Name: Panel Discussion - The Gender Bug in Tech: Can we fix it together?
Start: 2025-06-03T13:40:00+0200
End: 2025-06-03T14:40:00+0200

WELCOME TO COMMON EUROPE CONGRESS 2025

Don’t forget to reach out to your local country user group to get the discount code for the congress!

Common Europe, in collaboration with Common Sweden, is delighted to be holding its annual flagship event, Common Europe Congress, in the friendly city of Gothenburg offering extensive education, networking and relaxation opportunities. It’s also a great opportunity for exploring the city… so why not take a family mini-break as well.
Congress education areas targeted are IBM Power hardware, Application Development, Advanced RPG, Open Source tools and Languages, System Management, Db2 and SQL, IBM Storage, IBM i services and microservices, Security and Compliance and much more.
There will be two AIX / Linux tracks, to emphasize the Power Systems character of Common Europe.
Top IBM Business Architects and industry experts have already agreed to share their knowledge on the latest announcements, customer cases as well as practical subjects.
The congress content includes:

3 ½ days of latest education delivered by top IBM and industry leading speakers punctuated by large breaks offering maximum networking,
Three-hour in-depth workshops, 60 minutes’ education sessions and solution provider’s special slots,
A Solution Providers’ Centre open for 2 ½ days with top European and worldwide technology companies at their booths presenting innovative practical solutions that will enhance our solutions,
A Congress Dinner in the hotel with live entertainment.

We have negotiated special room rates in the Congress hotel itself,
The Common Europe Organization Team looks forward to seeing you in picturesque Gothenburg.

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

Tuesday June 3, 2025 13:40 - 14:40 CEST

13 - Expo Stage

Diversity makes teams better – this is especially true in IT. But women are still underrepresented in technical professions. In this interactive session, Heidi and Ann-Kathrin will combine personal experiences and scientific findings: Why is diversity worthwhile? What skills does IT really need? And what are the myths we finally need to overcome?
In an open World Café roundtable, we will discuss exciting ideas with a clear goal: to inspire men and women alike to make the future of IT more diverse.
Join us – whether you are a career starter, a professional, or a manager!

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Speakers

Heidi Schmidt

CEO, PKS Software GmbH

Women in Tech since 1996Loving software development and the sustainability aspects on IBM i and IBM Zunconditional respect, the miracle of appreciation and ayurveda have accompanied my life since 1972mother of two sons and lucky to live in partnership with a wonderful photo-enthusiast... Read More →

Tuesday June 3, 2025 13:40 - 14:40 CEST
13 - Expo Stage

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