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 & Magnus Lysfjord

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

Valenttina Griffin

Co-founder WomenTechIceland
Serial Entrepreneur


19:00 - 19:05 Few words by the organizers

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.

Teddy Slavcheva is an Impact Entrepreneur and Futurist with a strong drive for Sustainability , Diversity and Deep Tech. She is a Co-Founder of the global sustainability media Sooo. and the Founder of Women in Tech Norway.

Plamena

Plamena Cherneva

Co-founder Nordic Women in Tech Awards

Teddy

Teddy Slavcheva

Founder Women in Tech Norway

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.

Karianne Tung

Karianne Tung

Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Norway

Photo credit: Trond A. Isaksen

19:15 - 19:25 Hosts’ announcement

19:25 - 19:30Digital Transformation Leader of the year - Presented by Anne Gretland, Group CEO at Fotoware and Co-founder of ODA-Nettverk

19:30 - 19:35 DEIB Champion of the year - Presented by Pernilla Nordström, Management consultant, Partner at Implement Consulting Group

19:35 - 19:45Kari Anna Fiskvik, Sr. Vice President Technology, Strawberry

Kari Anna Fiskvik is Vice President of Technology at Strawberry, a leading Nordic hotel chain.

In 2024 she drove the largest digitalization program in Nordic Hospitality, building a techplatform of over 25 systems and changing them in 250 hotels at a pace of 6 a week. Kari Anna is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in tech, creating a welcoming and inclusive work culture where innovation thrives.

Named one of Norway's Top 50 Women in Tech in 2022, she's known for her forward-thinking approach and positive leadership style. Outside of work, she has a passion for music, fashion, running and spending time with family and friends in Oslo.

Kari Anna Fiskvik

Kari Anna Fiskvik

Sr. Vice President Technology, Strawberry

19:45 - 19:50Developer of the year - Presented by Kari Anna Fiskvik, Sr. Vice President Technology at Strawberry

19:50 - 19:55 Rising Star of the year - Presented by Cristian Martinez-Vuorivirta, Chief People Officer/DEI consultant

19:55 - 20:00 Teen of the year - presented by Marianne Andersen, 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.

Inese Podgaiska

Inese Podgaiska

Secretary General at Association of Nordic Engineers

20:55 - 21:00Innovator of the year - Presented by Inese Podgaiska, Secretary General at Association of Nordic Engineers

21:00 - 21:05Social Impact Award - Presented by Tonje Hessen Schei, Director at DOX DIVISON

21:05 - 20:10Initiative of the year - Presented by Tharald Nustad, The Conduit Oslo and Founder at Katapult

21:10 - 21:20 Indre Pilype,
Rapid Transfrmational Therapist

Indre Pilype is an RTT Transformational Therapist and Coach with a focus on personal transformation, drawing on the principles of neuroscience and neuroplasticity to create lasting change.

With a diverse background in international business management, development project management, and over a decade of experience in business consulting and leading an NGO, Indre has undergone her own profound personal transformations. This journey inspired her to shift the course of her life and career toward helping others unlock their full potential.
A mother of two daughters, Indre is passionate about bringing more laughter, joy, abundance, and love into people's lives. At the Women in Tech Awards, she will share empowering insights on embracing authenticity, and achieving success on your own terms.

Indre Pilype

Indre Pilype

Rapid Transformational Therapist

21:20 - 21:25 Entrepreneur of the year - Presented by Chisom Udeze, Founder at Diversify and HerSpace

21:25 - 21:35 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.

Anne-Charlotte Joubert

Anne-Charlotte Joubert

EU Funding Expert

21:35 - 21:40Investor of the year - presented by Anne-Charlotte Joubert, HERFUND

21:40 - 21:45Teddy Slavcheva - Founder at Women in Tech Norway

21:45 - 21:50Women in Tech Ally - Presented by Ellie King, Co- founder at EqualIT

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