{"id":79751,"date":"2024-03-13T10:04:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T10:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clone4.10pearls.com\/?p=79751"},"modified":"2026-07-30T13:24:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T13:24:05","slug":"10pearls-8th-women-tech-quest-advancing-diversity-in-the-tech-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/10pearls.com\/uk\/blog\/10pearls-8th-women-tech-quest-advancing-diversity-in-the-tech-world\/","title":{"rendered":"10Pearls 8th Women Tech Quest: Advancing diversity in the tech world"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"79751\" class=\"elementor elementor-79751\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6f400e13 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6f400e13\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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In line with this commitment, <a href=\"https:\/\/10pearlsuniversity.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">10Pearls University<\/a> organized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.womentechquest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Women Tech Quest,<\/a> a powerful platform for women in technology to showcase their tech skills, forge connections, and enrich their knowledge. The 8th edition of Women Tech Quest (WTQ) took place on March 2, 2024, in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, drawing the participation of over 1,200 women in technology from across all three cities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77d7612 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77d7612\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>WTQ, launched in 2017, is a competition dedicated to helping women evaluate and highlight their technical prowess, garner recognition, and compete for cash prizes and unparalleled exposure. Featured in inspirational speaker sessions and workshops, leading women in the industry share their experiences and insights to aid the development and success of aspiring women in tech.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e715b88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e715b88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>After a longstanding and successful run in Pakistan, the competition was <a href=\"\/news\/10pearls-launches-new-chapter-of-women-in-tech-in-costa-rica\/\">recently launched in Costa Rica, Latin America<\/a>, marking a significant milestone in its global outreach. This expansion aligns with our overarching commitment to fostering innovation and diversity while providing women opportunities to thrive in the tech sphere.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-218a5da elementor-position-left wtq-quote wtq-quote-1 elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"218a5da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"275\" src=\"https:\/\/10pearls.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wtq-sana-hussain.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-62632\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10pearls.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wtq-sana-hussain.png 275w, https:\/\/10pearls.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wtq-sana-hussain-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h4 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Syeda Sana Hussain<span>Head of People &amp; Programs \u2013 EMEA, 10Pearls <\/span><\/h4><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">\u201cThis was our 8th consecutive year of successfully conducting Women Tech Quest. As one of our flagship initiatives for women's empowerment, WTQ has kickstarted and accelerated the careers of 6,000+ women, strengthened Pakistan\u2019s talent pool, and provided women with a platform to gain visibility.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3aaa238 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3aaa238\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Competition Tracks and Winners <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d581b3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d581b3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>WTQ featured competitions spanning three tracks: Coding, Testing, and Design &#8211; each offering both Professional and Student categories tailored to diverse skill levels. These tracks were crafted to challenge participants&#8217; problem-solving acumen and technical abilities. Following the event, 11 winners were announced and awarded cash prizes and badges, whereas all participants received exciting swag kits and certificates of participation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64ea25c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"64ea25c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">List of Winners<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-56d73da elementor-section-full_width winners elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"56d73da\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-680497b\" data-id=\"680497b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-239bf4b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"239bf4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Coding<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f215df7 winner-box-desc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f215df7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Maryam Nasir<br \/>\nZoha Shafqat Malik<br \/>\nMuteeba Ahmed<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dd0a148\" data-id=\"dd0a148\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fc4697 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5fc4697\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Testing<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5d8d8e winner-box-desc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f5d8d8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Armeen Ejaz<br \/>\nKainat Fatima<br \/>\nFarzeen Qureshi<\/br \/>\nFaiza Chauhan<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5e1be60\" data-id=\"5e1be60\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab18178 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ab18178\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Design<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ffd5cf winner-box-desc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8ffd5cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Daniya Abid<br \/>\nZahabiya Moiz<br \/>\nMaheen Rashid<br \/>\nEasha Tir Razia<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f552bf4 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f552bf4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e0be8bc\" data-id=\"e0be8bc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97d2457 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"97d2457\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">EMPOWERING WOMEN, EMPOWERING TECH: WTQ TESTIMONIALS AND SUCCESS STORIES <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db7e5b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"db7e5b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>WTQ is pivotal in empowering women within Pakistan&#8217;s tech industry, offering networking opportunities and career guidance from influential figures. It offers crucial support to university graduates trying to kickstart their careers, facilitates re-entry for women on breaks, and aids mothers returning to work, enhancing gender diversity and inclusion in tech. Participating in this event can garner awareness and recognition from top companies, offering attendees vital exposure and career advancement opportunities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa542f6 elementor-blockquote--skin-quotation elementor-blockquote--align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-blockquote\" data-id=\"fa542f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"blockquote.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"elementor-blockquote\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-blockquote__content\">\n\t\t\t\tWinning at WTQ has bolstered my confidence and fueled my ambitions. As a first-time attendee, I'm thrilled to enhance my skills, network with industry leaders, and witness many inspiring tech women. This marks a pivotal moment in my career.\u201d\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-q-footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"elementor-blockquote__author\">Maheen Rashid, Design Competition Winner<\/cite>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2803dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c2803dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A standout example of Women Tech Quest&#8217;s impact is Bushra Hassan. A recent graduate navigating the job market, Bushra found her breakthrough with WTQ in 2022. Today, she thrives as a Senior UI\/UX professional at 10Pearls. Bushra&#8217;s success is a living testament to WTQ&#8217;s transformative power as she continues to champion the platform that propelled her career forward.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7f57b3 elementor-position-left wtq-quote elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"a7f57b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"275\" src=\"https:\/\/10pearls.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Bushra-Hassan.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-79971\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10pearls.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Bushra-Hassan.jpg 275w, https:\/\/10pearls.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Bushra-Hassan-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h4 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Bushra Hassan<span>Senior UI\/UX Designer, 10Pearls<\/span><\/h4><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">\u201cWomen Tech Quest was a game-changer in my career journey. It taught me to step out of my comfort zone and equipped me with the skills and confidence to excel in my career. I am proud to join the company behind this incredible initiative and contribute to empowering other women with invaluable opportunities.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5936d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d5936d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">INSPIRING TALKS BY INDUSTRY TRAILBLAZERS<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55dff84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55dff84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Alongside the exhilarating competitions, WTQ offered attendees a unique chance to engage with industry leaders who are paving the path forward. Through insightful speaker sessions, participants gained crucial guidance, wisdom, and motivation from accomplished women at the forefront of the tech industry.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b78fb8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b78fb8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This year\u2019s speakers included esteemed women such as Honey Cantrell (EVP, Agency Operations, 10Pearls Studio); Jehan Ara (Founder &amp; CEO, Katalyst Labs); Tara Uzra Dawood, (President, LADIESFUND); Sadia Bashir (Founder, PixelArt Games Academy); Monica Peter( Group Director, Learning and Culture, PTCL Group); Meher Nigar Khawaja, (SVP &amp; Program Delivery, Techlogix); Tania Aidrus, (Co-Founder &amp; CEO, DGlobal); and Maha Shahzad, (Founder &amp; CEO, Buscaro).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-800b995 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"800b995\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In her opening keynote highlighting the power of putting people first in a tech-focused world, Honey shared, \u201c<em>Connections are vital to our collective success. They provide us with mentorship, collaboration, and idea exchange. Get connected; find people who share your passions and invest in those relationships.\u201d\u00a0<\/em>She further talked about the importance of inclusivity in the tech domain, <em>\u201cWe need smart women at the frontlines, giving their opinions, insights, and helping to develop the tools that will shape the rest of our lives. Every incremental change we make moves us closer to a more inclusive digital world.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb27854 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cb27854\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Jehan Ara shared her thoughts on the importance of community events like WTQ and her advice for women entering the tech field, <em>\u201cFollow your passion relentlessly and never let anyone tell you it can\u2019t be done. Events like WTQ are vital as they fuel motivation, ignite inspiration, and empower women in tech to hone their skills and expand their networks.&#8221; <\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dd760c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6dd760c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">ENDORSED BY LEADING COMPANIES<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b51241b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b51241b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>WTQ 2024 was endorsed by top names in technology and other industries as the event of the year for tech women. This time, our event partners included reputed names such as NASTP, AshreiTech, P@SHA, GDG Kolachi, Microsoft Learn SA Karachi, WomeninTechPK, MLSA Islamabad, Bytewise Ltd., AWS User Group Karachi, Testworthy, MLSA NUML, Vector, GDSC NUST, ACM UET Lahore, GDSC UET Lahore, Ultimate Tech Crew, GDSC UET NC, Figma Community Lahore, and Cohort Max.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6959925 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6959925\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Additionally, our giveaways were sponsored by Bogo, <span class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">Mary Toyland<\/span>, and Bonanza Satrangi.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-72e468c elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"72e468c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c272d5e\" data-id=\"c272d5e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6713f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a6713f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">MEDIA COVERAGE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9e2db6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d9e2db6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>WTQ 2023 garnered widespread acclaim from top media outlets in Pakistan, receiving extensive coverage in renowned publications and TV Channels. These included&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1818910\/role-of-women-in-it-highlighted\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Dawn,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/tribune.com.pk\/story\/2458189\/it-experts-stress-on-empowering-women\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Express Tribune,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brecorder.com\/news\/40291677\/women-tech-quest-highlights-womens-role-in-technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Business Recorder,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenews.com.pk\/print\/1163767-women-showcase-tech-skills-at-wtq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The News,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/921955079\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Aaj News,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/921956268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">News One,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/921956174\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">City 21 News,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/921956238\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">GTV,<\/a> and more.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e162c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5e162c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">LOOKING AHEAD<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eead60d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eead60d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Through our unwavering commitment to fostering inclusivity and providing opportunities for women to thrive, WTQ stands as a beacon of empowerment, driving the change necessary to shape a more equitable future in the tech industry.<\/p>\n<p>Building upon our recent expansion into Latin America, we are dedicated to further scaling this event globally, empowering women across borders, and providing them a dedicated platform to unite, grow, and prosper.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We stand by our commitment to promoting gender diversity and fostering positive social transformation. 10Pearls University organized Women Tech Quest, an empowerment platform for women in technology to demonstrate their tech skills, compete, and network. 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