AMMAN — The Jordan Economic Forum has completed preparations for the Global Women in Technology and Digital Transformation Summit "GWTS 2025", set to take place on May 7.

 

The summit aims to empower women in the technology sector and boost their role in the digital economy by bringing together leading female executives, experts, and policymakers to address key challenges and opportunities in the field, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

 

Chair of the conference’s preparatory committee Khaldoun Naseer said that discussions will cover critical topics, including the role of women in shaping the future of artificial intelligence (AI), challenges in tech entrepreneurship and balancing professional and personal responsibilities in the technology sector.

 

Other key themes include fostering diversity and inclusion in building "high-performing" tech teams, leveraging technology to empower women in developing communities and addressing AI-driven biases and the digital wage gap. 

 

Naseer underscored the need for "greater" female leadership in technological innovation amid global digital transformations, stressing the importance of equipping Arab women with the skills to become technology producers. 

 

He noted that the summit will serve as an interactive platform for dialogue and knowledge exchange among participants from various industries and regions.

 

The event will feature participation from companies and institutions supporting women's entrepreneurship and will include workshops and interactive sessions designed to enhance digital and innovation skills among women.