BPL Business Media has launched the Aequitas Network, a community initiative that aims to champion and support gender equality in the ICT industry.
The firstevent (invitation only) will take place at The Sheraton Grand (Piccadilly, London, May 15th 2025) with a focus on fostering allyship and developing inclusive workplaces while celebrating female leaders and talent.
The Aequitas Network will bring together female leaders in the ICT partner community and provides an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women in the industry, forge connections with female D&I champions, and gain new perspectives through shared experiences and special guest speakers including Baroness Ayesha Hazarika and adventurer Bonita Norris.
“A key way to accelerate gender equality in the channel is to celebrate female leaders while supporting womens’ advancement in the channel,” said BPL MD Michael O’Brien. “The launch of the Aequitas Network also underlines the importance of networking and collaboration between female D&I champions in driving the equality agenda forwards.”
Thea Sztejka (pictured left), MD of event sponsor BT Wholesale, added: “The Aequitas Network is a fitting initiative for an inspiring community of diversity champions who lead by example and advocate for workplace inclusion, so that all people can be their authentic selves, have equal opportunities and a brighter future. The Aequitas Network also emphasises the need to support these goals through collaboration and celebration.”
Kathryn Platt (pictured left), Head of Indirect, Vodafone UK (event sponsor), commented: “Connecting and networking with like-minded leaders in the ICT industry can only increase the momentum of gender equity in the workplace. The focus on removing barriers to gender equality, combined with a celebration of women leaders and female talent, is what makes the Aequitas Network an impactful community of industry role models.”
To find out more visit: www.aequitas.network