Closing the diversity gap in tech

We are building a world where technology is developed for everyone.

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We are Europe’s first consulting organization for diversity in tech and a community for underrepresented groups in the tech industry.

We close the diversity gap in tech by providing a community and consulting companies on how to hire diverse tech teams and develop inclusive technologies.

4500 Members

150+ Visionaries

12 People Team

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Community & Talent Acquisition

More than 4,500 members and supporters committed to change in the tech industry.

Education & Consulting

Training and events to educate and consult on diversity in tech with profound expertise.

Awareness & Research

We are in dialogue with representatives from politics, business, society and the media.

Meet our Visionaries

Meet our Visionaries

Meet our Visionaries

"If you look at tech from various perspectives, you will certainly gain new insights. The plurality of opinions can influence the design of technology tremendously and contribute to a better end result."

Thomas Bachem
Founder & Chancellor
CODE University of Applied Sciences

"Only with more diversity in tech can we prevent technologies from perpetuating prejudices and thus further reinforcing social inequalities. Technology must contribute to a more inclusive and fairer society."

Constanze Osei
Head of Society & Innovation Policy
Facebook

"Diversity is essential for future progress in the Research & Development of Artificial Intelligence. This is why we need diverse mentors and role models that can inspire others. Seeing is believing."

Dr. Alexander Del Toro Barba
Lead Machine Learning Specialist
Google

"Innovation arises at the interfaces in diverse networks - and since AI and algorithms play an essential role in all areas of our lives, it becomes even more important that innovations can also be used by society in their entirety."

Deepa Gautam-Nigge
Senior Director | Global Lead SAP Next-Gen Ecosystem
SAP

"To create less-biased data-driven technologies, you need a multi-dimensional, diverse and inclusive team to build it."

Jörg Rheinboldt
Co-Founder betterplace.org
Managing Director APX

"Technologies form the basis for essential decisions in our life. To prevent discrimination against certain groups, diverse tech teams can be a solution. Ultimately technology should contribute to a future that reflects the diversity of our society."

Victoria Wagner
CEO & Founder
BeyondGenderAgenda

"Diverse teams are more successful, innovative and resilient – this is exactly what Europe needs to develop one of the most important technologies of our time."

Vanessa Cann
Managing Director
German AI Association

"Diversity in tech teams, in particular in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, is crucial to avoid bias in algorithms. Hence, I proudly support Inclusive Tech and want to contribute to a future of tech that puts humans first."

Justin Vanessa Reichelt
Co-Founder & Head of Tech Program
FreeTech Academy

"Technology is the key to the future, which must be communicated to broad target groups in a simple and understandable way. Every individual can contribute here."

Claudia Pohlink
Head of Artificial Intelligence T-Labs
Member of the Bitkom Board for AI

"A diverse society requires technologies that use diversity as a strength to enable innovation in all areas of life."

Dr. Susan Wegner
Vice President Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics
Lufthansa Industry Solutions

"Mitigating unwanted biases in technology, in particular in Artificial Intelligence and Big Data, can only be achieved when tackling the blind spot - that is lack of diversity in the tech sphere."

Catherine Bischoff
Chief Relationships Officer
Factory Berlin

"The work of Inclusive Tech is necessary to give space to diverse voices in tech and to create an inclusive society and an open European tech ecosystem. It's one of the steps to overcome unconscious bias."

Elena Poughia
Founder Data Natives

"Technology is built by the people for the people. We should aim for inclusion of everyone to create an equal future. Therefore I support Inclusive Tech."

Dr. Wolfgang Gründinger
Award-Winning Future Lobbyist & Author

“Only when we include a variety of perspectives, we will make sure to develop solutions based on diverse data insights. The world is colorful and those in tech should reflect that.”

Mohanna Azarmandi
Chief Learning Officer
Microsoft

“Diversity is a guarantee for successful innovation. In addition to diversity in ethnicity, gender and age, the most decisive factor are the different ways of thinking and skills that come together. They help us speak a language which is understood by all.”

Dr. Enise Lauterbach
Award-Winning Doctor and Health Tech Entrepreneur

awards & recognition

awards & recognition

awards & recognition

WINNER OF THE BEYOND GENDER AGENDA DIVERSITY DRIVER 2021

WINNER OF THE ENCOURAGER AWARD BY COURAGE MAGAZINE 2020

NOMINATION FOR THE GERMAN DIVERSITY AWARD 2021

NOMINATION FOR THE EMOTION AWARD
2021

Are you ready to join us in developing a world where technology is as diverse as its users?

Let’s build an inclusive and representative future of tech - together.

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