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:
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!
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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.
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:
Clara Dietrich – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
25. September 2024
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition, we collaborated with ESBD - eSport-Bund Deutschland e.V. and talked to Clara Dietrich, Team Lead Marketing & Communication at esports player foundation. She speaks about her role in marketing and communications, her transition from performance marketing to esports, and her passion for creating equal opportunities in the esports industry through initiatives like the Equal eSports Initiative. Read more about Clara in this interview:
Melanie Hauser – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
18. September 2024
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Melanie Hauser, Game Developer at Aesir Interactive GmbH. She speaks about how persistence, continuous learning, and authentic communication helped her overcome early career rejections and thrive in game development, while her work has deepened her appreciation for games. Read more about Melanie here:
Rongfang Zhao – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
11. September 2024
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition, we we talked to Rongfang Zhao, Lead Game Designer at Kolibri Games. She speaks about balancing her role as Lead Game Designer with her personal life, the importance of cultural diversity in game design, and key skills like collaboration, creativity, and self-reflection for aspiring game designers. Read more about Rongfang here:
Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
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: 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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