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
in cooperation with
Look forward to
Agenda
Speed Dating
Break
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Jillian York – by Sinja Haag
Welcome & Keynote
Bold Beginnings Navigating Tech’s Gender Divide ABOUT THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER Join our keynote speaker Jillian C. York, a trailblazing writer, activist, and Director forInternational Freedom of Expression at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, as sheshares her personal journey into the world of tech.Entering a predominantly male field as a young woman, Jillian’s boldness shaped herpath and […]
Networking & Coffee
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Outro
Rukayyat Kolawole, Weihua Wang, Helena Most, Verena Lambrecht, Ira Stoll, Leila Mekacher
Pitching Tomorrow
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Corinna Jahn, Svenja Lassen, Janin Küpferle – by Magdalena Muttenthaler
The Funding Formula
Navigating the Investment Landscape
Alma Spribille – by Leila Mekacher
Reflecting Forward
Decisions Worth Repeating
Dr. Dina Truxius, Katharine Jarmul, Nina Wagner – by Stephanie Jakoubi
Cybersecurity Frontlines
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Tereza Iofciu, Jana Rehse, Lilith Brockhaus – 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
tba
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
Dr. 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
Alma Spribille
Founder & CEO WEtell GmbH
Reflecting Forward
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
Tech-Life Balance
Dr. Dina Truxius
Federal Office for Information Security
Cybersecurity Frontlines
Eva Brandenburg
Founder SAVSEN
Market Experiments
Ira Stoll
Co-Founder & CEO myScribe
Pitching Tomorrow
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
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
Lilith Brockhaus
Co-Founder & CEO VisualMarkers
Career Mastery
Dr. rer. nat. Dipl-Ing. Leila Mekacher
Founder & CEO Innoversa
Pitching Tomorrow
Melina Bluhm
Marketing & Communication at Replique
3D Printing for Everyone
Dr. Mona Salwender
Project Manager Heraeus, HR ConsultantClaim 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 Metaspark
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
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
„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 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.