In diesem Vortrag werden wir uns mit der transformativen Kraft der Reisetechnologien auseinandersetzen, die nicht nur persönliche Entdeckungen ermöglichen, sondern auch die globale Inklusion und das Verständnis fördern.

Ich werde von meinen eigenen Erfahrungen mit Solo-Reisen berichten – wie die Reisen in unbekannte Gebiete meinen kulturellen Horizont erweitert und mir geholfen haben, mein Queer-Sein zu akzeptieren. Wir werden uns mit den Herausforderungen und Grenzen bestehender Reiseplattformen befassen, die oft die differenzierten Bedürfnisse von Reisenden unterschiedlicher Herkunft übersehen, insbesondere innerhalb der LGBTQ+-Community.

Ausgehend von diesen Erkenntnissen werde ich die Gründung von travelout erörtern, wo fortschrittliche KI-Algorithmen dabei helfen, sinnvolle Verbindungen herzustellen, und so die zentrale Rolle der Reisetechnologien bei der Schaffung einer inklusiveren Welt demonstrieren. Während travelout ein Beispiel für diese Mission ist, wird der Schwerpunkt auf dem Potenzial der Reisetechnologien im Allgemeinen liegen, die Identitätsfindung zu unterstützen und umfassende, unterstützende Netzwerke aufzubauen.

Wir alle wollen in einem Unternehmen arbeiten, die eine integrative und respektvolle Arbeitsplatzkultur haben, aber die meisten von uns sind nicht in einer Führungsposition – Sind wir also dazu verdammt, die bestehende Kultur zu akzeptieren? Oder können wir als normale Arbeitnehmer:innen unsere Geschichte und unsere Stimme nutzen, um positive Veränderungen und eine Atmosphäre zu schaffen, die uns stärkt?

Es gibt viele Vorträge und Diskussionen für Menschen in Führungspositionen, wie man eine bessere Arbeitsplatzkultur kultivieren kann. Das ist zwar ein wichtiger Aspekt, aber die meisten von uns sind auch nur einfache Ingenieur:innen, und auch wir wollen zu einem Umfeld beitragen, in dem jede:r sich selbst sein und sich entfalten kann.

In meinem Vortrag möchte ich zeigen, wie ein offener Umgang mit psychischen Problemen, persönlichen Herausforderungen und dem gesellschaftlichen Druck, dem jede:r von uns in unterschiedlichem Maße ausgesetzt ist, die Atmosphäre an unserem Arbeitsplatz positiv beeinflussen kann.

Ich werde eine kurze Einführung darüber geben, wer wir sind und wie wir Quouch gegründet haben. Dann werde ich einen Blick über den Tellerrand werfen und darüber sprechen, wie es ist, ein Queer-Tech-Unternehmen zu gründen. Warum ist es anders, welche Tipps haben wir für Gründer:innen und was haben wir gelernt?

Ich werde über die sehr schwierigen Momente sprechen, wenn man eine Idee hat, aber buchstäblich niemand davon weiß und man bei Schritt 0 ist und trotzdem will man es versuchen.

Was sind deine ersten Schritte? Wie reduzierst du deine Idee auf eine einzige Hypothese, die du beweisen musst, um weitermachen zu können? Wie findest du dein Team, was hast du im Sinn? Welche Möglichkeiten gibt es, um Finanzmittel zu erhalten? Und wie bleibst du selbst motiviert?

Software is integral to modern life, yet not everyone can access it equally. People with visual, physical, or cognitive impairments often struggle with inaccessible software. Similarly, some groups of people with different ethnicity, different culture, those with low tech literacy, or limited education, find many applications unintuitive or exclusionary. Software also frequently overlooks cultural diversity, neuro diversity, sexual orientations, and gender identities, failing to resonate with diverse users.

This talk emphasises the need to integrate accessibility, inclusion, and diversity into software development. We will discuss practical methods for software engineers, architects, designers, and engineering leaders to create more inclusive software. By adopting universal design principles, involving diverse user groups in testing, and fostering diverse development teams, we can build software that includes, serves and enriches the experiences of all users.

Have you ever attended a hackathon?

We’ll dive into how we turned an idea into a winning prototype at the Unicorns in Tech Hackathon 2024 in under 24 hours. We’ll kick off with a quick pitch, giving you a taste of what secured our victory. Then, we’ll break down exactly how we did it:

• Tech: our approach to selecting the right tools and building a working prototype fast.
• Design: a deep dive into our product-oriented UX and minimalistic UI design process, including the UX workshops that shaped our concept.
• Business: tips on crafting a compelling pitch and pinpointing ways to monetize the idea.

Whether you’re gearing up for a hackathon or looking to streamline your team’s processes, this talk is packed with insights you can put into action and will end with a Q&A session. 

When you think of fintech, what do you imagine? 

Perhaps some slick interfaces, apps and tools designed to be used by guys in suits? In this talk I will define what FinTech is, the different areas and use cases it can be applied in and how it can be used as a powerful tool to reach under-served groups and facilitate financial inclusion. 

Under-served groups are those who have historically not been catered to in financial services, such as migrants, women and the LGBTIQ+ community. The audience will leave with a new understanding of social impact opportunities for fintech.

Queerness is often seen as a limitation, a glass ceiling in the professional world. But what if it could be your greatest strength? In this session, we’ll flip the script and explore how being queer provides a unique competitive advantage—what we call “the queer edge”.

From the perspective of Europe’s first LGBTIQ+ Venture Capital Fund, identity.vc, we will delve into practical strategies for leveraging the queer edge to accelerate your career and fuel innovation in tech. Discover why we are committed to investing exclusively in queer founders, and how we believe this untapped potential is crucial for creating the next generation of unicorns in tech.

Relationships at work often suffer when we assume that what makes sense to us will make sense to someone else. In this talk, I will share strategies to improve everyday communication by applying the design principle of human centricity.

Drawing on my background in comparative literature and product management, I’ll share practical frameworks to get your ideas across with the best chance of success.

Imposter Syndrome disproportionately affects minorities, and is rampant in the tech industry. Minorities often bring unique skills to our working environment, and these skills aren’t always valued. This creates an atmosphere where many of us end up doubting our abilities and ourselves.

I’ve experienced Imposter Syndrome multiple times in my career. The doubt I was feeling stopped me from engaging at work. I went from taking on responsibility and growing my career to being a shadow of myself. Over time I became the person the Imposter Syndrome said I was. I felt like a failure, and this fed my Imposter Syndrome even more.

This talk is about what Imposter Syndrome can look like, how I identified that I was experiencing it, and how I broke the cycle. I’ll discuss how I let go of my fear of failure to re-engage with my job, and the changes I made to prevent another episode of Imposter Syndrome. I hope my talk will help anyone who is experiencing Imposter Syndrome find a way through it.

Join us and empower yourself to thrive in your tech career.

Let’s unlock your potential together!

This workshop is more than just a skill-building session; it’s an opportunity to connect with a supportive network of like-minded professionals. You’ll leave with actionable insights and enhanced interview skills, all in a queer-friendly environment where your identity is celebrated.

We want to give you an empowering workshop designed specifically for FLINTA* professionals working in this very cis-male-dominated tech industry. In a supportive and affirming environment, we aim to enhance your confidence and readiness for your next job interview!

We don’t have time to cover everything, so this time we want to focus on common interview questions. You’ll get to practise mock interviews, receive constructive feedback, and learn strategies to articulate your skills effectively. We’ll also focus on building self-assurance through role-playing and stress management techniques.

Do you have an amazing app idea? Or maybe you founded some new life-changing device?

Either way, your new startup idea is worth exploring!

We need more queer minded ideas for impacting the world in creative, unique, and beautiful ways. Your idea could change the world and you could make a huge difference – come with your ideas and we will find a way to:

• • Create a team that is self-motivated in a new startup environment
  • Make sure your startup has a good outline for a business plan
  • Discuss the fastest way to get your startup going
  • Explore ways you can make a positive impact with your startup
  • Discuss options such as VCs or self funding
  • Brainstorm through a mind map (a Google-created brainstorming system)

Learn all the secrets of Silicon Valley in a 60-minute, intensive workshop.

Product people are often faced with unclear job descriptions, a huge amount of todos in a vaguely organised backlog, and many stakeholders who all want to be treated with the highest priority.

I will show you how to feel more comfortable with these topics instead of feeling overwhelmed. In this workshop we will use a method from systemic coaching in a demo based on the needs of a volunteer to strengthen her resources. 

Today is not about product vision, strategy or roadmaps, but about you as a valuable human being.

In my workshop session “Boost your self esteem” you will receive a quick intro to the psychology of self esteem and how you can actively increase it by yourself.

We will learn and discuss how to integrate routines into everyday (working) life in order to boost your self esteem. I look forward to learning more about what makes you feel more confident!