"Creating the Future of Tech: Refugee Women Breaking Through"
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"Creating the Future of Tech: Refugee Women Breaking Through"
Tue May 20 - 7:30 AM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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"Creating the Future of Tech: Refugee Women Breaking Through"
"Creating the Future of Tech: Refugee Women Breaking Through"
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Session: Creating the Future of Tech: Refugee Women Breaking Through
This session offers insights into how organizations can create inclusive pathways for refugees and how individuals can contribute to a more diverse and equitable tech workforce.We’ll explore the impact of targeted skills training, mentorship, and community support in helping these women overcome barriers to employment. A Fellow will share her personal journey into tech, highlighting the transformative power of opportunity and resilience.
Key Takeaways
- Actionable strategies for fostering inclusion in tech careers.
- Creating opportunities for underrepresented groups in tech
- Harnessing different perspectives for stronger, more innovative solutions
Bio
Silvia Gallitto is the Deputy CEO of Sistech, the leading European non-profit supporting displaced women in accessing tech and digital opportunities, where she oversees initiatives that empower refugee women to access and thrive in tech careers, driving the organization’s global vision for a more inclusive and diverse digital workforce. She has extensive experience in digital and tech innovation, having worked within startups and international businesses. She has also served as a board member for PWN, a European association focused on accelerating leadership across business and society.Ranim Aldaghestani is a Syrian-born digital project manager and former media
professional, currently based in France.
With a background in journalism and digital content creation, she has worked with major media platforms like Euronews and contributed to regional digital initiatives at BNP Paribas. Passionate about inclusion and empowerment through technology, Ranim supports young content creators and entrepreneurs by coaching them in digital storytelling and communication strategies.
A proud former Sistech Fellow, she brings a cross-cultural perspective shaped by her journey as a woman rebuilding her career in Europe.
