FORUM: "Leadership.''International Girls in ICT Day 2024. Every year, ITU and partners work together to inspire and encourage girls to pursue a future in ICTs towards bridging the gender digital divide. The aim is to encourage young women and girls to pursue their studies and careers in science, engineering, technology, mathematics, and other fields and help them achieve their dreams.
In 2024, International Girls in ICT Day will be celebrated on 25 April. This year’s theme underscore the critical need for strong female role models in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. Follow the conversations with the hashtags: #GirlinICT, #ICTs, #DigitalTransformation, #GirlInICTDay.
April 25th is girls in ICT Day and this year, we're focused on leadership and how the International Community can support women and girls everywhere to become leaders in science technology engineering and Mathematics leadership is so much more than holding a job title or a position of power it's about harnessing the power of ideas and Innovation and the ability to navigate change with confidence whether you're a student entrepreneur or head of state our shared digital future needs women leaders who are not just technologically skilled but Visionaries with a voice to advocate for a more inclusive Equitable and sustainable World online and offline as we continue to witness unprecedented digital transformation with the rise of AI and other emerging tech and Technologies we simply cannot afford to keep leaving half the world's population behind right now just 21% of all ICT ministers are women and only 32 out of 165 ICT Regulators are led by a woman in the highest positions of government gender equality will not be reached for another 130 years in the private sector women technologists occupy l less than a third of positions and face a pay gap of 21% just 22% of AI workers globally are women and the hiring rate of women in Tech leadership roles has stalled when we look at Sea Suite rolls in stem just one in eight is held by a woman I think it's high time to turn all of this around to all the young girls out there the Tech sector needs you your ideas creativity and perspectives are essential if gender equality is to become a reality we need you to step into leading roles to challenge stereotypes and to contribute to building a digital future that benefits everyone to the International Community, let's Empower and encourage more young women than ever to step up into the world of stem let's invest in their education mentorship and skill building opportunities so that they canot only succeed but Thrive as digital Trailblazers let's celebrate support and Inspire our girls on girls and ICT day and every day because they are the leaders of our digital tomorrow.
EVENTS: This year, the theme of Girls in ICT Day is ‘Leadership’. The global Girls in ICT Day celebration will be held on April 25th, 2024 at the FEU Tech Innovation Center, Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines in coordination and collaboration with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).
Watch the Insights from International Girls in ICT Day 2024 in Manila, Philippines
Global ITU Celebration – Inter-Generational Dialogue and Mentorship Sessions
Event Details:
Date: 25 April 2024
Time: 08:00-17:00 Philippines time (GMT+8)
Venue: FEU Tech Innovation Center, Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines
The morning sessions will be conducted in a hybrid format.
Programme Agenda
8:00 – 9:00
Arrival of guests and Badging
9:00 – 9:30
Opening CeremonyIvan John Uy, Secretary, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Philippines
Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General, United Nations (Video message)
Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director, Telecommunication Development Bureau, ITU
Gustavo González, UN Resident Coordinator in the Philippines
9:30 – 10:15
High-level Segment (Remarks from Women and Girl leaders)H.R.H Princess Beatrice (Video address)
Gina Raimondo, U.S. Secretary of Commerce (Video address)
Honey Castro, Deputy Director for Management Services, Philippine Commission on Women (PCW)
Betty Chung, Acting Mission Director, USAID
Rosanna Adao, Executive Director, FEU Institute of Technology
Daisy Wachira, Field Programs and Development Manager, W4.org
Karenina Yustika, ITU Generation Connect Asia and the Pacific Youth Envoy
10:15 – 10:30. Coffee Break and Networking
10:30 – 11:45. Inter-generational Dialogue
This session aims to foster an inter-generational dialogue on leadership in the field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) by bringing together girls and women leaders and experts in the ICT sector. The moderators will facilitate discussions by posing the questions to both girls and women in ICT, allowing for a dynamic exchange of perspectives, contributions, and experiences to other girls and women in ICT as speakers involved. Audience participation through questions is encouraged, enhancing the depth and richness of the dialogue.
This dialogue aims to provide a platform for insights, reflections, and strategies on leadership in ICT, aiming to inspire and empower both current and future generations of girls and women in the ICT sector.
Moderators:Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director, Telecommunication Development Bureau, ITU
Zoe Angeli Uy, Youth Digital Advocate, Philippines
Panellists:H.E. Emma Theofelus, Minister of Information, Communication and Technology, Namibia (Online)
Alfiah Rizqi Ramdhini, Generation Connect Asia and the Pacific Youth Envoy, Indonesia
Dr Tahani Amer, Aerospace Engineer, NASA (Online)
Lys Esther Karikumutima, EAC Youth Advocate from Burundi
Sonita Te, Head of Computer Science Department at Institute of Digital Technology (IDT), Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology (CADT) (Online)
Agita Pasaribu, Founder and Executive Director of Bullyid Indonesia
Ava Nadir, Commissioner at the Iraqi Communication and Media Commission (CMC)
Ma. Rosalyn G. Mesina, Country Programme Coordinator, UN Women Philippines
11:45 – 12:30. Closing Ceremony: Jocelle Batapa-Sigue, Undersecretary for ICT Industry Development, DICT and DIWA Role Models
12:30 – 13:30. Lunch
13:30 – 16:15. Mentorship Sessions (In-person session)
Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics - Michelle Alarcon, President of the Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Association of the Philippines (AAP)
Sara Venturina, Chief Data Officer, GCash
Atty. Laurice P. Esteban-Tuason, Senior Vice-President and Corporate Compliance & Data Protection Officer, Converge ICT Solutions Inc.
Blockchain - Jen Bilango, Country Manager of Coins.ph
Gail Cruz Macapagal, Country Director, DynaQuest Technology Services
Cybersecurity - Darlene Jardin, Program Officer for Cybersecurity and Strategic Partnership, USAID BEACON
Ingrid Beroña, Chief Risk Officer, Gcash
Jan Chavez-Arceo, Founder, Impact Solutions Research Institute
Col. Francel Margareth Taburlopa, AFP, Spokesperson
Digital Creatives - Marla Rausch, President of Creative Content Creators Association of the Philippines (SIKAP)
Janicca Juniller, Assistant Vice-President and Program Management Lead for Digital Channels, Corporate Website, Chatbot, AI/ML, Converge ICT Solutions
Workshop – Intro to Robotics- Jammy Jamasali PCpE, Assistant Director, Computer Engineering Department of Far Eastern University
Digital Careers in the Gig Economy - Marjorie Aviso, CEO and Founder of Telework PH
Pamela Baluyo, CEO and Founder, Scales Expert Inc.
Internet of Things (IOT) - Maria Raisa Helga Ysaac Orbon, Chief Marketing Officer of Packetworx
Glycirynne Dianne Cruz Apolonio, Assistant Vice President and Head of Client Network Operations, Converge ICT Solutions
Robotics - Mylene Abiva, President and CEO of FELTA Multi-Media Inc. Philippines
Digital Arts - Marlyn Montano, Vice-President, Animators, Council of the Philippines Inc.
16:15 – 17:00. Networking
EVENTS: This year, the theme of Girls in ICT Day is ‘Leadership’. The global Girls in ICT Day celebration will be held on April 25th, 2024 at the FEU Tech Innovation Center, Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines in coordination and collaboration with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).
Watch the Insights from International Girls in ICT Day 2024 in Manila, Philippines
Global ITU Celebration – Inter-Generational Dialogue and Mentorship Sessions
Event Details:
Date: 25 April 2024
Time: 08:00-17:00 Philippines time (GMT+8)
Venue: FEU Tech Innovation Center, Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines
The morning sessions will be conducted in a hybrid format.
Programme Agenda
8:00 – 9:00
Arrival of guests and Badging
9:00 – 9:30
Opening CeremonyIvan John Uy, Secretary, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Philippines
Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General, United Nations (Video message)
Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director, Telecommunication Development Bureau, ITU
Gustavo González, UN Resident Coordinator in the Philippines
9:30 – 10:15
High-level Segment (Remarks from Women and Girl leaders)H.R.H Princess Beatrice (Video address)
Gina Raimondo, U.S. Secretary of Commerce (Video address)
Honey Castro, Deputy Director for Management Services, Philippine Commission on Women (PCW)
Betty Chung, Acting Mission Director, USAID
Rosanna Adao, Executive Director, FEU Institute of Technology
Daisy Wachira, Field Programs and Development Manager, W4.org
Karenina Yustika, ITU Generation Connect Asia and the Pacific Youth Envoy
10:15 – 10:30. Coffee Break and Networking
10:30 – 11:45. Inter-generational Dialogue
This session aims to foster an inter-generational dialogue on leadership in the field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) by bringing together girls and women leaders and experts in the ICT sector. The moderators will facilitate discussions by posing the questions to both girls and women in ICT, allowing for a dynamic exchange of perspectives, contributions, and experiences to other girls and women in ICT as speakers involved. Audience participation through questions is encouraged, enhancing the depth and richness of the dialogue.
This dialogue aims to provide a platform for insights, reflections, and strategies on leadership in ICT, aiming to inspire and empower both current and future generations of girls and women in the ICT sector.
Moderators:Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director, Telecommunication Development Bureau, ITU
Zoe Angeli Uy, Youth Digital Advocate, Philippines
Panellists:H.E. Emma Theofelus, Minister of Information, Communication and Technology, Namibia (Online)
Alfiah Rizqi Ramdhini, Generation Connect Asia and the Pacific Youth Envoy, Indonesia
Dr Tahani Amer, Aerospace Engineer, NASA (Online)
Lys Esther Karikumutima, EAC Youth Advocate from Burundi
Sonita Te, Head of Computer Science Department at Institute of Digital Technology (IDT), Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology (CADT) (Online)
Agita Pasaribu, Founder and Executive Director of Bullyid Indonesia
Ava Nadir, Commissioner at the Iraqi Communication and Media Commission (CMC)
Ma. Rosalyn G. Mesina, Country Programme Coordinator, UN Women Philippines
11:45 – 12:30. Closing Ceremony: Jocelle Batapa-Sigue, Undersecretary for ICT Industry Development, DICT and DIWA Role Models
12:30 – 13:30. Lunch
13:30 – 16:15. Mentorship Sessions (In-person session)
Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics - Michelle Alarcon, President of the Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Association of the Philippines (AAP)
Sara Venturina, Chief Data Officer, GCash
Atty. Laurice P. Esteban-Tuason, Senior Vice-President and Corporate Compliance & Data Protection Officer, Converge ICT Solutions Inc.
Blockchain - Jen Bilango, Country Manager of Coins.ph
Gail Cruz Macapagal, Country Director, DynaQuest Technology Services
Cybersecurity - Darlene Jardin, Program Officer for Cybersecurity and Strategic Partnership, USAID BEACON
Ingrid Beroña, Chief Risk Officer, Gcash
Jan Chavez-Arceo, Founder, Impact Solutions Research Institute
Col. Francel Margareth Taburlopa, AFP, Spokesperson
Digital Creatives - Marla Rausch, President of Creative Content Creators Association of the Philippines (SIKAP)
Janicca Juniller, Assistant Vice-President and Program Management Lead for Digital Channels, Corporate Website, Chatbot, AI/ML, Converge ICT Solutions
Workshop – Intro to Robotics- Jammy Jamasali PCpE, Assistant Director, Computer Engineering Department of Far Eastern University
Digital Careers in the Gig Economy - Marjorie Aviso, CEO and Founder of Telework PH
Pamela Baluyo, CEO and Founder, Scales Expert Inc.
Internet of Things (IOT) - Maria Raisa Helga Ysaac Orbon, Chief Marketing Officer of Packetworx
Glycirynne Dianne Cruz Apolonio, Assistant Vice President and Head of Client Network Operations, Converge ICT Solutions
Robotics - Mylene Abiva, President and CEO of FELTA Multi-Media Inc. Philippines
Digital Arts - Marlyn Montano, Vice-President, Animators, Council of the Philippines Inc.
16:15 – 17:00. Networking
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