Experience an unforgettable day at CISPA!

A day dedicated to a future where diverse perspectives – especially women’s voices – drive innovation in cybersecurity, AI and deep tech. This event is an opportunity for all of us to actively contribute to addressing the gender imbalance in our field. Through inspiring talks and networking sessions, we will showcase career paths and role models who are already successful in tech and entrepreneurship.

We have been able to attract high-calibre female speakers whose stories, experiences and tips will be an enrichment for all participants – regardless of career stage, gender or incubator affiliation.

Attention startups!

Startups also have the opportunity to present themselves with a small stand in a relaxed, professional atmosphere during the Lunch Break from 12:00 to 13:00. This is an excellent opportunity to present your innovations, make valuable contacts, expand your existing network and engage in dialogue with guests and speakers. We provide each participating startup with a stand-up table and access to electricity. The startups can supplement their stand with roll-ups, tablets, flyers or other materials.

Interested startups are asked to register by email with CISPA by 13 November, as places are limited (femfutureforum@cispa.de).

Registration via Eventbrite

Childcare available

During the event we offer free childcare for children of all ages. If you need childcare, please send a short email to femfutureforum@cispa.de by 15 November to register.

We look forward to seeing you there and to expanding our network together and supporting the founders of tomorrow.

Agenda:

08:30 am – 09:00 am
Warm welcome and registration

09:00 am – 09:30 am
Opening

1. Jürgen Phillipi (Head of Startups & Entrepreneurship, CISPA) introduces the event and emphasises the importance of the event, particularly with regard to StartUpSecure.
2. Elena Yorgova-Ramanauskas (State Secretary, Saarland Ministry of Economic Affairs, Innovation, Digital and Energy) places the event in a political context and highlights the economic potential.
3. Sibylle-Annette Dümont’s (Equal Opportunities Officer, CISPA) video message highlights the current situation at CISPA and emphasises the social responsibility that everyone shares.

09:30 am – 10:00 am
Keynote „Cybersecurity Meets AI: Deepfakes, Innovation and the Future of Digital Defense“
CISPA Faculty Dr Lea Schönherr presents current innovations from her field of research and discusses their potential.

10:00 am – 11:00 am
Guest speech „Women in IT: Facts, Figures, and the Future“
Lisa Ihde (Google Technical Account Manager & author) underpins the importance of the topic with current relevant figures and gives an outlook on suitable measures.

11:00 am – 11:15 am
Break

11:15 am – 12:00 pm
Panel-Discussion: The Future of Women in Tech – Challenges and Opportunities
Research, start-ups, industry and politics are represented on the podium and immerse themselves in the different perspectives and approaches.

12:00 pm – 01:00 pm
Lunch break and networking
CISPA’s founding director Prof Dr Dr h.c. Michael Backes welcomes the participants over lunch and invites them to interact with the startups represented.

01:00 pm – 01:40 pm
Keynote “Carolin Ackermann’s Journey to Funding“
Deep-Tech founder Carolin Ackermann gives personal and professional insights into her individual path to becoming a successful founder.

01:40 pm – 02:20 pm
Lecture „Financing strategies for deep-tech companies: Overcoming Prejudices and Securing Investment“
Madeleine Adams (Investment Manager, SWG) deals intensively with money issues during the start-up phase and emphasises the differences between the sexes.

02:20 pm – 02:50 pm
Break

02:50 pm – 03:40 pm
Lecture „Building High-Performance Teams in Deep-Tech: Women in Tech, Strategies“
Sabika Ishaq (President WomenCyberForce LUX, CISO Grant Thornton Luxembourg) reports on her valuable experiences and focuses on the importance of team diversity.

03:40 pm – 04:00 pm
Summary of the day with the help of the graphic recording

04:00 pm – 05:00 pm
Break and location change to Halle 4

05:00 pm – 05:30 pm
Interview with ROTERFADEN
Founder Beate Mangrig describes the successful reorganisation of her company and proves that it still requires a spirit of innovation even after it has been founded.

05:30 pm – 08:00 pm
Networking
All participants are invited to exchange ideas and make new contacts in a relaxed and creative atmosphere.