We are excited to announce an upcoming regional discussion on women’s participation in South Asia’s technology sector. The ICT industry is one of the region’s fastest growing, contributing nearly 46% of service exports in 2024. Yet, women remain underrepresented, with less than 20% of the workforce in tech roles and even fewer in leadership positions.
This interactive session will bring together regional leaders and practitioners to explore:
- The state of gender parity in South Asia’s digital economy
- Barriers and enablers for women entering and advancing in tech
- Ongoing initiatives that foster equity, including the British Council’s work under the EU TVET IV programme
- What the next decade might hold for women in digital
Featured speakers
- Gulmina Bilal Ahmad – Chairperson, NAVTTC (Pakistan)
- Murtaza Zaidi – Founder and CEO, Cyber Vision (Pakistan)
Chair
- Sarah Parvez – Team Lead, EU TVET Programme (Pakistan)
Expected outcomes
Participants will:
- Gain insights into gender trends and challenges in South Asia’s tech sector
- Learn from successful initiatives promoting inclusivity and digital skills
- Exchange perspectives on policy, practice, and innovation
- Identify collaborative approaches to advancing gender parity in the next decade
Date: 26 September 2025
Time: 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. UTC
Format: Online | Open to all
For more information write to digitallibrary@britishcouncil.org or library.events@britishcouncil.org