Gry Stene is not just a voice in technology — she is a visionary force driving transformative change across the tech landscape. With over 35 years of experience as a pioneer, leader and advocate, Gry — affectionately known as the Tech Whisperer — has been at the forefront of digital innovation, ethical AI, and inclusive culture development.
Starting her career with a BSc (Hons) in Computation from the University of Manchester, Gry quickly distinguished herself by reshaping the tech environments of both global conglomerates and agile startups. Her journey has been driven by a deep belief in the power of inclusive and diverse teams to solve complex global problems and create meaningful change.
Gry is the founder of IT Girls Rock, a global coaching and community platform for women and underrepresented people in tech, and co-creator of STEAM Engine Global, a social enterprise bridging the gap between education and the future of work. Her TEDx talk, Powering Our Future with AI and STEAM (2018), spotlighted the intersection of ethics, creativity and technology.
In 2025, Gry will release her first book - Full Throttle & Torque - An Alien Roadtrip — a deeply personal and thought-provoking exploration of identity, inclusion, and what it really takes to belong and thrive in a world shaped by tech. Drawing on her lived experience as a migrant, a woman in a male-dominated industry, and a proudly neurospicy leader, she brings both vulnerability and visionary thinking to every stage, boardroom, and coaching session.
From her formative years in Botswana to her career across all continents, Gry has remained committed to challenging the status quo, creating equitable systems, and celebrating the “same same but different” qualities that make us human. An ardent feminist since childhood, she has spent a lifetime championing people whose voices have historically been excluded — and calling others in to do the same.
Gry’s talks are more than keynotes — they’re a call to action: to innovate responsibly, to lead with empathy, and to co-create inclusive futures where everyone feels welcome, valued and inspired.