Women in Telecoms and Technology

25 April 2013 is “Girls in ICT Day,” an ITU initiative which occurs on the 4th Thursday of April every year. (Here’s the ITU’s press release: http://www.itu.int/net/pressoffice/press_releases/2013/15.aspx) The event aims to empower and encourage girls and young women to consider careers in the sector of technology. This year the European Commission, European Parliament and the International  [ Read More ]

At our 4 June 2013 meeting, we will screen and discuss selected presentations from TED, TED Global, and TEDx events that look at how women (and some men) use, influence, and create technology and technology-based solutions. For a change of pace, the meeting will be at the Screening Room at MPC, a new, private screening  [ Read More ]

Celebrate the season with WiTT! The WiTT holiday party was held on 12 December 2012 at the Science Museum’s Smith Centre. The WiTT Board Venue: Science Museum The Smith Centre Exhibition Road, South Kensington London SW7 2DD http://wittdecember2012.eventbrite.co.uk

The March meeting of  Women in Telecoms and Technology (WiTT) featured a panel discussion of key trends in mobile communications. Our panelists brought us news and views from this year’s Mobile World Congress, which took place in Barcelona from 27 February – 1 March. Stephanie Liston, WiTT founder and Senior Counsel at Charles Russell,  chaired our  [ Read More ]

Introduction to Cleantech Clean technology, or Cleantech, is one of today’s fastest-growing technology sectors. But what exactly is “Cleantech?”  Is it the same as Greentech and sustainability? Is it an umbrella term for alternative power sources such as solar, wind, and wave? Does it include biofuels, recycling, and waste water treatment? To help clear up  [ Read More ]