Nordic Women in Tech Awards Gala Ceremony
2024
17:30 - 18:30 Registration and welcome reception
18:30 - 18:50 Opening of the ceremony
18:50 - 19:00 Welcome by the hosts
Valenttina Griffin & TBA
Valenttina Griffin has more than 14 years of experience working with data in all its spectrum. She has led global teams on the matter and has experience both from the Food Processing and Financial Industries.
She is also the co-founder of WomenTechIceland which is an organization inspiring, supporting and empowering women to flourish in the technology sector.
Valenttina Griffin
Co-founder WomenTechIceland
Serial Entrepreneur
19:00 - 19:05 Plamena Cherneva, Co - founder of WonderCoders and Nordic Women in Tech Awards
Plamena Cherneva is an IT consultant, passionate entrepreneur and relentless Diversity and Inclusion advocate. She is a co - founder of NWiTA and WonderCoders, as well as a Board member of European Female Founders Network.
19:05 - 19:15 Karianne Tung, Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Norway
Karianne Oldernes Tung is a Norwegian politician (Ap) from Stadsbygd, Trøndelag. On 16 October 2023, she became Minister for Digitisation and Public Governance in Jonas Gahr Støre's government.
She was a member of the Standing Committee on Health and Care Services from 2013 to 2015 and the Standing Committee on Transport and Communications from 2015 to 2017.
Prior to entering the role as Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Karianne Tung was the General Manager of the member association Trondheim Tech Port.
19:15 - 19:25 Hosts’ announcement
19:25 - 19:30Digital Transformation Leader of the year
19:30 - 19:35 DEIB Champion of the year
19:35 - 19:40Developer of the year
19:40 - 19:50Kari Anna Fiskvik, Sr. Vice President Technology, Strawberry
Kari Anna Fiskvik
Sr. Vice President Technology, Strawberry
19:50 - 19:55 Rising Star of the year
19:55 - 20:00 Teen of the year - presented by High5Girls
20:00 - 20:45 Dinner
20:45 - 20:55Inese Podgaiska, Secretary General at Association of Nordic Engineers(ANE) and Mindful Coach at BeYou Mindful Coaching
Inese holds a Master’s degree in diplomacy and international negotiations. Inese worked as a Latvian Diplomat in Brussels, and all her career has been dedicated to stakeholders’ management, EU lobbying, negotiation, and cooperation. Inese is also a mindful coach helping women to unfold their potential and supporting their personal growth. Inese is a role model in the High5Girls network, and she has been included in the list of brilliant women in Ai & Ethics. In her current job, she promotes the role of STEM professionals in the society and advocates for recruiting and retaining women in STEM.
20:55 - 21:00Innovator of the year - Presented by Inese Podgaiska, ANE
21:00 - 21:05Social Impact Award
21:05 - 20:10Initiative of the year
21:10 - 21:20 Indre Pilype,
Rapid Transfrmational Therapist
21:20 - 21:25 Entrepreneur of the year
21:25 - 21:40 Anne-Charlotte Joubert,
Project Coordinator @ HERFUND
Anne-Charlotte Joubert is an expert in securing EU funding with over a decade of experience in interdisciplinary fields including research, innovation, environment, and energy. Her breadth of knowledge and expertise in European affairs positions her as a leader in the field.
Anne-Charlotte’s passion for connecting stakeholders within the innovation ecosystem is grounded in her belief that meaningful solutions can address pressing societal needs. Her holistic approach to project management inspires her to navigate the complexities of multiple projects at once, creating a more inclusive world.
As a dedicated advocate for supporting organizations in their pursuit of public funding, Anne-Charlotte has helped numerous businesses grow and make a positive impact on society. Her unwavering commitment to empowering women in STEAM has led her to serve on several boards, offering a voice to women entrepreneurs and enabling them to reach their full potential.
21:40 - 21:45Investor of the year - presented by Anne-Charlotte Joubert, HERFUND
21:45 - 21:50Women in Tech Ally
21:50 - 21:55 The Liva Eschwald Award
21:55 - 22:00 Closing remarks
22:00 - 22:30 Networking
22:30 - AFTER PARTY @ Kulturhuset
P.S. NWiTA 2024 Program is a subject of change