International Women's Day 2025 - Redefine Possible

This year, we are proud to celebrate International Women’s Day with the theme "Redefine Possible." Across the globe, women in technology are shaping the future, breaking barriers, and challenging the status quo. At this event, we come together to amplify our collective voice and create a movement that drives lasting change for women in tech. Through a series of workshops, talks, and shared insights, we will explore how we can redefine what’s possible, both in our personal careers and within the tech industry as a whole.
Join us live now:
🔗 https://gdg.community.dev/j/dr9h6mx4ep9um/

Let’s push boundaries, innovate, and inspire each other to challenge what seems impossible—because the future is ours to shape. Join us in this transformative experience and contribute to a global conversation about how women can redefine the future of technology.

IWD Hashtags: #WTMIWD | #WTMRedefinePossible

#### Please note, register with your full name as per your ID to get access to the Google office venue.

AGENDA:

17:00 - 17:30 | Registration for Workshop

17:30 - 17:45 | Welcome Words

17:45-18:30 - To be published

Talks Track

18:30 - 19:00 Registration for talks and Networking

19:00 - 19:15 Welcome words

19:15 - 19:40 Talk 1: Beyond the Highlights Reel: Embracing the Squiggly Career by Angela Bickmore

19:40 - 19:45 Break: 5 Min

19:45 - 20:10 Talk 2: AI in HR: Balancing Innovation with Ethical Responsibility by Semone Noel

20:10 - 20:15 Break: 5 Min

20:15 - 20:45 Talk 3: Your Voice Matters: Women in Public Speaking by Irine Kokilashvili

20:30 - 21:00 Wrap up / Dinner

★ABOUT WTM BERLIN★

We have been encouraging diversity in tech in Berlin since 2015. Get visibility, networking & resources to make Berlin's tech community more diverse & inclusive! Whether a WTM member, or a complete newbie - join us! Our Meetups are always open & inclusive to people of all backgrounds - everyone is welcome ❤

TWITTER: http://twitter.com/wtm_berlin

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1106085959408694

SLACK: https://womentechmakersberlin.slack.com

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Jc8mVtCcLAnk3ZKyVahjA

This is a hybrid event. Join the event virtually at https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-women-techmakers-berlin-presents-international-womens-day-2025-redefine-possible/
or in person at

Google Berlin - 2 Tucholskystraße Berlin, 10117

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Agenda

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Speakers

Angela Bickmore - Dream(dri)ven (Talent Business Entrepreneur)

Angela is a passionate advocate for diversity in tech and a lifelong learner who continuously redefines what’s possible. With a career spanning finance, sales, tutoring, tour guiding, fitness, marketing, software engineering, and tech education, she has navigated multiple career transitions—both in and out of tech—proving that growth is never linear.

Irine Kokilashvili - EPAM

Irine is a Systems Engineer by day at EPAM and hobbyist open source contributor by night.

Semone Noel - PeoplePulse Analytix (PPA) (Founder)

Semone Noel is the founder of PeoplePulse Analytix (PPA), a data-driven HRTech platform that helps businesses optimize workforce decisions while prioritizing sustainability and ethics. With experience in HR at Netflix and the FinTech industry, she specializes in leveraging AI and analytics to drive strategic, people-centric innovation. Passionate about DEI, workforce equity, and ethical AI, Se…

Hosts

Anna Morgiel - ImmoScout24 (Android Engineer)

👋 Hi, I’m @annamorgiel, Professional Software Engineer for Android, working with Jetpack Compose, Coroutines and Jetpack Components. My areas are of expertise are testing, feature delivery, Gradle and tooling. Trained in clear communication, mediation and conflict resolution. I’m interested in Google Assistant and conversational design. I support running Women Techmakers Berlin and GDG Be…

Ruba Kharrubi - VW (Software Engineer)

A software engineer with over ten years of professional experience with a wide range of technologies and development methods. She believes That teamwork is the key factor to solve problems and increase productivity and quality.

Michelle Torres

I’m a queer Latina woman in tech with over 25 years of experience working with web technologies. Currently, I’m an Senior Engineering Manager focused on building and leading high-performing, diverse, and cross-functional teams. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of managing and mentoring engineers, managers, and other leaders, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation, and dri…

Jhoon Saravia - Greenmates (Mobile Engineer)

Software consultant and developer, experienced in Android, Flutter and Full-stack. Interested in working on DEI initiatives as a complement to my core work.
Particularly interested in technology, gadgetry, the future, the combination of those three and the impact that driving Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has on all of them both in and out of the workplace.Amateur photographer a…

Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-women-techmakers-berlin-presents-international-womens-day-2025-redefine-possible/.