{"id":7432,"date":"2025-07-16T06:31:58","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T10:31:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digiwomen.ca\/2025\/07\/femmes-en-tech-au-quebec-from-discourse-to-action-for-inclusion-in-technology\/"},"modified":"2025-07-29T19:08:49","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T19:08:49","slug":"femmes-en-tech-au-quebec-from-discourse-to-action-for-inclusion-in-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digiwomen.ca\/en\/femmes-en-tech-au-quebec-from-discourse-to-action-for-inclusion-in-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Femmes en Tech au Qu\u00e9bec: From discourse to action for inclusion in technology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hello everyone! At DigiWomen, we&#8217;re convinced that technology is transforming our societies at lightning speed, and that it&#8217;s essential to ensure an equitable place for women in tech in Quebec. In this edition of our newsletter transformed into a blog article, we highlight the advances, challenges and concrete actions taken by our community to build a more inclusive tech ecosystem. Let&#8217;s explore together these exciting issues and initiatives around tech inclusion and women in tech in Quebec!   <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Suggested header image placement:<\/strong> Insert a banner image here depicting diverse women collaborating on tech projects, like an infographic illustrating diversity in tech. Use tools like Canva to create a custom visual with keywords like &#8220;women in tech Quebec&#8221; overlaid to boost visual and SEO engagement. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does &#8220;Femmes en Tech au Qu\u00e9bec&#8221; mean to DigiWomen?<\/h2>\n\n<p>DigiWomen aims to explore the future of women in tech in Quebec through inspiring discussions, workshops and events. We aim to move from talk to action by encouraging women to dare to innovate and take their place in a sector that is still too male-dominated, thus promoting inclusion in technology. <\/p>\n\n<p>What does this mean in concrete terms? DigiWomen proposes to explore the future of women in tech in Quebec, training, mentoring and partnerships to foster inclusion in technology. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current issues for women in tech in Quebec<\/h2>\n\n<p>While technologies are evolving rapidly, many challenges remain for women in tech in Quebec:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cyberthreats<\/strong>: With the rise of artificial intelligence, risks such as deepfake videos and cyberattacks are on the increase, impacting women in particular.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bias in AI<\/strong>: Algorithms often designed without diversity perpetuate gendered inequalities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Under-representation<\/strong>: Women account for just 20% of the tech workforce in Quebec, with a digital divide that begins in childhood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>These challenges call for an urgent cultural shift towards a more diverse and equitable ecosystem, promoting inclusion in technology.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DigiWomen&#8217;s solutions for technology inclusion<\/h2>\n\n<p>At DigiWomen, we&#8217;re taking action with concrete initiatives to support women in tech in Quebec:<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conversation Montr\u00e9al: Encouraging women to dare and innovate<\/h3>\n\n<p>Conversation Montr\u00e9al is an exchange space to encourage women to dare in tech in Quebec. Through panels and workshops, we explore themes such as innovation and diversity, reinforcing inclusion in technology. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Women Tech &amp; Diversity<\/h3>\n\n<p>Women Tech &amp; Diversity focuses on inclusion in technology, promoting female role models and fighting bias against women in tech in Quebec.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HTMLHer Initiative: A Conversation Montr\u00e9al project for diversity<\/h3>\n\n<p>HTMLHer is a project dedicated to training women in web development, with practical workshops to boost confidence and skills, contributing to inclusion in technology.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/digiwomen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/unnamed-9-1024x511.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digiwomen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/unnamed-9-1024x511.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/digiwomen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/unnamed-9-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/digiwomen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/unnamed-9-768x383.jpg 768w, https:\/\/digiwomen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/unnamed-9-1536x766.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/digiwomen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/unnamed-9-2048x1022.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/digiwomen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/unnamed-9-600x299.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch the video on the women tech documentary<\/h2>\n\n<p>To find out more, check out this inspiring video on women in tech in Quebec. It captures testimonials and key moments from our events. <\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dig_iwomen\/reel\/DFno_i8KO8q\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the video<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preview of the documentary &#8220;Femmes en Tech, et alors?<\/h2>\n\n<p>On March 28, we previewed our documentary <em>&#8220;Femmes en Tech, et alors?&#8221;<\/em> at the National Bank of Canada in Montreal. The event brought together nearly 300 people to explore the realities of women in tech in Quebec through authentic testimonials. <\/p>\n\n<p>The film acts as a call to action, highlighting the invisible barriers and transformative power of women in tech.<\/p>\n\n<p>More screenings are planned &#8211; stay tuned! (Update July 16, 2025: No new screenings confirmed for recent preview; visit <a href=\"https:\/\/digiwomen.ca\/en\/\">digiwomen.ca<\/a> for latest announcements). <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"\ud83d\ude80 Oser en tech : un message puissant pour toutes les femmes\ud83d\ude80\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xy7UaATbHbk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Link to an article on women in tech in Quebec<\/h2>\n\n<p>To find out more about the inclusion of women in tech in Quebec, read this detailed article.<\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lesconnecteurs.ca\/linclusion-des-femmes-pas-quune-mode-une-necessite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the article<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>(Links verified as of July 16, 2025 to confirm their activity. For more resources, see our in-house articles on <a href=\"https:\/\/digiwomen.ca\/programs\/\">DigiWomen Programs<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/lavalnews.ca\/paving-the-way-for-lavals-women-in-tech\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Article Laval News<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join the DigiWomen community!<\/h2>\n\n<p>Your participation is essential! Join us for enriching training, events and discussions on women in tech in Quebec and inclusion in technology. <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Become a member<\/strong>: Register on our site to access exclusive resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attend events<\/strong>: Follow our upcoming sessions (updates: check <a href=\"https:\/\/digiwomen.ca\/en\/\">digiwomen.ca<\/a> for updated post-July 2025 dates).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Support us<\/strong>: Become a volunteer, mentor or partner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Share your experiences in tech in Quebec in the comments below &#8211; what&#8217;s your background in tech inclusion? And feel free to share this article on social networks to boost the conversation around women in tech in Quebec! <\/p>\n\n<p>Together, let&#8217;s promote inclusion, sisterhood and female leadership in all areas of tech!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello everyone! At DigiWomen, we&#8217;re convinced that technology is transforming our societies at lightning speed, and that it&#8217;s essential to ensure an equitable place for women in tech in Quebec. In this edition of our newsletter transformed into a blog article, we highlight the advances, challenges and concrete actions taken by our community to build a more inclusive tech ecosystem. Let&#8217;s explore together these exciting issues and initiatives around tech inclusion and women in tech in Quebec! Suggested header image placement: Insert a banner image here depicting diverse women collaborating on tech projects, like an infographic illustrating diversity in tech. Use tools like Canva to create a custom visual with keywords like &#8220;women in tech Quebec&#8221; overlaid to boost visual and SEO engagement. What does &#8220;Femmes en Tech au Qu\u00e9bec&#8221; mean to DigiWomen? DigiWomen aims to explore the future of women in tech in Quebec through inspiring discussions, workshops and events. We aim to move from talk to action by encouraging women to dare to innovate and take their place in a sector that is still too male-dominated, thus promoting inclusion in technology. What does this mean in concrete terms? DigiWomen proposes to explore the future of women in tech in Quebec, training, mentoring and partnerships to foster inclusion in technology. Current issues for women in tech in Quebec While technologies are evolving rapidly, many challenges remain for women in tech in Quebec: These challenges call for an urgent cultural shift towards a more diverse and equitable ecosystem, promoting inclusion in technology. DigiWomen&#8217;s solutions for technology inclusion At DigiWomen, we&#8217;re taking action with concrete initiatives to support women in tech in Quebec: Conversation Montr\u00e9al: Encouraging women to dare and innovate Conversation Montr\u00e9al is an exchange space to encourage women to dare in tech in Quebec. Through panels and workshops, we explore themes such as innovation and diversity, reinforcing inclusion in technology. Women Tech &amp; Diversity Women Tech &amp; Diversity focuses on inclusion in technology, promoting female role models and fighting bias against women in tech in Quebec. HTMLHer Initiative: A Conversation Montr\u00e9al project for diversity HTMLHer is a project dedicated to training women in web development, with practical workshops to boost confidence and skills, contributing to inclusion in technology. Watch the video on the women tech documentary To find out more, check out this inspiring video on women in tech in Quebec. It captures testimonials and key moments from our events. Watch the video Preview of the documentary &#8220;Femmes en Tech, et alors? On March 28, we previewed our documentary &#8220;Femmes en Tech, et alors?&#8221; at the National Bank of Canada in Montreal. The event brought together nearly 300 people to explore the realities of women in tech in Quebec through authentic testimonials. The film acts as a call to action, highlighting the invisible barriers and transformative power of women in tech. More screenings are planned &#8211; stay tuned! (Update July 16, 2025: No new screenings confirmed for recent preview; visit digiwomen.ca for latest announcements). Link to an article on women in tech in Quebec To find out more about the inclusion of women in tech in Quebec, read this detailed article. Read the article (Links verified as of July 16, 2025 to confirm their activity. For more resources, see our in-house articles on DigiWomen Programs or Article Laval News). Join the DigiWomen community! Your participation is essential! Join us for enriching training, events and discussions on women in tech in Quebec and inclusion in technology. Share your experiences in tech in Quebec in the comments below &#8211; what&#8217;s your background in tech inclusion? And feel free to share this article on social networks to boost the conversation around women in tech in Quebec! Together, let&#8217;s promote inclusion, sisterhood and female leadership in all areas of tech!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":6342,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[59],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7432","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/digiwomen.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7432","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/digiwomen.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/digiwomen.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/digiwomen.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/digiwomen.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7432"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/digiwomen.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7432\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7433,"href":"https:\/\/digiwomen.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7432\/revisions\/7433"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/digiwomen.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6342"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/digiwomen.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7432"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/digiwomen.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7432"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/digiwomen.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7432"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}