This year's BEYOND Expo saw the SheTech Summit steal the spotlight, as global tech giants spotlighted initiatives to empower women in shaping tomorrow's innovations. 🚀 CGTN's Olivia He connected with Dragana Kostic (BMW Technology Offices Asia-Pacific) and Maggie Liu (NVIDIA Global) to unpack how their companies are smashing glass ceilings in tech leadership.
Breaking Barriers with BMW & NVIDIA
Kostic revealed BMW's mentorship programs that have boosted female engineers' visibility in autonomous driving projects: "When women lead R&D teams, we see 20% faster problem-solving cycles. Diversity isn't just ethical—it's strategic." 💡
Meanwhile, Liu highlighted NVIDIA's AI training platforms designed to upskill women in Southeast Asia: "Our 'Future Coders' initiative has trained over 5,000 women in AI development since 2022. Tech is the ultimate equalizer." 🤖
Why This Matters
With women making up just 26% of AI professionals globally (UNESCO data), events like SheTech are game-changers. Both executives agreed: addressing gender gaps in STEM could add $12 trillion to the global economy by 2030. 💰
🔥 Pro tip: Follow #SheTech2024 for live updates on mentorship workshops and career opportunities!
