Upcoming events
We will add events that are of interest to women in technology, here in Iceland and abroad.
WomenTechIceland is proud to once again partner with RIKK— Institute for Gender, Equality and Difference, for a 4-event panel series on various hot-button issues relating to equality and inclusion. Next event is on 14 May during Iceland Innovation Week, and focuses on what works in DEIB.
PREVIOUS EVENTS
Taking place at Háskólatorg (HR 101, 4 Sæmundargata, 102 Reykjavík) at the University of Iceland, Women Tech Iceland and RIKK - Institute for Gender, Equality and Difference are excited to collaborate on a 4-part discussion series on diversity, equity, integration and belonging (DEIB) in the tech space in Iceland and beyond. Each panel will focus on a different aspect of DEIB.
The 3rd panel in the series taking place on 18 April will focus on DEIB Backlash. This event is sponsored by Marel.
The backlash against diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) initiatives is going strong around the world. Join our panelists to look closely at the backlash, why it is happening, and what you can do to combat it in your organizations.
Moderator:
Randi W. Stebbins, WomenTechIceland Board Member and Head of Content, AGR
Panelists:
Charlotte Biering, Global Diversity and Inclusion Lead at Marel
Giti Chandra, Associate Professor at University of Iceland
Ingibjörg Lilja Þórmundsdóttir, Chief Human Resources Officer at Helix Health
Joice Tae Ozaki, VP of Product at Controlant
The first event was held on 17 February 2024, with special thanks to AGR for their support.
Join WomenTechIceland and Wise Solutions for our summer meet-up! Wise will serve up summery food and drinks. We'll give a short presentation on the importance of offering (and taking) short and long-term breaks. Registration is free but please sign up to help us ensure we have refreshments for everyone. See you there!
Lilja App won the Grand Prize during the Women Innovators Incubator Pitch Night, while Marú Gott won the People’s Choice prize. The event marked the finale to a 1 year series of events in partnership with Huawei Iceland.
So Far. So Few.
Why women are missing from top leadership and how can we change that?
Moderated by: Armina Ilea, WTI Board Member and Brand Director, Dohop. Panelists: Þórey Vilhjálmsdóttir Proppé, CEO, Empower, María Guðmundsdóttir, Founder & CEO, Parity Games, Alondra Silva Muñoz, Head of Marketing, Kaptio, Hjalmar Gislason, Founder & CEO, GRID, Randi Stebbins (filled in for Shara Terjung, Project Manager, Legal & Compliance, Marel).
Grants: Where Do I Begin?
Thorunn Jonsdóttir guides you through finding, applying for and understanding the various requirements of grants, in Iceland and abroad.
WORKSHOP: Intellectual Property, Patents & Trademarks
5 March 2022 from 11am-2pm
This workshop went over Intellectual Property, Patents & Trademarks, when and how to file and why they are important.
Workshop: Getting to Know Python and the Basics of Web Development
Workshop:
How to turn your ideas into projects for positive change
27. nóvember kl. 11-14
Ocean Cluster Grandi, 2nd floor
Nordic Council of Ministers online conference
The Nordic Council of Ministers held an online conference in September 2021, inviting WomenTechIceland to participate in a panel discussion.
MIND THE GAP: The state of women in technology
Women Tech Iceland and Huawei Present: Mind The Gap
Lauder Institute Special Event, October 2021
In October 2021, Lauder Institute, at the University of Pennsylvania, brought a Lauder Intercultural Ventures (LIVs) delegation to Iceland hosting a special event hear perspectives and insights from WomenTechIceland founders Valenttina Griffin and Paula Gould.
Iceland Innovation Week
Women Tech Iceland and Huawei present: Why Inclusive Teams Make Better Products & Services
WomenGoTech Workshop
WomenGoTech Lithuania and Nordic Council of Ministers brought a delegation to Iceland and co-hosted a workshop event with WomenTechIceland.
Create New Links: Women in Tech Hosted by British Embassy in Iceland
In January 2020, the British Embassy in Iceland partnered with WomenTechIceland for their remarkable Create New Links: Women in Tech event.
RIPE78 Women in Technology Panel
Panel Discussion on Women in Technology during RIPE78, May 2019.
CBS Feminist Society Meetup
In April 2018, WomenTechIceland hosted the Copenhagen Business School’s Feminist Society at Dohop’s headquarters in Reykjavik. During this remarkable event WTI introduced CBS to some of the most prominent and prolific women-focused organizations from across Icelandic society. First Lady of Iceland, Eliza Reid, opened the event.
FKA International Women’s Day event
WomenTechIceland supported FKA’s annual International Women’s Day event on March 8, 2018, by hosting a photo booth during the event activities, documenting the many powerful and innovative women business executives, dignitaries and luminaries in Iceland. Forbes interviewed WomenTechIceland founder Paula Gould on What America Can Learn from Iceland About Gender Equality.
GDPR & Compliance event hosted by Arion Banki
WomenTechIceland partnered with Arion Banki to host a GDPR & Compliance event in January 2018, with speakers including Shara Terjung from Marel and Riaan Dreyer from Arion Banki.
Big Data meetup hosted by TEMPO
TEMPO partnered with WomenTechceland to hold a compelling discussion on Big Data and Data science in October 2017, featuring data scientist & WomenTechIceland co-founder Valenttina Griffin.
MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU! at RANNÍS
RANNÍS generously donated their team and conference space for WomenTechIcelnd’s first ever “May the 4th Be With You” meetup in 2017, an engaging event that shared the various grant opportunities available in Iceland for tech innovation projects.