Message for the Femtech Fes! in February 2024
We, the Femtech Fes! Executive Committee, have dedicated the past year and a half preparing for this event. Our primary objective is to contribute to the growth of the Femtech market. Supported by over 200 Femtech startups from 25 countries and 5 regions, as well as various domestic and international companies, organizations, and government agencies, we are finally ready for the main event on February 9, 2024. On this occasion, we wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported us to date. Thank you very much.
The world has changed significantly since we began planning this event, and its balance has begun to break down. For instance, among the startups that have supported and participated in Femtech Fes! from the beginning, some of our colleagues are caught in a vortex of contradiction with no clear answers, struggling to continue their businesses due to conflicts in their own countries. We, too, are deeply saddened by the possibility that our activities and our stakeholders might indirectly contribute to war in places beyond our control, and the inherent contradictions of this situation.
In these circumstances, we believe that what we can do now is to clearly state our position and earnestly confront these contradictions.
"Femtech Fes!" protests against the inhumane massacres and wars currently unfolding worldwide and supports all startups that are desperately striving to continue their businesses amidst these conflicts. We approach this event with a wish for global peace and the physical and mental well-being of all women.
February 5, 2024
Femtech Fes! Executive Committee
We, the Femtech Fes! Executive Committee, have dedicated the past year and a half preparing for this event, with the primary objective of contributing to the growth of the global Femtech market. Engaging with over 200 startups specializing in femtech from 25 countries and five regions, alongside collaboration with diverse public, private and international organizations, we express our heartfelt gratitude to all who have extended their support.
Since we first started planning our event, the world has changed drastically. Some of our fellow global femtech startups, who have supported the cause of Femtech Fes! from the start, are struggling to keep their businesses running due to tumultuous situations in their countries with no clear answers in sight. We are aware of and deeply distressed that in places outside of this Committee's control, our activities and our partners may be indirectly contributing to global conflicts.
Given these circumstances, we believe that it is important to approach our upcoming event recognizing these contradictions and with a clear stance: Femtech Fes! stands against inhumane conflicts and genocides taking place around the world. We express our unwavering support for entrepreneurs and their teams as they navigate challenges during such conflicts. Our sincere hope is for peace.
February 5th, 2024.
Femtech Fes! Executive Committee