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September 4, 2019

Stockholm eyes the world record for the biggest female hackathon

This weekend Sthlm Tech Fest is attempting to break the record for the world’s largest female hackathon – but can it attract enough women?


Mimi Billing

3 min read

So far 600 women have signed up for this weekend's hackathon in Stockholm.

Tyler Crowley has since 2012 helped put the Stockholm startup scene on the map with his monthly Sthlm tech meetups and annual tech conference.

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Tyler Crowley came to Sweden in 2012 and within a year he had created a monthly meeting space for the tech community. Credit: Youtube
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The all-female hackathon will take place at Stockholm City Hall, September 7-8.
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Mimi Billing

Mimi Billing is Sifted's Europe editor, based in Stockholm. She covers the Nordics and can be found on X and LinkedIn

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