Women In Technology

An event on the 4th of September at 16:00 dedicated to women in tech at Advania's Fall Conference 2024. Register today and ensure your participation.

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The speakers

Sigríður Sía Þórðardóttir
Executive Director of Business Solutions at Advania
Jette A Hansen
Director of Presales at Dell Technologies Europe North
Linda Malm
Regional Manager Enterprise Nordics & Baltics NVIDIA

The agenda

16:00 - Welcome to Women in Technology in partnership with Dell Technologies and NVIDIA

We'll meet in Björtuloft, Harpa for networking.

16:30 - Sigríður Sía Þórðardóttir, Advania

Sigríður Sía Þórðardóttir is the Executive Director of Business Solutions at Advania, where she leads a strong team of experts assisting companies on their cloud journey. With over two decades of experience in the IT sector, Sía has spent 16 years working with Advania and its predecessors. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems from the University of Skövde and  MBA from AVT Business School in Copenhagen. Sía has played an instrumental role in advancing Advania's customer cloud journey. During her tenure as Executive Director of Business Solutions, she has leveraged her extensive expertise to lead her team and guide Advania's clients toward a future centered on cloud solutions.

16:45 - Jette Hansen, Dell Technologies

Jette Hansen is the Director of Pre-Sales in Europe North at Dell Technologies. Based in Copenhagen, Jette leads a team of solution architects aligned to delivering transformational strategies to enterprise businesses across Europe North. With a strong track record engaging with CIOs and technology teams, Jette works with customers to ensure their IT strategy is in line with their business priorities, and that the infrastructure architecture she and her team delivers provides the fastest time to value. She is strategy- and solution-oriented, and very comfortable and skilled talking at a business process level. Jette has a broad industry knowledge gained across Industries, gearing conversations to data and AI transformation strategies the next generation infrastructure, from the data centre to the cloud to the edge, can provide.

Jette joined Dell Technologies in 2017 from SAP. She holds a M.Sc. degree in Economics & Business Administration from Copenhagen Business School and a certification in Advanced Project Management from Stanford University.

17:00 - Linda Malm, NVIDIA

"I have worked many years in the Tech industry and have spent the last 5 years at NVIDIA focusing on AI. Passionate to support the Nordic market, customers and partners to stay on top of innovation by embracing new technology. My focus is to drive awareness, enablement and help create a future where AI can benefit companies and individuals. This together with a team and company that makes me proud. I will share my journey with reflections and insights and explain how NVIDIA works to secure inclusiveness and diversity."

17:15 - Q&A and networking

Drinks, light snack and networking after a Q&A with the speakers.

The venue

The event will be held at Björtuloft, a venue located on the top floor of Harpa. Offering breathtaking views over the city, Björtuloft features a bar, a balcony, and spans two floors, ensuring a spacious environment for networking and discussions. Attendees can enjoy the stunning panorama while engaging in meaningful conversations and gaining insights into the Icelandic tech industry.

A very special gift

The first 100 guests to arrive to the venue will receive a special gift from Dell Technologies.

Dell EcoLoop Essential Briefcase 14-16
A sustainably made, lightweight briefcase featuring 360° protection. Created with durable fabric made from 100% recycled materials.

In partnership with Dell Technologies and NVIDIA

Advania are proud to partner with Dell and NVIDIA to support the Women in Tech event, reinforcing our shared commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. This collaboration emphasizes the importance of improving the representation of underrepresented groups in tech, ensuring diverse perspectives that resonate with our global customer base. Together, we are dedicated to continue the implementation of inclusive practices that advance diversity across the industry.