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Women in Tech Dusseldorf AI & Data: Who’s in control?

Discover how women and allies are shaping the future of tech through AI, data, and inclusive leadership.

27 March 2025 | 3.30 – 6.30 pm
IBM iX Studio Dusseldorf

Breaking barriers: Careers, AI, and bias

Ever wondered how industry leaders carve their paths to success? Emilia Rey from Saint-Gobain never followed a strict career plan – yet she reached the top.
Meanwhile, companies like ALDI, Henkel, Vodafone and others are harnessing the power of data and AI to revolutionise business as we know it. But what about the hidden biases within AI?

Join us for an engaging afternoon filled with insights, discussions, and practical learning. In partnership with IBM Consulting and IBM iX, this Women in Tech event will explore career growth, AI-driven transformation, and the critical issue of bias in technology. Connect with industry leaders, engage in thought-provoking conversations, and expand your network in a supportive and empowering atmosphere.

What’s in for you?

Inspiring Keynote

Gain insights from Emilia Rey, Head of Customer Experience Management at Saint-Gobain, as she shares her unconventional leadership journey.

Panel Discussion

Explore how major companies leverage data and AI to drive change.

Interactive Workshop

Participate in a hands-on session with Marie-Claire Paraguya, HR Senior Consultant at ALDI DX, to uncover hidden biases in perception and interaction and explore strategies for fostering inclusivity in technology.

Great People & Drinks

Meet like-minded professionals, connect and exchange ideas over food and drinks.

On the agenda

3.30 pm

Arrival & Registration

3.50 pm

Welcome

Rike-Jana Steinorth, Client Director, IBM iX

4.00 pm

Keynote

No roadmap, yet I arrived: My career adventure

Emilia Rey, Head of Customer Experience Management, Saint-Gobain

4.30 pm

Panel Discussion

AI & Data: Who’s in control, and what’s at stake?

Parisa Najafi, Product Owner, ALDI DX

Kseniia Akshentceva, Head of Quantitative Research & Statistics, Henkel

Johanna Heyden, Head of Future Business & Cooperations, Vodafone Innovation

Inge Scheibel, Principal Solution Consultant, IBM iX

Bernd Eßmann, Executive Director Digital Platform Consulting / AI Lead IBM, iX DACH

5.15 pm

Coffee Break

5.30 pm

Workshop

Cognitive bugs: Exploring bias in perception and interaction

Marie-Claire Paraguya, HR Senior Consultant, ALDI DX

6.15 pm

Wrap-up

6.30 pm

Networking with Food & Drinks

Experience AI innovation firsthand! Meet Marie-Sophie Kames-Klingenbrunner, Digital Strategy Consultant, in our Adobe Lab — get expert insights, explore real-world cases, and discuss the latest trends in AI.