10 December 17:30-20:00Kindred Group AB

Game Changers
Women in Leadership with Kindred & Women in Tech

THE REGISTRATION OPENS 8.00 AM ON DECEMBER 3 

Ever wondered what it takes to thrive as a leader in a male-dominated, controversial industry? Or how to build authentic connections in the ever-evolving world of tech? Join us for an inspiring evening on December 10th at our Stockholm Hub as Kindred partners with Women in Tech Sweden for a partner meet-up. 🌍✹

This event offers thought-provoking discussions, hands-on learning, and networking opportunities in a dynamic and inclusive setting, and of course, plenty of đŸ„‚ bubbles đŸ„‚and nibbles! Whether you're joining in person or online, you can expect an evening packed with insights, connections, and plenty of actionable takeaways.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, hear from inspiring leaders, and leave equipped with tools to grow your career. Plus, you’ll have time to put your new skills into action during our exclusive networking session!

Sign up now - seats are limited -  and join us for a transformative evening of learning, connection, and growth. See you there!


All you need to know

When: December 10th. Doors open at 17:30 CET, the session kicks off at 17:55.
On-site venue: Stockholm Hub, Regeringsgatan 25. 
Head to the reception desk where you will be signed in. You’ll then be directed to the lifts to head up to Kindred’s office on floor 10.

Please note that the number of seats on-site are limited.
In case we are fully booked, there will be a waiting list. Be courteous to your fellow women in tech and update your RSVP in case of changed plans.    

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Schedule

17:30

Doors Open: Power Up Your Network 🍾

Step into a room alive with opportunity, we're deploying mingle, drinks and meaningful connections. 

Whether you’re here to learn about leadership, building dynamic teams, or the future of tech, this is your space to shine. With a glass of bubbly in hand, connect with others who share your passion for innovation and growth. 
Let’s engineer a night of collaboration and inspiration! ✹

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17:55

Setting the Game Plan: Welcome and introduction! 👋🃏

This is your chance to play smart, bet on yourself, and walk away richer in ideas and connections. Join Elin Eriksson, Creative Director at Women in Tech Sweden, and Eleanor Chambers, Internal Communications Manager at Kindred Group, as they shuffle the deck and deal out the agenda for tonight’s event. 

They’ll set the stage with an introduction to their organizations and a glimpse into tonight’s jackpot of leadership insights, networking, and inspiration. 

It’s your lucky night—let’s begin! 🍀

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Eleanor Chambers
Internal Communications Manager
Elin Eriksson
Creative Director, Women in Tech Sweden
18:00

đŸŽ€From Awkward Hellos to Authentic Connections

In her talk Shaena Harrison will share how to move beyond transactional networking and build meaningful, trust-driven relationships and teach you how you can do the same. 

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Shaena Harrison
Professional Wing Woman
18:15

đŸŽ€Beyond the Bet: Exploring the Mind in Responsible Gambling

What drives us to gamble? Beyond the thrill, gambling taps into deeper psychological needs – risk, reward, connection, and play. Through a cyberpsychological lens, discover how gambling, when done responsibly, can offer surprising benefits and insights into human behaviour in our digital age.

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Dr Maris Catania
Chartered Psychologist
18:30

đŸ”„Fireside Chat: Being a ‘good girl’ in a Controversial Industry

Eleanor Chambers will guide us through an inspiring fireside chat with Charlotta Shelbourg and Dr. Maris Catania, exploring how the archetype of the ‘good girl’ and female leader plays out in a controversial industry like gambling. 

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Dr Maris Catania
Chartered Psychologist
Charlotta Shelbourg
Director of Product - LeCoR
Eleanor Chambers
Internal Communications Manager
18:45

đŸȘœInteractive Networking WorkshopđŸȘœ

That's right, the ultimate Professional Wing Women Dynamic Duo, Shaena Harrison and Stephanie Darvill, will guide us on how to to become wing persons ourselves. 

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Stephanie Darvill
Professional Event Host & Moderator l Marketing Consultant l Startup Founder
Shaena Harrison
Professional Wing Woman
19:15

Networking and mingle đŸ„‚

Have you leveled up those networking skills? This is your chance to debug awkward intros, deploy bold conversations, and create meaningful collaborations. The night’s second installation of on-your-feet inspiration and possibility. Let's go live and put our newly earned wings into action! And it comes with bubbles. 

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Speakers

Eleanor Chambers
Internal Communications Manager

Meet Eleanor Chambers: Inspiring Connection and Conversation

Internal communications leader and public speaking pro, Eleanor has a passion for fostering diversity, inclusivity and equality and weaving these into the fabric of her work. She’s been responsible for internal communications at Kindred Group plc, since her move to Stockholm, Sweden, two years ago.

Read more

Setting the Game Plan: Welcome and introduction! 👋🃏

This is your chance to play smart, bet on yourself, and walk away richer in ideas and connections. Join Elin Eriksson, Creative Director at Women in Tech Sweden, and Eleanor Chambers, Internal Communications Manager at Kindred Group, as they shuffle the deck and deal out the agenda for tonight’s event. 

They’ll set the stage with an introduction to their organizations and a glimpse into tonight’s jackpot of leadership insights, networking, and inspiration. 

It’s your lucky night—let’s begin! 🍀

Read more

đŸ”„Fireside Chat: Being a ‘good girl’ in a Controversial Industry

Eleanor Chambers will guide us through an inspiring fireside chat with Charlotta Shelbourg and Dr. Maris Catania, exploring how the archetype of the ‘good girl’ and female leader plays out in a controversial industry like gambling. 

Read more

Shaena Harrison
Professional Wing Woman

Meet Shaena Harrison: Your Professional Wing Woman

Shaena Harrison is a ‘recovering event producer’ turned Professional Wing Woman, originally from Winnipeg, Canada and now based in Stockholm, Sweden. Her career spans roles at LinkedIn, Klarna, TEDx, and more. Inspired by her mother’s work with The Dream Factory and her background in the Deaf Community, Shaena launched Tjena to help people transform awkward moments into authentic connections. 

Shaena Harrison was a keynote speaker at #WITswe2024, check out her talk here!

Read more

đŸŽ€From Awkward Hellos to Authentic Connections

In her talk Shaena Harrison will share how to move beyond transactional networking and build meaningful, trust-driven relationships and teach you how you can do the same. 

Read more

đŸȘœInteractive Networking WorkshopđŸȘœ

That's right, the ultimate Professional Wing Women Dynamic Duo, Shaena Harrison and Stephanie Darvill, will guide us on how to to become wing persons ourselves. 

Read more

Charlotta Shelbourg
Director of Product - LeCoR

Meet Charlotta Shelbourg: Shaping the Future of Responsible Gaming

Charlotta Shelbourg is the Director of Product – LeCoR at Kindred Group plc, based in Stockholm, Sweden. With a focus on innovation and player sustainability, she has driven key initiatives in KYC and responsible gaming. Her career spans roles such as Head of Verification and Experience Owner for "Be in Control", combining strategic vision with a passion for impactful, player-focused solutions.

Charlotta was initially inspired to join Kindred after seeing a strong example of a female role model in a C-suite position at Kindred, and she champions mentoring and representation of women at all stages of their career. She thrives in building dynamic and diverse teams, honouring everyone’s unique perspectives and talents and thereby enabling success.

Read more

đŸ”„Fireside Chat: Being a ‘good girl’ in a Controversial Industry

Eleanor Chambers will guide us through an inspiring fireside chat with Charlotta Shelbourg and Dr. Maris Catania, exploring how the archetype of the ‘good girl’ and female leader plays out in a controversial industry like gambling. 

Read more

Dr Maris Catania
Chartered Psychologist

Meet Dr Maris Catania: Championing Science-backed Safer Gambling

Dr. Maris Catania is a Chartered Psychologist and a veteran in the gambling industry, with over fourteen years of experience in game integrity and safer gambling, and is based in Malta. Currently serving as a Senior Safer Gaming Consultant at SG:certified, her previous experience includes her role as Head of Responsible Gaming and Research at Kindred, where she spearheaded the company’s responsible gambling strategy. She played a pivotal role in the creation of Kindred's Player Safety – Early Detection System (PS-EDS), a system that uses behavioral data to identify early signs of harm.

Her academic work has earned her the Gambling Compliance Most Significant Contribution to Responsible Gambling Research award for three consecutive years. In addition to her industry work, Dr. Catania teaches at the University of Malta, delivering lectures on gambling psychology, gaming psychology, gambling policy, behavioral addiction, and cyberpsychology.

Read more

đŸŽ€Beyond the Bet: Exploring the Mind in Responsible Gambling

What drives us to gamble? Beyond the thrill, gambling taps into deeper psychological needs – risk, reward, connection, and play. Through a cyberpsychological lens, discover how gambling, when done responsibly, can offer surprising benefits and insights into human behaviour in our digital age.

Read more

đŸ”„Fireside Chat: Being a ‘good girl’ in a Controversial Industry

Eleanor Chambers will guide us through an inspiring fireside chat with Charlotta Shelbourg and Dr. Maris Catania, exploring how the archetype of the ‘good girl’ and female leader plays out in a controversial industry like gambling. 

Read more

Stephanie Darvill
Professional Event Host & Moderator l Marketing Consultant l Startup Founder

Meet Stephanie Darvill: Your Professional Wing Woman

Stephanie Darvill brings infectious energy, authenticity, and a wealth of industry insights to every interaction. Originally from London, UK, and now based in Malmö, Sweden, her background spans tech, entrepreneurship, and market research across seven countries.

As a former startup founder and skilled moderator of major events like Women in Tech Sweden and Tech BBQ, Stephanie helps others navigate challenges and build meaningful connections as a Professional Wing Woman part of Tjena's Wing People. She currently consults with startups on marketing and communications while championing openness and inclusivity in work and life.

Stephanie was a speaker at #WITswe2023, which led to her being the moderator for the full #WITswe2024 conference! Check out an interview with Steph. 

Read more

đŸȘœInteractive Networking WorkshopđŸȘœ

That's right, the ultimate Professional Wing Women Dynamic Duo, Shaena Harrison and Stephanie Darvill, will guide us on how to to become wing persons ourselves. 

Read more

Elin Eriksson
Creative Director, Women in Tech Sweden

Elin has been involved in the Women in Tech initiative since 2014, when serving as a Brand Manager at the Bonnier Group. Director of Women in Tech Sweden since 2019 when she took the leap from being employed to becoming a freelancer. Within Yaysayer AB, Elin is developing and implementing brand and communications strategies, providing communications support for management teams in major change and transformation projects, as well as doing quite a bit of graphic design (yes, she is a formidable PowerPoint wizard) and function as a creative director.

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Setting the Game Plan: Welcome and introduction! 👋🃏

This is your chance to play smart, bet on yourself, and walk away richer in ideas and connections. Join Elin Eriksson, Creative Director at Women in Tech Sweden, and Eleanor Chambers, Internal Communications Manager at Kindred Group, as they shuffle the deck and deal out the agenda for tonight’s event. 

They’ll set the stage with an introduction to their organizations and a glimpse into tonight’s jackpot of leadership insights, networking, and inspiration. 

It’s your lucky night—let’s begin! 🍀

Read more

Organized by

Women in Tech Sweden @witswedeninfo@womenintech.se
Kindred Group AB@kindredgroup