Womenpreneur Initiative - Breaking the Code: Women Building the Future of Cybersecurity

​Breaking the Code: Women Building the Future of Cybersecurity is a panel discussion organised by Womenpreneur as part of The Future of Tech is Female 2026, exploring the opportunities, challenges and career paths available to women in cybersecurity.

​As one of the fastest-growing sectors in technology, cybersecurity faces a significant talent shortage and a persistent gender diversity gap. Yet women entrepreneurs and professionals are challenging stereotypes, developing innovative solutions and helping shape the future of the industry.

​Bringing together Elisa Huberty (Project Manager at Womenpreneur), Katia Villegas (Cyber & Information Security Expert) and Asmae Ben Bahida (Founder & Director of Just BIM It), the discussion will explore what it takes to build a successful career or launch a business in cybersecurity.

​Through personal experiences, practical advice and honest conversations, speakers will share their professional journeys, the barriers they have encountered and the opportunities emerging in the sector.

​The panel will conclude with an interactive Q&A, allowing participants to ask questions, explore potential career paths and discover how to take their first steps into cybersecurity.

​Whether considering a career change, exploring a startup idea or simply curious about the field, this event aims to break stereotypes, highlight opportunities and encourage more women to see themselves in cybersecurity.