How Women Are Shaping Tech

By Nezha Alaoui

The tech industry has long enough been a space defined by innovation and progress, yet when it comes to gender diversity, the sector still has a bit of a ground to cover. Despite increased awareness, women remain underrepresented in leadership roles, funding opportunities, and technical positions. For Nezha Alaoui, Founder and CEO of Women Choice, the conversation is not just about bridging gaps but it is about ensuring women play a central role in shaping the future of technology.

Being a social impact entrepreneur and global thought leader, Alaoui has worked extensively on initiatives aimed at empowering women in professional spaces. She emphasizes that while talent is equally distributed, opportunities are not. “The challenge is not a lack of skill or ambition, it is the absence of access, mentorship, and representation,” she says.

Through Women Choice, Nezha has collaborated with fortune 500 companies and institutions to implement mentorship programs, leadership training, and inclusive hiring strategies to help women navigate and advance in the tech industry. In the last twelve months, Nezha and her team gathered 550+ women in tech in a series of monthly events held in Dubai in partnership with a tech leader. She is creating spaces where women can connect, learn, and step into leadership roles. She acknowledges that real progress requires a shift beyond policies, it demands a cultural change within organizations and the industry at large.

She also highlights the importance of visibility in driving change. “When women see leaders who look like them, it creates a ripple effect. It signals that there’s space for them at the table,” Alaoui notes. Her work is focused on fostering real connections, creating professional pathways, and ensuring that inclusion is not just a buzzword, but a business imperative.

As technology continues to shape every aspect of modern life, ensuring diverse perspectives in its development at a grassroot level is crucial. Nezha believes that tech companies must go beyond performative gestures and commit to real structural changes. From funding more women-led startups to building diverse and dynamic leadership teams, the industry stands to benefit from making inclusivity a core part of its growth.

While the road ahead remains challenging, Alaoui remains optimistic. “The future of tech is being written today, let’s make sure women are co-authors of that story.