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Hello 50:50 World Zurich

Join us on September 6th for a networking event where we will talk about how to enable women with a migration background in tech to thrive.

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We have teamed up with the Advisory Council for Foreigners of the City of Zurich for a unique event about enabling women with a migration background in tech to thrive. 🎉 Switzerland is challenged with a shortage of skilled workers, particularly in the IT sector, where women are underrepresented. A promising approach lies in discovering talent among immigrant women who bring not only technical qualifications but also a unique perspective. In order to close this gap and promote diversity, highlighting female role models and a variety of possible career paths are essential. This event aims to make a positive contribution to promoting diversity in the IT industry in Zurich and beyond by highlighting the inspiring stories of women in tech with a migration background and to showcase programs supporting immigrant women living in Switzerland on their path into the tech industry. We also want to increase awareness among stakeholders in the tech industry around the potential of women with a migration background to contribute solving the skills shortage, and discuss the unique challenges faced by immigrant women in tech, including language barriers, cultural differences, corporate environments, as well as legal and administrative hurdles, on top of stereotypes and biases. This event is for you if...<ul><li>You have migrated to Switzerland as a woman in IT/tech and want to connect with others that have had similar experiences.</li><li>You want to learn about programs that support women in tech from various origins.</li><li>You would like to discuss and get inspired on how to solve the skills shortage in tech.</li><li>You are looking for ways to better support and empower women in tech.</li></ul> This event is open to all genders and we encourage especially men and leaders in tech to attend and learn about the experiences of (migrant) women in tech. As a woman in tech, bring your male colleagues, managers, or allies to the event. This event is a collaboration between...<ul><li><a href="https://www.hello5050.world/" title="https://www.hello5050.world/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hello 50:50 World</a></li><li>Girls in Tech Switzerland</li></ul>In partnership with <a href="https://www.stadt-zuerich.ch/prd/de/index/stadtentwicklung/integrationsfoerderung/auslaenderbeirat.html" title="https://www.stadt-zuerich.ch/prd/de/index/stadtentwicklung/integrationsfoerderung/auslaenderbeirat.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Advisory Council for Foreigners of the City of Zurich (ABR)</a> Sponsored by Kantonales Integrationsprogramm (KIP), Integrationskredit Stadt Zurich and Impact Hub Zurich. Thank you for the support! Program<ul><li>18:00 - Arrival / Doors open</li><li>18:15 - Welcome &amp; introduction</li><li>18:30 - Programs to support women in tech with a migration background <a href="https://powercoders.org/" title="https://powercoders.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Powercoders</a> / <a href="https://www.capacity.swiss/" title="https://www.capacity.swiss/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Capacity</a> / <a href="https://techface.ch/" title="https://techface.ch/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">TechFace</a></li><li>19:00 - Panel discussion</li><li>19:45 - Q&amp;A with panelists</li><li>20:00 - Networking apero</li><li>22:00 - End of the event</li></ul> Speakers <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhirsig/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhirsig/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bettina Hirsig</a>, Lead Powercoders SwitzerlandBettina Hirsig is the co-founder and managing director of Powercoders, a non-profit organization that provides refugees and migrants with programming skills and helps them enter the IT industry in Switzerland. Previously, she studied economics at the Bern University of Applied Sciences and gained experience in marketing and communications in various positions. Bettina and her husband Christian founded Powercoders in 2016, inspired by the global refugee crisis and the desire to make a positive contribution. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabel-brezing-bruecher/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabel-brezing-bruecher/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Isabel Brücher</a>, General Management CapacityIsabel holds a degree in architecture and history and specialized in Conservation Sciences at ETH Zürich. With over 30 years of professional experience across South and North America and Europe, she has been actively engaged in asylum and refugee rights and living conditions since 2015. Isabel has participated in various projects across Europe and Switzerland, focusing on improving the lives of refugees and migrants and fostering their potential. She joined Capacity in 2017 and has been co-developing the organization and its programmes. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/priskaburkard/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/priskaburkard/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Priska Burkard</a>, Managing Director TechFacePriska has worked for over 15 years in the finance industry, where she led national and international IT projects for major banks with great success. She started her career in the IT world as a career changer, from Medical Laboratory Assistant to Software Engineering. Her skills and expertise enabled her to not only work on international projects but also move to Hong Kong to take on different roles in Project and Product Management.In 2016 she left the finance industry to focus on building up her own company. As Managing Director of TechFace, Priska uses her experience, knowledge, and passion to support women who are pursuing a purposeful career in tech and connect them to companies committed to diversity and inclusion. Panelists<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannecharaf/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannecharaf/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Marianne Charaf</a>, Partner at itopia AG, Board Member and Co-President at the Council for Foreigners of the City of ZurichMarianne holds a PhD in Business Informatics. With extensive experience in strategy and transformation in various industries such as financial and public sector, Marianne is dedicated to fostering synergies between business and IT domains. As a woman in IT leadership, she focuses on empowering people to be their best. Her dedication to diversity and inclusion extends beyond professional endeavors. She is board member and Co-President of the City of Zurich's Foreigners' Advisory Council, and she is part of Working Moms e.V.. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pragati-siddhanti/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pragati-siddhanti/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Pragati Siddhanti</a>, Senior Manager Tech at Accenture, Visiting Lecturer at FHNW, Founder of My Swiss StoryPragati is a technology leader, a lecturer and the founder of a non profit platform called My Swiss Story. With a background in Computer Science Engineering and a master’s degree in Business and Information Systems, she brings nearly 20 years of experience in the tech industry. Also, her platform has become an essential resource for expats adapting to life in Switzerland and has significantly contributed to increasing women's visibility in various fields. Pragati resides in the picturesque city of Basel with her husband and 13-year-old daughter. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-gilgen/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-gilgen/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nina Gilgen</a>, Head of the Integration Office at Canton ZurichNina Gilgen has been working professionally on issues relating to migration and integration for many years. Since 2016 she has led the Integration Office of the Canton of Zurich. Prior to this, she worked for the City of Winterthur as the Integration Delegate. From 2006 to 2015 she first headed the Migration Office (Fachstelle Migration) and then the Social Integration Office of the Swiss Church Aid (Hilfswerk der Evangelisch-reformierten Kirche Schweiz, HEKS).In 2022, Nina was elected co-president of the Swiss Conference of Cantonal, Municipal, and Regional Integration Delegates (Schweizerische Konferenz der kantonalen, kommunalen und regionalen Integrationsdelegierten, KID). <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanieyangtroxler/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanieyangtroxler/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Stefanie Yang Troxler</a>, Capacity Access Fast Track Alumna, Digital Integration Consultant at AccentureStefanie Troxler is a Digital Integration Consultant with over 15 years of experience in strategic commercial roles across various industries. Her career journey has taken her from sport management to a Country Manager role in Taiwan, to Product Marketing Manager in Australia and New Zealand, and now to her current role in tech consulting in Zurich. Stefanie is particularly passionate about using her diverse background to support the integration of immigrant women into the tech industry in Switzerland. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nazilasfika/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nazilasfika/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nazila Sfika</a>, Business Solution Manager, ZühlkeA mechanical engineer turned into a leader, Nazila lived in five countries and is passionate about technology, innovation, and digital transformation. Nazila is Iranian-born, Greek at heart, and Swiss by choice. PriceThe event is on donation (recommended contribution is 10 CHF). The donations are used to cover parts of the expenses for this event (drinks, food, photography, etc.). 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