WOMEN IN ICT STANDARDS #2 Spotlight on some of the highlights from our Summer webinar 04 July 2023 Raquel Fernández Horcajada Research Programme Manager at REA (European Commission) aquel ernández Horcajada esearch Programme anager at REA European Commission) Raquel Fernández Horcajada Research Programme Manager at REA (European Commission) Ivana Mijatovic Full Professor at University of Belgrade & StandICT.eu Standards Academy chair vana Mijatovic ull Professor at University f Belgrade & StandICT.eu tandards Academy chair Ivana Mijatovic Full Professor at University of Belgrade & StandICT.eu Standards Academy chair Silvana Muscella Trust-IT Services CEO & StandICT.eu 2026 Coordinator ilvana Muscella rust-IT Services CEO & tandICT.eu 2026 oordinator Silvana Muscella Trust-IT Services CEO & StandICT.eu 2026 Coordinator Judith E. Y. Rossebø Cybersecurity specialist at ABB AS & CLC/TC 65X udith E. Y. Rossebø ybersecurity specialist at BB AS & CLC/TC 65X Judith E. Y. Rossebø Cybersecurity specialist at ABB AS & CLC/TC 65X Maitane Olabarria Uzquiano Secretary General at Small Business Standards (SBS) aitane labarria Uzquiano ecretary General at Small usiness Standards (SBS) Maitane Olabarria Uzquiano Secretary General at Small Business Standards (SBS) Olga Meyer Research and Development Group Lead at Fraunhofer IPA & Stand4EU representative lga Meyer esearch and Development roup Lead at Fraunhofer PA & Stand4EU epresentative Olga Meyer Research and Development Group Lead at Fraunhofer IPA & Stand4EU representative Viveka Bonde Advokat, ISO Project Editor & StandICT.eu fellow iveka Bonde dvokat, ISO Project ditor & StandICT.eu ellow Viveka Bonde Advokat, ISO Project Editor & StandICT.eu fellow Emilia Tantar Chief Data and Actifcial Intelligence Ofcec at Black Swan LUX & StandICT.eu fellow milia Tantar hief Data and Actifcial ntelligence Ofcec at lack Swan LUX & tandICT.eu fellow Emilia Tantar Chief Data and Actifcial Intelligence Ofcec at Black Swan LUX & StandICT.eu fellow PEAKERS In an effort to address the gender gap in ICT standardisation and promote inclusivity, the EU-funded projects StandICT.eu, HSbooster.eu and STAND4EU have co-organised “Women in ICT Standards”, a dedicated webinar aiming to discuss the current status of women’s participation and contribution to standards and technical committees and activities in the ICT domain. The webinar has highlighted achievements and activities of various European and International Standards Developing Organisations in promoting diversity, and encouraged more women to actively engage in the field of ICT Standardisation. Esteemed representatives from leading European and International Standards Developing Organisations have been invited to share their expertise and experiences in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in ICT standardisation, as well as their contributions to standards development in various ICT technological domains. The audience for this webinar encompassed ICT specialists and professionals, representatives from standard developing organisations, members of research institutes working in ICT standard development, representatives of national standards associations, and civil society organisations involved in the promotion of women in STEM disciplines and education. The webinar emphasised the significant role of ICT standardisation in various sectors beyond the ICT industry itself. Vertical domains like healthcare, transportation, energy, and finance heavily rely on ICT standards to develop and operate their products and services. Standards facilitate interoperability and data exchange, contributing to improved patient safety in healthcare and enhanced safety and efficiency in transportation. Despite progress, the gender gap in ICT standardisation remains a challenge, impacting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field. The lively debate, inspiring insights and post-event interactions with the very committed and engaged panel and audience are the most encouragi