
Engage with a diverse audience of female tech enthusiasts, professionals, students, female entrepreneurs, and tech startups as they exchange their insights, forge invaluable connections, and drive forward the future of technology. Because the best solutions need everyone at the table!
Join us and let's break barriers together!
Female's Favour{IT}e Conference 2024
Empowering Women, Igniting Innovation: Where Tech and Talent Converge.
09. November 2024
MAFINEX Technology Center Mannheim



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Look forward to
Agenda
Speed Dating
Break
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Jillian York
Welcome & Keynote
Bold Beginnings - Navigating Tech’s Gender Divide
Networking & Coffee
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Andrea Wechsler
Outro
Code the Future - Women Leading Europe's Tech Revolution
Verena Lambrecht, Weihua Wang, Rukayyat Kolawole, Ira Stoll, Leila Mekacher, Helena Most
Pitching Tomorrow
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Corinna Jahn, Svenja Lassen, Janin Küpferle – by Magdalena Muttenthaler
The Funding Formula
Navigating the Investment Landscape
Magdalena Muttenthaler
How to Scale
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Dina Truxius, Katharine Jarmul, Nina Wagner – by Stephanie Jakoubi
Cybersecurity Frontlines
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Tereza Iofciu, Jana Rehse – by Lone Aggersbjerg
Career Mastery
Steps and Strategies to Success in Tech
Czuee Morey, Natalie Rechberg, Akvile Ignotaite – by Lisa Tschalenko
Pioneering Female Health
The Tech Revolution in Healthcare
Julia Hoxha, Vidya Munde-Müller, Tuhina Tomar – by Jennifer Werthwein
AI for All?
Exploring the Potential and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence for Everyone
Break
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Iris Schwenk
Quantum Computing
Bridging Research and Real-World Applications
Nadja Schäfer
Data Culture & Data Literacy
Cultivating a Digital Business Culture
Catrin Schröder-Jaross & Isabelle Ewald
Gender Cyber Gap
How Strong Is the Glass Firewall for Women?
Eva Brandenburg
Market Experiments
Decoding Customer Feedback
Asmaa Hechenberger
ChatGPT Manual
Best Practices for Prompt Engineering
Anja Schröder
Greenwashing
It Happens Quicker Than You Think
Networking & Afterparty
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Melina Bluhm
3D Printing for Everyone
From Concept to Crafting
Rosa Hirn
Begin Your Creative AR Journey
With TikTok Effect House
Stephanie Jakoubi
How to Start Hacking
No Hoodie Needed
MoorLyn
Robots & Friends
Emotional Engineering and Collaborative Prototyping
Break
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Mona Salwender
Claim Your Seat at the Table!
Myths About Female Leadership Uncovered, Structural Barriers Highlighted, and Evidence-Based Advice
Anna Pietzka
Unmasking Impostor Syndrome
Because Everyone Feels Like a Fraud Sometimes
Daniela Ullmann
Tech-Life Balance
A Holistic Health Algorithm for Longevity in IT
Verena Siegler
Presence & Power
Unleash Your Confidence, Amplify Your Visibility, and Enhance Your Speaking Skills
Break
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Speakers

Dr. Akvile Ignotaite
Founder & CEO System Akvile
Pioneering Female Health

Prof. Dr. Andrea Wechsler
Member of the European Parliament
Outlook

Anja Schröder
Strategist UNTIL WE ROAR, Board Member Startup Stuttgart e.V.
Greenwashing

Anna Pietzka
Psycholgist and Systemic Coach
Unmasking Impostor Syndrome

Asmaa Hechenberger
Data Engineer Lead WWK
ChatGPT Manual

CATRIN SCHRÖDER-JAROSS
PM adesso SE, Podcast Mind the Tech
Gender Cyber Gap

Corinna Jahn
MD die Businessprofilerin, adjusted ventures GmbH
The Funding Formula

Cuzee Morey
Founder & CEO Xena Dx
Pioneering Female Health

Daniela Ullmann
Speaker & Certified Health Coach Healthy Lifestyle by Design
Tech-Life Balance

Dr. Dina Truxius
Federal Office for Information Security
Cybersecurity Frontlines

Eva Brandenburg
Founder SAVSEN
Market Experiments

Helena Most
Co-Founder & CEO resourcly
Pitching Tomorrow

Ira Stoll
Co-Founder & CEO myScribe
Pitching Tomorrow

DR. Iris Schwenk
Co-Founder & COO HQS Quantum Simulations
Quantum Computing

ISABELLE EWALD
Mgr Information Security Awareness BDO Wirtschaftsprüfung AG, Podcast Mind the tech
Gender Cyber Gap

Dr. Jana Rehse
Junior Professor Management Analytics University of Mannheim
Career Mastery

Janin Küpferle
Senior Start-Up Developer L-Ban
The Funding Formula

Jennifer Werthwein
Global Account Manager Google
AI for All?

Jillian York
Director for International Freedom of Expression Electronic Frontier Foundation
Keynote

Dr.-Ing. Julia Hoxha
Co-Founder & CEO Zana
AI for All?

Katharine Jarmul
Principal Data Scientist
Thoughtworks
Cybersecurity Frontlines

Dr. rer. nat. Dipl-Ing. Leila Mekacher
Founder & CEO Innoversa
Pitching Tomorrow

Lisa Tschalenko
Moderator, Speaker & Panelist 5-HT Chemistry & Health
Pioneering Female Health

Lone Aggersbjerg
Founder & CEO Tink Tank GmbH
Career Mastery

Magdalena Muttenthaler
Founder & CEO JUNE MINDS
How to Scale

Melina Bluhm
Marketing & Communication at Replique
3D Printing for Everyone

Dr. Mona Salwender
Project Manager Heraeus, HR Consultant
Claim Your Seat at the Table!

MoorLyn
Founder Robots & friends
Robots & Friends

Nadja Schäfer
Global Lead Data Literacy & Data Culture at Roche
Data Culture & Data Literacy

Natalie Rechberg
CEO Valley Electronics AG
Pioneering Female Health

Nina Wagner
Founder, CEO & IT-Security-Consultant MindBytes
Cybersecurity Frontlines

rosa hirn
Creative AR Developer Headraft
AR with Effect House

Rukayyat Kolawole
Founder & CEO PaceUp Invest
Pitching Tomorrow

Stephanie Jakoubi
Management Board SBA Research
How to Start Hacking

Svenja Lassen
Managing Director Germany Gateway Ventures
The Funding Formula

Tuhina Tomar
Senior AI Engineer IBM
AI for All?

Tereza Iofciu
Mentor Data Action Mentor
Career Mastery

Verena Lambrecht
Founder CLOS
Pitching Tomorrow

Dr. Verena Siegler
Siegler Consulting
Presence & Power

Vidya Munde-Müller
Agile Coach andrena objects AG
AI for All?
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
Female’s Favour{IT}e 24 – Empowerment, Innovation und echte Vernetzung
„Pitching Tomorrow“ auf der FEM{IT}24
Female’s Favour{IT}e Conference 2020
Female’s Favour{IT}e Conference 2019 – Recap
Female’s Favour{IT}e Conference 2019
Female’s Favour{IT}e Conference 2018
Don’t miss out on this year’s fem{IT} experience!
FAQs
Women only?
No! But: We want to get more women into the tech and startup world to build a network of female tech enthusiasts. So: Yes, dear gentlemen, you are very welcome to join. We can only change the tech field together. But how about bringing your female friends, colleagues or other tech-ladies along and help us with our mission?
Food & Drinks
Drinks & food will be provided throughout the event.
Expect a variety of vegetarian and vegan options for breakfast, lunch & afterparty appetizers to keep you fueld.
A selection of beverages will be available throughout the day to keep you refreshed & hydrated.
Plus, we're excited to offer the finest coffee from AGÁTA to start your conference day!
For any intolerances, feel free to ask us anytime!
How to find us?
The fem{IT} will take place at the MAFINEX Technology Center. Our address is:
Julius-Hatry-Straße 1, 68163 Mannheim
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
To support a sustainable event, we recommend using public transport.
Take line 3 towards Lindenhof (end station: Rheingoldhalle). Get off at "Diesterwegschule". From the stop it is about 5 minutes on foot.
BY FOOT
The MAFINEX Technology Centre is within walking distance of the main station. You can reach us in 10-15 minutes on foot. Leave the main station towards Lindenhof and then keep left along the road.
CAR
If you choose to come by car, then your best option for parking is hte car "Parkhaus P5" behind the main station. From there it is only a 10-15 minute walk to the MAFINEX Technology Centre.
Workshop registration?
Do you need to register for workshops?
Yes, to save your seat you will 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 start and how to register?
Registration for the workshops will open closer to the event. If you have bought a ticket you will receive a notification before the registration opens and of course all information regarding the registration process. So get your ticket early on and keep an eye on your inbox for updates.
Accessibility
1. Physical Accessibility
- The Venue is accessible for participants with mobility impairments.
- Any part of the workshops or talks requiring standing or moving, we can accomodate seating or other alternatives for those who need it. Please le tone of our team members know, so we can support you.
- If you require other accommodations for visual, hearing, or motor impairments, please contact us in advance how we can accommodate you.
2. Inclusive Environment & Communication
- fem{IT} fosters an inclusive environment, welcoming participants from all backgrounds and 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 show respect to each other in all interactions.