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Cyber Ladies Meet-up: Ctrl, Alt, Empower
In recognition of International Women’s Day on 8 March, the Municipality of The Hague and All the Cyber Ladies, endorsed by Women4Cyber and Security Delta, are hosting a networking event and reception on 7 March. This event is aimed at professionals and students in the fields of cybersecurity and IT, with a particular focus on fostering diversity and inclusion within the sector.
The plenary programme is themed Talent Development. After the plenary programme there will be a reception, offering participants the chance to expand their professional network and gain valuable insights from experienced professionals in cybersecurity.
| Time | Session | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 16:45 | Welcome by chairman of the day | Lucinda Sterk, All the Cyber Ladies |
| 16:50 | Welcome Cyber Ladies meet-up session | Saida van Kalsbeek en Lilian Knippenberg, Municipality of The Hague and Women4Cyber |
| 16:55 | Importance of diversity and inclusion in cyber world | Joris den Bruinen, Security Delta (HSD) |
| 17:00 | Keynote: inspiring personal story about career in cyber | Sarah Brown, international cyber expert |
| 17:15 | Panel discussion on equity and talent development | Including Emily Jacometti (HackShield) and Henk van Ee (Cyberbrein & DIVD) |
| 17:30 | Keynote: Importance of diverse teams | Simone Smit, deputy head AIVD |
| 17:45 | Official handing over Cyber Lady Hoody for most listened to podcast of 2024 & Closing remarks | Lucinda Sterk, All the Cyber Ladies |
Why is this event important? The underrepresentation of women in cyber security remains a challenge:
– Women constitute only 24% of the IT workforce, with an even lower representation in cyber security—approximately 11% worldwide.
– Despite a growing demand for cyber security professionals, the number of women in the sector has not increased significantly in recent years.
– Research indicates that diverse teams contribute to greater innovation and creativity, highlighting the need for more inclusivity in technical cyber security roles.
By bringing together professionals from diverse backgrounds, this event aims to encourage knowledge sharing, facilitate dialogue, and promote a more inclusive cyber security community. Participation is open to all, regardless of gender.
A limited number of places are still available. Secure your spot today by registering via:
Begin external link: https://securitydelta.nl/nl/events/hsd-events/cyber-ladies-meet-up-ctrl-alt-empower-2025-03-07(External link), end external link.
We look forward to welcoming you on 7 March.
Date: 7 March 2025
Time: 16:00 – 18:30
Location: HSD Campus