Women must be encouraged to take up technology based careers if Europe is to have any chance of reducing the skills gapin the sector, writes Jan Muehlfeit. ECWT mentioned as an example of best practice.

This event is organised by the INCLUSO project, aiming to gather international specialists in the field of social software use and improvement of social inclusion for disadvantaged youngsters. Delegates from decision making groups such as governments and the European Commission will be among the participants. A call for papers has been launched (Deadline 22 March). The collaborative INCLUSO project (funded under FP7) aims to deliver a verifiable proof that ICT, and more precisely social software tools, can facilitate social inclusion of youth at risk.

The conference addresses all issues related to universal access, including universal design of computing systems, the evaluation of such systems, guidelines, legislature, training programmes, research results and overall best practices and experiences.

Edge 2010 is a conference devoted to 21st Century public service delivery: how to innovate for digital inclusion, learning and e-government. New approaches to the regeneration of cities will be presented and exploration of how virtual libraries, along with information services, are revolutionising local authorities. The event will provide opportunities to learn about innovative practice in libraries, buildings and community information. Edge 2010 will demonstrate the latest thinking, tools and technologies available to the public sector. Participants will include elected members, Chief Executives, Directors, Heads of Service, trustees, E-government and community professionals, library vendors, and others with an interest in libraries and information.

When? 27 - 29 September 2010. Where? Heysel in Brussels, Belgium. This biennial event has become a unique gathering point for researchers, business people, investors, and high level policy makers in the field of digital innovation. ICT 2010 will focus on policy priorities such as Europe's Digital Agenda and the next financial programme of the European Union. The two main themes for the event will be ICT for sustainable growth in a low carbon economy and ICT for and by the citizen.

This event focuses on all aspects related to Assistive Technologies (AT) and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for people with disabilities. User involvement and user centred design are the underlying general topics of ICCHP, with the aim to generate an interdisciplinary discussion of all stakeholders. A call for papers is open until February 1st 2010.

A dedicated Information Day for the Digital Libraries theme oF ICT-PSP Programmetheme will take place on 4 February 2010 in Luxembourg. Under this theme the following objectives will be covered: services, aggregating or digitising content for Europeana, open access to scientific content and use of cultural heritage material for education.

eLearning Africa is a conference that focuses on information and communication technologies (ICTs) for development, education and training in Africa. Serving as a pan-African platform, eLearning Africa links a network of decision makers from governments and administrations with universities, schools, governmental and private training providers, industry and important partners in development cooperation. Conference languages are English and French. The event will be accompanied by an exhibition.

The National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE) will celebrate its ** 31st year ** promoting equity in education and workforce development at its annual Professional Development Institute in Washington D.C. , April 12 - April 15, 2010. The conference will be held at the Doubletree Hotel, Arlington , VA.

On behalf of Multinational Women in Technology (MDWIT) I am writing to ask you to serve as a volunteer for the 2010 women and technology conference, "Global Diversity: Enriching Technology," which will be held Thursday April 29, 2010 from 8:30am to 4:00 pm at the Columbia Sheraton Hotel in Columbia, Maryland. The conference is expected to draw a diversity of women technology professionals from state and federal agencies, educational institutions, nonprofits and the business community. This will be my third year in supporting this growing conference, and I am more excited than ever by the plans we have for you! We will have a "girl shadow program," a poster session spotlighting regional developments in energy and technology, and a lot more networking opportunities with key regional and national leaders. We have been listening to you! But to make it all work, we need volunteers to work in the following areas: Workshop moderators, Onsite registration, Workshop assistants (assist with audience Q&A, microphone, evaluation forms,etc.)
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