L-DIH Talks | Closing the gap: actionable steps for women’s skills in industrial careers
During this webinar, participants explored how individuals, organisations and ecosystems can take concrete action to address the gender gap in industrial and digital careers, and help build a more inclusive talent pipeline for Europe's future.
24/04/2026
Facts & Figures
Attendees discovered how structural barriers, pipeline challenges and representation gaps hinder women's access to technical careers, and what practical steps organisations and individuals can take to foster more inclusive environments where diverse talent can thrive.
Here’s what we covered:
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The real drivers of the gender gap in technical sectors, from structural barriers and pipeline challenges to representation gaps that limit women's access to industrial and digital careers
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How initiatives in education, cybersecurity and digital inclusion are creating pathways and developing future talent for women in technical fields
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Practical strategies organisations can implement today, from mentorship and community building to engaging early talent, to attract and retain diverse profiles
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Perspectives from Patricia Souza and Chloe Camus, two experts actively working across industry, education and community programmes to build inclusive pathways into technical careers