Equality and diversity At i2CAT, we strive to ensure equity, diversity, and respect in all areas of the centre, creating spaces where there is no room for any kind of discrimination. In this sense, i2CAT considers equality not only from a gender perspective but also from a broader one, encompassing factors such as origin or nationality, age, various family situations, cultural diversity, religion and beliefs, and sexual orientation. We firmly believe that these factors cannot and should not be barriers to talent in the professional environment, but rather are values to be promoted and that enrich us as a centre. Diversity is a differential value, an added value. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development identifies science, technology, engineering, and mathematics as key drivers in advancing more inclusive and equitable societies. Some of these Sustainable Development Goals, such as gender equality (SDG 5) and the reduction of inequalities (SDG 10), are directly related to equality plans and specific measures for the LGBTI community. In this sense, i2CAT aligns with these goals to promote a more just, sustainable and egalitarian world. The report “Women in ICT 2025” by the Catalan Women’s Institute shows that women’s representation in the ICT sector was 27,4%, compared with 72,6% for men. Therefore, there is a long way to go to achieve a fair and equitable sector. We must continue working to advance towards equal opportunities for all people. Anti-harassment Protocol 1 MB Equality Plan 2 MB Inclusive Language Guide 829 KB LGBTI Plan 1 MB Equality and Diversity Commission The Equality and Diversity Commission, as well as the Anti-Harassment Committee of the centre, devote their efforts to ensuring equal treatment and opportunities at i2CAT, both in career development and in professional promotion. Participates in the development of the Equality Plan and in the monitoring of its measures and actions Promotes the centre’s equality policies Trains and informs the staff on gender equality and LGBTI Develops proposals for activities in the field of gender equality and LGBTI policies Defines and reviews an anti-harassment protocol at work Assists people who may be suffering from a harassment situation Members Karla Trejo Ramirez Head of Innovation – Distributed Artificial Intelligence Research Group Alba Garcia Valdes Senior Innovation Project Manager Isaac Fraile Senior R&D Engineer Ainhoa Ayastuy Bermejo Senior HR Generalist Roger Wolf Onnen Grima Director – People&Talent Department Playlist: Talent Femení i I2CAT JULIA IGUAL. INGENIERA DE TELECOMUNICACIÓN – TELEMÁTICA 3:13 ????️ "Satellite communications provide the worldwide internet access" #i2CATinsights BNEW 2023 / Ana Moliner / i2CAT Foundation 8M: La perspectiva femenina amb les expertes STEM d'i2CAT Laura Sanz, CCAM Strategy Lead at i2CAT 72.6% of people employed in the ICT sector are men, and 27.4% are women Coinciding with the International Day of Girls in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) 2026, the Catalan Institute for Women (ICD) published the Women in ICT 2025 dossier, prepared by the Gender Equality Observatory using the latest data on women in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector. The report shows that inequalities persist in terms of education and employment. The underrepresentation of women in engineering studies and in more technical vocational training creates a domino effect that affects the entire tech labour market, which limits women’s presence in strategic and high-value-added areas. LEARN MORE International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025 Interview with researchers Carmen Delgado and Andra Blaga, from the AI-Driven Systems group at i2CAT. LEARN MORE i2CAT meeting rooms At i2CAT, our meeting rooms bear the names of pioneering women in the ICT and research sectors to offer visibility and remember their legacy: Ada Lovelace, Lynn Conway, Joan Clarke, Fei-Fei Li, Asunción Moreno, Andrea Goldsmith, Mary Jackson, Hedy Lamar, Núria Oliver, Margaret Hamilton, Marta Karczewicz, and Radia Perlman. The researcher's perspective Our researchers’ testimonials about the feminine perspective in STEM, their personal trajectory and how to overcome the gender gap in ICT. Learn more International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024 Get to know the women who inspire us! Learn more International Day of Women 2024 Foto action to draw attention to i2CAT’s 30% of women in staff.
