Global Telecom Women’s Network

The Changing Culture of Communications…
from Generation to Generation.

MISSION  STATEMENT

The purpose of the GTWN is to provide thought leadership for the TMT sector and to be a networking forum for executive women active in the sector, all the while being role models to younger women managers and entrepreneurs and helping evolve the global information society in a positive way.

Thought Leadership

The GTWN has published a series of seminal books exploring the profound impact of technology on society, work, and communication. These thought-provoking works, including contributions from industry leaders and visionaries, address critical topics like digital transformation, inclusion, and the ethical implications of innovation, offering timeless insights into the future of the digital age.

The Mobile Century Magazine is an annual publication by the GTWN that explores the evolving landscape of life and work in the digital era. Each edition features insights from industry leaders on topics such as artificial intelligence, digital inclusion, and the future of communications.

The Mobile Century Webinar Series offers engaging discussions with global leaders on the latest trends shaping the digital era. Hosted by the GTWN, the series covers pressing topics such as digital transformation, policies, and the impact of technology, providing valuable insights into the ever-evolving tech landscape.

N E W S

26Dec 2024

The GTWN will celebrate the 10th MWC of Mats Granryd and “Digital Humanism” on Monday 03 March at our traditional GTWN MWC Cocktail!

It is with special joy that the GTWN will bestow the GTWN Lifetime Achievement Award to Mats Granryd, CEO and Board Member GSMA on Monday 03 March 2025 at our traditional Welcome Cocktail, taking place at the iconic MOCO Museum, Barcelona. Be it Open Gateway; be it as the first global professional organization to commit to the UN SDG's; be [...]

26Sep 2024

GTWN/EIC Scaling Club Event – Athens

On 22nd September, GTWN President Europe and EIC Scaling Club Council member, Victoria Hernandez, along with GTWN Global President Candace Johnson, hosted an evening gathering in Athens to celebrate the EIC Scaling Club. This flagship, EC-funded program plays a vital role in supporting Europe’s most promising innovators in scaling their businesses, helping them to address major global challenges. We also [...]

2Apr 2024

GTWN International Board Members gather at Satellite 2024 in Washington D.C.

GTWN Co-Founders Ambassador Diana Dougan, (also the initiator of our GTWN “Bring a Mentee” program to our events), Laureen Cook, and Candace Johnson joined with other GTWN International Board Members, Sallye Clark and Dora Petranyi to welcome Her Excellency Ambassador Nicole Bintner from Luxembourg, home to SES, the world’s largest satellite system and Women Space  Executives and mentees attending the [...]

20Mar 2024

GTWN/MWC Welcome Reception celebrates Digital Generation and Digital Inclusion for All

26 February 2024, Golden Hall, Casa Llotja, Barcelona:  The GTWN celebrated our 2024 theme Digital Generation and our ongoing commitment to Digital Inclusion for All at a stellar reception during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The event brought together veteran TMT executives together with mentees and up and coming leaders from around the world.

27May 2023

GTWN launches Call to Action for Digital Inclusion for All and honors 3 Industry Pioneers – Martin Cooper, Dr. Michael Short and Candace Johnson

27 February 2023: At its traditional Welcome Cocktail on the opening evening of Mobile Congress, the GTWN honored three industry pioneers and issued a Call to Action for Digital Inclusion for All in the iconic and elegant Golden Hall of the medieval Casa Llotja in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter. GTWN International Board (L-R) Dora Petranyi, Bridget Cosgrave, Keri Gilder, Janice Hughes, [...]