[6] The organisation is dedicated to supporting and promoting women in the data and technology fields by providing an expansive platform for female and gender-diverse practitioners to share their technical knowledge and network at various in-person and virtual events.

The organisation believes that having greater numbers of women within the sector will generate a competitive advantage for UK businesses by mobilising a wealth of untapped talent.

[citation needed] To bring awareness to the issues and to do something positive about them, Women in Data set about creating a community of professionals in which members could network, share ideas, and support and encourage one another.

This initiative was developed to inspire young girls to embrace a career in the world of data and technology by introducing them to STEM subjects from their early teenage years.

Joined by leading industry experts, survivors, technologists and partners at Kubrick and Snowflake, the group discussed “Data and its importance for Women’s Safety”.

[17] The event brought together senior experts from a range of private and public sector organisations, including NHS England, Cancer Research UK and the Department of Health and Social Care.

The deductions produced on the day were presented in a whitepaper in July 2022 depicting the role data could play in addressing the issues - and the challenges that need to be overcome in doing so.