology, Global Women TechLeaders partnered with the Romanian Parliament's Committee for Labour to host a high-level roundtable discussion on advancing women's leadership in the tech sector.
Event Theme
"Shaping the Future: Tech Talent, Leadership & Startup Investment for Women"
This roundtable brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and advocates to address systemic barriers and identify actionable solutions.
Key Discussion Points
Tech Talent Pipeline
- Educational initiatives to encourage girls in STEM
- Retention strategies for women in tech careers
- The role of mentorship and sponsorship
Leadership Development
- Breaking the glass ceiling in tech companies
- Board representation and executive pathways
- Leadership training programs and their effectiveness
Startup Investment
- Current statistics on funding for women-led startups
- Investor biases and how to address them
- Policy mechanisms to increase investment equity
Outcomes
The roundtable resulted in several concrete commitments:
- A working group to develop policy recommendations
- Pledge from participating companies to improve diversity metrics
- Plans for a follow-up summit to track progress
Participating Organizations
- Romanian Ministry of Digital Transformation
- Major tech companies operating in Romania
- Romanian Startup Association
- European Women in Tech network
- Academic institutions focused on technology
Media Coverage
The event received significant media attention, helping to elevate the conversation about women in technology to the national level.
