Should IT industry being doing more to secure female panellists?

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Attendees of industry conferences are often confronted with all-male panels. Vote in our latest poll to let us know what you think of this

The Government Digital Service last year said it would  aim for parity in terms of the number of males and females it sends to speak on industry panels, and recently revealed it has pulled out of some conferences that have not had female representation.

Women are under-represented in the IT industry across the board, while attendees of industry conferences are often confronted with all-male panels.

Have your say on what is the best way forward in our latest poll.
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