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CELEBRATING EUROPE’S MOST IMPRESSIVE WOMEN STUDENTS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE &
ENGINEERING

Milan

October 3-6, 2024

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WHAT IS FIRST ASCENT: WOMEN IN TECH?


FIRST ASCENT, WOMEN IN TECH IS AN EXCLUSIVE, FOUR-DAY, ALL-EXPENSES-PAID RETREAT
FOR TWENTY IMPRESSIVE WOMEN COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING STUDENTS WHO ARE
STUDYING IN EUROPE.

 * Get to know plenty of other super-talented women
 * Test your technical skills with a series of complex team challenges
 * Tap into the wisdom of experienced pros from top tech company Bending Spoons
 * Enjoy all the fun that Milan has to offer!



WHO ORGANIZES FIRST ASCENT: WOMEN IN TECH?


BENDING SPOONS, A LEADING EUROPEAN TECH COMPANY, ORGANIZES AND HOSTS FIRST
ASCENT, WOMEN IN TECH.

Bending Spoons has brought incredible products like Remini, Splice and Evernote
to over half a billion people since its launching in 2013. Thanks to its
exceptional company culture and an international team of top-tier talent,
Bending Spoons has been consistently ranked as one of the best workplaces in
Europe.

The event is hosted in Milan, Italy’s epicenter of innovation, and is completely
free. All expenses, including travel, accommodation, and activities, are covered
by Bending Spoons.

WHY PARTICIPATE IN FIRST ASCENT?


NETWORK WITH THE BEST

Collaborate with other incredibly talented women. Forge lifelong friendships and
share your passions with like-minded peers.


EXERCISE YOUR CURIOSITY

Learn what to expect from a career in tech. Experienced, senior software
engineers from Bending Spoons are on hand every step of the way to answer
questions and provide insight.


STIMULATE YOUR MIND

Search for creative solutions in a collaborative environment. Unleash your
problem-solving skills through team challenges that fire up your imagination and
help you grow professionally.


EXPERIENCE A STUNNING CITY

Discover Milan, Italy’s tech capital. With its medieval structures and
jaw-dropping skyscrapers, past and future stand side by side in a city that’s
home to a thriving startup scene. 
(The food, culture, and nightlife are rather remarkable, too!)


ALL EXPENSES PAID

Travel, accommodation, food, drinks, activities—it’s all paid for by Bending
Spoons, sponsor and organizer of First Ascent, Women in Tech.

“I left the event inspired with new insights to think about and happy with all
the memories and potential new friendships, which is honestly what I hoped for.”
First ascent participant




“I loved the event, it exceeded all expectations.
I liked the mix of tech talks,
challenges and discussions, as well as fun activities and bonding time between
us.”
First ascent participant




“The girls were all interesting in their own ways. They fuelled my energy to aim
high and I was encouraged by their confidence.”
First ascent participant






WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?


TWENTY APPLICANTS MAKE THE CUT. WE VALUE AN EXCELLENT ACADEMIC TRACK RECORD, AND
YOU ALSO SCORE BIG BY PURSUING COOL, TECH-RELATED OR ENTREPRENEURIAL SIDE
PROJECTS.

Here’s a full list of what it takes to become an Ascender:

 * You identify as a woman.
 * You’re currently studying Computer Science, Information Technology, or
   Software Engineering, or you graduated in one of those fields within the last
   year.
 * You’re either European or you attend a European university and are eligible
   to travel to Italy.
 * You love creative problem solving and you’re eager to meet other talented
   people to share your passion with.

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WHAT’S THE SELECTION PROCESS?

The whole process takes place online. We’ll announce the successful applicants
by August 2024.

A thorough selection process ensures that all First Ascent participants are
extraordinarily bright, passionate, and driven. We’ve designed each step to make
sure your talent has the opportunity to shine.

 * Screening based on CV, motivation letter, and academic transcripts
 * Online logic-based and behavioral challenges
 * Online interview
 * First Ascent

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Sponsored and organized by Bending Spoons.

Copyright © Bending Spoons S.p.A. | Via Nino Bonnet 10, 20154, Milan, Italy |
VAT, tax code, and number of registration
with the Milan Monza Brianza Lodi Company Register 08931860962 | REA number MI
2056926 | Contributed capital €128.816,34

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