Black Girls Tech Summit Berlin 2024
Black Girls Tech Summit Berlin 2024 is back!
This years theme is:
The Grounding: A Safe Haven for Black Women in Tech
Black women in tech face unique challenges, both in society and the workplace. We see you, and we've got you.
Welcome to The Grounding—a dedicated space for Black women to recharge, learn, connect, and thrive. This empowering event offers a supportive environment to uplift and inspire, featuring a rich mix of breakout sessions, workshops, roundtable discussions, and talks, alongside fun and rejuvenating activities.
Our diverse program covers essential topics designed to nourish your personal and professional growth, including:
Latest tech trends: Explore the latest tech trends and developments from the Zalando tech academy team
Boundaries and Self-Care: Learn practical tips to integrate self-care into your daily routine and establish healthy boundaries
Effective Networking: Discover how to build meaningful connections that can advance your career.
Tech Empowerment: Showcase of AI tools that can support and enhance your work and entry into tech
Managing Up: Strategies for effectively managing your relationship with your line manager and leading a team
Join us for a transformative experience where you can connect with like-minded professionals, gain valuable insights, and enjoy a range of activities designed to rejuvenate and empower. This is your time to shine, connect, and grow. Let's come together to uplift and support each other at The Grounding. We see you, and we've got you.
Hosted by Chiedza Muguti, Product Leader, Coach and Speaker
The Agenda:
9:30-10:00 Arrivals and refreshments
10:00-10:15 Welcome from Host of Black Girls Tech Summit
10:15-10:50 Fireside chat with Angeley Mullins, Chief Commercial Officer at Resourcify
10:50-11:00 Break
11:00-12:00 Roundtable discussion: Which Tech tools can help Black women progress in the workplace?
Speakers:
Akua Appiah-Lindberg, Software Engineer at Aware
Rumbidzai Muteswa, People & Culture Business Partner at GotPhoto| fotograf.de
Aisha Ajani, Product Manager at Kaiko Systems
12:00-13:00 Roundtable Discussion: What are the realities of being the Boss and how to manage up effectively
Speakers:
Lynae Brayboy, MD, Chief Medical Officer & Co-Founder at Ovom Care
Jocelyne Royer, Marketing Leader & Community Builder
Gugulethu Ncube, Tech Engineering Leader - Search & Discovery, Ex Delivery Hero, Sparks42
Idowu Adesina, Snr. Product Designer - Loyalty at Zalando
13:00-14:00 Lunch
14:00-15:00 Digital Accessibility: Zalando Tech Academy
Delivered by:
Saige McNeal, Junior Product Designer, Diversity & Inclusion at Zalando
Erica M Schoonmaker, Product Designer at Zalando
15:30-16:15: Breakout Session 1: The Playbook: How to effectively develop impactful relationships with key players in tech?
Speakers:
Sophie Webber, Communications Lead at Founderland
Mary Njeri, Tech Professional and Entrepreneur
16:20-17:05: Breakout Session 2: Radical Act of Self Care: How do you show up at work during turbulent times of global racial trauma?
Speakers:
Nichelle Appleby, Total Rewards Leader
Mbuyelo Nkwinika, SAP Consultant at Zalando
17:05-17:30 Wrap and Close and to make way to networking and after party venue
Networking and after party 17:30-19:30 will be hosted at SLAP'D BAR(10 min walk) with a champagne drinks reception sponsored by Moet & Chandon!
Please note that all attendees will automatically be given a free account on our platform, The Hill, to access jobs, opportunities and community. Look out for an invitation from The Hill.
FAQs
How do I get to the venue?
TBA
How accessible is the venue?
Please email info@girlstalkcorporation.com to discuss your requirements
Will this event be recorded and photos taken?
Yes, by attending this event you give us full permission to use your image for promotional purposes. If you do not want to be filmed or have your likeness visible, we kindly ask that you do not attend this event as we cannot guarantee that you will not be captured in the video or pictures to avoid legal dispute.