Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Kristen Quinn, Audio Director at Bonfire Studios. She speaks about the importance of balancing innovation with practicality, continuous learning, and advocating for sustainable work practices in game audio. Read more about Kristen here:
Womenize! is an event series for women, non-binary people and all marginalized voices in the games and tech industry.
We highlight and document success stories, connect people and put a spotlight on diverse talents within the games industry.
Our event is community driven, open minded and inclusive, bringing together emerging talents with inspiring figures of the games and tech industry.
We are supported by studios and companies in the games & tech industries, as well as by institutions and multipliers in the fields of education, research, culture and art.
The ultimate aspiration is for Womenize! to become obsolete.
When gender diversity, inclusivity and equality become an inherent part of the games & tech landscape, our mission will be accomplished.
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wo·me·nize
/wɪ́mən àjz/
verb
womenized, womenizing, womenizes
- To transform a male-dominated environment into one that’s more inclusive for women and non-binary people;
- To actively promote and support women’s participation in an industry;
- In other words: it’s the antithesis of ‘womanize’; – it’s an event and initiative celebrating and honoring women and further marginalized voices!
Join our Events and meet our Community!
Conference
Our conferences are packed with captivating keynotes, engaging talks, and insightful panel discussions, covering a range of topics including games and tech development, graphic design and art, narrative storytelling, mentoring, career building and entrepreneurship, marketing and more!
Workshops
Our workshops are not just about learning new skills – they’re about empowerment and growth.
Dive into hands-on sessions led by renowned industry experts.
Our workshops offer a supportive environment for women, non-binary people and further marginalized groups to thrive.
Networking
At all our events you will get the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, industry professionals, and inspiring leaders in games & tech.
Whether you’re seeking mentorship, collaboration, or wish to expand your professional circle – meet the right people with at Womenize! events.
Join our Events!
Conference
Our conferences are packed with captivating keynotes, engaging talks, and insightful panel discussions, covering a range of topics including games and tech development, graphic design and art, narrative storytelling, mentoring, career building and entrepreneurship, marketing and more!
Workshops
Our workshops are not just about learning new skills – they’re about empowerment and growth.
Dive into hands-on sessions led by renowned industry experts.
Our workshops offer a supportive environment for women, non-binary people and further marginalized groups to thrive.
Networking
At all our events you will get the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, industry professionals, and inspiring leaders in games & tech.
Whether you’re seeking mentorship, collaboration, or wish to expand your professional circle – meet the right people with at Womenize! events.
Womenize! 2024
Our event series continued in June 2024 in Berlin. It was truly inspiring and everything we hoped for!
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Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Read our weekly interview series featuring inspirational, diverse people from games and tech.
Mai Huyen Vo Dieu – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
30. October 2024
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Mai Huyen Vo Dieu, Game Designer & Project Manager at Playing History. She speaks about balancing historical accuracy with engaging gameplay, using games to raise social awareness through creative storytelling. Read more about Mai here:
Céleste Kleinjans – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
23. October 2024
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked Céleste Kleinjans, Co-Founder & CEO of MINDZEIT. She speaks about how her personal experience with mindfulness inspired her to create MINDZEIT, combining wellbeing with technology, and discusses the ethical challenges of AI, the importance of diversity, and her efforts to support underrepresented groups in tech. Read more about Céleste here:
Vera Velichko – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
16. October 2024
Womenize! – Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Vera Velichko, CEO of Owl Studio. She speaks about her journey of founding "Owl Studio," the challenges of balancing her creative work with business responsibilities, and emphasizes the importance of passion, happiness, and effective management in achieving success. Read more about Vera here:
Jeannie Odreman – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
9. October 2024
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Jeannie Odreman, Director Mobile Publishing at gamigo. She speaks about her diverse background led to her success as Director of Mobile Publishing at gamigo, and she envisions the future of mobile gaming driven by personalization, AI, AR, and blockchain, while advising newcomers to focus on both education and adaptability. Read more about Jeannie here:
Hanna Steinhauer – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
2. October 2024
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked Hanna Steinhauer, Co-Founder & CEO of Spoonful Games. She speaks about the challenges of founding Spoonful Games, the importance of sustainable work, and how her musical background influences game design, while offering advice to aspiring developers on self-care, focus, and networking. Read more about Hanna here:
Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Kristen Quinn – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
6. November 2024
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Kristen Quinn, Audio Director at Bonfire Studios. She speaks about the importance of balancing innovation with practicality, continuous learning, and advocating for sustainable work practices in game audio. Read more about Kristen here:
Mai Huyen Vo Dieu – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
30. October 2024
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Mai Huyen Vo Dieu, Game Designer & Project Manager at Playing History. She speaks about balancing historical accuracy with engaging gameplay, using games to raise social awareness through creative storytelling. Read more about Mai here:
Céleste Kleinjans – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
23. October 2024
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked Céleste Kleinjans, Co-Founder & CEO of MINDZEIT. She speaks about how her personal experience with mindfulness inspired her to create MINDZEIT, combining wellbeing with technology, and discusses the ethical challenges of AI, the importance of diversity, and her efforts to support underrepresented groups in tech. Read more about Céleste here:
Womenize! – Inspiring Stories: Video Specials
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Women in Games European Advocacy Award
We’re proud winners of the Women in Games European Advocacy Award in 2019!
The annual Women in Games European Conference represents the diverse talent that exists in the game industries by bringing together over 50 leading speakers and panellists delivering a mix of keynote speeches, panel discussions and workshops.
The awards ceremony took place at “The Ministry”, a stunning Victorian warehouse in the heart of Borough, London, in September 2019.
Women Making Games
We are partners of the Women Making Games program by Institut Français D’Allemagne.
This initiative empowers women in the gaming industry by providing them with the tools, resources, and support they need to succeed.
Womenize!’s involvement enhances the program by providing participants access to its event including talks, workshops, and networking opportunities, all designed to equip women with the skills and connections they need to succeed in the gaming industry.
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