Shaking up Tech encourages young women and minorities to explore technology
The Shaking up Tech event, showcasing careers and opportunities in technology, will take place again on 22 January 2026. It is aimed at young women and gender minorities who are considering their future study and career paths. The event is organised simultaneously on the campuses of Aalto University, Tampere University and the University of Oulu.
This year’s keynote speaker is Johanna Naukkarinen, associate professor in the School of Energy Systems at Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT. .
At the event’s exhibition area, participants will have the chance to hear about the experiences of current technology students from different universities and get a glimpse of student life. Shaking up Tech also features a wide range of workshops, where university students and staff present various fields of technology and their latest developments. The workshops offer participants hands-on experiences of what it might be like to work in the sector.
By encouraging young people from diverse backgrounds to choose technology, Shaking up Tech seeks to influence the future of the field. Research shows that diverse groups bring a variety of perspectives to problem-solving and develop better solutions.
What is Shaking up Tech?
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Shaking up Tech is an annual event organised by Finnish universities for young women and gender minorities at the threshold of choosing their careers. The event provides an inspiring overview of technology as a field and a career option.
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The programme consists of talks by women working in technology, hands-on workshops, demo sessions and a student fair.
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The main language of the event is Finnish, but some workshops and talks will be held in English.
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Attendance is free of charge for selected participants, including travel and accommodation if needed.
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Applications for the Aalto University event open on 1 October and close on 31 October.
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