Just like in the Netherlands, the technology industry in Germany has difficulty increasing diversity in the workplace. The Women in tech session at the Hannover Messe 2023 outlines the importance and added value of women in Dutch and German industry. The commitment and visibility of female role models is important in order to attract women to the Dutch and German manufacturing industry. By sharing knowledge, experiences and best practices, we can learn from each other.
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace is of great social and economic importance. Research shows that teams with a diverse composition perform better: they are more innovative, achieve better results and have a higher job satisfaction than teams that are not or hardly diverse in composition. In addition, companies that pursue a targeted policy on diversity and inclusion are better able to fill their vacancies.
German-Dutch panel discussion
From the Netherlands
- Marc Hendrikse, Dutch ambassador of the Dutch High Tech industry
- Jacquelien Scherpen, prof. dr. ir. Faculty Science and Engineering , board member Top team High Tech Industry, winner Prins Friso Ingenieursprijs 2023.
- Eva van der Boom, Human Capital Coordinator High Tech industry and policy advisor education and labour market at FME.
- Nadine Herrwerth, CEO TWTG
- Helen Kardan, Sr. Manager Key Supplier Account at ASML | Board member & Start-up Advisor | Inspiring50 Deep Tech Winner 2021 ASML, FME ambassador Diversity & Inclusion
- Marc Hasselaar, Head Cluster European Markets, Managing Board International Business, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
From Germany
- Alexandrea Swanson, Senior Manager Digitalization & Innovation Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V. (BDI) and Co-Managing Director #SheTransformsIT.
- Sarah Bäumchen, member of the Executive Board and Head of Policy Division Verband der Elektro- und Digitalindustrie ( ZVEI) . Also member of the Federal Government's Digital Advisory Council
- Tanja Maass , Managing Director of Festo’s branch Resolto Informatik GmbH
- Anja Simon, CEO Labs Network Industrie (LNI) 4.0
The Women in Tech session will take place at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM at the Holland High Tech pavilion in hall 8 (D34).
