Female FutureTech Summit 2025

Name: Quantum Effects
Start: 2026-10-06
End: 2026-10-07
Location: Messe Stuttgart

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Networking event for women in STEM and tech professions

Innovation requires diversity.

Women are shaping tomorrow's technological world - with their expertise, innovative spirit and clear goals. The Female FutureTech Summit is where all those who want to drive change and strengthen the role of women in STEM and tech fields can meet.
On 8 October 2025, we will bring together influential figures from quantum technology, the hydrogen economy, and other STEM sectors to showcase career paths, training opportunities, and networking possibilities, and to celebrate together.

Quick Facts

Focus topic 2025: Career and Further Education
A participatory programme with interactive sessions
Inspiring exchange with women's networks, companies and role models
Networking in an open and dynamic format
Lecture language: German

Who is the Summit for?

We invite

Women's networks from STEM and tech fields
Female students and career starters interested in future technologies
Exhibiting companies from Quantum Effects and hy-fcell
Anyone interested in promoting diversity and careers in tech professions

to find out about career and development opportunities, as well as career prospects in high-tech sectors, and network with influential women in the industry.

Program 2025

1:15 PM	Opening of the Summit
1:30 PM – 1:40 PM	Welcome: Julia Nestlen, Stefanie Kromer (Messe Stuttgart), Ann-Kristin Rink (BMFTR)
1:40 PM – 1:50 PM	Reflection & Thought Experiment - Julia Nestlen
1:50 PM – 2:05 PM	Keynote: "The time is now. Women shape the future" - Gülden Gülaydin
2:05 PM – 2:20 PM	Speech: "Diversity as an innovation monitor in STEM - findings from quantum research" - Dr Kathrin Spendier
2:20 PM – 2:45 PM	Panel discussion: "How can I assert myself as a woman in a male-dominated industry and gain recognition?" - Kathrin Stangl, Ruby Schuster, Sophia Gürtler
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM	Keynote speech: "From Hidden Figures to Leading Voices – Career Planning for Women in Tech." - Fiona Ruff
3:00 PM – 3:20 PM	Speech: "Successful salary negotiations" - Ljubow Strobel
3:20 PM – 4:05 PM	Fishbowl discussion: Planning vs. flexibility – does success come from strategy or chance? - Tanja Traub, Prof Ingela Tieze, Dr Sandrine Louis
4:05 PM – 4:30 PM	Presentation of mentoring programs from women's networks - Maria-Eva Reinert (Women in Green Hydrogen), Sophia Gürtler (Girls in Quantum), Dr Melanie Thaler (VDI)
4:30 PM – 4:35 PM	Closing remarks - Julia Nestlen
from 4:35 PM	Networking and exchange opportunities

Speaker

Kathrin Stangl
Sales Operations Specialist
Stellantis Financial Services

Fiona Ruff
HUNTING/
HER HR-Partners
Partner
Initiator 2030.network

Marie-Eve Reinert
Senior Project Manager
Steinbeis Europa Zentrum

Ljubow Strobel
Founder and Managing Director
FRAU VERHANDELT GmbH

Ruby Schuster
Rubin Coaching & Consulting/ former Mercedes-Benz (until 07/25)
Coach & Mentor for female managers in
Tech | Founder of Rubin Coaching & Consulting |
Former team leader Mercedes-Benz