Women in Tech Global Summit 2022

The Women in Tech Global Summit 2022 will take place from 30 May to 1 June, under this year’s theme ‘HERoes Shaping tomorrow’ celebrating women across the world who are the Shakers, Makers and Innovators of our new society and economy. This year’s summit will happen in Paris, under the High Patronage of Ms Elisabeth Moreno, French Minister for Gender Equality, Diversity and Equal Opportunities. 

The aim of the summit is to inform, inspire and catalyse shared efforts to reduce the gender and digital gaps in STEAM by 2030. The three-day summit will begin with optional leadership workshops and will be followed by high level peer-to-peer sessions and hard-problem solving roundtables where participants will collaborate closely to share their knowledge, define collective projects, and create a roadmap to encourage accountability. On 31 May, the conference will feature a unique experience of tech meeting the arts, celebrating Women in STEAM, including inspirational plenary sessions, keynotes, and artistic performances. The final day will consist of technical visits and business to business meetings. 

Preliminary agenda
MONDAY 30 MAY
Morning: Welcome coffee
Leadership and Tech Trends Workshops
Networking Lunch
Afternoon: High level peer-to-peer sessions and hard-problem solving roundtables where participants will engage more closely to share knowledge, define common projects and set-up a roadmap driving accountability.
Evening: Women in Tech® Global Summit Opening reception at the US Embassy’s Hôtel de Talleyrand, Place de la Concorde.

TUESDAY 31 MAY
Main Summit
Venue: 3 Mazarium, Paris 6ème. Designed by Atelier Marc Barani, the venue is a unique space at the Institute de France, combining centuries-old history, contemporary design, and prestigious receptions. 
Full day: a rich program including official addresses, inspiring plenary sessions, fireside chats, and keynotes. The event will gather approximately 300 delegates: thought leaders from Business, Civil society, Government and the Arts, representing 30 different countries – the Makers, Shakers, and Innovators of a new era, driven by the desire to change the status quo. The HERoes who are shaping tomorrow.
Evening: Gala dinner

WEDNESDAY 1 JUNE
Morning: Business meetings with French ecosystem stakeholders
Farewell lunch
Afternoon: Outreach session with high school students. (Optional)