A few years ago, when I had to choose my university major, I heard this quote at a conference, and it immediately confirmed my choice of career in IT. As Co-Founder of the FORTES program, I am always thinking about how to make this world a better place, how to join forces to create a positive impact and above all how to challenge the status quo. Indeed, technology is proving to be a powerful lever for change. Embarking on a career in information technology therefore represents one of the ways to achieve this. For me, FORTES embodies all these aspirations: paving the way for young women, promoting diversity in IT, and above all encouraging each other. Because when WE ally, WE become STRONG. From where I stand, I wish for a more inclusive IT sector that is colored with difference.