The Women in Telecommunications and Research (WiTaR) Working Group operates under the SNS Joint Undertaking to promote gender equality and increase female participation in 6G research and innovation, addressing the current 20% representation of women in flagship projects like Hexa-X. The group advances its mission through targeted initiatives such as Lunch Salons featuring experts on topics like trust in digital ecosystems and data protection, alongside convene sessions at major conferences like EuCNC and ICTON that highlight leadership and standardization. WiTaR actively collaborates with industry and academic partners to foster mentorship, reduce bias in use-case definitions, and implement policies that ensure a more diverse and inclusive workforce. By providing a platform for role models and engaging in strategic dialogues on sustainability and technical excellence, the group aims to catalyze systemic changes that close the gender gap in the telecommunications sector.
Source: https://6g-ia.eu/witar/
Keywords: gender equality, inclusion, diversity, leadership, workforce