Women in Tech

Are you curious about a future in tech? Eager to explore what that journey could look like? In search of inspiring female role models? Then don’t miss the Women in Tech Gala 2024! The concept remains the same; four inspirational speakers, with afterwards valuable networking opportunities while sipping cocktails and eating desserts! Come join us for a starry night you will never forget.

University Halls, Leuven

28th October

19h

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Speakers

Marian Verhelst - Imec

Marian Verhelst is passionate about solving problems. She pursued her studies in engineering and earned a doctorate at KU Leuven. From 2008 to 2011, she went to the United States to work in Intel’s research labs in Oregon. Currently, she leads research on computer chips for AI (Artificial Intelligence) as a professor at KU Leuven and research director at Imec.

Marian eagerly shares her enthusiasm for science with others. Through InnovationLab, she organizes engineering projects in high schools, and along with the rest of the Nerdland crew, she ensures that one of Flanders’ most popular podcasts is a science podcast! Chip chip hooray!

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An Swalens - National Bank of Belgium

An Swalens is the CIO of the National Bank of Belgium (NBB) As CIO, An strongly invests in people, skills and culture and a close business-IT partnership. She leads the implementation of an ambitious cloud strategy. She is a member of the IT-Committee headed by ECB (Eurosystem). She’s also active as independent board member of athumi.
Between 2010 and 2019 she served as Director and CIO of Partena-Promeris, active in health services. She led the overarching IT organization and drove for synergy and value inside the Partena group. Prior to that, she served in international technical sales & management functions in IT companies (Proximus, Lucent/Nokia, EDS/HP).

An holds master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Human Resources.

Nadia Aimé - Microsoft and The D.I.C.E. Group

Nadia Aimé is a cybersecurity expert at Microsoft and the founder of The D.I.C.E Group a cybersecurity awareness training company. Her journey is nothing short of inspiring. She began her career as a cleaner, kitchen assistant, and office administrator before discovering the power of technology. Through her determination, she became a self-taught developer and eventually a cybersecurity expert. Her story is a testament to the incredible heights one can reach with perseverance and obsession for ones passion.

Ellen Sano - Yuki

Ellen Sano is the Managing Director of Yuki and is passionate about improving the efficiency and success of accountants and entrepreneurs. At just 28, Ellen became Managing Director of Yuki, a leading accounting software company, making her one of the youngest leaders in the industry. Today, she represents the Norwegian Visma Group in Belgium, following Yuki’s acquisition in 2020. Ellen is committed to fostering leadership that supports growth, innovation and empowerment.

As a young woman in a leadership role, Ellen understands the challenges of breaking through in a male-dominated business world. She is driven to set an example and inspire others, aiming to create an environment where both accountants and entrepreneurs can thrive.

Leen Anthuenis - SuperNova

Leen Anthuenis is the CEO behind technology & innovation festival SuperNova and the networking organisation Startups.be & Scale-ups.eu. Leen has dedicated her career to advancing entrepreneurship and driving tech innovation.

Leen champions equality and diversity not just in tech, but in entrepreneurship, business leadership, politics, and decision-making roles. She highlights the importance of addressing the lack of female representation in tech and stepping up to fill the gap. Her mission is to foster a more inclusive, diverse, and equal society—ensuring that every voice is heard and represented in the decisions that shape our future.