Inspirational Talk in Mexico: Women* who inspire in technology

Join us for an afternoon of inspiration and networking with Mónica A. Ramos Li, as we delve into the working world of a woman* in the tech sector in Latin America. Mónica is an industrial engineer, a social entrepreneur, and an advocate for more representation of women* in technology. She is the co-founder of Musa, a tech company that transforms traditional training content into Musa’s mobile micro-learning methodology that can be accessed through WhatsApp chatbot anywhere, anytime.

During the event, Mónica will share her personal journey, challenges, and triumphs as a woman* in this industry. Her talk will cover a range of issues women* and marginalized groups have to overcome in IT, including pay inequity, limited career advancement opportunities, and the lack of representation in leadership roles. Mónica’s interview will inspire and empower you to break down barriers and pursue your passions in the tech industry.

The talk will last approximately 20 minutes and will be followed by a networking session with snacks and drinks, where you can meet other like-minded individuals and exchange ideas. Whether you are a student, entrepreneur, or working professional, this event is an opportunity to gain insight into the experiences of women* in the tech industry, learn from a successful entrepreneur, and expand your professional network. Don’t miss this chance to be inspired and empowered.

The event is organised as part of the Women* in Tech project, which is implemented by HIIG and funded by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.

This event is organised as part of the Women* in Tech project, which is implemented by HIIG and funded by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. The inspirational talk is part of the Regional Digital Transformation Forum. The Forum is a joint effort of different GIZ projects and partners to promote fair, inclusive and sustainable digitalisation. The aim of the Forum is to create a collaborative space to link diverse actors of the digital innovation ecosystem, share experiences, perspectives and best practices, as well as innovative solutions that emphasise the value of digital transformation for the benefit of society and the environment in the region. You can pre-register for the Forum here.

Speaker:

Monica A. Ramos Li is an industrial engineer by training and social entrepreneur, passionate about creating solutions to complex problems and empowering people to achieve a better quality of life through education and the development of circular business models. Monica is the co-founder of Musa, a microlearning solution (LMS) via WhatsApp. Previously, she founded Resto-Zero, a social enterprise that works with small coffee producers in Peru to increase their income through the upcycling of their by-products. Monica holds an Industrial Engineering degree from the University of Lima (UL), a specialisation in Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness in Latin America from Columbia University in New York City, and a Master in Environmental Sciences from Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg (TUHH), Aalborg Universitet (AAU), Universidade de Aveiro (UA), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB).

Moderator:

Sarah Spitz is the project manager for dialogue and knowledge transfer at the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG). Since December 2022 she also is the project manager of  the project Women in Tech. Prior to that, she worked in Mexico City for different local and national programs for the Goethe-Institute Mexico and afterwards for the Goethe-Institute Berlin. She studied Interdisciplinary Latin American Studies at Free University of Berlin. Her thematic interests focused on Gender Studies and Human Rights, in the context of Latin America.

If you would like to participate in the event, please register using the following form.