Welcome Note

Technology, one of the world’s most vibrant and exciting industries, continues to be blighted by one disheartening issue: where are all the women?

Due to the success of the Women in IT Awards New York 2018 and 2019, we are delighted to host a third annual Women in IT Awards in New York in 2020, aiming to shine a light on female tech talent, who are paving the way for gender parity.

With just 25% of computing jobs in the US held by women – and much fewer at senior and executive levels – the event seeks to tackle the industry’s gender imbalance by showcasing the achievements of women in technology, identifying new role models and promoting constructive dialogue around diversity among key industry leaders.

Organised by business-technology magazine and website Information Age, the Women in IT Awards has gathered resounding support from trade associations, politicians and companies of all sizes and sectors since launching in 2015. Through a series of 18 awards, the event acts as a flagship and high-profile platform for the industry’s wide-reaching diversity efforts.