This session showcases how the TNC Community can be "Brighter Together" by looking at inclusion opportunities across a range of activities - from the accessibility of our services, through leadership considerations to diversity in technical teams, our speakers will demonstrate how addressing inclusion can improve our environment for everyone.

Cybersecurity in Schools: On Wednesdays We Wear Pink Hats

As digitalization accelerates, so do cyber threats, highlighting the need for diverse talent in cybersecurity. ZoomIn4PinkHats - ZI4PH project, funded by the GÉANT Innovation Programme 2024, addressed these challenges through gamification, mentorship, and peer-to-peer learning methods. This presentation will highlight activities, research and project results conducted over six months in Croatian schools, focusing on bridging the workforce and gender gap in cybersecurity. This initiative would hopefully inspire shaping a more inclusive and resilient cybersecurity future, fostering diverse talent and innovation in the field.
Speakers: Dona Lolić (CARNET - CERT.hr), Dunja Ivković (CARNET - Croatian Academic and Research Network)

Digital inclusion: collaborative approaches in changing times

When the digital products we buy are accessible, they can be used by everyone including people who are disabled, or who have other access requirements. Covering the current legal context for digital accessibility in the UK and the EU, this presentation will also consider:

* the use of AI in tools to support accessibility
* factors impacting the procurement of digital products
* how the sector might manage the complexities of rapidly changing technology used in education and research

From procurement teams to product owners, this presentation will be relevant for everyone with an interest in equal access to education and research.