Women in tech

emPOWERED caught up with Karen Blake, CEO of the Tech Talent Charter, ahead of her panel at the 2024 Women of Silicon Roundabout event to discuss her unconventional career journey, her efforts to unite organisations committed to diversity and inclusion, and the challenges she has faced along the way.

What does it truly mean to be a leader? Influencer, thought leader, and leading expert: Tags like these are applied throughout the tech industry, and beyond, almost like stickers, with businesses looking to wheel out what they perceive to be one of their true stars to showcase to the public.

emPOWERED takes a look at the women making a difference in the male-dominated space of open source AI

Baroness Helena Morrisey emphasises the need for open communication in creating leadership opportunities for women

Marta Moreton, ICT specialist at TSF, speaks on their work with marginalised groups in the field.

Vicky Wills, CTO at Exclaimer calls on STEM leaders to increase diversity and include more women and people of underrepresented backgrounds