WTM Salzburg @Red Bull
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Women Techmakers × Red Bull Media House returns for another inspiring chapter!
We're excited to welcome back this dynamic collaboration between Women Techmakers and Red Bull, where innovation meets inspiration. Join us for an evening dedicated to amplifying women's voices in technology, building meaningful connections, and exploring new horizons together.
✨ What to Expect ✨
Connect & Collaborate: Celebrate the diverse journeys of women shaping the tech landscape. This is your space to meet fellow innovators, exchange ideas, and build relationships that matter.
Networking: Take advantage of networking opportunities designed to help you make authentic connections. Whether you're seeking mentorship, collaboration, or simply great conversations, you'll find your tribe here.
Thought-Provoking Talks: Experience powerful insights from industry leaders and community members who are pushing boundaries in tech. Fuel your inspiration with fresh perspectives (and a refreshing Red Bull!).
Join us as we continue to break barriers and build bridges in the technology ecosystem! From industry veterans to emerging talents, all are welcome to share in this experience of how Red Bull fuels innovation and creativity in tech, complemented by inspiring talks from our vibrant community.
Program Details:
Agenda
5:30 PM - Come Together
Arrive, settle in, and prepare for an evening of insightful discussions and networking. This session offers the perfect opportunity to get comfortable before the event officially begins.
5:45 PM - Welcome and Company Presentation
Start of the event with a short introduction to Women Techmakers and the company Red Bull Media House.
6:00 PM - Laura Wissiak: Who's that code snippet? A screen reader guessing game
Put your accessibility instincts to the test! A quiz show on how semantic HTML and ARIA really sound in screen readers, featuring code, surprises, and common myths busted.
6:30 PM - Bianca Glasner: MCP Servers everywhere!
Nowadays everybody talks and builds MCP Servers. In this talk we'll cover some best practices to build bulletproof MCP servers that actually survive production, based on hard-won lessons from real deployments.
7:00 PM - Break
A short break to refresh before we continue.
7:15 PM - Vera Angerer:Feedback Isn’t Failure: Building Confidence in Technical Spaces
In technical environments, feedback is constant—but it’s not always clear, kind, or inclusive. I’ll share how I learned to see feedback as the key to unlocking not just technical skills—but personal growth and empowerment.
7:45 PM - Networking
After engaging and exciting tech talks, we invite you to spend the rest of the evening expanding your professional networks. Join us for insightful discussions and enjoy a selection of snacks in a relaxed and informal setting.
📍 Venue
Halleiner Landesstraße 24, 5061 Elsbethen - The event takes place in Building 1 just behind the "Reception building ".
Getting Here:
By car/bike: Use the designated "Visitor Parking" area (turn right before the entry gate)
By public transport: Take bus lines 160 or 165 to the stop near the main entrance, or use bus line 7/S-Bahn to Salzburg Süd (just a 5-10 minute walk)
⚡ Reserve your spot now - spaces fill quickly!
Agenda
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Speakers
Vera Angerer - RedBull Media House (Engineering Manager)
She’s an Engineering Manager at Red Bull Media House whose passion for web development started 17 years ago, currently leading a team that develops and maintains a headless CMS that empowers editorial teams at Red Bull.
Bianca Glasner - Nosto (Head of Engineering)
Passionate digital and technology leader with a strong focus on innovation and best practices in the ever-evolving tech world. As Head of Platform Integrations Engineering at Nosto, Bianca leads a high-performing team of software engineers, ensuring seamless integration of Nosto’s solutions across major e-commerce platforms. Her leadership mantra, "Teamwork makes the dream work," reflects her …
Laura Wissiak - Hope Tech (UX researcher)
As assistive tech & UX researcher Laura is on a mission to make the on- and offline world more inclusive.
Accessibility is her special interest, everything from easy language to assistive technology! She currently focuses on research and development of assistive tech firmware for people living with low vision or blindness.
Creating inclusive and comfortable experiences for a…
Hosts
Bianca Glasner - Nosto (Head of Engineering)
Passionate digital and technology leader with a strong focus on innovation and best practices in the ever-evolving tech world. As Head of Platform Integrations Engineering at Nosto, Bianca leads a high-performing team of software engineers, ensuring seamless integration of Nosto’s solutions across major e-commerce platforms. Her leadership mantra, "Teamwork makes the dream work," reflects her …
Vicky Pirker - Vicky Pirker UX Consulting (Strategic Business Consultant)
With a solid blend of expertise, Vicky is a strategic business consultant with over 15 years of experience in IT consulting across global corporations. Her work goes beyond creating digital products💻; she enhances processes and efficiency🚀, making sure businesses and customer experiences are as rewarding as a good morning coffee.
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Partner
Red Bull GmbH (https://www.redbull.com/at-de/)
Red Bull teams are based in three locations in Salzburg: Fuschl am See, the Red Bull Base in Elsbethen and our third location in Wals-Siezenheim.
The Red Bull Base, newly opened and located south of Salzburg city in Elsbethen, is home to Red Bull Media House, headquarter teams as well as our Fashion & FanWear team. It's a campus-style location where protected architecture mixes with modern updates.
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