DiversIT: Women in IT

Review 5. DiversIT: Women in IT

What an incredible day at DiversIT: Women in IT! 🔥

on the 7th of March, we celebrated the 5th edition of DiversIT – and what better occasion than International Women’s Day on Saturday to bring together inspiring women in tech, future talents, and allies to exchange ideas, share experiences, and empower each other!

A huge thank you to our amazing host PRISMA European Capacity Platform, who welcomed us so warmly, and to Lancaster University Leipzig for continuously supporting DiversIT and connecting us with new partners like Prisma.

The event was once again filled with pure energy, knowledge sharing, and powerful role models. We were honored to have incredible speakers who shared their expertise and personal journeys with us:

🎤 Bruna Gil (PRISMA) – The Magic Behind Frontend Development: Crafting Digital Experiences
🎤 Charlotte Seidel (Sachsen Technikum) – How Gender Shapes Career Choices and Technical Interests
🎤 Mai Linh Nguyen (BTC AG) – Navigating SAP & Business Administration
🎤 Emmely Schulze (bitaggregat GmbH) – Inside Linux Intrusion Detection: Exploring Data Sources and Methodologies

In addition to these inspiring talks, our World Café discussions allowed for deep dives into key topics, from technical skills and career transitions to work-life balance in the tech industry.

And of course, none of this would have been possible without the driving force behind DiversIT, Eileen Walther. Her vision and dedication have built this platform into what it is today – an ever-growing network of women in IT, making a real impact.

To everyone who joined us: THANK YOU for your passion, your questions, and your contributions. The spirit of this event was incredible, and it’s clear – women in tech are here, they are thriving, and they are shaping the future!

Let’s keep pushing forward, supporting one another, and making tech a more inclusive and diverse space.

Next Event: November 2025!

The Magic Behind Frontend Development: Crafting Digital Experiences

How Gender Shapes Career Choices and Technical Interests

Navigating SAP & Business Administration

Inside Linux Intrusion Detection: Exploring Data Sources and Methodologies

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Agenda

Please click below on a timeslot to view the content in the sessions! And here is the PDF-Agenda.

Welcome (back)!

1.30 pm

Eileen Walther, Northwave Cyber Security
Eva Schneider, Cluster IT Mitteldeutschland
Prisma European Capacity Platform

Keynote Talk

1.40 pm

The Magic Behind Frontend Development: Crafting Digital Experiences
Bruna Gil, Prisma

Expert Talk

2.00 pm

How Gender Shapes Career Choices and Technical Interests
Charlotte Seidl, Work Psychologist, Sachsen Technikum

Industry Talk

2.20 pm

Navigating SAP & Business Administration
Mai Linh Nguyen, BTC AG

Coffee Break & Networking

2.40 pm

Security Talk

3.10 pm

Inside Linux Intrusion Detection: Exploring Data Sources and Methodologies
Emmely Schulze, bitaggrega

Interactive Session: World Cafe

3.30 pm

Closing & Networking

4.30 pm

Happy International Women‘s Day 2025!

Review 4. DiversIT: Women in IT

“The future belongs to those who empower each other and lead with courage.”

On November 15th, we gathered at Lancaster University Leipzig for the fourth edition of DiversIT: Women in IT — and what an inspiring afternoon it was! With nearly 40 women joining us, the community continues to grow, and so does the energy and passion in the room.

The day was filled with impressive insights into the work and experiences of women in tech — a testament to how many incredible role models we already have. Among the highlights were engaging talks from our inspiring speakers:

Eileen Walther (Northwave Cyber Security), exploring The Geopolitical Battlefield on Your System.

Sabine Manke (BKA, Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community), with her session on A Touch of IT in Law Enforcement.

Anne-Cathrin Becker (get a MINT), sharing her insights on Success Factor Woman: Game Over for the Talent Shortage in STEM.

Dr. Katharina Heider (init AG), who showed how Humanities and Motherhood Forge Skills for IT Projects.

Anja Neudert (text matters) with How to LinkedIn-Marketing

Katja Hempel (Northwave Cyber Security) with Hackshield and the Future Cyber Heros

These talks left us not only inspired but also reflecting on the diverse paths women take into tech and the wealth of skills they bring. It’s clear that inclusion is happening — and thriving!

The incredible turnout and participation show that our mission to empower women in tech is making waves. A huge thank you to everyone who made this event a success, from the speakers to the participants and our host the Lancaster University Leipzig. Together, we’re building a strong network, exchanging knowledge, and shaping the future of IT.

Let’s keep growing, learning, and celebrating women in technology. Here’s to more role models, more inspiration, and an even brighter future!

Couldn’t participate? More Lectures coming soon – below!

Next Event: March 7th in 2025, International Women’s Day Edition!

The geopolitical battlefield on your system

A Touch of IT in Law Enforcement

Navigating Complexity: How Data Science Can Tackle Modern Security and Social Challenges

Success Factor Woman: Game Over for the Talent Shortage in STEM

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Review 3. DiversIT: Happy international Women's Day!

“My wish for my daughter and her generation is, that in 20 years from now, she’ll wonder why it was actually still necessary to initiate such DiversIT platforms in Germany in the 2020s. That would mean inclusion finally became standard. For now, there still is some work to do for all of us here. To identify and solve flaws in the system. To empower each other by exchanging knowledge, experience and connections. To flourish!”, so Eileen Walther, Initiator of DiversIT.

It was an honour to be able to kick off our International Women’s Day Edition of the WomeninIT series of events with these words last friday. What a joy to see how the network grew within one year after we initiated together with Eileen Walther and Lancaster University Leipzig. Participants now actively contributed to the programm and filled the room with more energy than ever before. Around 60 women and men gathered to participate. We jointly delved into tech briefings, new working models, innovative developments such as Taara Quest and experiences in recruiting. We dived even deeper into the new and active DiversIT Barcamp. Thank you for your passion and joy: Eileen Walther, Dr. Elisabeth Grindel-Denby, Josefine Fitchett, Katja Hempel, Prof. Dr. Korinna Bade, Stefanie Jungshans, Dr. Luise Frohberg, Katja Teichert, Christoph Hauck, Maryam Dashtirahmatabadi, Carolin Fischer, Vicky Sorge, Eva Schneider, Marielouise Busch and to all the enthusisastic participants.

Dear WomeninIT (and Men), together we created magic!

Couldn’t participate? Have a look in the Lectures below!

Speakerinnen

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Review November 2023:

On the 8th of November we met for the second time to DiversIT: Women in IT at the Lancaster University Leipzig. Around 40 women and men gathered to show themselves and what they do, shared their experiences, and reflected on what shapes or doesn’t shape gender roles. We were amazed by the high energy surrounding this topic within and around us. A heartfelt thank you for your insights, the sparkles in your eyes, and the fire in your hearts: Frauke Greven, Kristin Fritsch, Jaimy Thepass, Dr. Jiejun Hu-Bolz, Robert Bogs, Philipp D‘ Angelo, Marielouise Busch, Danat Debebe, Josefine Fitchett and Dr Elisabeth Claudia Grindel-Denby, Katja Hempel, and of course, Eileen Walther and to all the enthusisastic participants. For the Lectures, simply click on the respective buttons below.

Impressions from the 8th of November 2023

Datenschutz und Informationssicherheit:

Diese beiden Begriffe drohen durch ihre mediale Omnipräsenz zu verschleißen und fallen dadurch am Ende mangelnder Aufmerksamkeit zum Opfer. Bestürzung bei den Betroffenen ist die Folge, wenn sie feststellen müssen, dass sie unzureichende bis gar keine Vorsorge hinsichtlich der Gefahren getroffen haben. Die Auswirkungen sind nicht selten dramatisch bis existenzbedrohend. Das wird für Nutzer von Gadgets gleichermaßen wie Experten professioneller IT-Architekturen durch die Medien wahrnehmbar, wie immens wichtig der Schutz digitaler Systeme ist. Wir wollen mit Ihnen gemeinsam bewirken, dass Informationssicherheit ein umfassendes Verständnis aus Kultur, Wissen, Prozessen und technischen Möglichkeiten voraussetzt.

New Work, Future of HR, International Recruiting:

Wie können wir dem steigenden Fachkräftebedarf gerecht werden, ohne den Mangel zu verwalten? Kreative Ideen im Recruiting, wirksame Methoden zur Bindung der wertvollen Ressource Personal und die Entwicklung des Unternehmens als (Arbeitgeber-)Marke unter dem Gesichtspunkt New Work sollen die interaktive Debatte im Rahmen unseres Kongresses bestimmen. So vielfältig die aktuellen Herausforderungen sind, so verschieden sind Wissen, Erfahrungen und Hemmnisse ausgeprägt. Im konstruktiven Miteinander Lösungen und Mehrwerte für alle Teilnehmer:innen zu schaffen, ist der Anspruch unserer Veranstaltung.

Trends, Technologien, Partnerschaften:

Blockchain und Künstliche Intelligenz für ALLE – Unsinn! Die geeignete Technologie für den jeweiligen Bedarf, den konkreten Prozess zu nutzen, die richtigen Partner:innen an seiner Seite zu wissen und über die relevanten Trends informiert zu sein, bestimmen die Wettbewerbs- und Zukunftsfähigkeit von Organisationen und Unternehmen. Welche Akzente setzt die mitteldeutsche Branche?