Women in tech trends

The inaugural women in tech report highlights the inspiring figures driving change and innovation in their respective fields, shedding light on the important contributions these people are making to society and inspiring others to follow in their footsteps.

Pre-register to join us at Web Summit Rio. Download our report today to learn from some of the leading women in tech.

Tânia Schmidt Vince, Executive manager, Banco do Brasil SA, in Women in Tech Lounge during day one of Web Summit Rio 2023
Tânia Schmidt Vince
Executive Manager | Banco do Brasil
Technology & innovation

Why is femtech still regard as ‘niche’ by VCs? Are women leading the way in the gaming space? And does Web3 actually mean anything? These are just some of the questions posed by this WIT report, with insights from Milly White, Sita Chantramonklasri, and Jude Owner.  

 

Society

Climate change and the use of tech in warfare pose existential threats to society in the 21st century. What can individuals, and specifically technologists, do to face these challenges? Get perspectives from Olena Zelenska, first lady of Ukraine, and climate activist Sophia Kianni on many of the issues we face in the years ahead.

 

 

Diversity and inclusion

Diversity, equity and inclusion are key issues facing the tech industry, which continues to reflect too narrow a segment of the human population. How can tech be used as a tool of empowerment? Kelly Burton of the Black Innovation Alliance, and race car driver Christine GZ, among others, offer their insights.

  • 24.7%
    Budget for FIFA Women’s World Cup as a percentage of budget for FIFA Men’s World Cup
  • 40%
    Percentage of domestic energy generation destroyed by the Russian invasion of Ukraine
  • 50
    million
    Number of stateless people worldwide
  • 3.2
    billion
    Number of gamers worldwide

Meet the incredible women in tech who have joined us at past events

Lisa Jackson
Lisa Jackson
Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social InitiativesApple
Serena Williams
Serena Williams
Tennis Player
Kara Swisher
Kara Swisher
Editor-at-largeRecode
Margrethe Vestager
Margrethe Vestager
EVP: A Europe Fit for the Digital AgeEuropean Commission
Sara Menker
Sara Menker
Founder & CEOGro Intelligence
Aileen Lee
Aileen Lee
Founder & PartnerCowboy Ventures
Lorraine Twohill
Lorraine Twohill
CMOGoogle
Sarah Friar
Sarah Friar
CFOSquare
Adi Tatarko
Adi Tatarko
Co-founder & CEOHouzz
Jean Liu
Jean Liu
PresidentDidi Chuxing
Holly Liu
Holly Liu
Visiting PartnerY Combinator
Padmasree Warrior
Padmasree Warrior
CEO (USA)NIO
Jenny Lee
Jenny Lee
Managing PartnerGGV Capital
Anjali Sud
Anjali Sud
CEOVimeo
Sophia Bush
Sophia Bush
ActivistActress
Laurie Segall
Laurie Segall
Senior Technology CorrespondentCNN
Stephanie McMahon
Stephanie McMahon
Chief Brand OfficerWWE

“If this was cancer, and you had a treatment that improved one in five people, you would certainly [go ahead] irrespective of the cost.”

Dame Til Wykes, Head of School for Mental Health & Psychological Sciences at King’s College London

“It’s not femtech – we’re talking about women’s health, that’s 50 percent of the population.”

Laura Katz, founder and CEO, Helaina

“We live in a world in which the things we want to access, we often only have access to if you have a certain key, and that key is often your citizenship.”

Christiana Bukalo, founder, Statefree