Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Manny Hachey, Accelerator Program Director at xsolla, Co-Founder of Positive Impact Games. She speaks about designing accelerator programs that help indie game studios build sustainable businesses through long-term strategy, investor pitching education, early networking, and honest mentorship to avoid wasted effort. Read more about Manny here:
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The next Womenize! event will take place on June 4, 2025 at Institut Français Berlin.
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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.
Fer Arrebillaga – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
May 14, 2025
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Fer Arrebillaga, Program Manager at GameBCN. She speaks how her background in game production, entrepreneurship, and teaching fuels her passion for mentorship and leadership in the gaming industry, where she now supports emerging developers through hands-on guidance and community-building at GameBCN. Read more about Fer here:
Madeleine Adams – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
May 7, 2025
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition, we collaborated with Kickstarter and talked to Madeleine Adams, Board Game Designer & Co-Founder of Cotsworlds Games. She speaks about how her background in teaching influences her game design approach, emphasizing intuitive and engaging gameplay, and highlights the importance of diverse voices and fresh perspectives in the tabletop gaming world. Read more about Madeleine here:
Elisa Farinetti – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
April 30, 2025
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Elisa Farinetti, Business Developer & Co-Founder at Broken Arms Games. She speaks about her daily work routine, early challenges of establishing Broken Arms Games, and how the studio finds inspiration for unique game concepts by leveraging personal experiences, market trends, and community insights. Read more about Elisa here:
Niamh Erin – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
April 23, 2025
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition, we talked to Niamh Erin, Event & Influencer Marketing Executive at Pyrocynical. She speaks how her background in creative writing and performing arts has shaped her confident communication style, strategic creativity, and empathetic leadership in the events and influencer marketing industry. Read more about Niamh here:
Lena Pilz– Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
April 16, 2025
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Lena Pilz, Experienced Game Release Manager. She speaks about her role, detailing her work across different release phases, the need for flexibility and backup plans, and the importance of gaining experience and networking in the industry. Read more about Lena here:
Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Manny Hachey – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
May 21, 2025
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Manny Hachey, Accelerator Program Director at xsolla, Co-Founder of Positive Impact Games. She speaks about designing accelerator programs that help indie game studios build sustainable businesses through long-term strategy, investor pitching education, early networking, and honest mentorship to avoid wasted effort. Read more about Manny here:
Fer Arrebillaga – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
May 14, 2025
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition we talked to Fer Arrebillaga, Program Manager at GameBCN. She speaks how her background in game production, entrepreneurship, and teaching fuels her passion for mentorship and leadership in the gaming industry, where she now supports emerging developers through hands-on guidance and community-building at GameBCN. Read more about Fer here:
Madeleine Adams – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
May 7, 2025
Womenize! - Inspiring Stories is our weekly series featuring inspirational individuals from games and tech. For this edition, we collaborated with Kickstarter and talked to Madeleine Adams, Board Game Designer & Co-Founder of Cotsworlds Games. She speaks about how her background in teaching influences her game design approach, emphasizing intuitive and engaging gameplay, and highlights the importance of diverse voices and fresh perspectives in the tabletop gaming world. Read more about Madeleine 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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