24 women awarded at the Department for International Trade’s European Tech Women Awards
The UK Department for International Trade (DIT) announced the winners of the first edition of the European Tech Women Awards. This took place virtually during London Tech Week on 2 September.
The event recognised the accomplishments of 24 women from 12 countries who delivered revolutionary projects in the UK and Europe. It celebrated the UK’s diversity, openness and willingness to champion female leaders.
The Winners
The winners’ fields of expertise include: mathematics and computer science, IT, artificial intelligence, tech apps, Internet of Things, engineering, sustainability, energy, telecommunications, legal tech, science and research, mobility, 3D technologies and specialised talent placement.
The winners from the UK are:
The winner from the Czech Repulic is:
The winners from the Israel are:
The winners from the Denmark are:
The winners from the Slovakia are:
The winners from the Italy are:
The winners from the Spain are:
The winners from the Austria are:
The winner from the Ireland is:
The winner from the Germany is:
The winner from the Hungary is:
The winner from the Swizerland is:
Keynote Speakers
Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon, Co-Founder of STEMettes said:
Sheila Flavell CBE, Chief Operating Officer of FDM Group, said:
Oriel Petry, Director for Technology and Advanced Manufacturing, UK Department for International Trade said:
Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Europe Richard Burn said::
Europe Technology Campaign
Over the next 3 years, the DIT Europe Technology Campaign will deliver an innovative programme of landmark ministerial-led events. This will expand the impact of the UK presence at major exhibitions and focus on core UK strengths such as:
It will represent an innovative and exciting platform for the UK to deliver confident, consistent messaging on technologies where the UK is a global leader and supporting UK priorities in exports, investment and trade policy.