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Workshop: Walking in Their Shoes – Exploring Bias and Inclusion in Tech

Information

  • Time: 17:05-18:05
  • Target Audience: Engineers, HR professionals, founders and anyone involved in tech

Speakers

  • Do you enjoy role-playing games? Curious to explore how inequality works in unexpected ways? Join a 60-minute workshop by the non-profit Sistech. You’ll step into the shoes of characters as they navigate Greece’s tech ecosystem, and face a unique mix of challenges and opportunities as if they were your own. Guided by Spyridoula Spyridon, Sistech Programmes and Community Manager, and Cybersecurity Analyst Linda Nghang, the workshop invites you to experience bias, opportunity, and inclusion from a new perspective. Through gameplay, reflection, and discussion, you’ll uncover how everyday dynamics shape access to work, leadership, and belonging in tech. Come ready to have fun, reflect, and see equity through a new lens.

What will you learn

How bias pops up in everyday life, from conversations and collaborations to hiring and leadership.
A grounded understanding of the barriers refugee and migrant women face when entering tech.
Practical ways to build fairer, more inclusive environments where talent can thrive.

Prerequisites

Curiosity and willingness to engage; no prior technical knowledge required.

Deliverables Schedule

Welcome, Introduction & Rules (10 min) - Question Time (Role-Play Session) (20 min) - Reflection & Group Discussion (10 min) - Key Takeaways (5 min) - Sistech Brief (5 min)