Women in the Digital Era

ONLINE EVENT

How can we bring connectivity to villages and rural areas across Europe? And what are the particular challenges facing women in rural areas in this context?

This online event co-organised by Huawei and ECO, Portugal’s digital economic newspaper, considered the best strategies for bridging the gaps for women in rural areas.

Our all-female panel of experts discussed topics including rural broadband, ‘smart rural’ as well as the impact of the pandemic for women and girls in remote areas.  

Key speakers included:

• Isabel Ferreira, Secretary of State, Portugal
• Amélia Santos, Co-founder and CEO of Innuos
• Berta Herrero, Senior EU Public Relations Manager at Huawei
• Luísa Almeida, Founder and Managing Partner of Quinta do Arneiro
• Rita Soares, Founder & Director of Malhadinha Nova

Moderator:

• Mariana de Araújo Barbosa, Executive Director of Revista Pessoas

Find out more about the conference on ECO's Facebook or on the ECO website.