"If you look at tech from various perspectives, you will certainly gain new insights. The plurality of opinions can influence the design of technology tremendously and contribute to a better end result."

"Only with more diversity in tech can we prevent technologies from perpetuating prejudices and thus further reinforcing social inequalities. Technology must contribute to a more inclusive and fairer society."

"Diversity is essential for future progress in the Research & Development of Artificial Intelligence. This is why we need diverse mentors and role models that can inspire others. Seeing is believing."

"Innovation arises at the interfaces in diverse networks - and since AI and algorithms play an essential role in all areas of our lives, it becomes even more important that innovations can also be used by society in their entirety."

"To create less-biased data-driven technologies, you need a multi-dimensional, diverse and inclusive team to build it."

"Technologies form the basis for essential decisions in our life. To prevent discrimination against certain groups, diverse tech teams can be a solution. Ultimately technology should contribute to a future that reflects the diversity of our society."

"Diverse teams are more successful, innovative and resilient – this is exactly what Europe needs to develop one of the most important technologies of our time."

"Diversity in tech teams, in particular in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, is crucial to avoid bias in algorithms. Hence, I proudly support Inclusive Tech and want to contribute to a future of tech that puts humans first."

"Technology is the key to the future, which must be communicated to broad target groups in a simple and understandable way. Every individual can contribute here."

"A diverse society requires technologies that use diversity as a strength to enable innovation in all areas of life."

"Mitigating unwanted biases in technology, in particular in Artificial Intelligence and Big Data, can only be achieved when tackling the blind spot - that is lack of diversity in the tech sphere."

"The work of Inclusive Tech is necessary to give space to diverse voices in tech and to create an inclusive society and an open European tech ecosystem. It's one of the steps to overcome unconscious bias."

"Technology is built by the people for the people. We should aim for inclusion of everyone to create an equal future. Therefore I support Inclusive Tech."

“Only when we include a variety of perspectives, we will make sure to develop solutions based on diverse data insights. The world is colorful and those in tech should reflect that.”

“Diversity is a guarantee for successful innovation. In addition to diversity in ethnicity, gender and age, the most decisive factor are the different ways of thinking and skills that come together. They help us speak a language which is understood by all.”