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Geek Girl Power – Marleen Stikker

In 1993, Marleen Stikker (Dutch) became the mayor of the world’s first virtual city – De Digitale Stad. In association with Amsterdam Council, DDS aimed to provide free internet access to everyone at a time when only a few hundred were privileged enough to experience the wonders.

Since then Marleen has founded the Waag Society, a non-profit foundation for researching and experimenting with new technologies, art and culture. But not stopping there, she co-founded the Pakhuis Zwijger a warehouse located on the banks of the IJ, a platform for media and culture.

Her newest venture, Picnic has become an annual event in Amsterdam attracting not only the locals but like-minded Europeans congregating to network, experiment and learn from some of the best media and technology industry leaders.

Marleen Stikker

Recognised by her peers as being at the forefront of Amsterdam’s digital revolution – she’s rightfully earned the nickname the ‘Original IT Girl.’