Future in Focus: Ada Lovelace Day

• Op-Ed Rethinking Cyber Preparedness in Canada’s Digital Landscape Shannon Leininger President Cisco Canada
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• Op-Ed Ada Lovelace Champions Equity in STEM Across Time Melanie Ratnam Interim CEO The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology
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• Op-Ed Advancing Intersectional Leadership for a More Inclusive and Prosperous Canada Julie Savard-Shaw Executive Director The Prosperity Project
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Join us on Ada Lovelace Day as we honor the legacy of Ada Lovelace, a trailblazer who envisioned the future of computing and opened doors for women in STEM. Her story reminds us of the persistent gender disparities across leadership and STEM fields in Canada.

Our new Future in Focus: Ada Lovelace Day looks into the following questions:

• How can Canada create a leadership landscape that prioritizes intersectionality and the inclusion of women from various backgrounds, ensuring a more diverse and prosperous future?
• What systemic changes are needed in STEM education and workplaces to fully unlock the potential of women and marginalized groups in these fields?
• How can we collectively close Canada’s cybersecurity skills gap while enhancing preparedness in a rapidly evolving digital landscape?

Let’s continue the work Ada started and build a world where everyone has the opportunity to lead and innovate.