Womenize! Games and Tech
Event Information
Description
Womenize! is the action platform for talents in games, tech and digital business. Boosting female empowerment and diversity since 2015. After a successful event during #gamesweekberlin 2018 earlier this year, we are happy to announce the first edition in Cologne on Friday and Saturday, October 12-13, 2018!
Which other location would suit this format better than the new and amazing Cologne Game Haus?
Program outline:
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Conference & Recruitment: Friday, October 12, 2018 (12:00-20:00, 11:00 Doors)
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Workshops: Saturday, October 13, 2018 (13:00-18:00, 12:00 Doors)
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Networking: ongoing
Combining practical and theoretical program parts, the format is designed specifically for women who seek to build a career in the fields of games, media and IT, including HR & culture managers, decision makers, institutions and multipliers. Furthermore we want to inspire emerging talents by giving sHeroes a stage.
That said: The event is open to all genders.
Speakers, information and schedule are regularly updated here:
W! Dictionary:
womenize { wɪ́mən àjz }
verb; womenized, womenizing, womanizes.
- To transform a non-female driven environment into an environment with more women;
- To take action by women and by men to bring more women into an industry;
- In other words: the opposite of womanize;
- An annual event honoring sHeros!
sHero { ˈshir-(ˌ)ō }
noun; plural sheroes
- A woman regarded as a hero;
- Partners, speakers, workshop hosts and attendees of Womenize!;
- An inspiring personality that motivates others and happens to be a woman!