🗨️ English
🌮 Free food and drinks all afternoon!
🪴 A goodie bag & plant to take home!
💸 Giveaway of Coolblue vouchers!
Decoding Tech 2025 - Join us on April 23rd!
For our 4th edition of the International Girls in ICT Day, we're bringing back Decoding Tech - an inspiring afternoon at KDG University for high school students, university students, women working in tech, and anyone interested in discovering the exciting world of technology!
Technology is shaping our future, and we want to make it more accessible to everyone. Decoding Tech is the perfect opportunity to explore the endless possibilities of tech, experience hands-on activities, and connect with a vibrant #womenintech community. Expect interactive experiences, engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and of course - free food, drinks, and a full goodie bag! 🎉
Program
🕓 4:00 - 5:15 PM: TECH FAIR Walk around and experience fun activities at various booths, try out cool experiments, and connect with inspiring people! Get hands-on with robotics, programming, virtual reality, and more. Plus, enjoy free food & drinks while exploring the tech world.
🕔 5:15 - 6:40 PM: Inspiring Talks Hear from amazing women in tech as they share their journeys, challenges, and insights into the industry. Learn how they got started, what excites them about tech, and how you can find your place in the field.
🕖 6:40 - 7:00 PM: 1:1 Networking & Giveaway Wrap up the day with a quick and fun networking session, where you'll be matched with new people for a short conversation. And if you stay until the end, you might just win one of the Coolblue Vouchers!
Ready to dive into the world of tech? Everyone is welcome!
Register now and join us for an inspiring afternoon at KDG University.
Our speakers
Muskaan Parikh: Test Automation Engineer & Creative Problem Solver
Muskaan Parikh: her first name - मुस्कान - means 'smile' in Hindi. That's something she does a lot! Muskaan has a bachelor's degree in Applied Informatics with a focus on Full Stack Development, and is currently working as a Test Automation Engineer at b.ignited. She's a hardworking person who loves finding creative solutions to challenges. Outside of work, she has a passion for playing the piano, and is a very social person who enjoys connecting with others and surrounding herself with great company.
Tamara Lievens: CIO & IT Leader Driving Digitalization in Maritime Logistics
Tamara Lievens has been the Head of IT at MPET (MSC PSA European Terminal) in the Port of Antwerp since 2022. Before moving to the private sector, she spent over 10 years with the Belgian Defence as a network and security specialist. She then transitioned into IT consulting as a project manager and later became Infrastructure & Security Manager.
Today, as CIO/Head of IT at MPET, she focuses on scaling, digitization, and strengthening the IT/Digital department to optimize and support the 24/7 container operations as an important link in the supply chain.
Annelies Van Alphen: Expert in Geo-IT, Data Architecture & Digital Transformation
Annelies Van Alphen has built a career at the intersection of IT, data, and geospatial solutions. She has over 20 years of experience in GIS, data architecture, and enterprise IT. She started her career as a GIS Engineer and later took on roles as a Geo-IT Advisor, GIS Team Lead, and GIS Application & Data Architect. For over 14 years, she worked at GEO Solutions, specializing in analytics, master data, and IT architectures. Today, she is a Geo Data Coordinator at De Vlaamse Waterweg and an independent ICT consultant at Alphalytics, where she focuses on enterprise and data architecture, project management, and digital transformation.
Nancy Agyemang: Data-Driven Student Success Advocate
Nancy Agyemang is a rising talent in data analytics and student success strategy. With a strong background in business intelligence, supply chain optimization, and data visualization, she has built her starting career helping businesses turn raw data into actionable insights. Through her experience at Bosch and Johnson & Johnson, she has tackled complex challenges, from optimizing inventory processes to designing interactive Power BI dashboards that drive smarter decision-making.
As the founder of Stucess, Nancy is dedicated to empowering students with the tools, knowledge, and confidence they need to excel academically and professionally. Her passion for mentorship and personal branding makes her an inspiring role model for young professionals looking to carve their own path in tech and business.
Some of our partners
MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET) is a joint venture between PSA and Terminal Investment Limited (TIL). With an annual throughput capacity of 9 million TEU, a quay length of 3.7 km and a surface area of 247 ha, MPET is the largest container terminal in Europe and accounts for more than 50% of Antwerp's total container volume. MPET is equipped with 38 container cranes and has 11 berths to handle the largest ships in the world. MPET has a heart for employees, too. With 3 pillars: People, Planet and Culture, they give opportunities to people & planet, to grow sustainably towards a great future.
Discover more about MPET and if you are interested, their IT Jobs!
Check out some of last edition's pictures ⬇️📸
