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.

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

Luiza Trajano
Luiza Trajano
ChairpersonMagazine Luiza
Amanda Graciano
Amanda Graciano
CEOCEO NOW
Bianca Andrade
Bianca Andrade
Influencer & YouTuber
Monique Evelle
Monique Evelle
FounderInventivos
Ayọ Tometi
Ayọ Tometi
Co-founderBlack Lives Matter
Thaynara OG
Thaynara OG
Goodwill AmbassadorUNICEF
Rebecca Parsons
Rebecca Parsons
CTOThoughtworks
Angélica Huck
Angélica Huck
Co-founderMina Bem-Estar
Pia Sundhage
Pia Sundhage
Head CoachBrazil Women's National Team
Maju Coutinho
Maju Coutinho
TV PresenterGlobo
Mariana Ramos Dias
Mariana Ramos Dias
Co-founder & CEOGupy
Izabel Gallera
Izabel Gallera
PartnerCanary
Fiorella Mattheis
Fiorella Mattheis
Founder & CEOGringa
Meredith Whittaker
Meredith Whittaker
PresidentSignal
Miryam Lazarte
Miryam Lazarte
Co-founder & CEO / General PartnerGlobal Startups / GSA Ventures
Natalia Guitler
Natalia Guitler
Teqball World Champion
Isadora Kimura
Isadora Kimura
Co-founder & CEONilo Saúde

“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