Klagenfurt, Austria – 21.06.2026 – The ETCOP Institute for Interdisciplinary Research is pleased to announce its participation in She goes AI Connect, Austria’s national network initiative dedicated to strengthening the role of women in Artificial Intelligence (AI), increasing visibility for female AI experts, and promoting diversity, fairness, and equal opportunities across the AI ecosystem.
As an international non-profit research and education organization, ETCOP actively contributes expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, digital transformation, education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning. Through its international projects, professional networks, research activities, educational initiatives, and community-building efforts, ETCOP supports the responsible and inclusive development of AI competencies across Europe and beyond.
By joining She goes AI Connect, ETCOP brings its extensive international network, interdisciplinary expertise, and the ETCOP Community into the initiative. The organization also facilitates national and international working groups on Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, digital education, innovation, and women in technology, bringing together experts from academia, industry, education, policy, and civil society. ETCOP is currently involved in several European and international initiatives focusing on Artificial Intelligence, digital transformation, innovation, education, and responsible technology adoption.
'Artificial Intelligence is transforming our societies, economies, and educational systems at an unprecedented pace. Ensuring that women actively participate in shaping this transformation is essential for creating innovative, inclusive, and responsible AI solutions,' said Dr. Birgit J. Oberer, Board Member of the ETCOP Institute for Interdisciplinary Research.
As a network partner, ETCOP intends to contribute through workshops, expert talks, AI literacy initiatives, community events, international knowledge-sharing activities, and collaborative projects that support AI competencies and encourage the active participation of women in AI-related fields. Particular emphasis will be placed on Responsible AI, AI in education, digital skills development, entrepreneurship, and the visibility of women working in AI, technology, research, and innovation.
ETCOP already connects experts from academia, education, industry, public administration, and civil society through international projects, conferences, professional communities, and thematic working groups. This experience will be leveraged to support the objectives of She goes AI Connect, foster collaboration across sectors, and create meaningful opportunities for participation, networking, and knowledge exchange.
Through its involvement in She goes AI Connect, ETCOP reaffirms its commitment to fostering inclusive innovation ecosystems and strengthening collaboration between education, research, industry, government, and society. The organization looks forward to working with fellow network partners to support a future in which women play a visible and active role in shaping AI and digital transformation.
Initial activities are expected to include workshops, expert talks, awareness initiatives, knowledge-sharing events, and the promotion of female role models in AI and technology-related fields.