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Astro Teller: The Man Who Designs the Future

The Special Guest at this year’s Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit 2026 will be a man whose job is to create the future. And we’re not talking about just another Big Tech executive, but a man at the very heart of the world’s most ambitious technological experiments. Astro Teller -...

Waldemar Siwiński: Chernobyl marked a turning point in the history of scientific and technological development

Kennedy’s bold declaration: “We choose to go to the Moon... ”- became a symbol of technological determinism, a creed embraced by millions of people around the world. With technology, anything is possible; it is merely a matter of concentrating our efforts and resources - proclaimed the priests of this new...

We are waiting for the first Polish Woman in Space

The Artemis II mission has come to an end - the first crewed flight to the vicinity of the Moon in over half a century. We speak with Aleksandra Rutczyńska, Senior Software Engineer at the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt, DLR), one of the scientists involved...

Kamila Szewczyk: “A 20-Year-Old Linux Bug” vs. Groundbreaking Scientific Research

In recent days, the media has been flooded with articles about a 21-year-old Polish woman who fixed a “20-year-old bug in Linux.” The story of a single PDF file that crashed the system and a brilliant patch has made the rounds from tech to lifestyle websites. The mainstream media loves...

The future of quantum needs more women!

Perspektywy launches Quantum Pioneer Legacy Initiative to strengthen women in leadership and continuity in the global quantum workforce. Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit has launched the Quantum Pioneer Legacy Initiative (QPLI), a mentoring and leadership programme designed to build the next generation of women in quantum. Open to girls and young...

SMR: small reactors, big shift?

Small modular reactors are now appearing in almost every serious discussion about the future of nuclear energy. In presentations, they look like an answer to most of the problems that have defined the sector for years: costs, construction timelines, investment risk, lack of flexibility. It is easy, however, to fall...

Money Talks: women, money, and real Independence

For the first time in the history of the Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit, we are launching a brand-new space: Money Talks - a zone created specifically for women, where technology meets finance. This is not a random addition to the program or another trendy topic. It is a response...

Work in flux: the job market redefined

This is one of the key HOT TOPICS of the Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit 2026 - because what is happening to the job market right now is not a gradual evolution. It is a structural shift that is unfolding in real time. For years, we believed that automation would first...

PSYHO: the human edge in a machine age

We are proud to welcome a true legend of competitive programming. In a field filled with brilliant engineers, very few become instantly recognizable by a single name. PSYHO is one of them. Known outside the coding world as Przemysław Dębiak, Psyho has spent more than two decades at the frontier of...

The world needs nuclear again

Not long ago, it seemed that nuclear energy would slowly fade out of the global energy mix. After Fukushima, many countries began stepping away from it, investors treated it as a political risk, and the dominant narrative was clear: the future belongs to renewables. Today, that picture no longer holds. Nuclear...

Bianka Siwinska: NEW ENERGY FOR GLOBAL LEADERSHIP

Globally, more than 60% of people believe the world would function much better if more women held leadership positions. And looking at what is happening around us – wars, destruction, the rising wave of “brown-shirt boys,” and the complete disgrace of many male authorities in science, technology, business and politics exposed...

Doubling our reach, engaging boys, thinking globally!

The year 2025 was a time when our activities - from education and development programs to social initiatives and advocacy — translated into a real impact on shaping the future of education, technology, and equality in Poland. We launched entirely new initiatives (some of them addressed not only to girls,...

Skłodowska returned to CERN, because someone finally asked why she is missing from there!

One year ago, during our visit to CERN, when strolling around the campus with the Polish research team, we stopped by the “Route Marie Curie” sign and Bianka Siwińska asked a simple, but tricky question: “Hey, where is Skłodowska?” Because how can you lose half of a Nobel Prize winner...

Women are changing academia: 1st meeting of female rectors in Toruń

On 14 November 2025, at the Collegium Maximum of the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, happened a thing with no precedent in the Polish higher education! over 100 women – rectors, vice-rectors, and women heading scientific institutions – met at the first Meeting of Women Rectors. They came from all...

“If you don’t see your own value, no one else will” - conversation with Caro Paduch

“If you don’t see your own value, no one else will” - conversation with Caro Paduch, VP of Global People Programs & Career Architecture at GlobalLogic, on finding your strengths, career architecture, and the power of mentorship. Your professional path is truly impressive - from international relations to human resources. How...

Garage Girls: Where tech got hands-on – grease, tools, and real action

While most zones at this year’s Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit 2025 focused on AI, robotics, and the digital future, Garage Girls offered something completely different. No screens, no slides – just the smell of grease, the sound of tools, and the energy of real, hands-on work. This was a...

From the Summit Stage to the Stars: Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski Launches into Space

In June 2024, the Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit welcomed a very special guest to its stage: Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, newly selected astronaut of the European Space Agency — and at the time, a man with an extraordinary dream. Today, just one year later, that dream has launched — quite literally. On...

A Quantum Leap for Poland and Europe

Warsaw was the epicenter of the quantum revolution in June 2025. The Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit - the biggest European event for women in science and technology - included a special path named Quantum Path, showcasing leading institutions and up-and-coming talent from across the globe, as well as technologies...

The next technological revolution is coming. Will Europe become the “Quantum Valley”?

Quantum computers were once considered the stuff of science fiction. Today, they have a real impact on medicine research, the development of artificial intelligence, and data security. They are not waiting for the future to come along – they are writing it. And in this story, women are playing a leading...

"I believe everything can be better" - a conversation with Natalia Tymkiv

Natalia Tymkiv, Ukrainian Wikipedian and CFO of the Center for Democracy and Rule of Law, who will be the special guest of the Perspectives on Women in Tech Summit 2025, is interviewed by Magda Tytuła. What function in the world today, in which information and knowledge are among the key resources,...

Be a role model for yourself! An Inspiring Conversation with Rupal Patel

A interview with Rupal Patel, former CIA agent and now CEO of The Global Leadership Lab and author of the international bestseller From CIA to CEO. How CIA Techniques Will Help You at Work (Polish edition published Fall 2024), who will be a special guest at the Perspective Women in...

Quantum Beast Mode: the future of computing comes to Warsaw!

This June, at the Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit 2025, the future won't just be discussed - it will be seen, touched, and experienced. The Quantum Path program, taking place on June 4th, offers an unprecedented journey into one of the most transformative fields of our time: quantum science and...

Who needs a Tesla when you can build a Maluch?

Did you know that the Fiat 126p, fondly called “Maluch” ("The Little One"), is more than just a car in Poland? It’s a symbol of an era. Produced between 1973 and 2000, the Maluch became the most common family car during the communist period, putting millions of Poles on four...

Top 100 Women in Engineering in Poland: celebrating excellence, vision and impact

Engineering is the foundation of innovation. It’s the discipline that quietly powers progress - designing the structures we live in, building the systems that sustain our lives, and solving the complex problems of the future. But behind these achievements are individuals whose talent, leadership, and determination drive this progress forward....

From spycraft to boardrooms: How Rupal Patel unlocks the secrets to bold leadership

When you hear the words CIA agent, you probably imagine Hollywood movies with guns, classified documents, and do-or-die missions. What if those espionage skills helped you become a better leader, entrepreneur, and innovator? Get to know Rupal Patel, a retired CIA field officer and current CEO, who will tell you...

Fascinating journey of Nataliia Tymkiv: from Ukrainian roots to Wikimedia leadership

When it comes to advocating for transparency, governance, and global collaboration within the Wikimedia movement, few names resonate as powerfully as Nataliia Tymkiv. With a career marked by dedication, leadership, and a relentless commitment to community-driven projects, Tymkiv has become an influential figure not just within Wikimedia but in the...

6th Seminar for Computer Science Researchers – Join Us on June 5 at Perspektywy Summit 2025!

We are pleased to invite you to the 6th Seminar for Computer Science Researchers, which will take place on June 5, 2025, at 10:30 AM as part of the Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit 2025 at EXPO XXI in Warsaw (Prądzyńskiego 12/14). The seminar will focus on the career paths of...

From CERN to Summit 2025: Women, Technology, and a Universe of Possibilities

Preparations for Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit 2025 are in full swing! Our team is already working hard on an exciting agenda, searching for passionate speakers who will bring fresh perspectives, energy, and innovative ideas on topics such as technology, science, innovation, gender equality, and women’s empowerment. In January, at the...

Women Changing the World: A Success Story of Our Program Alumna at Goldman Sachs!

At Perspektywy Women in Tech, we are unwavering in our commitment to advancing women in the tech and business sectors. Our mission is to provide tools, support, and platforms for knowledge exchange, enabling women to unlock their potential and achieve ambitious career goals. Each success story of our alumnae brings...

OUR ADVOCACY: Ideas We Promote and Support Every Day

Perspektywy Women in Tech actively engages in advocating for equality during industry conferences, panel discussions, and business events. We promote not only science and technology but also diversity and inclusivity as the foundations of a sustainable future. Recently, we’ve addressed the following topics: ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE FUTURE OF THE...

We Calculate, Reduce, and Offset Our Carbon Footprint

At Perspektywy Women in Tech, we believe that women can play a key role in preventing the climate crisis. That’s why we’ve made the Women in Tech Summit the first large-scale climate-positive event in Poland. Not only do we calculate the Summit’s total carbon footprint according to the GHG Protocol and...

FEM in STEM − A New Series of Scientific Podcasts

In a world where TikTok and Instagram influencers often serve as the primary role models for young people, is there still room for scientific authorities? Especially women who can inspire future generations of girls (and boys) to see them as figures worth emulating? In the new podcast series launched as part...

Perspektywy Work on the Poland Digitalization Strategy Project

In collaboration with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs Krzysztof Gawkowski, as well as the Digitalization Council chaired by Agnieszka Jankowska, we are diligently working on a groundbreaking project: the Poland Digitalization Strategy. This document focuses on key areas such as the development of quantum technologies, digital education,...

Setting New Standards for Diversity Management in Poland!

We are proud to announce our collaboration with the Ministry of State Assets (MAP) and Minister Jakub Jaworski on developing and implementing the groundbreaking EU directive, Women on Boards. This initiative mandates that publicly listed companies and state-owned enterprises must have at least 30% women on their boards. It marks...

Open Letter from LGBTQ+ Organizations to Polish Businesses

The LGBTQ+ organizations we support - Miłość Nie Wyklucza, Kampania Przeciw Homofobii, and Open For Business - have issued an open letter to the Polish business community, encouraging active engagement in promoting equality in the context of the government’s ongoing work on the civil partnerships bill. We also call for your...

Perspectives Crowned with the CROWN OF EQUALITY 2024

If BUSINESS, then only sustainable, diverse, respectful, supportive, and inclusive for all! It is in the BUSINESS category that Perspektywy Women in Tech has been honored with the Crown of Equality in the Campaign Against Homophobia's poll for this year's Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit, along with the accompanying event...

HerTechVenture: Theory of Change report

Almost a year ago, we officially launched the new program "HerTechVenture" funded by the European Union, coordinated by Perspektywy Women in Tech, and implemented in collaboration with 8 partners from 5 European countries: University of Gdańsk (Poland), Stimmuli for Social Change OE (Greece), University of Macedonia (Greece), Instituto Politécnico da...

Educators Academy: Empowering Teachers to Empower Students

We believe the future belongs to new technologies, and the future of these technologies rests in the hands of our children—both girls and boys. The potential of these children, in turn, is shaped by the educators who inspire and guide them. Recognizing this, we launched the Educators Academy in partnership with...

Empowering Women in Tech Startups

Did you know that companies with boards comprising a significant proportion of women achieve up to 50% higher profits (McKinsey, 2021) and are more likely to create user- and socially-oriented innovations (Deloitte, 2020)? Women play a crucial role in driving innovation. They bring qualities like collaboration, attentiveness, empathy, and a...

STEMinist Revolution: Women in Science program

The "Dziewczyny do Nauki!" ("Women into Science!") program, led by the Educational Foundation "Perspektywy," is a dynamic initiative designed to encourage and support women in pursuing and thriving in research careers within STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and natural sciences. Recognizing the persistent underrepresentation of women in these fields,...

From Players to Creators: Shaping the Future of Gamedev

We are excited to announce the conclusion of the recruitment for the 4th edition of "Girls in the Game!" (“Dziewczyny w grze!”), our scholarship and mentoring program designed to empower young women and prepare them for careers in the video game industry. This unique initiative, created in collaboration with CD...

Breaking Barriers: Reflecting on the Success of the First Edition of the “Write Your Future” Program

As the first edition of Write Your Future. Be the Author of Your Future concludes, we at the Perspektywy Educational Foundation, together with Lancôme, are proud to celebrate its remarkable achievements. Championed by none other than Iga Świątek, the phenomenal tennis superstar and program ambassador, this initiative has proven to...

Time for the Next Generation of Engineers!

We are delighted to announce that the GE Aerospace Foundation and the Perspektywy Educational Foundation have launched the Next Engineers program in Warsaw. This initiative aims to foster diversity and inspire young people to pursue engineering studies. The Warsaw Next Engineers program will feature two key components: Engineering Discovery, designed for...

Advocating for Equality: How diversity powers the future of tech

We are thrilled to announce that Perspektywy Women in Tech has been honored with the prestigious Crown of Equality 2024 (Korony Równości) award in the BUSINESS category by the Campaign Against Homophobia (Kampania Przeciw Homofobii) for our unwavering commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in technology, business, and the...

Leveling Up: How NTDD Empowered a Future Google Developer

Marking a decade of the "New Technologies for Women" (NTDD) program, we are thrilled to highlight the remarkable achievements of our graduates who have reached extraordinary milestones. Among them is Alicja Kluczek, an alumna of the 5th edition (2019), whose determination and passion for technology led her to become a...

From Silesia to Silicon: A Tech Revolution for Girls

Stellantis, a global leader in the automotive industry, and the Perspektywy Educational Foundation proudly announce the launch of the program “Girls, it's time for tech!” This groundbreaking educational initiative is aimed at inspiring high school girls in the Upper Silesia region of Poland—including the areas around Tychy, Gliwice, and Skoczów—to...

From Dreams to Data: How NTDD Helped Shape a Tech Leader at Microsoft

As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the "New Technologies for Women" (NTDD) program, we are thrilled to showcase the inspiring stories of our graduates who have gone on to achieve remarkable success in their careers. Today, we are honored to speak with Estera Kot, Principal Product Manager at Microsoft...

Warsaw Seminar for Computer Science Researchers

The 5th edition of "Seminar for Computer Science Researchers" was held on the 13th of June. This esteemed event enjoys great popularity, each year gathering scientists and researchers from the best universities, research institutions, and representatives of high - tech companies from all over the world. The Seminar also hosts respected...

Quantum computers at the Summit - fascinating, inspiring and absolutely fabulous!

Among the many attractions of Science Hall, the standout was undoubtedly the opportunity to come face to face with a real model of a quantum computer, from IQM Quantum Computers, the only startup in Europe that builds next-generation quantum computers: models – from 5 qubits to 150 qubits – all...

Girls as Engineers, Girls in STEM, Women in Science Zone

In Perspektywy Women in Tech we inspire, connect and support women in technologies, science and innovation. We encourage them to choose education in the STEM area. We help them enter the job market and build spectacular careers – in industry, science or by developing their own tech startup. This way...

Hard & Soft Skills Workshops - Building a Holistic Skillset

The Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit is not only about showcasing the latest innovations and networking with industry leaders; it’s also a prime venue for personal and professional development. One of the most beneficial offerings at the Summit is the hard and soft skills workshops, conducted by leading industry experts,...

Postgrowth - creating new paradigm for climate safety and societal well-being

I think that this is a super important topic if we would like to change something on a systemic level. We have a lot to do! We have a climate crisis, we have growing economic inequalities, we have different kinds of wars… We have to do something which will be...

"HARD Q!: Quantum Technologies: Cryptography and Data Security in Quantum Era" by Diana Starodąb

Quantum technologies have developed rapidly in recent years, introducing risk of rendering traditional cryptographic systems vulnerable, while also offering promising solutions for strengthening data protection.In this talk, you will learn:- What quantum technologies might be used in present cryptographic solutions- How quantum computers will impact cryptography and data security in...

The Cipher Girls Exhibition

One of the attractions of this year's Summit was the exhibition of the Poznań Enigma Cipher Center entitled "Cipher_Girls". The project aims to fill the scattered gaps related to the presence and visibility of women in the history of science and the development of digital technologies. The CIPHER_GIRLS exhibition, referring...

"Write Your Future" - we equalize opportunities for women

Summit, although it focuses on women starting their careers in STEM and experts building their experience, does not forget about women whose chances in accessing new technologies should be equalized. That is why this year, together with the Lancome brand, we created a unique program "Write Your Future", which is...

Career Expo & Career Stage at the Summit: A Gateway to Opportunities

Attending the Summit offers numerous benefits, but one of the standout features is the Career Expo with over 100 booths of the most innovative global companies where you can meet experts and discuss your CV with them, learn about the companies’ recruitment procedures, obtain valuable tips and advice. This dynamic...

Summit Mentoring Zone - a hub for building connections

The Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit is not only the largest conference for women in Tech & IT in Europe. It is also a chance for young professionals and students just starting their careers in STEM to gain specialist knowledge and valuable contacts. Young girls in particular need support and...

Science, we did it together!

The SUMMIT & SCIENCE space - dedicated to scientists, students and academic communities at the Summit - was a place of inspiration, full of unique opportunities to meet life with outstanding figures in world science, expand your network of contacts and set your career in new technologies! During the Perspektywy Women...

How the Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit 2024 Redefined Inclusivity with the Neurodiversity Harbor

The Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit is an event that sets new trends in Poland not only in STEM, Tech & IT, but also in the event industry. Yes, we were the first large-scale climate-positive event in Poland, and this year for the first time we provided our participants with...

"Stars and Streetlights: Role Models in STEM" by Sarah Chapman

In fact I'm rather surprised that I've had a career in STEM at all. You know why? Because when I was growing up everybody told me that I was a natural dancer. Literally no one told me I was a natural engineer. When I was growing up we thought that...

"Disinformation in AI-Generated Fake News Era" by Agnieszka Jankowska

As many as 84% of Poles declare that they have come across fake news. 70% of those who encountered fake news admitted that they received false information about Poland or the world from other people. Disinformation affects us all, without exception - said Agnieszka Jankowska, Corporate and Public Affairs Director,...

Intel Semiconductor Manufacturing Opportunities Coming to Poland

Semiconductors are present in everything we do and in every sector of our economy. The demand for these semiconductors will only continue to grow with time and it's because of that growth and the need for additional capacity that we're coming to Poland. In addition to that this project will...

"Embracing ADHD: From hunter-gatherers to CEOs" by Barbara Sofia Ilardo

ADHD, autism and dyslexia are linked with lateral thinking, creative problem-solving, and unwavering dedication to areas of passion. These cognitive traits serve as catalysts for driving groundbreaking innovation in fields ranging from the arts and entertainment industry to tech, finance and scientific research. An evolutionary perspective on neurodiversity can change current...

"You Snooze, We All Lose" by Joanna Obstój

Women are told that the world is a dangerous place for us and we should play it safe and we should give the decision-making power to men and they will handle it for us. We take less risks than men. The data shows it: when you reach leadership positions you stop...

"The Quantum Revolution: Transforming Our Understanding of Nature" by Clara Nellist

This Summit with the thousands of brilliant women in Tech that I see before me is a testament to the progress that we are making. We are here not just to challenge this status quo but to inspire and support each other driving forward the next wave of scientific and...

Fireside Chat with Sławosz Uznański: "Space is no longer a field of male domination"

Space was a male dominated field, but it’s not anymore. There are multiple beautiful careers of female astronauts selected already way back in the past. This history is quite big. I would say during my selection in 2022 when I joined the European Space Agency there were six astronauts training...

Christiane Floyd's Inspiring Keynote Speach

Listen to the fascinating story of prof. Christiane Floyd, who talks about the beginnings of programming and pioneers of new technologies, as well as the dilemmas of modern scientists: The claim that supposedly AI systems are superior to humans is ridiculous and amounts to science fiction. This is a technology shaped...

Katarzyna Kotula: "You are the change that is already happening to us"

I am honored to be here today and I’m so proud to be standing here because I can see many familiar faces of brave and successful women who are already changing the world of technology and science, who are changing our country, our everyday life, who are influencing our universities,...

Maciej Gdula on Equality and diversity in science

You are so numerous here. It’s great to see so many women scientists and I think about the words of Hegel on the French Revolution, he said: “This event brings the flame of enthusiasm that liberty established in the veins of every living being’. So really, it is real enthusiasm....

Barbara Nowacka on Investing in Science and Building Polish Future

It's an amazing pleasure to be here with you again. I was here a year ago when we had our heads full of dreams, we were thinking about a better future for our home country, for our security and our safety - as women and as citizens of Poland. And...

Krzysztof Gawkowski: "A celebration of women's strength, talent and professionalism"

Technology and people for the last thousands of years have been the most important aspects of building the world and global unity. It rarely happens that the human race goes faster than technology even though it’s humans who create the technology - said Krzysztof Gawkowski, The Deputy Prime Minister &...

Olga Leonowicz and Mark Brzeziński: "This is How Poland Thrives!"

It’s so great to enter a room where there are mainly women! It's becoming better, for sure. And we’re more empowered and our greatness is just about to be unleashed. But still, there are so many situations and so many rooms filled with men. Not long ago we participated in...

Bianka Siwińska’s Powerful Opening at the Summit 2024: "Unleash Your Greatness!"

After last year we are quite tired, a bit bored, and massively overwhelmed with everything made by AI - said Dr Bianka Siwinska, CEO of the Perspektywy Educational Foundation, opening this year’s Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit - We are also lost in what is real and what is not real,...

What a Summit!

Perspektywy Women in Tech 2024 - the biggest event in Europe for Tech&IT women - has already become history and we hope you will keep it in your fondest memories for a long time. For two days (June 12-13), Warsaw's EXPO XXI was visited by almost 14,000 people from 104...

The Most Distinguished Women in Data Science in Poland

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MOST DISTINGUISHED WOMEN IN DATA SCIENCE IN POLAND! TOP10 Women in Data Science: The awards were granted by the jury chaired by Dominika Bettman – General Manager at Microsoft Poland, including experts: Kamila Staryga – Member of AI Team at Ministry of Digitalisation, Edith Elkind – Professor at...

My Summit Story: an eye-opening experience

Alicja Łakomska, IoT Team, T-Mobile Polska Five years ago, in 2019, I participated in the Summit while still a high school student. It was an eye-opening experience because, with only three girls and twenty-seven boys in my math-focused class, I had not seen much representation of women in STEM. The Summit...

Celebrating Diversity at the Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit 2024

The Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit, renowned for being one of the most influential technological conferences in Poland, took an inspiring step towards inclusivity and diversity this year by hosting its first-ever LGBTQ+ parade. This event not only celebrated the advancements in technology but also highlighted the importance of diversity...

Space prospects of the Summit - Sławosz Uznański is a special guest at the conference

The flight into space was probably written - nomen omen - in the stars. Because how else explain the fact that he was born on April 12, which is the International Day Manned Spaceflight Day? "Our man in space" was born exactly 40 years ago in Łódź and is currently...

Who is “Particle Clara”? And why does she love quants so much?

How to combine the status of a respected scientist with being an influencer loved by hundreds of thousands of followers around the world? Clara Nellist from CERN knows this! This year's Summit attracts the greatest scientists and popularizers of new technologies. One of them is Clara Nellist, a particle physicist at...

Quantum takes over the Summit

Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit 2024 invites you to the newest and most exciting endeavor - THE SCIENCE HALL & STAGE. For the first time we will offer you the deepest insight into the very foundation of new technologies. Because it is SCIENCE that determines breakthroughs, and technological development of...

Off to the next mountain? How women in mid-career strive

Women in middle careers in technology often find themselves at a critical juncture where they have gained valuable experience and expertise in their field but may also face unique challenges and opportunities as they navigate their professional trajectories. This phase, sometimes referred to as the "mid-career slump," can be characterized...

Top Women in Data Science

The “Perspektywy” Education Foundation, organizer of the Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit 2024, i.e., Europe’s biggest conference for women in technology, prepared a list of TOP Women in Data Science – a non-ranked list of exceptional women (Polish and foreign, but working in Poland) professionally dealing with the issue of...

Prof. Christiane Floyd - Legend in Warsaw

A very special guest of the Summit - A true LEGEND - Prof. Christiane Floyd, the very first female professor of computer science in Germany, and a pioneer of evolutionary participatory software design —a precursor to open-source software development. Meet Christiane Floyd: 12 June (Wednesday) at 17:15 on the Main Stage...

Understanding neurodiversity - insights from Ela Bonda, NatWest

Diversity is not something we can "create", it is simply here are it has always been. It relates to varieties we hold, such as age, ethnicity, gender, race, sexual orientation, physical abilities and qualities, socioeconomic background, and much more. We also differ in the ways we perceive the world, how we...

Why she left Microsoft for Public Service - Director Pamela Krzypkowska

Why did I quit Microsoft to work for the service of the state in the field of new technologies? - Meeting with Pamela Krzypkowska, the Director of the Department of Research and Innovation at the Polish Ministry of Digital Affairs. Meet Pamela Krzypkowska: 13 June (Thursday) Main Stage at 15:55 in...

FemTech - Women who develop solutions for other women (because nobody else would)

One of the topics widely discussed during this year's Summit will be FemTech. Why is it so important? Because new technologies created overwhelmingly by men recognize the male body as the only valid paradigm of the human body, health, and physiology while ignoring the nuanced specificity of the female body....

Check Out the Agenda of the Climate Positive Zone!

In the Climate Positive Zone we present to you the most important, relevant and inspiring talks about climate, ecology and nature conservation delivered by the best scientists and experts working within the field. From the muddy wetlands and mature forests to the latest green technologies we bring you the knowledge...

Summit 2024 – We do it TOGETHER

We are proud to announce that this year's Summit is supported by Krzysztof Gawkowski – Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Digitalization and Government Plenipotentiary for Cybersecurity, Barbara Nowacka – Minister of Education at Ministry of National Education Republic of Poland, Mark Brzezinski – Ambassador of The United States to Poland....

Andrzej Dragan – brilliant physicist and Polish most influential science advocate as SPECIAL GUEST

Do you realize that theories we have to describe the nature of the Universe are completely incompatible? – asks provocatively Prof. Ph.D. Andrzej Dragan, and uncompromisingly challenges our basic understanding of the world, based on general relativity and quantum mechanics, two pillars that are the crowning achievements of modern physics...

Exploring Quants and Qubits – insights from Bianka Siwińska

Quantum computers mean engineering ahead of its time and, most of all, physics. With capital PH. In order to really comprehend the way they work, one needs to be really familiar with quantum mechanics... So, we will not even try. Which does not mean we cannot, in great simplification, talk...

My Summit Story – empowering career

Every year, students and young specialists come to the Summit in search of internships, mentoring, and job offers in the largest global technology companies, but also in the need for networking, meeting inspiring people, and the latest trends in STEM. Summit is a perfect place for young people at the threshold...

Interview with Gitanjali Rao – America's Top Young Scientist

PERSPEKTYWY WOMEN IN TECH: What significance did receiving the TIME Kid of the Year title from TIME magazine hold for you and how did it influence your subsequent decisions? Is 15 an appropriate age to receive such a prestigious award, considering the potential effects it may have on one's motivation...

Women at CERN

Meet women scientists, who are involved in experimental research, theoretical physics, engineering, computing, administration, and management. They contribute to international collaborations and experiments that seek to answer fundamental questions about the nature of the universe, such as the origin of mass, the existence of dark matter, and the properties of...

Margot Gerritsen – Data Science ICON

This year we have the great honor of hosting Margot Gerritsen – Data Science Icon – professor in the Department of Energy Resources Engineering at Stanford University. The jury of the TOP100 Women in Data Science decided to award Margot Gerritsen a special award for overall research, scientific work, and social impact in...

Neurodiversity Harbor – quiet environment for neurodivergent people

What would new technologies be if they were not created by people who are so wonderfully different from each other? We admire beautiful neurodiverse minds and respect their special needs. That is why this year's Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit 2024 will feature Neurodiversity Harbor – an inclusive space designed to...

Here it is! Most impressive Jury for Top100 Women in Data Science

The Perspektywy Women in Tech Foundation every year acknowledges Top women working in various technologies. The Foundation's aim is to inspire, connect and support women in technologies, science and innovation. In previous years we have created the rankings of TOP 100 Women in AI, Cloud Computing, 5G and Cybersecurity and...

Summits CEO named the Head of Quantum Technology Team in national Digitalisation Council

Dr. Bianka Siwińska, the President of the Perspektywy Educational Foundation and Perspektywy Women in Tech, has been appointed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs Krzysztof Gawkowski to the Digitalization Council. The new Council focuses on wise, innovative, and socially sensitive courses of action. On Women, on STEM/IT competencies...

Wetlands must be wet

Just as we believe that women are destined to revolutionize new technologies, we believe that they can play a crucial role in mitigating the climate crisis. That is why a few years ago we decided to make the Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit, the very first climate-positive event in Poland. This...

Unleashing potential of Quantum Computing – insights from Maciej Kuske, CTO Natwest

In the annals of human achievement, the development of the computer stands as one of the most transformative. From the colossal, room-filling machines of the mid-20th century to the sleek smartphones that fit in our pockets, computers have become an indispensable part of our daily lives. Yet, as we push...

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