Nordic Women in Tech Awards

🌟 Big News Alert! 🌟 We're excited to announce that the Nordic Women in Tech Awards 2024 will be held at Clarion Hotel The Hub, Oslo on November 13th! Save the date and join us for a night of empowerment, recognition, and innovation. Let's celebrate the incredible achievements of women in tech together! Spaces are filling up fast—secure your spot now! 🔗https://lnkd.in/d7Dnwf9D #nordicwomenintechawards #NWITA #rolemodel #womenintech #womeninstem #diversity #womenleaders #denmark #finland #norway #sweden #iceland #nwita2024#SaveTheDate

🌟 Spotlight on Our DEIB Champion of the Year Finalist: Sigrún Ósk Jakobsdóttir We are thrilled to introduce Sigrún Ósk Jakobsdóttir, Chief Human Resource Officer at Advania Ísland, as a finalist for the NWiTA 2024 DEIB Champion of the Year award! With a deep passion for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), Sigrún has spent the past nine years driving transformative change at Advania, from equal pay certification to inclusive recruitment practices. Under her leadership, Advania became the first IT company in Iceland to receive equal pay certification, ensuring fair wages across all genders. She has also spearheaded mentorship programs, increased the percentage of women hires to 40%, and led innovative projects that encourage women to pursue careers in system administration. Sigrún’s vision? To show the world that everyone—regardless of gender, age, or background—has a place in IT. She’s not just changing her company but is inspiring an entire industry to embrace equality and innovation. 🙌 #NWITAwards #DEIBChampion #NordicWomenInTech #Advania #DiversityInTech #WomenInTech #TechLeadership #EqualityInIT #InclusionMatters #Oslo

🌟 Spotlight on Our DEIB Champion Finalist: Stine Saatvedt 🌟 Meet Stine Saatvedt, a true champion of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in tech! As a Customer Success Account Manager at Microsoft Norway, Stine’s passion for creating inclusive spaces shines through her transformative work and leadership. 🚀 From co-chairing Women@Microsoft, driving initiatives like International Women’s Day and Allyship events, to leading the skilling of over 20,000 individuals —Stine has empowered diverse communities and inspired positive change in the tech industry. 💼 With a deep commitment to closing the skills gap, she’s helped bring 300+ university students into the workforce and continues to mentor young professionals, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We are proud to have Stine as a finalist for the DEIB Champion of the Year award 2024. Her dedication to innovation, inclusivity, and equity is setting a new standard for the industry! 💡👏 #NWITAwards #DEIBChampion #WomenInTech #InclusionMatters #TechForGood #NordicWomenInTech #Microsoft #Oslo

🏆 Finalist Spotlight: Rising star of the year 🌍 Natasha Graae Norsker- TodAI, Women In AI Denmark A huge congratulations to Natasha Norsker, our Rising Star of the Year! 💫 As Founder of Women In AI Denmark and AI Consultant at TodAI, Natasha is breaking down barriers and paving the way for women in tech. From developing groundbreaking AI solutions to creating a community of female experts, her influence is shaping the future of AI in Denmark. Her mission? To elevate women’s voices in the field, and she’s doing just that! 🙌 With her leadership, TodAI is building gender-equal teams, and Women In AI Denmark is putting talented women on stage. Natasha, we’re inspired by your commitment to making tech more inclusive! 💪 🌍💻 Join us in #Oslo on November 13th to honor the incredible #women shaping the future of #technology.👩💻 🔗Register now👉 https://lnkd.in/d7Dnwf9D #RisingStar #AIChampion #WomenInSTEM #RisingStar #BreakingBarriers #WomenInTech #NWITA2024 #TechAlly #DiversityInTech #InclusionInTech #NordicWomenInTechAwards #GirlsInTechNordics #STEM #WomenInTech #DiversityInTech #Inclusion #TechInnovation #MentorshipMatters #EmpowerGirlsInSTEM #Oslo #TechTrailblazer

🏆 Finalist Spotlight: Rising star of the year 🌍 Hörn Valdimarsdóttir- Defend Iceland Meet Hörn Valdimarsdóttir, our Rising Star of the Year! As the COO and Co-Founder of Defend Iceland, Hörn is redefining what it means to be a tech leader. 💡 Starting her journey in psychology, she carved her own path into cybersecurity, smashing stereotypes along the way. From advocating for diversity in tech to being a trailblazing social engineer, Hörn’s work is inspiring a new generation of hackers, especially women and non-binary people. She’s building a safer, more inclusive digital world—and we couldn’t be prouder to watch her rise! 🌟 🌍💻 Join us in #Oslo on November 13th to honor the incredible #women shaping the future of #technology.👩💻 🔗Register now👉 https://lnkd.in/d7Dnwf9D #RisingStar #WomenWhoLead #Cybersecurity #DefendIceland #WomenInTech #NWITA2024 #TechAlly #DiversityInTech #InclusionInTech #NordicWomenInTechAwards #GirlsInTechNordics #STEM #WomenInTech #DiversityInTech #Inclusion #TechInnovation #MentorshipMatters #EmpowerGirlsInSTEM #Oslo #TechTrailblazer

📢 Event alert! Nordic Women in Tech Awards is all about community building and fostering connections. 🚀We're excited to announce the upcoming event organized by HER FUND Project focused on building a bridge between female founders an investors! This event is about breaking down barriers, and creating opportunities for women-led companies and investors. 💡 🗓 Date: 13th November 2024 ⏰ Time: 09:00 – 15:00 📍 Location: The Conduit Oslo, Kristian Augusts gate 21, Oslo (NO) 🔗 Register now : https://lu.ma/nafmcy9g #HERFUND #WomeninBusiness #FemaleFounders #Investors #Networking

From natural disasters to cyberattacks... Do you have a plan?!? ***Nordic Women in Tech Awards 2024 & Implement Consulting Group have joined forces to help you "prepare for the unforeseen". In a time of increased uncertainty and unpredictability in society, crisis preparedness and continuity management are more important than ever. For both public operations and private companies, financial institutions, and critical societal functions, it is crucial to be prepared when the next incident occurs. 💻Organizations face constant threats ranging from natural disasters to cyberattacks. Having robust plans in place helps minimize impact and ensure quick recovery in the event of an incident or attack. What lessons can we learn from the serious cyber incidents that has had a huge impact on our societies past years? Why is it important to allocate resources to be in control over suppliers and manage third-party risk, and how can robust crisis and continuity processes become a competitive advantage? The event is free of charge and open for anyone interested to learn more. There is limited seating so make sure you grab your free seat on time here: https://lnkd.in/djPUesER P.S. 🌍💻 If you have not yet signed up for the Nordic Women in Tech Awards 2024 Gala ceremony in Oslo, you still have a chance. 🔗Register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/d7Dnwf9D 📅 Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 📍 Location: Clarion Hotel The Hub, Oslo, Norway Thank you to NWITA 2024 Corporate and Collaboration Partners: Association of Nordic Engineers (ANE), Signicat, Clarion Hotel® The Hub, Implement Consulting Group, WomenTechIceland, ODA-Nettverk, Femme Lead, High5Girls, Girls in Tech Nordics, Diversify, Talent Garden, TechBBQ, Danish Startup Group (DSG), European Female Founders (HerFund Project), HER FUND Project, Women in Tech Norway, VisitOSLO, Oslo Business Region, KOK Sauna 🔥, PWN Copenhagen, Stromma Norway 🔥 Interested in becoming a partner? Contact us via 👉 info@wondercoders.org #NWiTA2024 #DiversityInTech #Inclusivity #Diversity #womeninthech #womenintechnology #technology #oslo #norway

🌟 Finalist Spotlight: Entrepreneur of the Year - Sigrún Jenný Bardadóttir Meet Sigrún Jenný Bardadóttir, the innovative force behind Memm.Care, an AI-driven solution revolutionizing care for dementia patients. As the Founder and CEO of Memm.Care, Sigrun’s entrepreneurial journey spans multiple industries. From co-founding Eimverk Distillery, Iceland’s award-winning craft distillery, to launching Teko Product Development in 2016, she’s continuously pushed the boundaries of innovation. Her latest venture, Memm.Care, is already gaining recognition, being named a top 10 finalist in Gulleggið 2024, Iceland's premier entrepreneurial competition. But her impact extends far beyond product development—Sigrun is deeply committed to driving diversity and inclusion in tech. From her work with the Association of Business Women in Iceland (FKA) to her advocacy for supportive tech legislation with SSP (Icelandic Association of Startups), Sigrun is a trailblazer, empowering women and shaping a more inclusive future in the tech industry. Join us in celebrating her achievements and dedication to social impact! 🙌 #NWITA2024 #WomenInTech #EntrepreneurOfTheYear #AI #DiversityInTech #TechForGood #NordicTech #FemaleFounders #InclusionMatters #MemmCare #IcelandTech #Oslo

🏆 Finalist Spotlight: Rising star of the year 🌍 Annika Lundström- ReMinded Oy From Molecular Bio scientist to MedTech innovator, Annika is at the forefront of transforming mental health assessment. Her groundbreaking work with ReMinded’s non-invasive device is setting a new standard by providing real-time, objective insights using biomarkers and AI, breaking away from outdated, subjective methods. In just the past year, Annika has led her team to secure a 500,000€ investment round, file a patent, and win Google’s Pitching Competition—all while establishing key partnerships for pilot testing in Finland and presenting at Stanford. 🚀 Leading a diverse, female-driven team, Annika’s dedication to innovation and inclusion makes her a true force in the industry. Her journey from elite athlete to MedTech leader shows incredible resilience and vision. We can’t wait to see what she achieves next! 🙌 🌍💻 Join us in #Oslo on November 13th to honor the incredible #women shaping the future of #technology.👩💻 🔗Register now👉 https://lnkd.in/d7Dnwf9D #RisingStar #WomenInTech #MedTech #Innovation #Leadership #MentalHealthRevolution #NWITA2024 #TechAlly #DiversityInTech #InclusionInTech #NordicWomenInTechAwards #GirlsInTechNordics #STEM #WomenInTech #DiversityInTech #Inclusion #TechInnovation #MentorshipMatters #EmpowerGirlsInSTEM #Oslo

🏆 Finalist Spotlight- Rising star of the year 🌍 Noelia Almanza Ahari - King As a transformational leader, Noelia is reshaping the tech landscape at King. Also, her vision and expertise have propelled Candy Crush Saga to new heights. Her leadership goes beyond technology, championing diversity and inclusion to foster a culture of innovation. From building engineering organizations from scratch to driving strategic change, Noelia’s influence is felt across the industry. Her passion for mentoring women and underrepresented groups in tech shows her deep commitment to creating an inclusive future. Congrats, Noelia! 💐 🌍💻 Join us in #Oslo on November 13th to honor the incredible #women shaping the future of #technology.👩💻 🔗Register now👉 https://lnkd.in/d7Dnwf9D #TransformationalLeader #RisingStar #WomenInTech #Leadership #Innovation #King #NWITA2024 #TechAlly #DiversityInTech #InclusionInTech #NordicWomenInTechAwards #GirlsInTechNordics #STEM #WomenInTech #DiversityInTech #Inclusion #TechInnovation #MentorshipMatters #Oslo