The Mainstream, a leading media and events platform, is thrilled to announce an expanded partnership with Women in Cloud (WIC), a pioneering economic development organization. Together, they are launching an ambitious initiative – ICONSEmerge to empower women leaders and founders in technology, with a shared goal of unlocking $1 billion in economic access by 2030 and achieving one billion global impressions. Through ICONSEmerge, The Mainstream and Women in Cloud will provide groundbreaking opportunities for entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators to unlock economic opportunities, foster industry-focused innovation, and drive leadership across key industries while promoting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.
Transforming Opportunities for Women in Technology
This partnership will introduce several groundbreaking initiatives designed to reshape the future of technology, media, and wellness while providing pathways for market access, global visibility, and leadership recognition. Together, The Mainstream and Women in Cloud are committed to a shared goal of unlocking $1 billion in economic access by 2030 and achieving one billion global impressions.
Key Initiatives:
EmergeTech 2025 – The Multicity Roadshow
In a pioneering collaboration, Women in Cloud and The Mainstream are proud to present EmergeTech 2025, a global initiative designed to reshape the future of technology, media, and wellness in the AI economy. This multicity roadshow will advance economic access, foster industry-focused innovation, and drive leadership across key industries while promoting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. The roadshow will feature interactive panels, exclusive screenings, and recognition programs that celebrate achievements in technology, leadership, and ESG-driven innovation.
Thought Leadership Panel Discussion: “The Role of Wellness, Media, and Technology in Unlocking the Next Generation of ICONS”
This panel will explore the intersection of wellness, media, and technology in empowering individuals and achieving greatness. Themes will include:
- Strategies for integrating wellness into tech leadership
- Amplifying voices and perspectives through media
- The role of technology in fostering sustainable, inclusive ecosystems
- Featured Ally Speaker: A prominent advocate will share actionable steps for advancing equity through advocacy, sponsorship, and collaboration.
ICONS Documentary Screening: Empowering Women in Technology
As part of the EmergeTech 2025 roadshow, the critically acclaimed & Oscar-qualified ICONS documentary, produced by Women in Cloud, will be showcased. The film celebrates the achievements and challenges of pioneering women in technology, offering inspiration and visibility to women entrepreneurs and leaders globally. Attendees will leave motivated to champion collective action, invest in strategic partnerships, and lead with ICONIC leadership in their own spheres of influence.
ICONS 50 Cities Screening Tour
The ICONS documentary will embark on a 50-city global screening tour. These screenings will be accompanied by panel discussions and community engagements to promote economic access and amplify the stories of women in tech. The initiative provides a platform for collaboration and visibility for women tech leaders worldwide.
Microsoft 50th Anniversary Celebrations – Women Leadership Showcase
As part of Microsoft’s 50th anniversary celebrations, the partnership will showcase 50 women leaders at Microsoft, past and present, who have been instrumental in democratizing access to technology, opportunity, and growth. Through compelling storytelling, exclusive interviews, and inspiring profiles, this initiative will celebrate the accomplishments of these remarkable women while inspiring the next generation of innovators and founders.
#empowHERaccess Prestige Awards
In collaboration with Women in Cloud, The Mainstream will amplify the #empowHERaccess Prestige Awards, which recognize exceptional women leaders and companies demonstrating leadership in economic access, innovation, wellness, impact films and community impact. These prestigious awards will be held in both the US and India, offering recipients invaluable resources, strategic partnerships, and global recognition to accelerate their growth and influence.
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About us:
The Mainstream formerly known as CIO News is a premier platform dedicated to delivering latest news, updates, and insights from the tech industry. With its strong foundation of intellectual property and thought leadership, the platform is well-positioned to stay ahead of the curve and lead conversations about how technology shapes our world. From its early days as CIO News to its rebranding as The Mainstream on November 28, 2024, it has been expanding its global reach, targeting key markets in the Middle East & Africa, ASEAN, the USA, and the UK. The Mainstream is a vision to put technology at the center of every conversation, inspiring professionals and organizations to embrace the future of tech.
About Women in Cloud
Women In Cloud is a global network of 120,000 Women Tech Founders, Executives, Tech Professionals, and Allies in 80 countries who are committed to inspiring the tech ecosystem to be an inclusive force for change and take collective action by providing a powerful platform to collaborate, build community engagement and unlock $1B in new net economic access by 2030. Through events and initiatives, Women In Cloud also promotes conversations arounds its focus areas of Cloud Workforce Development, Civic Engagement via Policy Advocacy, Entrepreneurship and Cloud/AI Innovation and Global partnerships with corporations, community leaders, and policy makers. All of which are united by the ESG and UN Sustainable Development Goals that are driven by job creation, diversity and inclusion, technology innovation and sustainability, giving women a powerful platform to accelerate as industry leaders.
