Women in Tech: Still Too Invisible

An equality challenge, a matter for the future

They innovate, lead, code, and manage large-scale projects… and yet, they remain underrepresented. In the tech sector, women still struggle to find the place they deserve. The observation is well known, often documented, sometimes debated. But the reality remains: today, technology is still being built largely without them.

At KEOS, a school focused on business and technology careers, this issue is not just a social topic. It is a direct call to action. How can we train the talents of tomorrow without addressing today’s imbalances? How can we build an inclusive school if half of the population still feels excluded from certain fields?

The figures speak for themselves. In France, fewer than 30% of jobs in digital professions are held by women. In some specializations such as development, cybersecurity, or data, this rate drops to less than 15%. Worse still, these proportions have stagnated for several years, despite awareness campaigns and the commitments proclaimed by major companies.

But beyond the numbers, it is perceptions that must change. Too often, young women turn away from technology careers due to a lack of role models, benchmarks, or simply self-confidence. They do not imagine having a place there, or believe they must be “exceptional” to succeed. Yet tech needs them. It needs diversity, varied experiences, and multiple perspectives. It needs collective intelligence, not uniformity.

That is why KEOS places this issue at the heart of its mission. Encouraging gender diversity from the start of training. Highlighting female role models. Supporting female students in their ambitions without confining them to stereotypes. Here, every pathway is encouraged, every talent has its chance, and every voice can be heard. The school does not merely teach tech: it gives everyone the keys to play an active role in it.

This issue is also a matter of performance. All studies show that mixed teams are more creative, more efficient, and more innovative. So why continue to deprive ourselves of so much potential? By integrating more women into tech, we are not only addressing an inequality—we are creating value.

The fight for greater visibility of women in tech is not over. But it is moving forward. It is being played out in companies, in the media… and also in schools. And at KEOS, it starts here.