Presentation of the book by Alessia Canfarini and Simona Rossitto at the Chamber of Deputies
Following previous public presentations, the book No One Left Out of the Code: Women Who Are Rewriting AI, written by journalists Alessia Canfarini and Simona Rossitto and published by Il Sole 24 Ore, is being presented at the Chamber of Deputies. The next event is scheduled for today, Wednesday 21 October, at 2.30 pm, in the Press Room at Via della Missione 4, Rome.
The event will open with a welcome address by the Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Anna Ascani, followed by institutional greetings from Senator Elena Murelli and Senator Antonio Nicita. Speakers will include Luigia Carlucci Aiello and the two authors.
The book brings together stories, experiences and reflections from women at the forefront of technological transformation, addressing the inequalities that still affect access to digital skills and careers in artificial intelligence.
Among the contributors to the book is Mirta Michilli, Director-General of the Fondazione Mondo Digitale, who recounts the experience of Coding Girls and Coding Girls & Women, the programme that involves schools, universities and businesses to encourage girls to explore scientific and technological disciplines, overcome stereotypes and freely shape their own futures.
This new presentation offers a further opportunity to bring the issue of gender equality in artificial intelligence to the forefront of institutional debate, highlighting women’s contribution to research, innovation and the development of a more inclusive digital society.
Event details
Wednesday 21 October 2026, 11.00 am
Press Room, Chamber of Deputies
Via della Missione 4, Rome
For accreditation: segreteria.ascani@camera.it
From the book “Nessuna fuori dal codice”
In Italy, there are also many initiatives run by private organisations, foundations and associations. These include the projects of the Fondazione Mondo Digitale, which boasts a long history and of which Mirta Michilli is co-founder and current Director-General. Among its many activities, the Foundation runs ‘Coding Girls’, aimed at raising awareness amongst girls about STEM careers – both at university level and in the professional world – with a strong focus on women’s participation in the workplace. “We present STEM as a great career opportunity. All ICT roles – given the shortage of graduates – are in fact available, well-paid and offer a hybrid working model.” To achieve effective results, Michilli proposes “a major alliance between schools, universities and businesses. Most students choose a university without ever having set foot inside one. We take them on visits to various Italian universities and help them make an informed choice” [pages 166 and 167].
