techNL celebrates
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day 2024
#InvestInWomen
The United Nations have declared the International Women’s Day 2024 theme Invest in women: Accelerate progress.
The world is facing many crises, ranging from geopolitical conflicts to soaring poverty levels and the escalating impacts of climate change. These challenges can only be addressed by solutions that empower women. By investing in women, we can spark change and speed the transition towards a healthier, safer, and more equal world for all.
Investing in women and championing gender equality turbocharges a future where everyone in society can thrive, creating a world of boundless opportunity and empowerment for all.
Click the button below for the UN Women’s explainer of five things to accelerate women’s economic empowerment:
International Women’s Day 2024
Message from techNL
techNL commits and embraces equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility throughout all that we do.
Below you will find our Creator’s at the World’s Edge podcast Series and Sparking Innovation video series featuring techNL member companies that have incredible women in tech leading the way!
Please note: if you are a women in tech who would like to share your story, or know of someone that has a great story to share, please reach out to info@technl.ca and let us know! We would love to hear from you and be able to share more incredible, inspiring stories.
Creators at the World’s Edge
Podcasts
1.
“Find my Torpedo!”
Moya Cahill, PanGeo Subsea – Thursday, October 7th
2.
She’s Got Game
Deirdre Ayre, Other Ocean –Thursday, October 28th
3.
“You Can’t Ignore Someone Who Never Quits and Always Shows Up”
Christine Goudie, Granville Biomedical – Thursday, November 18th
4.
“Once a Nurse, Always a Nurse”
Deanne McCarthy, SwiftSure Innovations – Wednesday, March 16th
5.
Need a Lifesaving Medical Device? Hit Print
Jacqueline Lee and Mark Gillingham, PolyUnity – Thursday, March 31st
6.
Check Your Gut!
Nikitha Kendyala, Nucliq Biologics – Thursday, April 7th
7.
Behind the Scenes @CWE
Carol Bartlett, Marlayne Hardy and Regan Williams – Thursday, March 10th