6 November 16:30-19:00The Yard

Tales from the Tech Hub: Stories of Diversity, Growth, and Connection

Join us for an engaging afterwork event hosted by ESA BIC Sweden and Women in Space Sweden, where meaningful connections meet powerful storytelling.

While networking is at the heart of our evening, you'll also experience an inspiring panel discussion featuring industry professionals sharing their candid stories from the tech world. Our distinguished panelists will explore:

  • Building and nurturing diverse teams
  • Navigating impostor syndrome
  • Breaking down communication barriers that often impact underrepresented groups

This is your opportunity to:

  • Expand your professional network
  • Learn from real-world experiences
  • Engage with industry leaders
  • Be part of an inclusive tech community

The event is free, but the insights and connections you'll gain are invaluable.

Stay tuned to our event page for updates on speakers, venue details, and registration information. More exciting announcements coming next week!

All you need to know

EVENT LOCATION: The Yard at Lindholmen

6 NOVEMBER 16:30 - 17:00 

We're thrilled to host Tales from the Tech Hub at The Yard - the beating heart of Gothenburg's tech ecosystem. This industrial-chic workspace breathes innovation and creativity at every corner. The event is designed not only for members of The Yard but also to engage a wider audience, offering an ideal opportunity to experience all that this unique space has to offer.

Nestled in Gothenburg's center, The Yard is where digital meets physical, where ideas transform into reality. Our venue for the evening seamlessly blends industrial heritage with modern innovation, featuring open, dynamic spaces perfect for networking and engaging discussions.

The event will take place in the venue's showcase space: a vast workshop hall where software and hardware converge. This inspiring setting provides the perfect backdrop for our panel discussions and networking opportunities.

To keep you energized throughout the evening, we'll be serving fresh pizza and refreshing beverages while you connect and engage with fellow tech enthusiasts.

Located in Lindholmen, The Yard is easily accessible and stands as a symbol of Gothenburg's thriving tech community. It's more than just a venue - it's a creative hub where tomorrow's solutions are imagined, tested, and brought to life.

Speakers

Jennifer Grönqvist
Co-founder of DAYA - FemTech Innovation House

Jennifer is a future strategist and humane tech activist with a long background in creative technology. She is one of the founders of DAYA - a FemTech innovation house based in Sweden, Nairobi and soon the US.

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Linnea Belding
Founder @ SPARQE - PeopleOps Leader & Advisor

Linnéa is a PeopleOps Leader & Advisor who spent the past 10+ years scaling tech & AI startups in the US, UK and Europe, and has 15+ years of experience working in global, high-tech and high-growth environments. She recently founded SPARQE to help visionary founders worldwide build ground-breaking technology and successful businesses for a brigther, greener, and kinder future.

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Sally Jönsson
HR Consultant, Podcaster & Self-employed

She primarily helps retail companies create truly great employee engagement! With her broad HR expertise, she supports business leaders in their leadership as well as builds engaging structures and strategies that help organizations grow while also inspiring and making a real difference.

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Madelene Näslund
Project leader TECH | Business Development

Madelene works to strengthen Gothenburg’s ecosystem for tech startups and scaleups, focusing on five key areas: meeting spaces, venture capital, talent attraction, and more. With over ten years of experience in the startup industry, Madelene has supported early-stage companies through guidance, feedback, and extensive networking, helping founders navigate their growth from the very beginning.

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Contacts

Sammie Chimusoro

sammie.chimusoro@innovatum.se

Madelene Näslund 

madelene.naslund@businessregion.se