
What we’re about
Women in Big Data (WiBD) started as a grass-roots organization in 2015 with the mission to inspire, support and connect women in big data careers. In 2022 we opened a new chapter in Berlin and we are looking forward to welcome you in our network!
Upcoming events (3)
See all- EMPOWERMENT of WOMEN in TECH: 10th ANNIVERSARY of WOMEN in BIG DATA BERLINHertie School of Governance, Berlin
We’re thrilled to mark a major milestone—the 10th anniversary of Women in Big Data Global—with a dynamic two-day celebration. Day one honors our collective achievements with partners, speakers, and supporters who share what motivates their work and why they champion diversity and inclusion through Women in Big Data Berlin. Day two features a unique hackathon on entrepreneurship, offering a hands-on platform to empower early and mid-stage founders. Together, we’ll celebrate, connect, and spark the future of innovation. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Agenda for day 1; 24.10.2025:
5:30-6:30 PM:
Registration and Networking
6:30-6:45 PM:
Welcome to WiBD 10th Anniversary (story behind global and Berlin) - Kasia Stoltmann (Founder of Women in Big Data Berlin)
6:45-7:30 PM:
What is driving your daily business and WHY Women in Big Data Berlin? - Sofia Trojanowska (Infosys), Neil Metzler, Kira Grabner (meta), Amy Raygada (Thoughtworks), Julia Charlotte Einsiedel Lang (Red Hat), tba.
7:30-8:15 PM:
Panel: The future of AI - Kendy Rannenberg (databricks), Benedikt Bonnmann (adesso), Rosanna Sibora (OpenProjct), Kasia Stoltmann (Women in Big Data Berlin)
8:15-10:30 PM:
Networking + CelebrationAgenda for day 2; 25.10.2025:
Please find all information about day 2 following the link: hackathon on entrepreneurship - Hackathon - Empowering Female Founders in BIG Data & AIHertie School of Governance, Berlin
As part of the 10th anniversary of Women in Big Data we are thrilled to invite you to a unique hackathon on entrepreneurship, offering a hands-on platform to empower early and mid-stage founders. Together, we’ll celebrate, connect, and spark the future of innovation.
Ready to put your skills into action?
During the Hackathon, you’ll work in diverse, multidisciplinary teams to create a business plan, develop a prototype or demo, and prepare a pitch to showcase your solution. This is an excellent opportunity to collaborate, innovate, and test your ideas in real-time. Best pitch will win a price!
Who Should Attend?- Aspiring entrepreneurs who want to launch a startup in Big Data & AI
- Early-stage founders seeking guidance and mentorship
- Professionals exploring entrepreneurship as a career transition
What You’ll Gain:
- Actionable business skills that can be applied immediately
- Access to a supportive community of female entrepreneurs
- Insights from experienced mentors and industry experts
- A clear roadmap for taking your business to the next level
Do you want to bring your team and idea?
Amazing! Then you need to explain exactly which part was developed during the event.
You don’t have a team and idea?
Amazing too! We will assign you a diverse team so that you can develope your idea together.###
Agenda
9:45 - 10:00 | Welcome [Maria Beiner]
10:00 – 10:30 | Expert session 1: Strategic Networking [Katarzyna (Kasia) Stoltmann]
10:30 – 11:30 | Expert session 2: Craft Your Business Plan & Pitch It [Neil Metzler]
11:30 – 12:00 | Expert session 3: How to build up resilience [Naima Hassan]
12:00 – 13:00 | Expert session 4: How to Start a Startup [to be announced]
14:00 – 18:30 | Hackathon: From Idea to Demo
18:30 – 19:30 | Pitching to Jury [Anastasia Barner, Benedikt Bonnmann, Ruta Donovan, Neil Metzler, Women in Big Data Berlin Team]
20:00 – 20:30 | Jury Feedback