This document summarizes a presentation on advancing the role of women in regional innovation ecosystems. It discusses how women are underrepresented as innovators and entrepreneurs. The presentation explores how regional innovation ecosystems and support programs can better integrate a gender perspective to be more inclusive and accessible to women. Key points discussed include a lack of understanding of women's innovation processes, gender biases in many systems, and how success is measured. Changing these dynamics and developing best practices globally were highlighted as important areas for further discussion.