International Girls in ICT Day 2027

Date and common questions

ITU states that International Girls in ICT Day is celebrated annually on the fourth Thursday in April. That rule gives Thursday 22 April 2027. The 2027 theme and individual event programmes are not assumed from previous editions.

Do participants need coding experience?

No. A beginner event can introduce design, digital communication or a simple technical task with appropriate support. State the intended level clearly so people know whether the activity is suitable.

Is the date always 23 April?

No. It moves with the fourth Thursday in April. ITU’s annual rule produces 22 April in 2027; a previous year’s day and month should not be copied into future calendars.

Why it matters

An awareness event is most useful when it opens a next step. A taster session can introduce a subject, but participants also need clear information about learning routes, support and opportunities to continue. Schools and employers can examine the barriers in their own activities rather than relying only on an inspirational talk.

Practical ways to take part

• Build a small digital project. Choose a task with a clear purpose, such as a simple interactive story or a design for a useful service. Explain the tools and allow time to experiment. Offer paired work and accessible alternatives without assigning technical roles by stereotype.
• Meet people in varied ICT roles. Invite speakers with different routes into technology work. Ask about ordinary tasks, teamwork, learning and changes of direction, not only qualifications or success stories. Leave space for participants to ask practical questions about getting started.
• Review an everyday technology. Ask who a familiar application or device serves and whose needs it overlooks. Sketch an improvement and explain the choices behind it. This can introduce user-centred design even when a session has limited equipment or internet access.
• Connect skills with learning routes. Share checked information about courses, clubs, apprenticeships or mentoring appropriate to the audience. Make eligibility, cost and how to enquire clear. Do not imply that attending one awareness event guarantees a place or employment.
• Invite participant feedback. Ask what was enjoyable, confusing or difficult to access. Let participants respond privately if preferred. Use their feedback to improve the next session and explain which changes the organiser will make rather than treating attendance alone as success.

Plan a useful activity

Create a follow-up opportunity before advertising the day. This could be a short sequence of beginner sessions, a supervised project group or a clearly explained route to an existing course. Agree who will answer questions, what support is available and how participants can continue without buying equipment. Review whether newcomers are staying involved and whether the activity gives them meaningful choices about what they learn next.

Official information

Use the official International Girls in ICT Day information for background and organiser resources. The annual date does not confirm a particular local event, booking arrangement or future campaign theme. Check those details with the relevant organiser.

Related calendar planning

For connected activities, explore International Day of Women and Girls in Science and Digital Learning Day. Keep each campaign’s distinct purpose and date clear in your plans.