Who we are

East Sweden Tech Women is a network for women and non-binary professionals and students in the technology sector in East Sweden. The purpose of the network is to arrange and partake in events to develop the participant’s professional identity, skills, and meet others who are interested in the same thing as you.

All the latest news and events will be posted on this site.

Our vision

We aim to spark inspiration and engage in conversations that cover a wide range of topics within tech – from soft values that inspire, to cutting-edge innovations and technologies.We want this network to be representative of people from all backgrounds – regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, class, or sexual orientation*

*Our definition of sexual orientation includes everyone, embracing individuals of diverse identities, whether they identify as cis, trans, queer, non-binary, intergender, gender fluid or genderqueer. We welcome everyone who feels like they belong to our target group: women and non-binary individuals. No matter how you identify, we invite you to join us and be a part of our community.

What you can expect

The network works primarily through meetings with different organizations that get the chance to show and teach their technologies. Our goal is to create a community where like-minded individuals can come together and share their passions while radiating positivity. We are committed to promoting sisterhood and bridging the gender gap in the tech industry specifically in East Sweden.


Want to organize an event with us?

East Sweden Tech Women creates meeting places for women and non-binary people who work in, study, or are curious about the tech industry. Our events are free of charge and combine networking with knowledge and inspiration connected to tech.

The events are for women and non-binary who are working in, studying or are interested in the tech industry. Although, we never ask for gender identity at registration. Depending on the type of event, the number of participants ranges from 20 to 60, with a mix of ages and backgrounds.

As a host or organizer, you help create important opportunities for women and non-binary people in tech. You strengthen your employee’s networks, position yourself as an attractive employer and become an active part of a growing community.

We collaborate with companies, organizations, and research groups. The topic must always be relevant to our target audience and contribute to community and inspiration. We don’t organize events focused on sales or recruitment – knowledge-sharing activities are at the core.

As a co-organizer, you provide the content, cover costs (unless otherwise agreed) and give us the information we need to promote the event. A designated contact person is responsible for the communication with us.

East Sweden Tech Women handles the marketing through Linköping Science Park’s website, social media, and newsletters – reaching thousands of people in the tech industry. We also share events in our LinkedIn group, which currently has around 450 members.

We have extensive experience organizing everything from small roundtable discussions to large international visits. We are happy to support planning and will be on site during the event as hosts. If you are unable to cover all costs, we will find a solution together.

  • Book launch of Invisible Participation: a book about the unseen work often carried out by entrepreneur’s partners and how this connects to Sweden’s entrepreneurship and gender equality policies.
  • Breakfast meetup at VTI with Astrid Linder, the researcher behind the world’s first crash-test-dummy based on female anatomy.
  • Site visit at Toyota Material Handling in Mjölby, including a tour of production and labs.

We host 4-6 events per year and strive for variety in content. Have an idea? Send an email to julia.bergman@linkopingsciencepark.se

Hosting your own event that you’d like us to share? Send text, image, registration link and organizer details to the same email. We reserve the right to select which events we promote.

Connecting individuals

East Sweden Tech Women work as a gateway to the innovation ecosystem, providing access to a network of engaged individuals who are eager to connect and collaborate. Linköping Science Park has valuable connections within the business life as well as the public and private sectors, and academia. Together, we can unlock new possibilities and drive creative thinking forward.

 

 

 


Invisible participation - a book about the silenced voices in entrepreneurship

What comes to mind when you consider the intersection of entrepreneurship and equality? Are you envisioning a greater presence of non-male entrepreneurs, increased representation of women in leadership roles, or the development of more products and services tailored for female users?

The book Invisible Participation discusses the intersection of two government mandates – promoting entrepreneurship and gender equality. It expands the understanding of what gender equality entails in the context of entrepreneurship and business. It also amplifies new voices and perspectives to facilitate discussions on how to utilize this newfound knowledge.

The book is based on the research of Matilda Eriksson, written by Joakim Hedström and produced by Linköping Science Park.

Photo: Christine Engström


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Contact

Have any questions? Want to collaborate? Feel free to reach out to anyone of us!

Julia Bergman

Maja Meurling

Anna Broeders


East Sweden Tech Women is facilitated by Linköping Science Park