15.04.2025 | Pure Storage, Prague

Women in Tech:
Career Progression & Leadership

Join us for an empowering event focused on leadership and career growth in the tech industry. Whether you’re ready to step into a leadership role, enhance your skills, or gain valuable insights, this is your opportunity to connect, learn, and get inspired to elevate your tech career to the next level!
General partner
Partners
15.4.2025
Date
9
Speakers
3 hrs
of content & networking

About the event

Join us for an event focused on empowering and advancing women in tech leadership. Learn how to navigate the path from senior roles to leadership positions, develop the skills needed to thrive in the industry, and build a meaningful career in tech.

Explore topics such as transitioning into leadership, balancing technical expertise with essential soft skills, and preparing for the future of tech with emerging trends and opportunities. Gain actionable strategies and inspiration to grow your career, expand your leadership potential, and make a lasting impact.

Whether you’re an experienced professional ready to take the next step or someone supporting women in their career journeys, this event offers valuable insights and connections to help drive your success in tech leadership.

Topics we will cover

During the event we will cover various tech-related topics.

Women in tech allies – How men can support women

Allyship plays a vital role in creating a more inclusive and equitable tech industry. In this talk, we’ll discuss how men can actively support women in the workplace by advocating for equal opportunities, addressing unconscious biases, and fostering a culture of respect and collaboration.Gain practical strategies to champion women’s contributions, create inclusive teams, and drive meaningful change in your organization. Whether you’re a leader, colleague, or mentor, this talk will inspire you to take action and be part of building a stronger, more diverse tech community.

Speaker: Doron Avraham, Engineering Manager at Pure Storage

From senior to manager: Transitioning to leadership roles

This panel focuses on actionable strategies for professionals who have reached a certain level of seniority and are looking to step up in their careers. It goes beyond inspirational success stories to provide concrete advice on how to navigate the complexities of growth, leadership advancement, and personal branding at mid-to-senior levels.

Speakers: Rudina Tafhasaj, Senior Software Engineer - Salesforce at Rapid7, Andreea Pripoae, Engineering Manager at Pure Storage, TBA

Why communication, empathy, and resilience matter in tech (And why you need hard skills too)

Is there really anything 'soft' about thriving in one of the world's fastest-moving industries? In tech, resilience, empathy, and communication are not just nice-to-haves, they are essential. Yet, these skills shine brightest when paired with strong technical expertise. True impact comes from blending technical depth with the ability to connect, collaborate, and adapt.In the fast-evolving, post-AI era, resilience is crucial to keep learning, empathy helps navigate shared challenges, and clear communication amplifies our voice. Yet, without continuously building technical credibility, these strengths can go unnoticed. This talk challenges the artificial divide between "soft skills" and technical excellence, highlighting why mastering both is key to building a sustainable, powerful presence in tech. Join us for an honest conversation about bridging technical depth and human connection to create meaningful, lasting success.

Speaker: Soheyla Mirshahi, Head of AI at Creative Dock

The future of tech: Key skills and trends

In this panel discussion, industry experts delve into the skills and trends shaping the future of work in tech. They will explore emerging technologies, the evolving demands of the digital workforce, and strategies for staying ahead in a rapidly changing landscape. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on how to navigate and thrive in the tech-driven world of tomorrow.

Speakers: Katerina Lesch, Head of AI & Data at EmbedIT, TBA, TBA

One more topic will be announced soon

Meet the speakers

You'll hear from 9 experts on various  topics. More speakers to be announced soon!
Rudina Tafhasaj
Senior Software Engineer - Salesforce at Rapid7
Andreea Pripoae
Engineering Manager at Pure Storage
Soheyla Mirshahi
Head of AI at Creative Dock
Doron Avraham
Engineering Manager at Pure Storage
Katerina Lesch
Head of AI & Data at EmbedIT
More speakers will be announced soon

Other partners

What attendees say

Agenda

17:00 - 17:25

Registration & Networking

17:25 - 17:35

Welcome from Femme Palette and Pure Storage

Lucie Neumanova (Femme Palette)
Paul Melmon (Pure Storage)

17:35 - 17:55

Women in tech allies – How men can support women

Doron Avraham (Pure Storage)

17:55 - 18:40

From senior to manager: Transitioning to leadership roles

Andreea Pripoae (Pure Storage), Rudina Tafhasaj (Rapid7), TBA

18:40 - 19:00

Why communication, empathy, and resilience matter in tech (And why you need hard skills too)

Soheyla Mirshahi (Creative Dock)

19:00 - 19:30

Networking & Snacks

19:30 - 19:50

TBA

TBA

19:50 - 20:35

The future of tech: Key skills and trends

Katerina Lesch (EmbedIT), TBA, TBA

20:35 - 21:00

Networking


Want to bring your kid to the conference?

At the event, there will be designated time for networking and meeting like-minded people.

Pricing

The event will take place on 15.04.2025 at Pure Storage office in Karlin, Prague. Here is how to get there.
For our active mentors and mentees we have discounts. You will be informed about it via email. For refunds information check the Q&A below.
Until March 3rd, 2025

Early bird

890 CZK incl. VAT
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What’s covered
3 hours of  content & networking
Refreshments (Snacks & drinks)
After March 3rd, 2025

Regular

990 CZK incl. VAT
Get ticket
What’s covered
3 hours of  content & networking
Refreshments (Snacks & drinks)

Become an event partner

Would you like your company to participate in the event and support our  women empowerment efforts? Become a partner of the event!

For more information about our partnership offering, contact our co-founder Lucie at lucie@femmepalette.com.

FAQs

Any questions about the event? Email us at events@femmepalette.com