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As a freelance IT journalist and moderator, Karen is the co-founder of the C-level network Women Leading Technology and the editorial network CIOmatch. She draws on over 25 years of experience reporting on the IT industry, with a particular focus on digital strategy, leadership and diversity.
Her professional motto, "Connecting people in tech and telling their stories," reflects her dedication to live journalism and curating expert panels.
During her 25-year tenure as a Senior Editor for CIO-Magazin and Computerwoche, she spent nearly two decades leading the prestigious "CIO of the Year" award. Her engagement extends to digital education as the co-author of the book "Hack the World a Better Place," which supports the mission of the Hacker School.