Welcome to the Women in Tech Summit by Product-Led Hub. Join us for the official opening and welcome remarks to kick-start your day with inspiration and empowerment! Our agenda is filled with expert-led sessions designed to help you learn how to start putting in the building blocks towards the future and securing your position as a futurist leader in tech and strategy.

Which are the universal values that led women in STEM to forge successful careers? How do we empower them to believe in themselves? In this session Anny Tzivanaki, Online Operations Director at Intralot dives into the challenges females face regarding career advancement in tech roles along with the obstacles they face in leading positions.

We take ownership of the backlog, its tasks & showcase best practices to use internally.

Let's face it - the tech world can be tough, and it's not uncommon for women to experience imposter syndrome. This nagging feeling of self-doubt can be especially damaging as women already face obstacles to career progression in tech. In this session, we'll talk about practical tips and tricks to help women in tech recognize and overcome imposter syndrome, boost their self-confidence, and learn how to advocate for themselves in their professional lives. We'll discuss how to identify the symptoms of imposter syndrome in yourself and your colleagues, and provide strategies for counteracting negative self-talk while building a supportive network. The ultimate goal? To empower women in tech to confront imposter syndrome head-on, build their confidence, and confidently advocate for themselves in their careers.

We will seek to uncover what prevents women from breaking into the field and share best practices on creating a great career path that allows them to thrive both personally and professionally. This session is all about inspiring other women and emphasizes on the fact that it’s never too late to start changing your life's course! The industry is calling for a shift in the way we think about female empowerment and the STEM community is ready to lead this change.

In this session by Charlotte Vang Watts Associate Product Director, GWI we will focus on the apprehension many women have going into the workplace and climbing the professional ladder in tech. Charlotte will offer advice on why NOT to hold yourself back, why NOT to be worried about appropriate support from male leaders, and how to achieve work life balance opportunities - while pursuing to move up on the career ladder. Charlotte will also share the importance of setting personal and professional boundaries to protect mental health, how to respond if there is any pushback from leadership, and dealing with imposter syndrome. Last but not least the session will also discuss the best practices GWI follows internally to support work life balance.

As women, it's a common misconception that we only prefer pink clothes, tutus, and don't play football. But does this mean we can't excel in the tech industry? Absolutely not! With the right mindset, being a woman in tech can be a blessing. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with diverse teams and experiencing incredible moments. Women in tech bring balance to the workforce and offer unique perspectives, allowing teams to thrive as a collective.

Join us for an inspiring session with Fenia Mantzari, Project & People Manager at OpenBet, as she shares her journey in the tech industry.

Tales from the trenches of scaled agile in a fast-paced, regulated industry like online gaming. We'll discuss the importance of combining technical expertise with business acumen, enabling women to thrive in complex and fast-paced environments.

Deep dive into roadmaps, the process of building them & how to communicate them internally to stakeholders.

Improving a company's culture to be more diverse and inclusive is the crucial first step for all tech companies. HR teams continuously educate personnel on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion by sharing new processes, organizing events, and celebrating increased statistics as a result of these efforts. However, relying solely on company policies is not enough to tackle this issue.
In this session Marianna Lykourentzou, Release & Quality Assurance Manager at Netcompany Intrasoft will discuss why women in the industry, should take action and utilize all available tools at their disposal, including their position and knowledge, to gradually build a diverse and inclusive working environment.

Would you like to have a deeper understanding of how your mindset can either help or hinder your career progress, and obtain practical tips for developing a growth-oriented mindset that will empower you to succeed in the tech industry? In this session Peggy Matthiopoulou, Head of Loan Origination Platforms Division, IT Lead of Eurobank’s Customer Journeys Agile teams, and NLP Coach will share insights for developing a mentality that promotes success and share practical tips for achieving professional goals and career growth.

More and more women are choosing to pursue STEM studies, break into the tech industry, and follow a technical career path. Despite progress in recent years, the gender gap in coding roles persists, particularly for C-level technical positions and leadership roles. During this session, Marion Nikoloudaki, Head of Data Science at Light & Wonder, will share her personal journey and valuable insights on overcoming gender barriers and navigating male-dominated workplaces.

Join us to learn from her experiences and gain inspiration for your own career path.

Good leaders “walk the walk”. They need the people skills, the ability to put together successful teams and pass on the vision of an organization. Successful female leaders, on the other hand, need more than just business acumen. Charlotte Foucteau CEO, Teleperformance Greece, sits down with Despina Exadaktylou Founder at Product-Led Hub to discuss the challenges and opportunities that arise when embracing new career frontiers. She will share personal learnings and best practices on how to amplify your own voice by turning it into a megaphone that will accelerate your own career path - along with the one of the current and future STEM generation.

We recognise that there is an unequal representation of women in engineering and technology roles. We also recognise that we need to work harder to improve the status quo. During this fireside chat, we'll explore where we are now and how to move forward. We will be discussing the challenges and triumphs faced by Women in Tech that step into entry level roles or in those of greater influence and will exchange ideas on how to catalyze a shift in the way we think about inclusion and diversity.

Discussion about prioritization, frameworks & how they are affected by different stakeholders.

We discuss Product Strategy & the application of the right methodologies internally.

Maria Vasakou, Director of Demand Response Department, PPC SA will discuss career growth, sustainability, and gender equality in the energy and tech industry by sharing her insights into overcoming obstacles, seeking out mentors and role models, and creating a supportive environment for women in tech. Her speech aspires to motivate women to work together towards a more sustainable and innovative future.

What are we really doing by not being inclusive? We miss out on talent and we are not relevant! Where does it start from and how can companies progress by having an inclusive first mindset - in recruiting, interviewing, employee onboarding & corporate culture? In this session, Christina Leimoni, Chief Operating Officer at Microsoft will discuss how we can we help more people access technology and the industry, and embrace female leaders’ future in technology.

"Don't be too approachable, it comes off as weak." "You need a level of arrogance to command respect, otherwise people will see you as just a nice young lady from Greece." "Your subordinates should fear you a bit in order to show you proper respect." These are some of the misguided pieces of advice Natasa Intzoglou, Head of ISV Sales, Amazon Web Services, received during her tenure as a sales manager at some of the most prestigious tech companies. What biases do we hold about the behavior of women leaders in tech? How can we confront them?

Natasa will also share personal examples of how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion have transformed her worldview.

It's time to acknowledge that work has a significant impact on everyone's mental health, particularly younger workers and women. A poor working environment, overwhelming workload, and constant changes can transform mental wellbeing from a desirable perk to an essential business priority.

So, what does it take for companies to establish a sustainable work-life balance for their employees? By prioritizing mental wellbeing in the workplace and recognizing its connection to DEI and ESG, businesses can prepare for the future of work and a rapidly changing world.

In this session, Olga Stamathioudaki, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Director at Qualco Group, will share her personal journey and insights to address this challenge.

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) in the workplace have rapidly become a higher priority for organizations in recent years, considered as a people and business imperative by many. Engaging in dialogue and taking a positive stance toward equality can help any organization grow and thrive. However, making progress in inclusion and diversity at the workplace requires a thoughtful approach, structured actions, and sponsorship throughout the organization.

While business leaders increasingly see the need for creating a workplace that is equal to all, many find that translating that need into reality in a way that makes sense for the organization and its employees can be difficult. But, committing to a culture of equality is not only the right thing to do, it’s also a driver for innovation and growth.

In this keynote Eleftheria Despoinara Applied Intelligence Principal Director | I&D Lead, Accenture will try to address the above mentioned topics through her personal journey and share insights from Accenture’s research on inclusion and diversity.

Throughout history, women have played a vital role in technology. Women in information technology paved the way for much of the computing power we take for granted today. Especially cybersecurity seeks to be the next big step in career paths for women. Surveys estimates there is a worldwide staffing shortage of nearly three million in the ranks of cybersecurity professionals. And the problem is expected to get worse as demand is expected to grow dramatically for the foreseeable future. 

In this session Dina Syntila is sharing her personal journey in technology and technical sales roles within a multinational environment. The session aims to inspire more women to pursue a career in technology, particularly in cybersecurity, and provide guidance on how to overcome challenges that may arise.

We will also offer advice on the areas in cybersecurity that are in demand in Greece and the necessary skills to succeed.

As children we learn that all ""negative"" feelings are bad thus we should not have them. Do not fear, do not get sad, do not get angry. Especially for girls - no matter the aspect affected in their lives. In this session Despina Kitsou Product Manager SDN Cloud Native Nokia, will explain why in order to move forward we need to get angry and how that can help us overcome barriers and limitations that are put in front of us or we impose on ourselves.

The course will delve into the fundamental concepts about React and how they can be used to build practical web applications.

Course Chapters:

1. Using React foundations to build practical web applications.
2. Designing class components and stateful function components
3. Designing one-way flow data and behavior
4. Intro to modern JavaScript features used with React Analysis of Core React tasks
5. How to create a rapid feedback development environment