Most Influential Women in UK Tech 2020; Pantone & Intimina introduce an original red shade of 'Period'; ASOS launches first circular fashion collection + more
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Last week, Computer Weekly has revealed who is on this yearâs list of the 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech, including this yearâs winner Anne-Marie Imafidon, CEO of Stemettes.
The list, which is now in its ninth year, was introduced in 2012 to make female role models in the sector more visible and accessible. While the original list in 2012 featured only 25 women, it was expanded in 2015 to include 50 women, going on to also introduce annual lists of Rising Stars and a Hall of Fame to ensure as many women in the sector as possible are given recognition for their contribution to the tech sector and the advancement of diversity and inclusion in the IT industry.
The top 50 were chosen from a longlist of more than 400 women, with this year being the fourth year the longlist of every woman nominated has been published.
We were very proud to see our CEO Marija Butkovic on the list, alongside many other amazing women in the UK tech space.
We can only đđźđđ˝đđż to this initiative! Well done, Computer Weekly!
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Industry news and updates đťđđ
ASOS launches first circular fashion collection / via The Industry Fashion
Amazon launches a $4.99-per-month âpersonal shopperâ service for menâs fashion / via TechCrunch
Worldâs first 3D Tech Festival paves way for digital transformation / via Fashion United
Are You Ready for Tech That Connects to Your Brain? / via HBR
The London Marathon will go ahead thanks to social-distancing wearables / via Engadget
These Robots Use AI to Learn How to Clean Your House / via Wired
Google launches AI secretary that waits on hold for phone users / via The Guardian
How AI will revolutionize manufacturing / via Technology Review
3D printing is making a giant leap into health / via ZDNet
Siren's smart socks remotely monitor foot health for diabetics / via Venture Beat
Emjoy picks up $3M to get more women tuned into sexual self-care / TechCrunch
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