PRESENTERS INFLUENCERS ABOUT US REFERENCES BLOG CONTACT
Linda Liukas

Linda Liukas

Linda Liukas Author and Illustrator of Hello Ruby

Linda Liukas
Linda Liukas's Biography

Linda is a programmer, storyteller and illustrator from Helsinki, Finland. Her book series Hello Ruby introduces the whimsical world of technology for kids and has been translated to over 25 languages. Hello Ruby made its debut on Kickstarter and quickly smashed its $10,000 funding goal after just 3.5 hours and gathering 380 000 dollars in total funding. Her TED talk has gathered over 1.5 million views. Linda is a central figure in the world of programming and has worked on edutech already before it was called that. She is the founder of Rails Girls, a global phenomenon teaching the basics of programming for young women all over the world. Further, she believes that code is the 21st century literacy and the need for people to speak the ABC of Programming is imminent. She believes our world is increasingly run by software and we need more diversity in the people who are building Linda has studied in business, design and engineering in Aalto University and product engineering in Stanford University. Linda Liukas's Talks One Hundred Languages: moving towards a more humane tech industry,Principles of Play: If code is the colouring pens and lego blocks of our times - the tools of creation - how do we teach the curiosity, joy and wonder to our kids?Magical, but not magic: Preparing our children for a world where every problem is a computer problem – Enabling them to engage, influence and build beautiful, better and perhaps a little whimsical World.No maps, only compasses: How to navigate the new frontiers of technology.

Megaphone
Linda Liukas Speaker Solutions

speaker
Linda Liukas Keynote Topics
Designing the Future: Innovation & Design

In this keynote, our speaker Linda Liukas explores how creativity and technology intersect to shape the future. She shares her journey as a programmer and storyteller, showing how playful design can make complex ideas more accessible.


Audiences are inspired to see innovation not just as functionality, but as a human-centered process rooted in imagination and design thinking.


Coding Tomorrow: Programming & AI

In this talk, Linda Liukas highlights why coding is the literacy of the 21st century. She explains how programming and artificial intelligence are reshaping the world, and why it’s essential that more diverse voices contribute to building these tools.


Our speaker provides engaging insights into how programming skills empower individuals to not only understand but also shape AI-driven futures.


Teaching Tech with Joy: Education

In this session, Linda Liukas shares her passion for education and her vision for teaching technology to younger generations. She demonstrates how initiatives like Hello Ruby and Rails Girls open doors for children and women to engage with coding.


Audiences gain a new perspective on how education can make technology fun, inclusive, and accessible to all.


Diversity Driving Change: Societal Impact

In this keynote, Linda Liukas examines how technology affects culture and society. She discusses why diversity in tech is critical and how inclusivity drives innovation that benefits everyone.


Our speaker motivates audiences to consider the ethical and cultural implications of the digital world we are building.


Beyond Code: Technology for Humanity

In this talk, Linda Liukas reflects on the broader role of technology in shaping daily life and the future of work, learning, and creativity. She emphasises that technology is not just about code—it’s about people.


Audiences are encouraged to see technology as a tool for empowerment, problem-solving, and building a more inclusive future.

Linda Liukas
Linda Liukas's Biography

Linda is a programmer, storyteller and illustrator from Helsinki, Finland. Her book series Hello Ruby introduces the whimsical world of technology for kids and has been translated to over 25 languages. Hello Ruby made its debut on Kickstarter and quickly smashed its $10,000 funding goal after just 3.5 hours and gathering 380 000 dollars in total funding. Her TED talk has gathered over 1.5 million views. Linda is a central figure in the world of programming and has worked on edutech already before it was called that. She is the founder of Rails Girls, a global phenomenon teaching the basics of programming for young women all over the world. Further, she believes that code is the 21st century literacy and the need for people to speak the ABC of Programming is imminent. She believes our world is increasingly run by software and we need more diversity in the people who are building Linda has studied in business, design and engineering in Aalto University and product engineering in Stanford University.

Linda Liukas's Talks

One Hundred Languages: moving towards a more humane tech industry,Principles of Play: If code is the colouring pens and lego blocks of our times - the tools of creation - how do we teach the curiosity, joy and wonder to our kids?
Magical, but not magic: Preparing our children for a world where every problem is a computer problem – Enabling them to engage, influence and build beautiful, better and perhaps a little whimsical World.
No maps, only compasses: How to navigate the new frontiers of technology.

Linda Liukas is ready to inspire your teams!
To invite this speaker:

microphone background
Send Plane Contact us
Contact us
Your form has been successfully submitted.
Ödül UNESCO High Level Reflection Group 2019
Ödül Technology Playmaker of the Year 2019
Ödül Forbes Top 50 Women in Tech Europe 2018
Ödül Dubai 2020 Global Expo finalist
Ödül DIA Gold 2017, China's biggest Design Award
Ödül TED Resident 2017
Ödül Thinkers 20: The Brightest Business Minds of Northern Europe 2016
Ödül 50 most inspiring women in technology in Europe 2015, 2018, 2019
Ödül The Young Speaker of the Year in Finland 2015
Ödül Finland State Award for Children’s Culture 2014
Ödül 30 under 30 in Northern Europe 2014
Ödül Ruby Hero 2013