Female FutureTech Summit

Networking event for women in STEM and tech professions

Innovation requires diversity

The Female FutureTech Summit 2026 brings together women from future-oriented technologies, STEM fields, and industry — ranging from quantum technology and AI to electronics manufacturing and automation, as well as medical technology, aerospace, and energy.

The summit creates a space for exchange, inspiration, and new perspectives — with the goal of highlighting career paths, strengthening networks, and actively promoting diversity in high-tech industries.

Date: 06 - 07 October 2026
Time: daily 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Location: Hall 2 (C2)
Language: German (a few lectures will be held in EN)

Admission only permitted with a valid Summit ticket or a trade fair ticket for October 6 or 7 2026 (Quantum Effects, EFX, Motek or VISION) .

Here's what you can expect

Networking & Matchmaking | Panels & Experts Presentations | Guided Tours at Trade Shows | 1:1 Live-Coaching | Pitch-Sessions with Tech Companies | Book Presentations & Reading Corner

Who is the Summit for?

You’ve come to the right place if you work in STEM or tech, are studying or are just starting out in a tech career, are passionate about diversity and inclusion, and want to actively advance your career and network – whether personally or as a representative of a tech company.

Focus Topics 2026

Leadership & Entrepreneurship | Innovation & Founding | Networking & Collaboration | Career & Growth

Impressions and comments from the Female FutureTech Summit 2025

Female FutureTech Summit 2026

Prof. Dr. phil. habil. Rose-Marie Beck
Principal
Hochschule Karlsruhe

Veronika Donner
Manager, Site Manager, Executive, Project Manager, Consultant, Facilitator, Presenter
JKM consult GmbH

Lilian Gehrke-Vetterkind
Founder + Owner
Gehrke & Vetterkind Consultants

Dr. Nese Oktay-Gür
CEO, Psychologist, Coach, Consultant
NAP! GmbH
 

Anja Hendel
Digital expert, computer scientist, and member of the supervisory board

Carina Kanitz
Ph.D. student
DLR Institut

Isabelle Klöpfer
Communication Manager & Consultant
WORT+MARKE

Valentina Mayer-Steudte
Co-Founder & CEO
flinq

Laura Rothgang
Start-up & Entrepreneurship
TRACES - Transfercenter, Universität Stuttgart

Dr. Iris Schwenk
COO and Co-Founder
HQS Quantum Simulations

Luboslava Uram
Chief Operating & Technology Officer
Solvd Group

Event partner

Network partner

Parallel events

Technology quartet: four trade fairs, one ticket

Contact

Do you have any questions? We look forward to receiving your email or call!