Q by Consid
Through partnerships and local initiatives, Q by Consid helps build a more inclusive and equitable tech industry – one where more people are empowered to grow and thrive.
A community for everyone
What is intersectionality?
Intersectionality is a concept that describes how different systems of power and discrimination – such as gender, ethnicity, sexuality, disability, class, and religion – overlap and interact to shape people’s lives. Rather than looking at these aspects in isolation, intersectionality highlights how they combine and reinforce one another, often placing certain groups in more vulnerable positions. A person can be affected by several layers of discrimination at the same time – and acknowledging this is essential to achieving true equality.
A tech industry in transition
Digitalisation is a driving force shaping our economy, society, and everyday lives. At the same time, the tech and IT industry faces significant challenges when it comes to gender equality and inclusion. Today, women make up just over 30 percent of the workforce – a clear underrepresentation that impacts not only the industry, but the future of our society at large.
Q by Consid is Northern Europe’s leading community for equality and inclusion in tech. With ambassadors and local leads in over 40 cities across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, and Poland, we focus on creating spaces for inspiration and knowledge-sharing, advocating for inclusive policies, and offering training and education that help build a tech industry where the whole person is seen and valued.
Through both national and local efforts, we work to challenge norms and reshape structures in the industry – encouraging more people from underrepresented groups to pursue careers in tech. Our initiatives include Q Balance, Q Community, Q Meet, Q Mentoria, and eQualizer.
We work with nonprofits, clients, and communities to create real opportunities – from coding nights and mentorship to networking and education.
Since its launch, Q by Consid has initiated a wide range of activities and partnerships to promote inclusion and equality in tech. One recent example is our collaboration with ReDI School of Digital Integration – a nonprofit that provides free and accessible tech education to migrants and marginalized groups. Together, we’ve hosted events like AI-themed evenings, CV reviews, and job market guidance for navigating the Swedish labour market.
In spring 2025, we hosted a Q Meet in partnership with UN Women Sweden. The event brought together women and non-binary individuals at our Stockholm office for networking, knowledge-sharing, and a powerful panel talk. The theme of the evening was economic empowerment – focusing on action, change, and closing the gender wealth gap. The panel included Julia Eklöf (recruiter, Viaplay Group), Wilma Holmqvist (influencer and entrepreneur), Felicia Schön (personal finance expert, Avanza), Awa Santesson Sey (artist, influencer, and co-owner), and Olivia Harlin (UX designer at Consid and winner of Microsoft’s Tech Girl of the Year award).
Women who invest often outperform men – yet young women save less, costing them their financial independence.”
— Felicia Schön, personal finance expert and spokesperson at Avanza
In collaboration with one of our clients in southern Sweden, Q by Consid supports the initiative “Ukrainamatte.” A group of dedicated client representatives based in Lund use our office space to host regular study evenings for about fifteen children who have fled the war in Ukraine and are now attending school in Lund. Several of our local consultants volunteer their time to tutor the children in math – and, at the kids’ request, they’ve also held an introductory course in programming. This is a powerful example of how local partnerships and technical know-how can make a real difference in children’s lives.
In Trollhättan, a Q Meet event was organized in collaboration with Lindex and the local branch of the Swedish Breast Cancer Association during October – the international Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The event aimed to raise awareness about breast cancer, the importance of early detection, and support for ongoing research. The app Klämdagen was also recommended, providing clear instructions on how women can perform self-examinations at home. The event was a great success, receiving an overwhelming amount of positive feedback from attendees.
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