Electronic Specifier Design Magazine, October 2024
I’m very excited to announce our recent partnership with Women in Electronics.
Women in Electronics (WE) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to opening opportunities for their members, comprised primarily of women and gaining more support from men, to join the mission. Women in Electronics, more recently known as ‘WE United’, invites anyone to be a part of their community that supports a leadership development model with civility, ethics, and humanity. WE implements its mission through three main pillars; leadership growth and development, mentorship, and community.
Both WE and Electronic Specifier have a long-standing commitment to fostering inclusion, supporting underrepresented groups, and advocating for equitable opportunities for all. Which is why we’re hosting a dedicated Women in Tech forum at electronica.
The Women in Tech forum will kick off with a keynote from Jackie Mattox, WE Founder & Chief Executive Officer addressing systemic change and the mission for WE United globally. Immediately following, I will lead a panel of senior leaders in an authentic discussion regarding leadership best practices for inclusion in the workplace. Confirmed panellists include senior leaders from TDK, Texas Instruments, Mouser, and Infineon.
Electronic Specifier will also host refreshments for guests and attendees following the session at our booth B4.299 (very close to the Visionary Forum).
This event promises to be a valuable opportunity for attendees to gain a deeper understanding of issues facing leaders within the electronics sector and the impact on talent retention for organisations.
Join us on Wednesday, 13th November, from 9.30 to 12.30, at the Visionary Stage in Hall B4. We look forward to welcoming you there!
Scan the QR code to register your interest.
Not only that, but we also plan to launch a comprehensive survey focused on building a benchmark for leadership succession in the electronics industry and adjacent markets. This survey, which will launch shortly before electronica, aims to gather critical data from people who identify as men or women to better understand the landscape of leadership, specifically within technology markets and sectors. The questions will delve into critical themes, such as the level of resources and support needed in the workplace for non-traditional employee groups and identify solutions for organisations to achieve higher levels of retention.
“Women in Electronics/WE United is thrilled to partner with Electronic Specifier on this very important survey to uncover data that will be incredibly helpful to organisations and their talent. We’re all in this together, as systemic change impacts everyone,” comments Mattox.
Launching our joint survey on the experiences of both women and men in the electronics industry and adjacent industries is an important step in our shared commitment to promoting inclusion. This will provide valuable insights and foster meaningful dialogue on how we can collectively create a more balanced and inclusive industry. A full report is slated to be released in Q1 2025.
I look forward to seeing you at electronica!
