Women should appreciate their own value and emulate that belief in everything they feel, think, do or say
Focus deeply on enjoying the process of growth of your knowledge, and let time and experience develop your opinions
The best thing about being a woman in STEM is that you can contribute with a different perspective
Technology as a tool or platform is by definition gender-agnostic
Women bring unique perspectives and experiences to the table, which can lead to new ideas and approaches
There is a growing recognition of the importance of inclusivity in the workplace
Equal career opportunities, equal pay, a flexible work environment and positive work culture are some of the aspects that attract women to enter tech jobs
Female leaders, play a pivotal role in attracting and retaining female talent
I believe it is easy for a woman to build her way through the industry, considering that there aren’t many women in the tech space
Aspiring women leaders shouldn’t compare their journeys to others and should focus on their strengths and capabilities
Learning is the only constant, and so upgrading skills from time to time is extremely vital in this fast-changing sector
Carefully assessing the opportunity at hand, speaking to your network and mentors, and weighing out the pros and cons can help you dive into a new business endeavour
Don’t be afraid of what you don’t know, however, be ready to upskill yourself and ask for help
Young girls need role models and as women operating in this space, it is incumbent to show that there is a seat for females at the table
Women must have faith in themselves and forget the stereotype of the industry being male dominated
An advice to aspiring women leaders would be to embrace your true self and be open about your ambitions
By the year 2030, women can and will be critical to leveraging this revolution to benefit our global society
Women should believe in their capabilities, be quick learners and acquire different skills
While the technical skills are core, for women to succeed as leaders in this male-centric industry requires leadership, people and business management competencies
Cybersecurity is portrayed as a high-stress environment with cutthroat competition, says Deepa Kuppuswamy, information security architect at ManageEngine
While the tech industry is male-dominated, we have seen progress over the last years and increased awareness of the importance of diversity in the industry
My advice to women in technology is always be ready to learn and develop, keep an open mind and thrive for excellence in every task you do
It is crucial to have a balanced workforce when it comes to sharing ideas, leadership and creativity for new projects
Keep investing in yourself and always keep improving your skillsets no matter the position you’re holding, says Cindy Chang, regional marketing manager, Xiaomi
As women, the biggest asset we have in the sector, is each other, says Lucy Aziz, senior PR and communication manager – OPPO GCC
Flexible working is so important, when a female needs to embrace a family and a career, says Cathy Mauzaize, VP and general manager, EMEA South, ServiceNow
With the growth in fintech, there has also been a surge to get women seats in the boardroom and higher leadership positions, says Nandini Joshi, COO, Stashaway
Opportunity and recognition are probably the most powerful tools to attract more women into the tech industry, says Ibtissam Ouassif, co-founder, cashew
We are seeing new investment models geared at developing sectors to improve people’s lives says Hoda A. Alkhzaimi, president of Emirates Digital Association for Women/Women in AI
As the IT industry grows, so will opportunities for everyone – including women, who often do not have the same opportunities available to them in an arguably male-dominated field