GIRLS from across the region will take part in an online event which aims to inspire them to consider a career in computing. Leading studios and companies are taking part in Hello World, which will be held virtually by Teesside University with around 200 young girls from Year 8, 9 and 10 taking part from schools across the region. The event on April 14 will involve women working in animation, games design and visual effects and contribution from range of leading companies, including Industrial Light and Magic, Arcus Animations, Vianet, Razorblue, Sumo Digital, Creative Assembly, Ubisoft and Accenture. A panel of inspirational women will attend the occasion to speak about who inspired them and how they became enthusiastic to pursue a career in digital technology, and a range of creative and technical workshops will also be held.