Shining Light on a World of Uncertainties with Technology

We are living in a rapidly evolving world. From smartphones we hold in our hands to household appliances, from the applications we use in our workplaces to the entertainment industry, the physical and digital realms are merging into one another. While just a few years ago we used to talk about social media, today we are discussing new concepts like artificial intelligence, augmented reality, virtual reality, and the internet of things (IoT).

This new “phygital” world brings along various uncertainties. In this environment where people and systems struggle to keep up with the pace of technology, cultivating a competent workforce is the crucial first step in building an intelligent and technological society. However, achieving this goal requires the involvement of not only men but also women. Thus, it has become of utmost importance for women to specialize in science and technology to contribute to gender equality and to a technologically advanced Türkiye in this new era.

We Wanted to Bring “Woman” and “Technology” Together

After many years of working in the technology sector and contributing to numerous innovations in Türkiye, Zehra Öney, the Founder of 360+ Media Interactive Technologies, took action in 2017 to increase the number of experts in the technology field and to motivate women to pursue their careers in this sector. She decided to establish an association that would bring together the words “Technology” and “Women” together for a brighter future.

Following a two-year preliminary study under the leadership of Zehra Öney, the “Woman in Technology Association” was officially founded on January 31, 2019. With Öney as the Founding President, the association embarked on a mission to train competent individuals in the technology field, with the participation of 75 founding institutions and individuals.

In a short period, the Woman in Technology Association has reached over 160 members. Today, the association continues its efforts to enable individuals to discover their full potential, cultivate curious, innovative, and confident experts in technology, and include them into the workforce. To this end, we aim to foster diversity in technology through empowering women who may have limited representation and motivation in pursuing careers in this field by providing them with specialized knowledge and strengthening their positions in the industry.

We Provide Comprehensive End-to-End Training to the Leaders of the Future

Not only do we enhance technology literacy across Türkiye with our perspectives training programs, but we also empower women through our technical training programs, contributing to Türkiye’s transformation into an intelligent and technology-driven society. Our holistic approach to education helps students specialize in different areas in technology; and empowers them with strong soft skills training and mentoring programs, enhancing their IQ, EQ, and CQ. Following our training, our graduates, whose capabilities have been strengthened, enter the workforce to bridge the gap in the number of skilled professionals in the technology sector. Our graduates also get the opportunity to be employed at our corporate members whose numbers are currently more than 160.

For detailed information about the training programs we offer, you can access the Wtech Platform.

Supporting Technology in Education, Research & Measurement in Türkiye, and Sustainability in the World

Our association has three areas of focus:

• Education
• Sustainability
• Research & Measurement

For Education, we strive to enhance and empower women’s skills in the technology field, and increase the number of expert professionals in science and technology, aiming to position Türkiye as a leading country in the technology sector.

For Sustainability, we develop projects to contribute to the future of the global technological society and promote diversity.

For Research & Measurement, we conduct studies on technology and gender equality, and carry out data-supported work based on the information gathered.

As the Woman in Technoloy Association, we operate under the principle of “We are Stronger Together” and continue to work diligently to empower women in the technology field. We also aim to work on an international level to increase and empower women’s presence in the technology sector.

You too can join us on this crucial mission and support women in discovering their true potential in technology. To become a member, please contact us.

For detailed information about our current projects and training programs, and to support our activities, please contact us.