We can finally say it out lout: Datacenter Dames Norway is officially founded!
It feels like a blur: the idea born on a rooftop in early summer, the meeting with Norwegian Datacenter Industry where the “polite cheering” turned out to be proper support – incredible, helpful support in the founding phase. Our very first gathering at Arendalsuka in August ā where we weren’t even sure anybody would show up. Smiles and curiosity, energy and conversation flowing from the very first minute. And this week – the wonderful meet and mingle hosted by FĆøyen Law Firm, kicking off the conference week in the best possible way. To the culmination of all of it.
The founding board
A board was appointed, and we are beyond proud to introduce the women who will lead DC Dames forward:
- Chair: Maja Enes
- Co-chair: Helene Norman-Dupuy
- Board members: Ellen Kristine Usland, Hege Wullum, Anne Cathrine EdstrĆøm, Birgitte Jourdan-Andersen, Hanna Myhre Kaupang and Ninja Roede
Nine women, nine different corners of the industry. Infrastructure, energy, legal, sustainability, hardware systems… the datacenter industry is so adverse and multifold, and our board reflects exactly that.
What comes next
Bylaws have been adapted, an action plan will be drawn up, and the work of building our community begins in earnest. Our aim stands as it always has: to be a non-profit, free and open arena where women in the datacenter industry can find community, learn from each other and help each other.
To everyone who came to the founding meeting this week, to everyone who joined us at Arendalsuka, at the mingle on Sunday, and to Norwegian Datacenter Industry for opening the doors ā thank you.
