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⏳ Exactly 2 weeks left until our "Stay in Tech" conference - have a look at our stellar speaker lineup! Despite substantial investment and emphasis on EU policies, the proportion of women in ICT professions has only increased by 1.5% over the past seven years, rising from 17% to 18.5%. Achieving true #empowerment for Europe requires more than a mere 1.5% growth in such a span! The stagnant growth not only poses a challenge to social #equity and #inclusion but also affects the EU industry. This disparity signifies a significant loss of talent and potential for innovation, crucial for the ongoing digital and green transformations in European economies. This status quo must change, and we aim to showcase and discuss policies and practices that yield tangible results! 💪 🌟 We eagerly anticipate hosting over 20 speakers to delve into the imperative need for change! In alignment with #EUDiversityMonth and in collaboration with Fraunhofer ICT, the German Informatics Society and #SheTransformsIT, we are organising a full-day conference featuring speakers from across the EU. Our goal is to assist companies in overcoming these challenges and identifying strategies to retain their valuable colleagues. 👉 More info, agenda and registration here: https://lnkd.in/eTpzQXVK A huge thanks also to our 💲 sponsor PeopleCert, whose support is crucial to the success of the event! #StayInTech #womenintechnology #hrexcellence #genderequality

If you haven't joined #TechShow Frankfurt last week, run in collaboration with #CloudExpo Europe Frankfurt, here are some highlights you won't want to miss: ✅️ #Diversity: Despite the tech industry being predominantly male, I was impressed by the diversity of women of all ages represented as both visitors and speakers. Well done! 🦄 #FemaleRoleModels: One panel highlighted the importance of role models for the next generation. Eileen O'Sullivan, the youngest Deputy Mayor of Frankfurt am Main, shared initiatives encouraging digital literacy for girls from a young age, exemplifying #equalopportunities regardless of age. 🌐 #DigitalTransformation: As Germany's leading data center market, Frankfurt plays a crucial role in the country's digital transformation. Prof. Dr. Kristina Sinemus, Minister for Digitalization and Innovation in Hesse, shared insights on key projects: 1. Investment Program in #Startups: If you're a Frankfurt-registered startup, this is your chance to reach out! 2. Fostering the #Ecosystem growth: Creating a thriving environment for technological advancement and innovation. 3. #WomenGoDigital: A fantastic initiative to increase opportunities for women in tech > https://lnkd.in/dSd78jag On the #DigitalTransformation front, Andrea Spielvogel gave a brilliant talk on why some organizations succeed in digital transformation while others struggle. Two key takeaways: 💡Invest meaningful thoughts in your WHY and Purpose including relevant teams before rushing to the HOW. 💡#Talent, #knowledge, and #resources are vital, but a lack of clear communication and #leadership in driving effective #changemanagement can hinder success. I personally enjoyed seeing the age diversity, which I highly value! Generations can benefit from each other in terms of experience and knowledge. With the raised retirement age, work flexibility, and digital solutions, there's no reason for fewer equal #workopportunities! Let's embrace the power of diversity, collaboration and technology to drive innovation that makes the world also a better place! 🌱♻️🌍

Half Glass Full or Half Glass Empty? My Highlights from the WOMEN OF TECH CONFERENCE GERMANY '24 Yesterday, at the Women of Tech conference, we were empowered by a bold message from Stina Fagerman during her keynote: “The possibility to make a difference.” Stina highlighted that while addressing a carbon footprint equivalent to that of a country like France may seem daunting, it also presents a tremendous opportunity to make a significant impact. This perspective encapsulates a broader lesson: We can either stay fixated on problems or envision and work towards solutions. Looking forward, we must embrace optimism and determination. Staying open-minded and curious allows us to continuously explore and learn, positioning us to lead by example. It's crucial that we demonstrate to the youngest generation how to harness the power of technology and AI for meaningful outcomes and positive change. A heartfelt thank you to Katharina Hopp and Katharina Hölzle for organizing such an inspiring event. The conference was a remarkable blend of diverse perspectives, interactive sessions, thought-provoking discussions, shared experiences, fun, and fantastic networking opportunities. Finally, Stina left us with this question: Can I handle the worst-case scenario? Yes? Then just take on that new challenge and do it! #EmpoweringNetworks #WomenOfTechGermany #InnovatingWork

At the 9th annual Women in Tech Fest, an incredible line-up of industry leaders will break down some of the most essential skills you need to excel in tech while sharing insights on how you can best develop those abilities, including: • Denise Tung, Chief Digital Officer, McMillan Shakespeare (McMillan Shakespeare (MMSG)) on positioning yourself in roles the tech sector needs by identifying and building in-demand tech skills • Holly Hunt, Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Women In Digital on the art of mastering influence and developing strategies for effective communication • Julie Hirsch, Co-Founder of Electrify Now, AGL on the art of taking calculated risks in your tech projects • Sally Browner, Director of Digital, Future Skills Organisation on developing collaboration skills to drive success Plus, don’t miss a revelatory panel discussion on how to speak the language of tech and how you can work and communicate with non-tech professionals to achieve better project results, featuring: • Sue-Lin Tin, Head of Technology, Pacific, CBRE • Kathryn King, General Manager, Technology & Strategy, eSafety Commissioner • Jane Howard, Chief Information Officer, Penrith City Council • Rosalie Adriano, Chief Information Officer & Head of IT, Oceania, Nestlé • Dominique Powis, Chief Information Officer, Nova Systems Australia and New Zealand View the full agenda & speaker line-up: https://hubs.la/Q02Z7Px40 Register by 6 December to SAVE up to $400! https://hubs.la/Q02Z7MkH0

Thought leaders, #entrepreneurs, executives from multinational corporations, #investors and #femtech enthusiasts are set to descend on #Singapore in June for the inaugural FemTech Connect Asia, a roundtable event organised by the FemTech Association Asia.  The two-day discussion-based #summit is set to celebrate and empower #women in femtech—the point at which #womenhealth and #technology converge—as leaders and up-and-comers in the field meet and engage over talks, workshops, panels, learning sessions, showcases and more.  From addressing the challenges and opportunities of #AI, to forecasting future trends, to the innovative event set-up, these are the things that we’re most looking forward to at FemTech Connect Asia.

𝗙𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗲'𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿{𝗜𝗧}𝗲 According to the latest Startup Monitor report by the Startup-Verband, the percentage of female founders in Germany has decreased from 20.7% to 18.8%. This is an important finding that we need to address. As a company, we are committed to supporting women, especially in the technology sector and founders. Mannheim is a city that is taking action on these important issues! One person who is very involved is Birka Wolff, with whom I did TEDXMannheim. It's wonderful to see her now as deputy leader of female entrepreneurship at GIG7 - the female competence center, doing events to support the female community. An exciting upcoming event for women is the Female's Favour{IT}e Conference. An inspiring one day event that brings together women of all ages and professional backgrounds - tech enthusiasts, tech professionals, students and entrepreneurs. 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀: ► Date: 09.11.2024, 8am to 8pm ► Location: Mafinex Technologiezentrum ► 30+ speakers across 4 tracks of panels, workshops and speeches. ► Topics will include healthcare, AI, robotics, data, cybersecurity, quantum computing and of course lots of empowerment. ► Language: English As an example, successful founders from the area will showcase their technologies in "Pitching tomorrow," setting an example of female excellence and providing a hopeful outlook for the female founder community. Weihua Wang, Verena Lambrecht, Rukayyat Modupe Kolawole, CFA. EMBA, Helena Most, Dr. rer. nat. Dipl.-Ing. Leila Mekacher Get your ticket now: link in the comments! You can also register for the workshop and explore your skills in 3D printing, and much more. The females in my team will take part as well. It's the perfect opportunity to network, participate in empowering workshops, get the inside scoop on innovative technologies, listen to inspiring talks, and shape the future of tech! GIG7 Kompetenzzentrum FeMale Business, NEXT MANNHEIM #WomenInTech #FemalesFavourITe #femit2024 

I can't wait to connect with you all and share valuable insights at the Women Tech Global Conference! Let's inspire, empower, and drive positive change together. See you there! 👩💻💬 #WomenInTech #TechLeadership #TeamDynamics #DesignThinking

𝑾𝑨𝑵𝑻𝑬𝑫! 𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇 In 2023, a study of McKinsey found that women only occupy 22% of all European tech jobs. That's why our Co-founder and CEO Katharina Maria Hesseler will be speaking together with Flora Geske and Marwa Garsi during the upcoming event "𝘌𝘨𝘨𝘴, 𝘈𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘐: 𝘞𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩" As CEO of a tech company, Katharina understands the unique challenges women face in this industry and that our economy would greatly benefit from a higher proportion of women thriving in tech. That’s why she's dedicated to empowering the next generation of female leaders in tech. 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚 𝐆𝐞𝐬𝐤𝐞 is Co-founder and CEO of SUMM AI, a company dedicated to making content easily understandable by converting it with their advanced AI-based solutions. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐰𝐚 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐢 is Head of Hardware at QuantumDiamonds, who blend advanced research with commercial know-how to innovate quantum sensing for multiple industries. Join us on Monday, November 18 for an inspiring evening at WERK1 – the most startup-friendly place in Munich featuring: 🎤 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: Learn from trailblazers like Flora, Marwa and Katharina as they share their journeys and insights into navigating careers in AI and deep tech. 🪙 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐎𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬: Collaborate with like-minded peers and put your skills to the test for a chance to win exciting prizes! 🗣️ 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: Connect with industry leaders, gain valuable insights, and build your professional network. Together, we can reshape the future of technology and inspire more women to pursue careers in this dynamic field. Let’s create a supportive community where we can share experiences and lift each other up. We can't wait to see the incredible impact we will all make together in the future! 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lu.ma/84ny8678 Co-funded by the European Union #EU European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) #Omegga #QuantumDiamonds #SUMMAI #WERK1 #Deeptech #WomenInTech #Empowerment #TechCareers #Networking #biotech #AI #startup #innovation #EUeic #eicAccelerator

⬇️ Download session summaries from this year's tech summit! 🎥 We're excited to share a comprehensive 3-minute wrap-up video from this year's National Tech Summit in Melbourne! The 2024 Summit was a landmark event for Australia's tech industry, bringing together visionaries, innovators, and policymakers to chart the course for our digital future. This video captures the energy, insights, and key moments that made the Summit unforgettable. Whether you attended and want to relive the experience, or missed out and want to catch up, this video offers a window into the vibrant discussions and ideas that will shape Australia's tech landscape. Watch now and get inspired for what's next in Australian tech! Thank you to all our speakers, attendees, and partners who made the Summit a resounding success. We're already looking forward to next year! Download the Session Summaries here: https://lnkd.in/g8tv7SJD #NationalTechSummit #NTS2024 #AustralianTech #TechCouncilAustralia