Digital transformation is already knocking on the door of the European House, and girls across Serbia are there to open it.
At the event “Girls in ICT – Leaders of the Digital Age,” held at the Europe House on October 24, young female leaders had the opportunity to learn how to actively engage in the ICT sector at a time when digital transformation is shaping every aspect of our lives—making it crucial to ensure that everyone has equal opportunities to participate in technological progress.
The event was organized in cooperation with Fidelity, ICT Hub, the Innovation Fund of Serbia, the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation, UNICEF, and the Science and Technology Park Belgrade, under the patronage of Mtel.
Event attended Plamena HalačevaDeputy Head of the European Union Delegation, who formally opened the event and emphasized that “this is the future we must build together — schools, families, communities, and businesses all have a role in creating safe and inclusive spaces where girls can explore, fail, and succeed in ICT without fear or limitation.”
The goal of the conference was to provide young women with a safe, inspiring, and innovative environment for learning and growth. The event also served as a platform for participants to gain new knowledge, connect with role models from the ICT sector, and find encouragement to believe in their own abilities.
Panel discussion that followed attended Jelena Trivan, Chief Executive Officer of Mtel, Marija Gnjatović, State Secretary of the Ministry of Science, Technological Development, and Innovation, Stanislava Vučković, Youth Programs Manager at UNICEF, Anđela Terzić, Assistant Director for Innovation Entrepreneurship Development and Support at NTP Belgrade, and Milena Kostadinović representative from the Innovation Fund, while the event was moderated by Kosta Andrić from ICT Hub.
During the panel, discussions focused on the additional efforts that must be made by both the private and public sectors.
One of the conference’s conclusions was that, although Serbia records a higher percentage of women in science compared to EU countries, their absence is noticeable in leadership positions, particularly within the ICT sector.
Participants agreed that Serbia has significant potential to develop constructive platforms for advancing women’s participation in the ICT sector—platforms that girls will not only create but also excel in.