Inspiring the next generation of women in tech
IT Camp 2025
From coding challenges to creative problem-solving, the camp showcased the many sides of IT beyond just programming. A highlight for many was the chance to meet and learn from female students and professionals who shared their personal journeys in IT. Company visits, including a stop at our headquarters in Copenhagen, provided real-world insights into how technology is shaping industries and making a difference.
Here, they got to meet Mai-Thi Vu Do, Senior Consultant at Netcompany, who was one of this year’s speakers. She told them about her own way into IT, followed by a Q&A session to give the participants a better impression of what life as an IT student and IT professional could look like.
Company visit at Netcompany's headquarters in Copenhagen.
Inspiring more women to discover the fun side of IT
Mai-Thi studied Computer Science and Software Engineering at DTU (Technical University of Denmark) and started as a student assistant at Netcompany in 2020.
»I knew I was good at mathematics and had a knack for IT, but I actually had no programming experience before starting. I figured that’s something you learn along the way. When others worried about it, I just thought, ‘That’s what the programme is for!’ So I decided to go for it. Software engineering seemed like an interesting path—even if I wasn’t entirely sure what it entailed. I thought, why not give it a shot? What was the worst that could happen?«
»It’s a great way to see what IT is really about without having to commit right away.«
Mai-Thi Vu Do
Senior Consultant
After graduating, Mai-Thi started working full-time as a consultant at Netcompany.
As a woman in a male-dominated profession, she believes that initiatives like IT Camp are important because they give young women a space to explore technology in a fun and creative way—while being surrounded by others who share their interests.
»Some people feel intimidated by the idea of studying IT, or they simply never considered it because it wasn’t on their radar,« Mai-Thi says. »For those unsure about choosing IT—especially in a male-dominated field—having the chance to try it in a women-only setting can make a big difference.«
Building community
Beyond the technical skills, IT Camp was also about community. Over the two days, participants formed connections with like-minded peers, exchanged ideas, and gained the confidence to explore their own paths in IT.
Mai-Thi explains how she enjoys working in IT due to the combination of technical and social aspects:
»The best thing about working in IT—or the IT industry in general—is the balance of getting to work with what you’ve been trained for, but also the social aspect. IT is not just about coding; it’s about problem-solving and using IT as a tool. It’s the balance of it all—design, analysis, and creativity. I do workshops, design, and analyse. It’s about being hands-on, analytical, and creative all at once. That’s what makes it exciting.«
As the industry continues to evolve, events like IT Camp play a crucial role in ensuring more diverse perspectives contribute to shaping the technology of tomorrow.
