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Re:presented is a new meetup series for software engineers, tech enthusiasts, and curious minds eager to explore the world of technology through a more inclusive lens.
Our goal is to spotlight underrepresented voices and bring fresh perspectives to the way we build and experience technology.

🎤 Talk: Accessible by Design – UX Research and Coding for Inclusive Applications
Our first event features an inspiring talk by Melanie Jacob, UX & Accessibility Lead at SQUER. As a UX generalist, Melanie draws from Arthur C. Clarke’s belief in pushing the boundaries of what's possible to drive human-centered innovation in product design.
This talk will explore how teams can build accessibility into their products from the start—not as an afterthought, but as a core design and engineering principle.
Expect deep insights from real-world UX research, hands-on code examples, and an open conversation about what accessible design means in practice.

🎙️ Panel: Diverse Voices, Stronger Teams – Lessons in Representation
Our second event is a panel discussion featuring amazing voices who are shaping more inclusive, supportive team cultures from the inside out:

• Sophie Rendl – Founder of frauendomaene.at, the expert database that has been making female expertise more visible since 2019.
• Barbara Ondrisek – Co-founder & CEO of Women And Code. Senior Software Engineer and public speaker with over 20 years of experience. Barbara is passionate about cats, breaking glass ceilings, and empowering others through code.
• Shahab Ganji – Lead Coding Architect at SQUER. A collaborative team player who champions inclusive leadership and values empathy, mentorship, and representation in tech.

The panel will explore what inclusive leadership looks like in action—and how individuals from underrepresented communities are driving meaningful change in their teams and workplaces.

📅 Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
🕕 Start: 18:00 (6:00 PM)
📍 Location: Althanstraße 4/3/63, 1090 Wien

Agenda:

• 18:00 - 18:15 | Open Doors
• 18:15 – 18:30 | Welcome & Introduction
• 18:30 – 19:15 | Talk: "Accessible by Design: UX Research and Coding for Inclusive Applications”
• 19:15 – 19:30 | Bio Break
• 19:30 – 20:15 | Panel Discussion: "Diverse Voices, Stronger Teams: Lessons in Representation” + Q&A
• From 20:15 | Networking & Open Conversations

RSVP & Participation:
Please RSVP via Meetup – spots are limited!
Looking forward to seeing you there!

🔔 How to get to the SQUER Office
Accessing directly from Core C, please ring the SQUER doorbell and take the elevator to the 6th floor – we’ll be there to welcome you.
Also, you can access Core C/Stairway 3 barrier-free via the main entrance at Julius-Tandler-Platz, on the 2nd floor/Core B/Stairway 2, where access through the Plaza to Core C is possible.