International Girls in ICT Day

We celebrate women who are transforming the face of technology through fearless trailblazing. Together, let’s create a tech world where everyone belongs and anyone can lead.

Women supporting women to inspire a more inclusive generation of new tech leaders


Women supporting women to inspire a more inclusive generation of new tech leaders

International Girls in ICT Day

Girls in ICT Day is a tremendous opportunity to come together, learn from, and celebrate women who are making a difference in the field of information, Communications and Technology, or ICT. You’ll find a variety of online and in-person events that offer inspiration, support, and learning.

Get inspired

Discover how to harness your unique strengths, believe in yourself, and prepare to seize the opportunities ahead.

Earn recognition

Get recognized for participating in this event. Watch the broadcast, validate you participated with a short survey, and earn a certificate.

Gain the skills to launch a career in tech for free

Join our three-week global learn-a-thon to gain the essential skills for careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).

Engage with your local community

Look for announcements about a Cisco office, school, or university, to learn in-person how to embark on a successful career in STEM.

The IT field needs more women - you can be one of them

29.2%

of STEM workers are female, despite representing around half of the workforce.

12.4%

of females are in high-level leadership roles such as VP & C suite.

30%

of AI workers are female, highlighting the gender gap in the industry.

Create new career opportunities with our free global learn-a-thon

Our learn-a-thon is a global event that includes three free NetAcad courses. Whether you’re interested in cybersecurity, modern AI, data science, or all three, this is your chance to build in-demand skills and explore a future in tech. Earn a badge for each course that you complete.

Let’s do this. Dive into a learn-a-thon course today

Beginner

Introduction to Modern AI

Learn to use AI in your daily life, craft effective prompt chatbots, and use computer vision and machine translation.

Beginner

Introduction to Data Science

Quintillion bytes of data are created every day. Explore how data is transforming the world and opening up exciting new jobs.

Beginner

Introduction to Cybersecurity

Explore the exciting field of cybersecurity and why cybersecurity is a future-proof career.

Join us for International Girls in ICT Day on Thursday, April 24, 2025

We hope you can join us for a day filled with learning, inspiration and opportunity. Gain new skills, be inspired, get recognized, and connect with a supportive community.