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Tanja Vainio’s words from #wetechtogether 2024 are still on our minds! 💬✨ A month ago Switzerland’s tech scene got a major dose of inspiration! At #wetechtogether, we kicked off with a powerful keynote from Tanja Vainio, President of Schneider Electric Switzerland, and she left us all charged up for change. From shattering glass ceilings to balancing family with a high-powered career, Tanja’s journey proves that tech is a place for women to thrive and lead! Her call to action? It’s time to upskill, embrace a growth mindset, and build that support network – together, we’re unstoppable! ⚡ Missed it? We’ve captured the highlights on our blog! 🔗 For more of Tanja’s wisdom and tips on driving real change in Swiss tech, read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/erYX3fgM And the tech momentum continues! Want to be the first to know about events like genAI workshops, blockchain brunches, and cybersecurity meetups for women in tech in Switzerland? 🔗 Subscribe to our newsletter and stay in the loop on all things tech and D&I: https://lnkd.in/eUgT5rJt #WomenInTech #DiversityInTech #FutureOfTech #Empowerment #Leadership #InclusiveTech

Is allyship the key to true inclusion in tech? 🤔 In this special episode of Tech Inspired, we present the powerful closing panel on Allyship from the #wetechtogether 2024 conference. Rather than our usual interview format, we bring you an in-depth discussion with industry leaders, researchers, and advocates tackling one of the biggest questions in tech: How can we foster real inclusion through allyship? The session was moderated by Priska Burkard, TechFace.ch - Build Your Best Career In Tech’s Managing Director, and features four expert voices from the field: - Eugenia Bajet Mestre from the University of St.Gallen dives into why allyship demands continuous learning and self-reflection. - Marc Maurer, CEO of Mitt Liv (Switzerland) AG, emphasises the importance of listening and including voices often left out of D&I conversations. - Markus Macrini - Head of Product Management and Sales at Siemens Switzerland shares insights on how breaking down and understanding privilege helps men actively foster inclusion. - Martina Niggli, entrepreneur and organiser at Hello 50:50 World, shares her journey from being a minority in male-dominated spaces to becoming an ally, and how allyship can create lasting change. And so much more! If you couldn’t make it to the conference, don’t worry - we won’t give it all away. Instead, tune in to the full discussion for some truly insightful and inspiring takeaways! We also want to thank all our incredible panellists and participants for their time and continuous efforts as allies in their everyday lives. Your work is shaping a more inclusive future for tech! Tune in for this impactful episode and learn how each of us can contribute to making allyship the norm, not the exception. 🌍💻 🎧 Listen to the latest episode here: https://lnkd.in/eT_DT_Ca #WomenInTech #Allyship #DiversityInTech #InclusiveWorkplac #TechInspired

🍁 Fall into Exciting Tech Events! 🍂 While the #wetechtogether conference 2024 may have wrapped up, the tech scene is far from quiet! Our partner communities are organisng some fantastic events to keep us connected. Check out what's brewing this fall: 📅 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 & 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐈: 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 | 𝟐𝟒.𝟏𝟎 | 𝐙𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡 Join Women In Digital Switzerland and Google for an insightful evening to explore the intersection of technology, ethics, and career growth for women in tech. 🎟️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/e9Ky4tHC 📅 #𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐇𝐀𝐂𝐊 | 𝟏-𝟐.𝟏𝟏 | 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐧  Engage your skills in a real-world challenge and expand your network at Switzerland's biggest female-led hackathon powered by digitalswitzerland. Don't miss out - register before 23 October when registrations close! 🎟️ Secure your spot: https://herhack.ch/ 📅 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌 | 𝟓.𝟏𝟏 | 𝐙𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡  Hello 50:50 World teams up with ETH Zürich and University of St. Gallen - HSG for a crucial discussion on allyship in tech and STEM. Be part of the conversation that's shaping a more inclusive future! 🎟️ Join the discussion: https://lnkd.in/eDtKUHvp 📅 𝐀𝐈 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐬: 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 | 𝟕.𝟏𝟏 | 𝐙𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡 Elevate Tech invites you to explore the responsible use of AI. Learn how to balance innovation with sustainability, ethics, and user safety across all skill levels in your organisation. 🎟️ Elevate your AI knowledge: https://lnkd.in/duiXC9dF 📅 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 – 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 | 𝟕.𝟏𝟏 | 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐧  Attention, security and technical experts! Women in Cyber Switzerland brings you a unique opportunity to expand your network, exchange ideas, and get inspired by cloud specialists. 🎟️ Connect and learn: https://lnkd.in/eMp3MZwi For the little tech stars 🌟 : Elevate Tech presents "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦," a series of 𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐬for kids aged 6-9, taking place on various dates in multiple languages. Join local UZH astronomers, former ETH experts, and child educators for a fun-filled journey through the planets and beyond! 🎟️ Launch your child's space exploration: https://lnkd.in/ekwHzDt2 Love what you see? Sign up for our monthly newsletter and be the first to know about these empowering events. 💌 Subscribe now: https://lnkd.in/eUgT5rJt 🗣️ Did we miss an event? Tag it in the comments below, and let's spread the word!

🔈 Calling all tech professionals! We need your voice to shape the future of diversity in tech. We’re excited to partner with Bain & Company and Advance – Gender Equality in Business on a study focused on the Swiss tech industry. This research will spotlight the state of gender equality in tech, diving into the challenges and opportunities that women in technology roles face today. Your insights are crucial! Whether you're in tech or a related field, we invite you to take part in the survey. It’s your chance to share your experiences and contribute to strategies that will shape a more inclusive and equitable tech landscape. The survey takes about 15-20 minutes to complete, so grab a quiet moment and let’s make this happen. This is a great opportunity for you to assess and review your career progress - are you still on track, do you want to change anything and how can you take the first steps towards your goals in the last months of 2024? Be ready to make a difference for yourself and the Swiss Tech landscape! 🔗 Click here to take the survey and be part of the change: https://lnkd.in/dTGpTUYH Let's build a tech future that’s brighter and more inclusive for all!

Last but not least - a massive thank you to our exceptional female tech communities! ✨🚀 Real change in tech only happens when we come together, and you - our amazing communities - prove it year after year. Your dedication and collaboration are what makes #wetechtogether possible! 🙌 Whether you co-hosted a workshop or spread the word to ensure that we reached as many women in STEM as possible, your support made all the difference. Together, we’re building a tech future that’s more inclusive for everyone. 💌 P.S. Our communities organise a lot of exciting events and meetups throughout the year. Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop on what’s coming up: https://lnkd.in/eUgT5rJt #DiversityInTech #WomenInTech #InclusiveTech Code Excursion CSNOW – Network of Women in Computer Science Elevate Tech Hello 50:50 World digitalswitzerland LIMES ETH Moms Learn to Code SheLeadsTech Switzerland R-Ladies Zürich svin asfi asdi WE SHAPE TECH Women & Friends in Tech by IAMCP Switzerland Women Experts in AI - Empower women to become AI experts Women in Cyber Switzerland Women in Data Science (WiDS) Zurich Women In Digital Switzerland (WiMLDS) Women in Machine Learning & Data Science Women in Robotics Women in Tech® Switzerland Women+ in MedTeCH women++ (womenplusplus)

✨A huge thank you to our incredible #wetechtogether 2024 event partners!✨ This year’s conference wouldn’t have been the same without these players bringing their unique expertise and input to the table (some, quite literally)! From the inspiring Hidden Figures Awards, made extra special by gifts from our amazing returning partner Fossil Group, Inc., joined this year by Digitec Galaxus AG and Taucherli - Premium Swiss Chocolate GmbH, to the celebration toasts raised with bubbles from our friends at Smith & Smith Ltd. and DRINKY.ch - you made these moments unforgettable! 🏆🥂 Schneider Electric, Mitt Liv (Switzerland) AG, University of St.Gallen, Oxyle, PXL Vision, and Pyrra Technologies Inc., thank you for helping us craft a top-notch agenda by bringing your brightest stars to our stage! They were a source of learning and inspiration to us! 🌟 To keep everyone sharp and fueled, we kicked the day off with some delicious pastries from Juliette Boulangerie and Boostbar machines powered us up with treats and coffee. Not to mention, Zürich Tourism spoiled us with chocolates, and FOCUSWATER & Lokales Wasser 37 AG kept us refreshed all day long! A massive thank you to all our partners! Your support helps us take one step closer to creating a tech world where everyone has a seat at the table. Together, we are driving real change! 🚀🤝 #DiversityInTech #WomenInTech #InclusiveTech

🎉 4K followers and counting! 🎉 Dear network, today we’re celebrating YOU! Your support made this milestone possible, and we couldn't be more grateful to have you with us on this journey. Each one of you brings a unique perspective, strength, and passion to our mission. Together, we stand united by a shared belief in creating a more inclusive and diverse tech world. 🌍🤝 Your engagement drives real impact! Together, we’re breaking barriers, empowering new voices, and building a tech landscape where everyone thrives! What’s next? More growth. More impact. More collective wins! Let’s continue lifting each other up and shaping the future of tech - together! 💪 What would you love to see more of? Drop your ideas in the comments! ⬇️ Let’s make this space even more dynamic and aligned with what YOU care about! 

🌟 One week ago, we opened the doors to the #wetechtogether conference 2024, and today we want to take a moment to thank the incredible volunteers who made it all possible! 🌟 This year marked our biggest edition yet, and it simply couldn’t have happened without the dedication and hard work of our amazing team. A group of passionate tech enthusiasts joined forces to help us deliver Switzerland’s leading event for diversity and inclusion in tech. To these brilliant women who gave their time and energy to bring the conference to life, we are deeply grateful. Your contributions helped us take one more step toward a more inclusive tech industry in Switzerland. Thank you all so much for your support and commitment! 🙏 Barbara Frank Catarina Luis Catia Brunnenmeister Cholpon Satibaeva Clara Iglhaut Elsa Gonçalves (silgon) Ivanna Smolyana Katherine Munro Laura Giulietti Maria Ribeiro Maryna Vertay Miren Bengochea Phoebe Besmer Polly Walker-Haigh Sabra Melamed, MBA Teofana Kupenova Renu Y. S. #WomenInTech #InclusiveTech #DiveristyInTech #TechVolunteer

What an incredible Saturday at #wetechtogether! 🚀 We want to give a HUGE thank you to our amazing speakers who inspired us with their stories and knowledge. 🙌 The day kicked off with a powerful keynote by Tanja Vainio, who shared her journey of making an impact while navigating the vast and exciting fields of tech. Truly inspiring! After lunch, we dived into knowledge sessions with Rebecca Jones, Fajer Mushtaq, and Roxana Porada - who demonstrated how the cutting-edge technologies of the startups they lead are shaping a better tomorrow for both people and the planet.  🌟 We closed with a panel on allyship, featuring Eugenia Bajet Mestre, Martina Niggli, Marc Maurer and Markus Macrini who shared real-life insights and practical advice on supporting diversity in tech. We left us with a much clearer understanding of how to be an effective ally to those around us. 💡 A special shoutout to our amazing moderator, Lea Grüter, for bringing her energy for the third year in a row! 💥 To all our speakers - thank you for empowering us and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in tech! 🙏 #WomenInSTEM #WomenInTech #TechInnovation #DiversityInTech #Allyship

We’re still buzzing from the incredible memories we made at the #wetechtogether conference last weekend! 🚀 In just 1.5 days, we learned, networked, and celebrated together. The energy in the room was electric! ⚡️ This amazing experience wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication of our passionate community and the support of our incredible sponsors. These companies, from all sizes and sectors, are united by a shared commitment to a more diverse future in tech! A huge thank you to our Exhibition and Workshop sponsors: aity AG, Bechtle Schweiz AG, DQ Solutions – ICT Lösungen, HWZ University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration Zurich, IKEA, Kanton Zürich, Microsoft, Swiss Post, PwC Switzerland, Siemens, SIX, Swisscard AECS GmbH, Swisscom, Varian, Wavestone, Zühlke Group and Zürcher Kantonalbank! Your support is driving real change in our industry! Many of you have been with us for years, and your continued support means a great deal to us and our community of women in tech you meet at the events. Together, we’re shaping the future of tech from within. 💪 We can't wait to see you all next year for even more inspiration and impact! #WomenInTech #DiversityInTech #TechLeaders #SeeYouNextYear #InclusionMatters