Join us in Malaga for IWD2026 to shatter old norms and celebrate bold new vibes together!
Join Malaga-AI and Women Techmakers by Technovation for a morning of inspiration, technical deep-dives, and honest conversations as we celebrate International Women’s Day through the lens of innovation and leadership.
Special thanks to our partners: Malaga-AI, WordPress Málaga, Fielmann Group, FJX Tech HUB, and Comvive.
About this event:
Are you ready to Break the Pattern?
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2026, Malaga-AI and Women Techmakers by Technovation are joining forces to host a premier event dedicated to the women (and allies) shaping the future of technology.
This year’s theme, "Break the Pattern," is a call to action. We are moving beyond traditional narratives to explore how cutting-edge technology, emotional intelligence, and bold career shifts are redefining the tech landscape in Malaga and beyond.
Event Agenda
09:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Registration
Kick off the morning by checking in and meeting fellow attendees.
10:00 AM – 10:05 AM | Welcoming Remarks
Opening words from the Malaga-AI and Women Techmakers teams.
10:05 AM – 10:25 AM | Keynote Address
Setting the stage for "Breaking the Pattern" in 2026.
10:25 AM – 11:00 AM | Emotional Intelligence Isn’t “Being Nice”Speaker: Asya Isakova
Learn how to transform empathy into influence and leverage EQ as a strategic tool at work.
11:00 AM – 11:35 AM | Coffee Break & Networking
Fuel up and connect with the community.
11:35 AM – 12:05 PM | Cuando sabes analizar malware, todo encajaSpeakers: Sheila Fernandez and Nicole E. Mantilla
A deep dive into the world of cybersecurity and breaking into specialized technical fields.
12:05 PM – 12:35 PM | From Automation to IntelligenceSpeaker: Alia Lupandina
Discover how AI is fundamentally transforming the Marketing industry.
12:35 PM – 01:15 PM | Panel: Challenges at the WorkplacePanelists: Sheila Naujoks, Dr. Krisztina Soreg, Mariia Vozniak and Vanessa Zagone
An interactive discussion on navigating hurdles, breaking glass ceilings, and fostering inclusivity.
01:15 PM – 01:18 PM | Closing Remarks
Final thoughts and a look toward the future.
01:18 PM – 02:00 PM | Networking Session
The conversation continues! Build lasting professional relationships.
02:00 PM | Event End
Where: Monday Lehmberg, Málaga (FJX Tech HUB)
When: March 7, 2026
Time: 09:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Agenda
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Hosted By
Carlos Caballero, GDG Organizer
Carlos Caballero González is a Computer Science Engineer and PhD. in Computer Science from the University of Málaga. Master in Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence. He is an associate professor at the Open University of Catalonia and a Full-time teacher in vocational training at the Junta de Andalucía in Computing and Telecommunications. He has written several teaching books and more than a dozen research articles in the first international journals such as the publications in Solar Physics (A Comparative Study of Clustering Methods for Active Region Detection in Solar EUV Images, Automatic tracking of active regions and detection of solar flares on solar EUV images). He is an open source passionate and loves contributing in events.
José Antonio Palacios Ramírez, Organizer
David Rojo, Organizador
A software developer based in Málaga, specialized in web technologies like NestJs Angular, React and Spring Boot among others.
During my spare time, I thrive on building side-projects, tackling challenging problems, reading, attending conferences, and contributing to open source projects.
Francisco Lara Natoli, Organizador
Daniel Olivet Jimenez, Senior fullstack developer
María Herrezuelo, Organizador
Mara Gambero, GDG on Campus (Estudiantes)
Jaime Veleiro Ruiz, GDG on Campus (Estudiantes)
Elena Guzman Blanco, Colaboradora
code witch | she/they | Microsoft MVP | speaker | baseball ⚾ | learning flutter | opinions are my own
Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-malaga-presents-iwd2026-malaga-break-the-pattern/.
