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What an incredible evening at our Women in Tech event at HEUKING with over 100 attendees, filled with insights on the evolving role of women in tech! Our panelists explored the hurdles women face in the tech world, as well as the amazing potential for growth, leadership, and innovation. Also the need to reshape societal norms, and highlighted the importance of supporting women founders financially—because “women don’t need flowers, they need funding!” says Dr. Monika Hauck 😉 💡Some advice shared: “Build a strong network and reach out for support” - Valentine Dreyfuss “Find mentors who resonate with your vision” - Beatrice Aretz “Know your “why” and make an impact” - Lucie Töpfer “The support of your family is key” -Lison Weiler explained how it helped her achieve a successful career in the Tech industry, despite a lack of trust from their teacher, the educational system and the society. From redefining narratives to proving that “Women are the perfect guys for tech” (Verena Grønnerud) and that “tech can drive change” (Noura Zid El Aieb), it was a night of inspiration. Thank you to all our panelist and moderators: Katharina Gortat , Pélagie Mepin-Koebel , Beatrice Aretz , Lison Weiler, Dr. Monika Hauck , Natalie Karcher, Noura Zid El Aieb, Verena Grønnerud , Valentine Dreyfuss , Ella Heising and Lucie Töpfer Special thanks to HEUKING for hosting the event and to all our sponsors: L'Oréal,  digihub - Digital Innovation Hub Düsseldorf/Rheinland GmbH, SHE Innovates Tech Club, NRW.Global Business, Business France Deutschland, La French Tech for supporting this impactful event. and also: Arooj Humayun Jeyc Thakol Dr. Patrick Müller LL.M. Adrien Serres 💬 Cyril Catel Etienne Le Roux Benjamin Lajimi Julia Benkel Florian Schnitzler Photos by Pablo Bicheroux from KECK&FRECH #WomenInTech #Networking #Innovation #Diversity #TechForGood #frenchtech #NRW #Event

✨ We’re delighted to announce L'Oréal as a sponsor for our upcoming event Women in Tech on October 29th!! L’Oréal is not only a global leader in beauty but also a pioneer in #Beauty Tech, driving innovation with a commitment to personalization and inclusivity. We’re thrilled to welcome Arooj Humayun, CIO DACH of L’Oréal, who will share his leadership insights on the evolving world of tech and inclusivity. 🙌 Additionally, we’re excited to have incredible panelists joining us: 🌟 Noura Zid El Aieb – Cloud Operation Lead and Women in Tech Core Team, will participate in the panel on “Empowering and Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in Tech”, bringing her expertise and passion for supporting future leaders in tech animated by Pélagie Mepin-Koebel 🌟 Natalie Karcher – Head of Digital Analytics, is set to join the panel on “Challenges and Opportunities for Women in Tech” . Natalie’s experience in digital transformation and data is sure to enrich the conversation animated by Katharina Gortat 📅 Make sure to join us and be part of this conversation! We have very few tickets left > https://lnkd.in/e9mU93Bz #WomenInTech #BeautyTech #TechLeadership #Diversity #Innovation #WomenEmpowerment #LOréal #DigitalTransformation #Inclusion #TechConference #FrenchTech Katharina Gortat Pélagie Mepin-Koebel Valentine Dreyfuss Dr. Patrick Müller LL.M. Jeyc Thakol Julia Benkel Adrien Serres Business France Deutschland La French Tech HEUKING NRW.Global Business Florian Schnitzler digihub - Digital Innovation Hub Düsseldorf/Rheinland GmbH TechHub.K67 SHE Innovates Tech Club

Let us introduce you more of our amazing Speakers for Women in Tech 🚀👩💻 on 29th of october ! On our 2nd roundtable : Empowering and Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in Tech Join us for a powerful conversation on how we can uplift and empower the next wave of women in startups and technology. We'll dive into the unique challenges women face in the tech industry, and explore strategies to overcome them. As moderator :🎤 Pélagie Mepin-Koebel – Country Director Germany at Everysens, Board Member at La French Tech Düsseldorf and part of the Women in Tech Network powered by NRW.Global Business Our Panelists: 🌟 Verena Grønnerud – Business Development Manager at Atos, gives insights into how to take the career game to the next level in the international context of a French Tech giant in Germany 🌟 Valentine Dreyfuss – Founder and CEO at Mercio, she is disrupting pricing strategies in the European retail industry. 🌟 Ella Heising – Managing Director at TechHub.K67, building innovation spaces and networks for Startups in the NRW region. 🌟 Natalie Karcher – Head of Digital Analytics at L'Oréal, will share from her experience at the intersection between data and business, how a global leader in beauty and technology is empowering women in tech and fostering innovation. This roundtable will also highlight the incredible potential for growth, leadership, and innovation that women bring to the tech space. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of an inspiring discussion on shaping a more inclusive and dynamic future for women in tech! 🚀 📅 Make sure to join us and be part of this important conversation! Take your tickets now>https://lnkd.in/e9mU93Bz La French Tech HEUKING Business France Deutschland Business France NRW.Global Business L'Oréal Arooj Humayun Jeyc Thakol Dr. Patrick Müller LL.M. La French Tech Düsseldorf

Let us introduce you our amazing Speakers for Women in Tech 🚀👩💻 on 29th of october ! On our 1st roundtable : Challenges and Opportunities. This session will dive deep into the unique hurdles women face in the tech world, as well as the amazing potential for growth, leadership, and innovation. As moderator :🎤 Katharina Gortat 🇩🇪🇫🇷 – Manager at digihub - Digital Innovation Hub Düsseldorf/Rheinland GmbH and SHE Innovates Tech Club, has a passion for women in Tech with She innovates and will be leading the conversation. Our Panelists: 🌟 Beatrice Aretz – Founder of Caona Health GmbH, empowering women to take control of their health through AI-driven analysis, enabling informed decisions for a healthier, happier life. 🌟 Lison Weiler – Head of Digital Health at HearClearly.Ai, she is shaping the future of healthcare technology with a passion for digital transformation. 🌟 Dr. Monika Hauck – Founder of Repair Rebels GmbH & CHANGE ROOM, a powerhouse of innovation with a mission to change the way we think about fashion and the circular economy. This discussion will not only highlight the challenges faced by women in the tech industry but also uncover the incredible opportunities ahead. It’s going to be an inspiring exchange of ideas and experiences, led by women who are making waves in their respective fields! 🌍💡 📅 Make sure to join us and be part of this important conversation! Take your tickets now>https://lnkd.in/e9mU93Bz La French Tech HEUKING Business France Deutschland Business France NRW.Global Business L'Oréal Arooj Humayun Jeyc Thakol Dr. Patrick Müller LL.M. La French Tech Düsseldorf

A great opportunity to exhibit at the Circular Valley convention The Circular Valley Convention will be held on March 12-13, 2025 in Düsseldorf. The convention will bring together decision-makers from startups, companies, research, politics, and society to explore all dimensions of the circular economy. With C-level speakers and pitch opportunities, it's an excellent chance for startups to make valuable connections and engage with the German market.

📆 Save the date for our next event! Women in Tech: Empower, Inspire, Lead! Join us on October 29, 2024, in Düsseldorf at HEUKING for an inspiring evening celebrating women in tech and startups! 🎟️Tickets available here: https://lnkd.in/e9mU93Bz This event will shine a spotlight on the key challenges, opportunities, and achievements of women in the tech world. Let’s come together to share experiences, tackle important issues, and inspire the next generation of female leaders! What to expect: - A presentation of L'Oréal actions to empower Women in Beauty Tech. - Introduction words by Dr. Patrick Müller LL.M. from HEUKING, Florian Schnitzler at NRW.Global Business and Valentine Jabier President of La French Tech Düsseldorf & Katharina Gortat from digihub - Digital Innovation Hub Düsseldorf/Rheinland GmbH. - An inspiring introduction Keynote from Lucie Töpfer, a leader in tech, Fementor and Pioneer for sustainability & empowerment. Two roundtables with great speakers and talents   - Roundtable 1: Challenges and Opportunities for Women in Tech  Explore the hurdles and potential in the world of women in tech. Moderator: Katharina Gortat 🇩🇪🇫🇷, (Senior Innovation Manager at digihub - Digital Innovation Hub Düsseldorf/Rheinland GmbH & Head of SHE Innovates Tech Club) Panelists: Beatrice Aretz (Founder and CEO at Caona Health GmbH) Lison Weiler (Head of Digital Health – HearClearly.Ai), Dr. Monika Hauck (Founder of Repair Rebels GmbH & CHANGE ROOM). - Roundtable 2: Empowering and Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in Tech  How can we support and uplift the next wave of women in startups and tech? Moderator: Pélagie Mepin-Koebel(Country Director at Everysens & Board Member at La French Tech Düsseldorf) Panelists: Verena Grønnerud (Business Development Manager at Atos), Valentine Jabier (CEO at Mercio), an inspiring Entrepreneur from L'Oréal (TBD)   - Networking, Cocktails, and Food 🍸🥙 included  Enjoy a relaxing time to connect, share ideas, and grow your network with industry professionals. So Grab your tickets before they all gone! La French Tech Düsseldorf board: Valentine Jabier Adrien Serres Pélagie Mepin-Koebel Thomas Spieker 💬 Cyril Catel Etienne Le Roux Sebastian Sehr Tobias Schlotter Thanks you to our support: Heuking, L'Oréal, @La french tech, #frenchtech Business France Deutschland, The Office of Economic Development Düsseldorf, Forvis Mazars in Germany, Business France, Arooj Humayun, Jeyc Thakol ,digihub - Digital Innovation Hub Düsseldorf/Rheinland GmbH & Head of SHE Innovates Tech Club)

🚀 Exciting Opportunity for Startups! 🚀 French Tech Istanbul is thrilled to announce that we’ve secured a 30m² booth at TAKE OFF 2024, the Startup Summit happening on December 11-12, 2024, at the Istanbul Expo Center! This event is becoming a major hub for investors, venture capital funds, and industry leaders from the EMEA and MENAPT regions. We’re offering 10 startups the chance to have a spot on the French Tech Istanbul booth! Plus, 5 selected startups will have hotel accommodations covered, with great discounts available for others. 🔹 Why should you join? - Connect with international investors managing over $1.5 billion in funds. - Showcase your innovations in Turkey’s booming market with 85+ million consumers. - Build international partnerships and strategic collaborations. Interested? Apply via the link below by October 8th at midnight, and mention French Tech Istanbul in the "Where did you hear about this event?" field (question no 42). 👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dE3TcU97 French Tech Istanbul will contact all participants who mention us as their information source to provide accommodation details and confirm if they’ve been selected for free accommodation on October 14th. Got questions? Email us at hello@frenchtechistanbul.com. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to take your startup to the next level! 🚀 La French Tech Aix-Marseille Région Sud La French Tech Alpes French Tech Bordeaux La French Tech Bourgogne-Franche-Comté La French Tech Brest Bretagne Ouest La French Tech Côte d'Azur La French Tech Est La French Tech Grand Paris La French Tech La Réunion La French Tech Lille French Tech Méditerranée La French Tech Nantes La French Tech Paris-Saclay La French Tech Rennes St Malo La French Tech Saint-Etienne Lyon La French Tech Toulouse La French Tech Val de Loire French Tech Amsterdam La French Tech Athens French Tech Barcelona La French Tech Belgrade French Tech Berlin La French Tech Brussels French Tech Bucharest La French Tech Krakow La French Tech Dublin La French Tech Düsseldorf La French Tech Italy La French Tech Kyiv French Tech Lisbon La French Tech London French Tech Madrid La French Tech Munich La French Tech Nordics La French Tech Prague French Tech Sofia La French Tech Warsaw

Monday night, La French Tech Munich organised the second edition of “La French Tech in Germany Awards” in partnership with French Tech Berlin and La French Tech Düsseldorf during Bits & Pretzels at the IHK für München und Oberbayern 🇫🇷🇩🇪🇪🇺 This gathering of 250 guests was more than just a celebration of innovation; it was a testament to the power of collaboration between France and Germany, and how our tech ecosystems strengthen and complement each other, to leverage Europe digital sovereignty. After the greeting words from the Ambassade de France en Allemagne ambassador François Delattre, IHK Academy Munich and Upper Bavaria Prof. Dagmar M. Schuller Bavaria digital minister Dr. Fabian Mehring as well as an inspiring keynote speech by French-German COO of Lilium Yves Yemsi , 5 awards were presented. Congratulations to the award winners and to all nominees! 🏆 Breakthrough DeepTech Innovation: Quandela 🏆 Best Ambassador for EU Sovereignty: Quantum Business Network (QBN) 🏆 Best Woman in Business: Andrea Vaugan 🏆 Best VC or Investor: Hi Inov - Dentressangle 🏆 Best Impact Startup: Make.org Nominees: Pasqal; Learning Robots ; Carina Brehm; Flore de Durfort ; HarfangLab; DIZ | Digitales Innovationszentrum GmbH; deepeye - preventing blindness; Fleet; Cipio Partners; Alexandre Berriche And also all who applied to the awards. Thanks also to our partners BNP Paribas, ArianeGroup , German-French Academy for the Industry of the Future (GFA) , BayFrance , 3C - Career Consulting Company , Acteurs du franco-allemand 🫶 Congrats to Karine Fouque Sabine Flechet and all of the team of La French Tech Munich for this excellent event. 👉 Next year’s La French Tech in Germany Ceremony Awards will take place in Düsseldorf on September 9th 2025 during the Startup-Woche Düsseldorf with La French Tech Düsseldorf in command. SAVE THE DATE !

🇫🇷🇩🇪🇪🇺 And the NOMINEES for the "French Tech in Germany Awards Ceremony" hosted by French Tech Berlin La French Tech Düsseldorf La French Tech Munich x IHK für München und Oberbayern tonight from 18.30 - side event Bits & Pretzels are ... 🏆 Breakthrough DeepTech Innovation Quandela Learning Robots Pasqal 🏆 Best Ambassador for EU Sovereignty HarfangLab Quantum Business Network (QBN) DIZ | Digitales Innovationszentrum GmbH 🏆 Best Woman in Business Carina Brehm Flore de Durfort Andrea Vaugan 🏆 Best VC or Investor Hi Inov - Dentressangle Cipio Partners Alexandre Berriche 🏆 Best Impact Startup Make.org deepeye - preventing blindness Fleet Congratulations to all the nominees. The winners will be announced tonight. The Opening Ceremony start at 19.45 . Bis bald ! Last possibility to join : https://lnkd.in/gFNRyhiu

🚀🥨 Exciting times ahead! We’re thrilled to share with you "La French Tech in Germany Awards Ceremony " , co-hosted by La French Tech Munich, French Tech Berlin , and La French Tech Düsseldorf, on Day 2 of Bits & Pretzels 📍co-hosted by IHK für München und Oberbayern - September 30, 2024 from 19.00. 👉 Request an invitation ! https://lnkd.in/gFNRyhiu It will be a night to honor outstanding achievements in tech across the Rhine and we are delighted to welcome on stage: Prof. Dagmar M. Schuller – Vice President, Chamber of Commerce for Munich and Upper Bavaria Dr. Fabian Mehring – Bavarian State Minister for Digital Affairs M. François Delattre – Ambassador of France in Germany Ambassade de France en Allemagne Yves Yemsi– COO, Lilium This event will not only foster local networks, business development, talent recruitment, and knowledge sharing, but also celebrate 5 inspiring companies and stakeholders leading French-German cooperation and global expansion: 🏆 Breakthrough DeepTech Innovation 🏆 Best Ambassador for EU Sovereignty 🏆 Best Woman in Business 🏆 Best VC or Investor 🏆 Best Impact Startup An "invite-only" event, this evening will showcase the brightest minds in French & German Tech. Prepare to be inspired, connect with industry leaders, and celebrate the future of technology. Thank to our oustanding partners : BNP Paribas German-French Academy for the Industry of the Future (GFA) ArianeGroup 3C - Career Consulting Company and support by CCE - Allemagne Consulat général de France à Munich Acteurs du franco-allemand La French Tech