The Womenize! Masterclasses combine intensive knowledge transfer and personal development for women, non-binary people and all marginalized voices in games and tech with an open networking format for the wider regional community.
The first edition will offer a full-day event and is limited to 25 participants.
Your Speaker: Dieu Linh Vu
Dieu Linh Vu has been in the games industry for over 15 years, planning and supprting Indie Games and AAA titles releases. In 2025, she founded Polynormal Games with Lars Bönsch, a company that wants to reflect the diversity of society in games. They won the 1st place in Leipzig Start-Up Price in their founding year.
When she is not on CEO duty, she enjoys cooking and traveling for food.
Masterclass Session:
“Found Right, Fund Right: How Your Company Setup Decides Which Grants You Can Get”
Choosing the right legal structure for your business can have a significant impact on the funding opportunities available to you. In this masterclass, participants will explore the funding landscape in Germany, with additional insights into relevant programmes across Europe and selected other countries.
The session will introduce the different types of business structures in Germany and explain how your choice of company setup can influence your eligibility for grants and other funding opportunities. Participants will also gain an overview of the different types of funding available, from public grants to programmes supporting founders and entrepreneurs.
Throughout the session, particular attention will be given to funding opportunities specifically aimed at women founders and entrepreneurs.
In the practical workshop part, participants will work on creating their own rough founding and funding roadmap, identifying relevant funding opportunities, important milestones and application deadlines to help them plan their next steps.
Experimental Session with Prachtglück:
“Style Consultation in Preparation for a Portrait Photoshoot”
Starting a business is about more than having a great idea and finding the right funding. It’s also about how you present yourself, communicate your vision and make a lasting impression.
In this experimental session, participants will receive individual styling advice to help them feel confident and comfortable in front of the camera, getting ready for their next professional LinkedIn profile photo. Together with stylist Katja from Prachtglück, they can explore outfit choices, accessories and personal style, as well as discuss how they want to present themselves professionally.
Because building a business also means putting yourself out there whether you’re pitching to potential investors, connecting with partners or building your professional network. And feeling confident in how you present yourself can be an important part of that journey.
What to bring:
- 2–3 outfits you are considering for the photoshoot
- Accessories you might want to wear
- Any questions about makeup or products for touch-ups
- A small hairbrush or comb, hair ties and, if needed, hairspray
- A lint roller and safety pins, if needed
- Any questions or thoughts about your individual appearance during the shoot
Schedule (WIP):
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Arrival / Icebreaker
- Masterclass (Theory)
- Coffee Break
- Masterclass (Interactive Part)
- Lunch Break
- Experimental Session
- Reflection / Feedback
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Networking Evening
Location:
The R42 in Leipzig is an ecosystem for the games and media industry that is unique in Germany; spanning seven floors, it integrates gaming, dining, events, co-working spaces, and overnight accommodation. Officially opened in April 2026, this hub in the heart of Leipzig’s city center serves both as a meeting point for the community and as a vital innovation center for start-ups.
The Womenize! Masterclasses project 2026-2028 is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space.
