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On our blog, we share announcements of our upcoming events and more news related to Womenize!.
In our weekly interview series “Womenize – Inspiring Stories” we feature inspirational, diverse people who work in the games and tech industry. They share their experiences, give valuable advice and talk about their projects.
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Pragya Mukherjee – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Pragya Mukherjee, Founder and Creative Director of Papercoda Games, discusses the art of interactive and branching narratives, the challenges of giving players meaningful agency, and the inspiration behind "Media Circus" — a satirical game exposing the business, politics and systemic pressures shaping today’s news media.
Deutscher Entwicklerpreis 2026: We are nominated for Germany’s Developer Award!
This is a big thing. No, actually it's two big things. Womenize! and Madeleine Egger are among the nominees for the Deutscher Entwicklerpreis, the renowned and oldest award for game development in Germany, Austria and Switzerland!
Helena Kasper – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
How can lawyers help shape the future of technology without holding back innovation? In our interview with Helena Kasper, Senior Associate at SKW Schwarz, we discuss the legal challenges and opportunities AI brings to the games industry, why legal expertise should be part of the creative process from the very beginning, and how curiosity, perseverance and stepping outside your comfort zone can shape a career at the crossroads of law and technology.
Womenize! Masterclass with Dieu Linh Vu on Founding and Funding
We're happy to announce our speaker for the first Womenize! Masterclass on November 24, 2026 at R42 in Leipzig, Germany. Tickets are limited, so apply now!
Womenize! NRW Chapter: Tickets are now on Sale!
We're excited to bring Womenize! to Cologne on December 7, 2026, for a full day of games and tech! Register now and get 30% off your Business Ticket before November 9!
Astrid Beyer – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Astrid Beyer, R&D 3D Software Engineer at H3D, bridges technology and creativity – from 3D engineering and medtech to game development and digital art. In this interview, she shares how following her passions has shaped her career, why creative projects strengthen technical skills, and how mentorship and representation can make tech and gaming more inclusive for women.
Womenize! Connects: Kick off Games Ground Berlin with us!
On November 4, 2026, we're bringing the games community together for an evening dedicated to meaningful conversations, new connections, and shared perspectives from across the games industry.
Kim Fóri – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Kim reflects on her journey as an aspiring game developer, discussing how creativity, hands-on experience, and community have shaped her passion for game design. She also explores diversity and inclusion in gaming and shares advice for those seeking to find their place in the industry.
Apply now for the first Womenize! Masterclass
Join our Womenize! Masterclass on November 24 at R42 in Leipzig, Germany. Applications are now open!
Lena Laaser – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
From challenging sexism and shaping safer spaces to building stronger connections between the games industry and social causes – our interview with Lena Laaser, CEO of good shift and Co-Founder of GAME:IN explores what it takes to turn personal values into meaningful change.
Womenize! NRW Chapter launches this December
A new chapter begins! On December 7, 2026, Womenize! brings a brand-new event series to Cologne. Get ready for a one-day festival featuring talks, workshops, and opportunities to connect. More details are coming soon — save the date!
Kate Killick – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Get inspired by Kate Killick, CEO and Creative Director of Glowfrog Games. In our interview, she speaks about how user testing and sustainable working practices have shaped her approach to game design, the unique potential of games as interactive learning tools, and the need for meaningful financial and leadership opportunities to create a more inclusive games industry.
Register now for Womenize! Connects x Kolibri Games
We’re kicking off the new XR & Mobile Game DeveloperCon in Berlin with a special edition of Womenize! Connects - bringing people from across the games industry together for an evening of conversation, exchange, and connection.
Meet Jacky Martin: Bringing new Ideas and Expertise to Womenize!
We sat down with Jacky to talk about her journey with Womenize!, her new role, the idea behind the Masterclasses, and what she hopes to bring to the community.
Amina Appiah Lewis – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
We talked to Amina Appiah Lewis, Founder & CEO of LiveGuide AI about her journey from an entrepreneurial childhood and career in marketing and telecoms to founding LiveGuide AI, and why she wants more women to see that there's a place for them in Tech.
Laura Gonzalez Fernandez – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
In this week’s interview, Laura Gonzalez Fernandez, Director at PowerUp+ & Co-Director at IndieDevDay tells us how curiosity took her from coding in BASIC as a child to building a career in games and why creating opportunities, inclusive spaces, and a sense of belonging for others has become her greatest passion.
Dimitri Josephine Sahertian – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Dimitri Josephine Sahertian, Virtual Production & Real-Time Technology Specialist, went from experimenting with virtual production at home with no technical background to helping build Indonesia’s first virtual production studio. She believes that taking opportunities before you feel ready can open doors you never imagined.
Miriam Kaisers – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Miriam Kaisers talks about her journey from student assistant to now being a Producer at astragon - and about the challenges that shaped her, and why great game production is ultimately about connecting people, solving problems, and growing together.
Isabel Grünberg – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
As a Game & Narrative Designer, Isabel Grünberg finds inspiration in life’s diverse experiences, breaking away from familiar storytelling patterns. Her advice: find your own place in the games industry through community, perseverance, and curiosity.
Lorena Müller – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
This week, we talked to Lorena Müller, AR Designer & Developer at RheinMain University of Applied Sciences, about how her diverse experiences across performance, game development, research, and creative work have made her adaptable, interdisciplinary, solution-oriented, and open to unconventional career paths in the games industry.
Jessica Bitter – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Jessica Bitter is a Research Associate for the LoGaCulture Project at RheinMain University of Applied Sciences. Let's hear about her unconventional career path in technology and research, and how she used Augmented Reality to create engaging cultural experiences.
Laura Körting – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Producer Laura Körting tells us how she took the leap to co-found LAB132, leading a growing indie game studio. She also talks about how learning through hands-on experience has shaped her career and why empowering her team is the most rewarding part of her job.
Christina Luntz – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Christina Luntz, Co-Founder at Team Honeybeak has been exploring different roles in game development, built Team Honeybeak with her friends, and finds success through learning, collaboration, and personal growth.
Lenja Kaufmann – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
This interview with Lenja Kaufmann, Solo Developer & Founder of Findling Games explores how solo travel taught her that true independence includes knowing when to rely on others, how embracing uncertainty led to the creation of WATERFUL, and why she defines success by personal pride rather than external validation.
Morgane Ruiz – Womenize! – Inspiring Stories
Morgane Ruiz is Lead Games User Researcher at Klang Games. Read on to learn more about her academic background in sociology and anthropology, and how she translates player insights into better design decisions while balancing analytical thinking with her own passion for playing games.
