Commonwealth Bank has been named a presenting partner of Vogue Australia’s Vogue Codes 2024, alongside supporting partners Audi Australia, Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University, and Net-A-Porter.
The event partner is Dress for Success.
Vogue Codes, established by News Corp Australia‘s Vogue Australia in 2016 to advocate for the growth of women studying STEM subjects in Australia, will return for 2024 from 20 June.
This year’s program includes the ninth annual Vogue Codes Summit, an In Conversation breakfast series, and the introduction of Vogue Codes Con, which is designed for university students pursuing careers in fashion and technology.
The event’s 2024 theme is Technotopia: Designing the World of Tomorrow.
Through this theme, the event will explore the possibilities of AI, the future of food, what the medical field could look like in decades to come, and how love and relationships will work in a digital-first era.
Vogue Australia editorial director Edwina McCann said the Vogue Codes campaign is “helping change perceptions and we’ve seen real progress over the last nine years.”
“While this is to be celebrated, we still have a way to go to true equal and fair female representation in the world of STEM, especially in senior leadership positions,” she said.
“This year, we’re feeling more inspired than ever by the pursuits of Australia’s greatest young innovators influencing technology both locally and abroad.”
Commonwealth Bank executive general manager human resources technology Jane Adams added that to increase the number of women pursuing careers in technology, the next generation needs to be inspired.
“CommBank is pleased to partner with Vogue Australia to showcase some of the dynamic careers and pathways on offer in STEM through Vogue Codes, and help encourage more women to consider a career in technology.
“Technology is central to everything we do for our customers and we’re committed to building a skilled, future-ready workforce – including female technologists – and ultimately building a brighter future for all.”