From grassroots to national impact, Pink Programming marks a decade of breaking norms and shaping the future of tech. This November 7-8, the organization is celebrating their 10 years anniversary by launching their very first festival — a bold next chapter on the journey toward a gender equal tech industry.

10 years of Pink Programming

What started as a three-person initiative has grown into Sweden’s largest programming community for women and non-binary people — supported by 100 dedicated volunteers annually. 

Over the past 10 years, Pink Programming has driven meaningful change by hosting 300 unique activities and welcoming over 10,000 participants — creating space for exploration, support, and a sense of community in a field where many feel isolated. Along the way, the organisation has continually evolved by listening to their community through focus groups, testing new concepts, and redefining what Pink Programming can be. Driving change from within by educating companies on the need for inclusion, advocating in the right rooms, and bringing their cause to the right people. 

Through skill-building opportunities and partnerships with companies committed to inclusion, the impact now extends far beyond the coding community — influencing boardrooms, shaping tech teams, and helping define the future of work. The organization is at the forefront, creating synergies between the forces of civil society and the tech sector’s growing need for skills and talent.