Female’s Favour{IT}e Conference 2024
The Female’s Favour{IT}e Conference is back!
November 9, '24
The Female's Favour{IT}e Conference is a one-day event where women of all ages and professional backgrounds can join forces and blaze new trails in tech and entrepreneurship.
Engage with a diverse audience of female tech enthusiasts, professionals, students, female entrepreneurs, and tech startups as they share their insights, build invaluable connections, and drive the future of technology forward. Because the best solutions require everyone at the table!
Join us and let's break down barriers together!
Women's Favorite Conference 2024
Empowering Women, Igniting Innovation: Where Technology and Talent Converge.
November 9, 2024, MAFINEX Technology Center, Mannheim
An event by NEXT Mannheim, in cooperation with Digital Media Women
I look forward to
4
Tracks
30+
Speakers
200+
Participants
Agenda
Networking & Coffee
Welcome & Keynote
Jillian York
Bold Beginnings - Navigating Tech’s Gender Divide
AI for Everyone?
Julia Hoxha, Vidya Munde-Müller, Tuhina Tomar — by Jennifer Werthwein
Exploring the Potential and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence for Everyone
Pioneering Women's Health
Czuee Morey, Natalie Rechberg, Akvile Ignotaite — by Lisa Tschalenko
The Tech Revolution in Healthcare
Career Mastery
Tereza Iofciu, Jana Rehse - by Lone Aggersbjerg
Steps and Strategies for Success in Tech
Break
Speed Dating
Cybersecurity Front Lines
Dina Truxius, Katharine Jarmul, Nina Wagner — by Stephanie Jakoubi
How to Scale
Magdalena Muttenthaler
The Funding Formula
Corinna Jahn, Svenja Lassen, Janin Küpferle — by Magdalena Muttenthaler
Navigating the Investment Landscape
Pitching Tomorrow
Verena Lambrecht, Weihua Wang, Rukayyat Kolawole, Ira Stoll, Leila Mekacher, Helena Most
Outro
Andrea Wechsler
Code the Future - Women Leading Europe's Tech Revolution
Greenwashing
Anja Schröder
It Happens Faster Than You Think
Quantum Computing
Iris Schwenk
Bridging Research and Real-World Applications
ChatGPT Manual
Asmaa Hechenberger
Best Practices for Prompt Engineering
Break
Market Experiments
Eva Brandenburg
Decoding Customer Feedback
Gender Cyber Gap
Catrin Schröder-Jaross & Isabelle Ewald
How Strong Is the Glass Ceiling for Women?
Data Culture & Data Literacy
Nadja Schäfer
Cultivating a Digital Business Culture
Networking & Afterparty
Robots & Friends
MoorLyn
Emotional Engineering and Collaborative Prototyping
How to Start Hacking
Stephanie Jakoubi
No Hoodie Needed
Break
Start Your Creative AR Journey
Rosa Hirn
With TikTok Effect House
3D Printing for Everyone
Melina Bluhm
From Concept to Creation
Presence & Power
Verena Siegler
Unleash Your Confidence, Boost Your Visibility, and Improve Your Public Speaking Skills
Tech-Life Balance
Daniela Ullmann
A Holistic Health Algorithm for Longevity in IT
Break
Unmasking Impostor Syndrome
Anna Pietzka
Because Everyone Feels Like a Fraud Sometimes
Claim Your Seat at the Table!
Mona Salwender
Myths About Female Leadership Uncovered, Structural Barriers Highlighted, and Evidence-Based Advice
Speakers
Dr. Akvile Ignotaite
Founder & CEO of System Akvile
Pioneering Women's Health
Prof. Dr. Andrea Wechsler
Member of the European Parliament
Outlook
Anja Schröder
Strategist at UNTIL WE ROAR, Board Member of Startup Stuttgart e.V.
Greenwashing
Anna Pietzka
Psychologist and Systemic Coach
Unmasking Impostor Syndrome
Asmaa Hechenberger
Lead Data Engineer, WWK
ChatGPT Manual
CATRIN SCHRÖDER-JAROSS
PM adesso SE, "Mind the Tech" Podcast
Gender Cyber Gap
Corinna Jahn
MD, the Business Profiler, Adjusted Ventures GmbH
The Funding Formula
Cuzee Morey
Founder & CEO of Xena Dx
Pioneering Women's Health
Daniela Ullmann
Speaker & Certified Health Coach: Healthy Lifestyle by Design
Tech-Life Balance
Dr. Dina Truxius
Federal Office for Information Security
Cybersecurity Front Lines
Eva Brandenburg
Founder of SAVSEN
Market Experiments
Helena Most
Co-Founder & CEO of resourcly
Pitching Tomorrow
Ira Stoll
Co-Founder & CEO of myScribe
Pitching Tomorrow
Dr. Iris Schwenk
Co-Founder & COO, HQS Quantum Simulations
Quantum Computing
ISABELLE EWALD
Mgr Information Security Awareness BDO Wirtschaftsprüfung AG, "Mind the Tech" Podcast
Gender Cyber Gap
Dr. Jana Rehse
Assistant Professor of Management Analytics, University of Mannheim
Career Mastery
Janin Küpferle
Senior Start-Up Developer at L-Ban
The Funding Formula
Jennifer Werthwein
Global Account Manager at Google
AI for Everyone?
Jillian York
Director of International Freedom of Expression, Electronic Frontier Foundation
Keynote
Julia Hoxha, Ph.D. (Eng.)
Co-Founder & CEO, Zana
AI for Everyone?
Katharine Jarmul
Principal Data Scientist
Thoughtworks
Cybersecurity Front Lines
Dr. rer. nat., Dipl.-Ing. Leila Mekacher
Founder & CEO of Innoversa
Pitching Tomorrow
Lisa Tschalenko
Moderator, Speaker, and Panelist: 5-HT Chemistry & Health
Pioneering Women's Health
Lone Aggersbjerg
Founder & CEO of Tink Tank GmbH
Career Mastery
Magdalena Muttenthaler
Founder & CEO of JUNE MINDS
How to Scale
Melina Bluhm
Marketing & Communication at Replique
3D Printing for Everyone
Dr. Mona Salwender
Project Manager at Heraeus, HR Consultant
Claim Your Seat at the Table!
MoorLyn
Founder Robots & Friends
Robots & Friends
Nadja Schäfer
Global Lead for Data Literacy & Data Culture at Roche
Data Culture & Data Literacy
Natalie Rechberg
CEO of Valley Electronics AG
Pioneering Women's Health
Nina Wagner
Founder, CEO, and IT Security Consultant at MindBytes
Cybersecurity Front Lines
pink brain
Creative AR Developer at Headraft
AR with Effect House
Rukayyat Kolawole
Founder & CEO of PaceUp Invest
Pitching Tomorrow
Stephanie Jakoubi
SBA Research Management Board
How to Start Hacking
Svenja Lassen
Managing Director, Germany, Gateway Ventures
The Funding Formula
Tuhina Tomar
Senior AI Engineer at IBM
AI for Everyone?
Tereza Iofciu
Mentor Data Action Mentor
Career Mastery
Verena Lambrecht
Founder of CLOS
Pitching Tomorrow
Dr. Verena Siegler
Siegler Consulting
Presence & Power
Vidya Munde-Müller
Agile Coach, andrena objects AG
AI for Everyone?
Stay tuned for more upcoming speakers...
Sponsors & Partners
This year's conference is organized by NEXT Mannheim in cooperation with Digital Media Women e.V.
Thank you to our sponsors and partners for making fem{IT} possible, and for their commitment to shaping a more diverse future in tech and entrepreneurship.
Recap
Don't miss out on this year's fem{IT} experience!
FAQs
No! But: We want to get more women involved in the tech and startup world to build a network of female tech enthusiasts. So: Yes, gentlemen, you’re more than welcome to join. We can only change the tech industry together. But how about bringing your female friends, colleagues, or other women in tech along to help us with our mission?
Drinks and food will be provided throughout the event.
You can expect a variety of vegetarian and vegan options for breakfast, lunch, and after-party appetizers to keep you fueled.
A selection of beverages will be available throughout the day to keep you refreshed and hydrated.
Plus, we're excited to offer the finest coffee from AGÁTA to kick off your conference day!
If you have any food intolerances, feel free to ask us anytime!
The fem{IT} will take place at the MAFINEX Technology Center. Our address is:
1 Julius-Hatry-Straße, 68163 Mannheim
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
To help make this event sustainable, we recommend using public transportation.
Take line 3 toward Lindenhof (final stop: Rheingoldhalle). Get off at "Diesterweg School". It's about a 5-minute walk from the stop.
BY FOOT
The MAFINEX Technology Center is within walking distance of the main station. You can reach us in 10–15 minutes on foot. Leave the main station heading toward Lindenhof, then keep left along the road.
CAR
If you choose to come by car, your best option for parking is the car "Parking Garage P5" behind the main station. From there, it's only a 10- to 15-minute walk to the MAFINEX Technology Center.
Do you need to register for workshops?
Yes, to reserve your spot, you'll need to register for the workshops. The number of participants for each workshop is limited to ensure an optimal interactive learning experience for everyone.
When does registration for the workshops begin, and how do I register?
Registration for the workshops will open closer to the event. If you have purchased a ticket, you will receive a notification before registration opens, along with all the information you need about the registration process. So be sure to get your ticket early and keep an eye on your inbox for updates.
1. Physical Accessibility
- The venue is accessible to participants with mobility impairments.
- For any part of the workshops or talks that involves standing or moving around, we can provide seating or other alternatives for those who need them. Please let a member of our team know so we can assist you.
- If you require other accommodations due to visual, hearing, or mobility impairments, please contact us in advance so we can determine how to accommodate you.
2. Inclusive Environment & Communication
- fem{IT} fosters an inclusive environment, welcoming participants from all backgrounds and with all abilities. We want to create a community of learning and shared experiences that is educational, supportive, and uplifting. By attending fem{IT}, all guests are expected to treat one another with respect in all interactions.