Dare to Thrive in Tech

We have teamed up with the Advisory Council for Foreigners of the City of Zurich again for a unique event about enabling migrants and refugees in tech to thrive. 🎉

Switzerland’s tech sector is facing a talent shortage—yet many skilled professionals with a migration background remain underrepresented. This event explores how international talent can turn their unique experiences into career strengths, while industry leaders learn how to better support and champion migrant professionals.

Join us to hear real stories, gain practical strategies, expand your network, and help shape a more inclusive, future-ready workforce.

This event is for you if...

• You have migrated to Switzerland to work in tech and want to connect with others that have had similar experiences.
• You want to learn about programs that support people with a migration background in tech.
• You would like to discuss and get inspired on how to solve the skills shortage in tech.
• You are looking for ways to better support and empower people from various backgrounds in tech.

This event is open to all genders and we encourage especially men and leaders in tech to attend and learn about the experiences of migrants in tech.

This event is organized by Hello 50:50 World in partnership with the Advisory Council for Foreigners of the City of Zurich (ABR).

Sponsored by Kantonales Integrationsprogramm (KIP), Integrationskredit Stadt Zurich, and Impact Hub Zurich. Thank you for the support!

Program

• 18:00 - Arrival / Doors open
• 18:30 - Welcome & introductions (Hello 50:50 World, ABR, Impact Hub)
• 18:40 - Ice breaker & programs introduction (Capacity, Powercoders)
• 19:00 - Panel discussion
• 19:30 - Q&A with panelists
• 19:40 - Inspirational session
• 20:00 - Networking apero with program islands
• 22:00 - End of the event

Mentoring program

The event is also the kick-off for our 3-month mentoring program Dare Two, designed to connect tech professionals with a migration background to experienced mentors who can help them navigate the Swiss job market and build a stronger network in the tech industry.

Learn more about it and register here.

Panelists

Will be announced soon.

Price

The event ticket is 15 CHF / person for a single ticket. Attend the event with a 2 for 1 ticket (7.50 CHF / person) when you bring a guest with a different perspective (e.g., different gender, background, country of origin, etc.).

Please be aware that we will take pictures during the event which can be published on our website and social media channels and can be reused for marketing purposes at a later stage.