AI skills accelerator for girls
To enhance digital skills for girls and women on the latest trends in technology for Artificial Intelligence, the ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) and EY have joined forces to implement “AI skills accelerator for girls”, a 2-year programme to address the challenge of ensuring girls’ and women’s access to the latest and emerging trends in technology.
This programme benefits girls and women, particularly from marginalized and underserved communities, by providing them with the necessary digital, ethical, and managerial skills to become content creators, and to boost creativity and innovation in solving challenges at the community level using AI.
In 2 years, the expected results are:
- 1000 girls and young women will be trained at in-person workshops where they will receive knowledge, mentoring and expert support to develop solutions for communities.
- The workshops will take place in 12 countries around the globe.
The Workshops
Participants gain a unique blend of digital, ethical, and managerial skills, fostering creativity and innovation while addressing critical challenges in their communities.
Upcoming Workshops in 2026
| Country | Dates | Venue |
| TBA | Q1 | TBA |
Previous Workshops in 2025
| Country | Dates | Venue |
| Egypt | 25 October 2025 | Egypt University of Informatics, Cairo, Egypt |
| Uzbekistan | 23 September 2025 | INHA University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
| India | 22 January 2025 | ITU Innovation Center, C-DOT Campus, New Delhi, India |
| India | 23 January 2025 | ITU Innovation Center, C-DOT Campus, New Delhi, India |
| Jordan | 6 February 2025 | Amman, Jordan |
| Kazakhstan | 5 February 2025 | Astana Hub, Astana, Kazakhstan |
| Kazakhstan | 6 February 2025 | Astana Hub, Astana, Kazakhstan |
| Kazakhstan | 7 February 2025 | Astana Hub, Astana, Kazakhstan |
| India | 2 September 2025 | Vijaya College, Bangalore, India |
| India | 3 September 2025 | Vijaya College, Bangalore, India |
| India | 4 September 2025 | G. Narayanamma Institute of Technology and Science, Hyderabad, India |
| India | 5 September 2025 | G. Narayanamma Institute of Technology and Science, Hyderabad, India |
| Uzbekistan | 23 September 2025 | INHA University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
Previous Workshops in 2024
| Country | Dates | Venue |
| Paraguay | 10 October 2024 | Higher Technical Institute for Equity Training Tape Jojara, Asunción, Paraguay |
| Paraguay | 11 October 2024 | Higher Technical Institute for Equity Training Tape Jojara, Asunción, Paraguay |
| Malta | 16 October 2024 | EY, Achille Ferris Street, Msida, Malta |
| Malta | 29 October 2024 | Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valetta, Malta |
| Kenya | 20 November 2024 | W4-EmpServe hub in Nairobi, Kenya |
| Kenya | 21 November 2024 | W4-EmpServe hub in Nairobi, Kenya |
The program’s workshops cover a rich curriculum designed to inspire and educate participants on both the technical and ethical dimensions of AI. Topics include an introduction to artificial intelligence, big data, machine learning, coding, and data handling, as well as discussions on the ethics, bias, and risks of AI. Participants also explore the practical applications of AI in various fields and learn about career opportunities in AI-driven industries.
By the end of this two-year journey, the AI Skills Accelerator for Girls aims to create a global network of empowered young women ready to innovate and lead in the world of technology. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to inspire and equip participants to make a meaningful impact in their communities.
Documents and References
BDT Member Communiqué: Global programme builds AI Skills for girls across the globe