Every year, March is designated as Women’s History Month. This month is an important opportunity to spotlight extraordinary women who are making significant contributions, but importantly, it’s a great opportunity to celebrate women who are shaping the technology industry.

International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8 to honor the achievements of women throughout history and across nations, and to provide a global forum to women who want to create a better future for their communities, children and themselves. The theme of International Women’s Day changes each year as more progress is made and, of course, as new issues arise that have the potential to stand in the way of gender equality. This year, the theme is #EachforEqual, which underscores the concept that “an equal world is an enabled world,” and that gender equality is imperative for economies and communities to thrive.