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more-inLike most of the technology sector, the free software community is also male dominated. As those who control technology can exert some power, the free software community hopes to bridge the gender gap in the community, he added. The international free software conference taking place in the capital later this year is also expected to take up the theme of gender equality. The keynote speech at the conference will be given by Karen Sandler, an advocate of free software and gender equality in the tech industry. She coorganises Outreachy, the award-winning outreach programme for women globally and people of colour who are under-represented in the US tech industry..