WeStem+ Data World Launch Event Draws 120 Attendees

The Data World 2024 event, hosted by WeSTEM+ (Women Excel in STEM) at Amazon in Luxembourg-Kirchberg, brought together over 120 attendees from diverse industries to connect, engage and explore opportunities within the fields of HR, data and analytics.

As reported by the organisers, this inclusive networking event welcomed professionals from the public and private sectors, jobseekers and aspiring tech talents, marking a new chapter in the mission of WeSTEM+ to foster growth, collaboration and inclusivity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

The event, held on Wednesday 23 October 2024, was the first in-person gathering since WeSTEM+ rebranded (from Girls in Tech Luxembourg) in July 2024, reflecting its mission to empower women and underrepresented groups while inspiring the next generation to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Co-founders Alexandra Nastase, Patricia Souza and Vasiliki Moschou introduced the organisation's ongoing goals: supporting and educating underrepresented groups and promoting inclusivity in STEM. The panel discussion, featuring leaders in IT and HR, highlighted the crucial role of diversity and inclusion (D&I) in recruitment and leadership. Panellists shared insights on building inclusive opportunities and preventing self-rejection among marginalised groups, emphasising leadership as a behaviour rather than a title and fostering an inclusive work culture.

Following the panel, attendees engaged in a dynamic World Café-style networking session, where small group discussions encouraged deeper connections and collaboration. Workshops were also offered, including on-site sessions on job search best practices and future workshops to be organised on public speaking, providing tools for career growth.

Event sponsors Amazon Women in Engineering and the City of Luxembourg (Ville de Luxembourg - VdL) hosted booths, giving attendees the opportunity to connect with women engineers and explore IT roles within the capital's expanding digital landscape.

"The turnout and engagement at Data World 2024 exceeded our expectations, thanks to the enthusiastic support of our sponsors, partners and attendees," said Patricia Souza, co-founder of WeSTEM+. "This event is just the beginning as we work to empower and elevate women and underrepresented groups in STEM."