Empowering Women’s Leadership to Transform Politics, Sustainability, and Finance
As we reflect on the past week celebrating International Women’s Day 2025, it’s important to recognise the high cost of gender inequality, which leads to losses of trillions of dollars each year to the global economy. At the current pace, achieving gender parity will take another 134 years, according to the World Economic Forum’s Gender Parity Report. Here are some expert insights on role of women in leading the way across diverse industries.
Innovation and Quantum Technology – 27 March, 15:00 CET
Explore the transformative potential of quantum technology in reshaping industries and solving complex global challenges. This session delves into the disruptive impact of quantum tech on fields like healthcare, finance and artificial intelligence. Experts will discuss the current state of quantum research, real-world applications and the roadmap for its commercialization. Gain insights into how quantum technology could revolutionize data security, problem-solving capabilities and business processes, preparing organizations for the next era of technological evolution.
China’s AI Deployment and Day-to-Day Applications – 9 April, 15:00 CET
This session will provide a snapshot on how China’s artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is evolving, offering transformative opportunities in productivity that will redefine the future of technology-driven innovation, work and mobility. The session will also explore the role of government in fostering AI innovation and shaping regulatory frameworks.
Foundations GovTech: Digital Public Infrastructure – 24 April, 15:00 CET
In this session, digital public infrastructure (DPI) experts will discuss why DPI is considered a foundational element of GovTech and what governments need to consider for the successful implementation of DPI. Further, the panel will explore the potential impact of DPI with transparency, efficiency and inclusivity, while addressing challenges such as data security, interoperability and equitable access.
While women remain significantly underrepresented in STEM at just 29.2%, Sue Duke from LinkedIn says, “skills need to be the currency for the labour market, and that is especially true for women.
