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Developer 30 Under 30 2018 highlights young Canadian software pros

She started her career as a support engineer, but after completing a coding bootcamp Leigha Mitchell finds herself in a developer role at a fast-growing startup and on the Developer 30 under 30 list.

Diversity champions announced at Nova Scotia’s 3rd Digital Diversity Awards

Three women in Nova Scotia’s ICT sector walked home with some hardware Tuesday during Digital Nova Scotia’s third Digital Diversity Awards in Halifax.

CATA’s winning women of 2018 on the value of mentorship

Some of the leading women in Canada's tech scene were recognized with awards from CATA, and all agree that mentorship is critical to career development for women in the field.

Lenovo’s women in tech panel opens up about industry gaps, offers actionable insight

The gender gap within the technology sector is no secret, but the number of events focused on women that have sprung up in recent months indicate that the industry is trying to change its stripes.


Making the technology space a more inclusive and equal playing field requires everyone to work towards those goals. Check back often for stories that expand on how men can support these efforts from leadership positions, and highlight some of the work that’s already been done.

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International Women’s Day: Five tech training courses that aim to break gender inequality in Canadian tech sector

women are still largely underrepresented in the tech industry. This slideshow details education and training resources to help women advance in the IT field.

International Women’s Day: Seven women who changed technology

You may find it difficult to believe in today's male-centric tech industry, but in the early days of IT, it was often the women who were the pioneers

The WIT Network Conference in photos

The more than 400 people who showed up at the WIT Network Conference event March 5 in Toronto was a clear sign that fostering an inclusive workforce in tech is a goal worth pursuing.

10 women advancing AI in Canada

As International Women’s Day is fast approaching, we have rounded up a list of 10 women advancing AI in Canada to celebrate their strides and accomplishments.Â