Closing the gender gap in engineering: why it matters
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Closing the gender gap in engineering: why it matters in communications
Telecoms engineering is helping to shape our future world. But the evolution of technology is impacted by a workforce shortage in engineering, with low levels of female representation, despite awareness of how diversity can positively impact organisations. Ofcom wants to ensure that everyone’s views are heard on this topic.
We’re hosting an interactive session at The Institution of Engineering and Technology's HQ in London, where you’ll hear panellists from Ofcom and other influential organisations discuss how we can close the gender gap in STEM.
Panellists:
Barbara Pareglio, Internet of Things Technical Director at GSMA (Global System for Mobile Communications Association)
Griselda Togobo, Engineer and accountant turned entrepreneur - championing women, small businesses and bridging the gender gap in STEM
Dr. Larissa Suzuki, award-winning and passionate computer scientist, inventor, and engineer
Joe Butler, CTO Telecommunications, DCMS (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
Agenda:
18:00 – 18:30 Registration
18:30 – 18:40 Introduction from Phillip Marnick, Spectrum Group Director (Ofcom)
18:40 – 19:00 Introduction from speakers
19:00 – 19:45 Interactive panel discussion
19:45 – 19:50 Wrap up
19:50 – 20:30 Networking
We look forward to welcoming you for what promises to be a lively discussion.
Join the conversation: #womeninSTEM
Organiser Ofcom and IET
Organiser of Closing the gender gap in engineering: why it matters
About Ofcom:
Ofcom is the UK's communications regulator. We regulate the TV, radio and video on demand sectors, fixed line telecoms, mobiles, postal services, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate. It has a statutory duty to represent the interests of citizens and consumers by promoting competition and protecting the public from harmful or offensive material. Some of the main areas Ofcom presides over are licensing, research, codes and policies, complaints, competition and protecting the radio spectrum from abuse (e.g. pirate radio stations).
About IET:
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is the largest multidisciplinary professional engineering institution in the world. The IET has the authority to establish professional registration for the titles of Chartered Engineer, Incorporated Engineer, Engineering Technician, and ICT Technician, as a Licensed Member institution of the Engineering Council.
