{"id":233,"date":"2024-12-08T19:27:12","date_gmt":"2024-12-08T19:27:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/women-in-stem\/?p=233"},"modified":"2024-12-08T19:28:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-08T19:28:01","slug":"windo-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/women-in-stem\/2024\/12\/08\/windo-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Reflecting on Windo Events"},"content":{"rendered":"

This autumn, WIS committee members attended two ingenious events by Windo; a company focused on increasing access and transparency for reviewing an organisation’s sustainability data. Read on to hear from our committee members about their experience.<\/p>\n

Written by Buse <\/em>\u2013 Outreach and Liaison Co-Lead<\/em> at IC Women in STEM<\/em><\/p>\n

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On the 28th<\/sup> of October, I had the privilege of attending the 2024 BCG Young Female Leaders’ Forum at BCG’s London headquarters. The atmosphere was electric, filled with ambitious young professionals eager to engage in meaningful discussions about gender equality in the workplace.<\/p>\n

The “Future Female Leader Panel,” skillfully moderated by Claire Eason of BCG, particularly resonated with me. The panelists didn’t just share theoretical insights – they talked about personal experiences and practical strategies for creating truly inclusive work environments. Their candid discussion about retention and empowerment of women in the workplace sparked numerous thoughtful conversations among attendees.<\/p>\n

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Alice Bolton, Partner & Associate Director at BCG, delivered a compelling keynote on “Advancing Gender Inclusion & Equality.” What struck me most was BCG’s tangible commitment to gender parity. Rather than just presenting aspirational goals, Bolton outlined concrete steps and measurable actions that organizations can implement. Her presentation left me feeling both inspired and equipped with practical tools for driving change.<\/p>\n

As the Women in STEM society’s Outreach and Liaison Co-Lead, I actively engaged with industry leaders throughout the event. The conversations reinforced our society’s crucial role in supporting women in STEM fields. Connecting with established professionals who share our vision for gender equity was both validating and energizing, opening new possibilities for collaboration that align perfectly with our mission.<\/p>\n

The event reinforced my belief in the power of bringing together diverse voices to address workplace inequality. It wasn’t just about discussing challenges – it was about crafting solutions and building a network of allies committed to creating lasting change.<\/p>\n

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Written by Himanshi \u2013 Events Officer at IC Women in STEM<\/em><\/p>\n

On the 30th<\/sup> of October,\u00a0I joined 167 other university society leaders for Wind\u014d\u2019s flagship event, Preside 2.0. It was hosted at Bloomberg’s spectacular London headquarters. The event hosted students representing 130 societies, and over 45,000 students across universities in the UK and beyond. The societies varied vastly, from Climate Action societies to FemTech and finance. It was a pleasure to hear about their stories of spearheading and founding their societies and the changes they were bringing about. The room was abuzz with enthusiastic chatter, the clinking of cutlery against plates and notification alerts of newly formed LinkedIn connections.<\/p>\n

Once we were seated for the conference, Ken and Olly, founders of\u00a0Wind\u014d\u00a0spoke of the platform new features including a career mentoring chatbot \u2013 so exciting! They shared their vision for Wind\u014d\u00a0in a world where students entering the workforce are increasingly concerned about DEI and sustainability.<\/p>\n

Their claim was backed by the results of\u00a0Wind\u014d’s\u00a0Young Talent Values Report. They found that among the next generation of professionals:<\/p>\n