We’re happy to announce that our Head of Programmes Judith Kreukels has won an Honourable Mention for the prestigious Digital Talent award from RightBrains! In the past three years, Judith has transformed WIQD from a support network to an established organisation driving the change in quantum. This award not only celebrates her individual talent and
As the field of quantum technology continues to evolve, fostering diversity and inclusion has never been more critical. On 17 September, WIQD participated in an introduction event to welcome new Master’s students into the quantum community. Supporting (gender) minorities from the beginning At WIQD, we believe that creating a supportive community is essential to empowering
As of September, we have a new Steering Committee member. We are happy to announce Vivian Acquah, CDE will join the Steering Committee! As an EDI (equity, diversity and inclusion) expert, Vivian will work within the EDI Group focusing on the EDI aspects of WIQD's long-term strategy. 💡 Innovator in DEI Education Vivian Acquah CDE®,
WIQD is excited to participate in the QuantERA Strategic Conference, where we will host a panel session titled Empowering Women+ in Quantum: Driving Diversity. The event will take place on September 11 from 12:00 to 13:00 at Startup Village in Amsterdam. This panel will address the critical need for supportive infrastructure to help women and
We’re excited to share that our Head of Programmes, Judith Kreukels, was recently interviewed by QDNL! In the article, Judith dives deep into WIQD’s mission of fostering gender inclusion in the quantum sector. She highlights the importance of creating opportunities for women in this fast-growing field and how WIQD is working to build a
We’re happy to share that WIQD's founders, Julia Cramer and Stacey Jeffrey, have been honoured with the QDNL Prize for their exceptional contributions to fostering diversity and equity in the quantum ecosystem. Congratulations, Julia and Stacey! QDNL awards this prize to "the people who have made exceptional contributions to the growth and fortification of our
