#empowerHER50 initiative launched by Women in Cloud commemorating Microsoft's 50th Anniversary

• #empowHER50 initiative by Women in Cloud to commemorate Microsoft's 50th anniversary 

• Celebrates 50+ pioneering women who contributed to Microsoft's development into a trillion-dollar technology giant 

• Acknowledges Women who Democratized access to Tech and generated Economic opportunities

Women in Cloud, a global coalition of 120,000 tech professionals, launched the #empowHER50 campaign to honor over 50 women who have contributed to Microsoft's success, promoting innovation and access to technology and commemorating Microsoft's 50th anniversary.

These women have made significant contributions to make Microsoft a trillion-dollar technology giant. They were acknowledged for their vision and innovation in creating access to technology, boosting economic opportunities, and empowering others in the technology sector.

Microsoft's #empowHER50 initiative honors women technologists, executives, and champions who have significantly impacted the global digital economy, driving intelligent cloud, secure DevSecOps pipelines, and AI access at the enterprise level.

The campaign kicked off on April 8, 2025, with a record-breaking 24-hour AI Skills Fest designed to establish a Guinness World Records™ title for "the most users to take an online multi-level AI lesson in 24 hours." Thousands joined, learning essential skills in intelligent automation, data modeling, and responsible AI design—skills that will fuel digital transformation.

The #empowHER50 initiative aims to reframe the story of who will determine the future of technology, highlighting women who are innovators, policy shapers, and economic access champions. It aims to mobilize women with industry validation and AI literacy, and it's evident that equal access to AI and quantum technologies is important for our shared future.

The #empowHER50 initiative will transition to 50 Days of Learning, offering AI and DevSecOps training, workshops, and scholarships for women. The program will focus on secure software pipelines, machine learning operations, cloud-native application development, and data-driven decision-making. The #empowHERaccess Awards and Recognition Gala will recognize women in the tech industry, and a coffee table book commemorating inclusive tech leadership will be launched.