#women4ew
The networking event for women in the embedded systems industry enters the second round. Save the date: 10.04.2024, 16:00, NCC-Mitte, Hall Brüssel 2
Network, discuss and gain new perspectives
Welcome to #women4ew, our networking event for women in the embedded systems industry. The event will take place on the second day of the embedded world Exhibition & Conference 2024 and offers a unique opportunity to network, inspire each other and learn from successful women.
Learn more about the challenges and opportunities as a woman in the tech industry and exchange ideas. Don't miss the opportunity to learn from the two speakers and be inspired.
The aim of our event is to intensify the contact between women in the embedded systems industry. You can find out more about the programme for 2024 here at the end of February 2024. You can already look forward to a new location and exciting programme items!
ATTENTION ROOM CHANGE: women4ew will take place in NCC-Mitte in the Brussels 2 room.
This year’s exciting programme:
The speakers from the industry will give a short keynote speech before all participants break into small groups to take part in various table talks. Afterwards, there will be plenty of time for networking and conversation – with finger food and drinks.
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Table Talk 1: Let’s stay in touch – how to be successful on the long run in diversity
The Table Talk addresses numerous questions and topics: How do young people see themselves - even before the decision in favour of STEM is made? What role do mentors, networks, lectures and panels play in orientation? Which companies do young people choose and why? How is it possible to build relationships and promote a sense of achievement? Do early investments by schools, universities and young talent programmes serve the employee pyramid? Are flexible working hours, long-term learning, development opportunities and transparency the basis of employee and company loyalty? Can we learn from other countries and cultures where women in technology are "normal"?
Table Captains:
Stefani Eisele und Magdalena Daxenberger, Exhibition committee -
Table Talk 2: Feminist AI: AI today and tomorrow – examples from practice
Recent advances in the field of artificial intelligence have opened up numerous new opportunities for companies, society and individuals, but also raise complex questions about the distribution of power and privilege. This is because current AI systems often reinforce existing power imbalances and disadvantage marginalised, underrepresented and underprivileged people. AI can reproduce power, but it can also – if designed in a feminist way – change it. Can feminist AI make our world fairer and what could this look like? Who would benefit from this and who would have an interest in preventing it? AI is powerful – the question is whether we use it to change power or to reinforce what already exists.
Table Captain:
Eva Gengler, enableYou
Sandra Rivera, General Manager of Data Center and AI Group, Intel -
Table Talk 3: Career hacks from first-hand experience
"If you want to make a career as a woman in a high environment, you have to behave in such and such a way!"
Who hasn't heard it in our industry - the unsolicited advice, often mixed with prejudice and stereotypes: "you're a quota woman" / "you only got promoted because you're a woman" / and so on.
Based on her experience as a female engineer and manager in a very male-dominated industry (often as one of the few or only women in the study programme / project team / department / etc.) and now as managing director of SchuhEder Consulting, the executive search firm for the electronics industry, Nadja Eder takes a practical look at the following questions, among others:
- Is it harder to make a career as a woman?
- How can I build a meaningful career? What does a career mean to me? And how can I find out?
- Be careful when changing jobs: Which company is right for me?
- Gender pay gap? Do my colleagues earn more than I do? How should I negotiate my salary?
- How can a network help me? And how can I build one?
- What other tips and tricks can I use?
Table Captain:
Nadja Eder, SchuhEder Consulting GmbH -
Table Talk 4: Visibility despite headwinds – successfully overcoming established power structures
- Maintain authenticity: Stay true to your personal or professional brand. Authenticity attracts like-minded people and builds a loyal community.
- Communicate values ad vision: Communicating clearly about your values and vision can help attract supporters who share your goals.
- Build networks: Get involved in networks that support your goals. Industry associations, social media and professional groups can be valuable platforms for sharing and support.
- Show resilience: Headwinds and resistance are part of the process. Learn from criticism and use it as an opportunity for further development.
- Visibility through content: Create high-quality content that reflects your expertise and your message.
- Share successes: Show visible successes and milestones to build credibility and show that change is possible.
Table Captain:
Jessica Fritz, VDE
Voices from the industry:
Attracting and retaining talent in the embedded industry requires an inclusive culture, visible role models and shared values.
Diversity of thought drives our success in times where the market faces challenges and provides opportunities to any team thinking outside the box.
By staying true to my authentic brand and clearly communicating my vision, I am able to build a community that grows with me despite headwinds and established power structures by utilising swarm intelligence. My resilience and the sharing of my progress demonstrate how real breakthroughs can be achieved through visibility and overcoming obstacles together.
AI today is often anything but feminist and therefore discriminates against women and people of colour, among others. We find out why and how we can design and use AI in a feminist way to make the world a fairer place.
Empowering women in electronics isn't just about breaking barriers, it's much more!
I am honored to speak at the #women4ew networking event about Career hacks from first-hand experience.
Registration
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