Forum on Women in Tech

Top women from the tech industry will share their expertise and know-how on leading projects and teams in global IT companies.

This year you can look forward two tracks of talks, nine workshops, accompanying activities and an unforgettable afterparty.

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Speakers highlights

➡️ Jessica Hester—Senior Software Engineer at Netflix (ex SpaceX) —Graph based APIs for Big Data at Netflix
➡️ Ekaterina Minitsenka – Program Manager at Google – Deep Space technology
➡️ Ilona Koren-Deutsch – Technical Writer at Twitch – Why documentation is important
➡️ Riya Jagetia – Product Manager at Cognite – Data liberation and the importance of using data in decision-making
➡️ Sofiya Huts – Software Engineer at Microsoft CZ – Accessible product – built for everyone.
➡️ Devleena Bhattacharjee – Founder of Number8 – Using the power of data science on satellite imagery
➡️ Tereza Bartoníčková – Founder of the Internet Institute
– Ethics. Why Bother?
➡️ Kristi Progri – Program Coordinator at GNOME Foundation – Diversity in Free Software communities
➡️ Hristina Racheva – Product Manager at Skyscanner – Localisation strategies for global success
➡️ Marina Pantcheva – Group Product Manager at RWS Moravia – Street lamps, wind speed and babies: a polyglot’s journey to Big Data

Workshops:

➡️ 10:45 Karolína Presová – Founder of Replug me – Digital well-being and how to handle digital overload
➡️ 10:45 Michal Kučera – Czechitas – Intro into the world of IT
➡️ 13:00 Žana Flander & Dominika Hustinová – Kiwi.com – The perks of using design system in frontend development
➡️ 13:00 Dorota Burešová – IBM – Build your own chatbot
➡️ 13:00 Jessica Greene & Jessica Lins – Ecosia – Getting started with GO
➡️ 13:00 Zuzana Kočárova – Czechitas – Behind the Scenes of Czechitas Facebook and Instagram
➡️ 13:45 Adéla Krátká – Czechitas – Introduction to Data Analysis
➡️ 15:00 Pavlína Fojtíková – Womenwill – Women Leadership
➡️ 15:00 Katja Minitsenka – Google – Actions on Google (AoG) utilizing AoG templates

+ the whole day with FabLab Experience

Don't miss the afterparty!

Learn hard, party hard! Would you like to have a drink with Ada Lovelace, the first programmer ever, Mark I programmer Grace Hopper, or the mind behind WiFi, Hedy Lamarr?

Now you'll get a chance! Úplně všude are bringing their bar to the conference! And if you're more into prosecco, you can get a glass of Golden Bubbles.

To relax a bit after a whole day of listening and stretch your legs, we secured a live band and a DJ! Join us for a party with Prague BuskMen and Malalata!

FAQs

Is this event women only?

Not at all, men are more than welcome :)

What language will the event be held in?

English.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please, reach out to code@kiwi.com.

What's the refund policy?

We don't refund the tickets but you can give your ticket to your friends.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Have your confirmation email ready, that's enough.

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

It is, we won't be asking for your ID. You need to share or the name on the purchased ticket, or the QR code that will arrive on it.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

We suggest coming by public transport since the parking possibilities around Impact Hub are limited. You can reach the venue easily by tram (numbers 8, 10 and 12) and bus (number 31 and 33).