Across Europe, the movement to empower women and girls in digital and technology continues to grow. From awareness campaigns to structured professional networks, several major initiatives are working to close the gender gap in ICT and STEM. Within this ecosystem, HER TECH project aligns strongly with ongoing efforts aiming to develop and implement a comprehensive teaching framework and policy interventions that create a gender-sensitive educational environment, encouraging and supporting girls and women in pursuing ICT studies and careers.
March is a key month for advancing gender equality and promoting girls’ participation in STEAM fields, as around International Women’s Day, schools, organisations, digital hubs, and networks mobilise to inspire the next generation of women innovators, engineers, and digital leaders.
Exciting news for educators, organisations, and digital inclusion advocates across Europe: Girls in Digital Week 2026 is on the way.
Organised under EU Code Week, Girls in Digital Week is a focused initiative designed to inspire more girls and young women to explore coding, digital creativity, robotics, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies.
Girls in Digital Week mobilises schools and organisations to create inclusive activities where girls are not just participants, but creators of technology.
Activities typically include:
- Coding and robotics workshops
- AI and digital creativity labs
- Mentoring sessions with women in tech
- Awareness events challenging stereotypes in ICT
These initiatives are designed to strengthen digital confidence and encourage girls to see themselves as future scientists, developers, engineers, and innovators.
Read more: https://codeweek.eu/
Beyond Girls in Digital Week, initiatives such as Connecting Women in Digital and Women in Tech Network continue to support women through upskilling, mentorship, professional networking, and leadership development. Creating together a reinforcing ecosystem:
Awareness → Confidence → Skills → Career progression → Leadership
On 9 March 2026, Brussels will host a high-level Women in Digital event marking International Women’s Day. In line with this year’s theme, “Give to Gain,” the event will bring together European leaders, policymakers, and digital sector stakeholders to discuss how to accelerate efforts to increase the participation of girls and women in ICT.
The event will take place with the participation of Executive Vice President Henna Virkkunen and Member of the European Parliament Elena Sancho Murillo. Discussions will focus on identifying concrete, actionable measures to address the gender gap in Europe’s digital landscape.
To ensure accessibility across Europe, the event will be live streamed: https://lnkd.in/d256H4Ec
Our partners from All Digital will attend the event.
Promoting girls’ participation in STEAM is not only a matter of equality. It is essential for innovation, competitiveness, and inclusive digital transformation in Europe.
