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DataTjej appointed LeoRegulus Award 2019
This year the LeoRegulus Award goes to the DataTjej association, which with over 2,000 members and a large presence on social platforms is one of Sweden's largest network of women in IT & tech. Through the LeoRegulus Award, DataTjej is awarded a scholarship of SEK 100,000 for their solid work.
DataTjej works to give more women the opportunity to broaden their network in the IT & tech industry, increase interest in technical roles and create female role models in the industry.
LeoRegulus is LeoVegas initiative to encourage more women to apply to the tech industry. LeoRegulus is aimed at a person, organization or initiative that in some way promotes the interest in technology. The LeoRegulus Tech Award is a scholarship that is awarded annually of SEK 100,000.
Business Manager Amanda Björneskog at DataTjej says:
"By winning the LeoRegulus Award, we can now give even more women and non-binary throughout Sweden the opportunity to get to know the IT & tech-industry and inspire more people to open their eyes to the industry. We will be able to give our members more inspiring events and initiative! With the great lack of skills, every initiative is a step in the right direction, and we are incredibly proud to be able to continue our work through the LeoRegulus Award. "
LeoRegulus Awards jury consists of:
- Maria Norberg, CEO & co-founder of Teknikkvinnor (LeoRegulus Award winner 2018)
- Ather Gattami, Founder & CEO Bitdynamics & Founder of AI-podden
- Tuva Palm, Executive Tech Advisor & Board Member LeoVegas Mobile Gaming Group
- Gustaf Hagman, CEO & co-founder of LeoVegas Mobile Gaming Group
In 2018, the LeoRegulus Award went to the Teknikkvinnor, which works through a number of initiatives to increase equality and inclusion in the tech industry.
For further information, please contact:
Hans Uhrus
Communications Director
+46 (0) 768 95 0101
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