Co-organised by Womenpreneur Initiative with UfM, EBSOMED, and CAWTAR, the “Mediterranean Tech Women Network” (MTWN) Festival took place on 30 November 2022 in Madrid.

The technology sector ranks among the industries with the lowest share of women in leadership position, as well as the lowest share of women in the workforce composition. Hence the aim of the MTWN Festival was to provide a space for women in tech to learn, inspire, and connect.

Through Inspiring Talks and an Awards ceremony, the Festival highlighted powerful Mediterranean tech entrepreneurs, engineers, and innovators, and provided young women with role models. Panels and Q&As were also an opportunity to discuss recent technology trends, regional opportunities, and investment in entrepreneurship. Finally, the event was a golden opportunity for women in tech to connect and network.

About 120 Participants physically attended the event and discussed ways in which governments, corporations, and individuals could strengthen the connectivity in the Mediterranean. The discussions also tackled how to create an inclusive and just digital environment for women’s education, work, and social welfare.

Furthermore, the event sessions examined the role of financial institutions in providing an inclusive investment in the tech emerging market. Lastly, the role of Artificial Intelligence in future Mediterranean societies was discussed. The focus on the Mediterranean region further enabled participants to reflect on bridging the gap in knowledge and capacity between EU and non-EU countries and strengthening transnational economic collaboration.