Women in Tech Global Conference

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Women in Tech Global Conference
Founded2020;4 years ago (2020)
FounderAnna Radulovski, Ivo Radulovski
PurposeTo support women in tech and promote diversity in the tech industry.
OwnerCoding Girls and WomenTech Global Foundation, WomenTech Network
Website www.womentech.net

The Women in Tech Global Conference is an annual international event organized by the Coding Girls and WomenTech Global Foundation and WomenTech Network. The conference mainly focuses on empowering and encouraging professional growth for women in the technology industry. It was established in 2020 by Anna Radulovski. [1] [2] [3]

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Overview

The conference was established by Anna Radulovski as a platform for women in the technology sector. [4] [5] Originally intended to be an in-person event, the conference was moved to virtual format in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. [6] [7] [8]

Format and Programming

The conference features a mix of keynote speeches, workshops, panel discussions, and networking events. [9] [10] [11] It employs a primarily virtual format, supplemented by satellite events for in-person attendees. Topics typically covered include technology leadership, innovation, career growth, and societal impacts of technology. [12] [13]

Mission and Goals

The primary mission of the conference is to empower women in technology through increased visibility, networking opportunities, and access to resources. [14] [15] The goals include fostering an environment that supports career advancement for women and promoting diversity within tech companies and startups. [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21]

Notable Speakers

Over the years, the Women in Tech Global Conference has featured a range of prominent speakers from the tech industry, including executives from major tech firms like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, as well as thought leaders and innovators in specialized fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and biotechnology. [22]

Notable speakers from past conferences include:

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