While thousands of attendees joined the Women in Tech Global Conference virtually from around the world, something equally powerful was happening on the ground.
Across Barcelona, Berlin, and New York, WomenTech Network’s local in-person Connect events as part of the Women in Tech Global Conference transformed the global conference experience into real-world connections, conversations, and community. These gatherings became vibrant extensions of the global movement — creating spaces where professionals could step away from their screens, meet face-to-face, and strengthen the relationships that continue to shape the future of tech.
Together, these local experiences demonstrated something powerful — when global inspiration meets local community, impact multiplies.
Women in Tech Connect Barcelona
In the vibrant tech ecosystem of Barcelona, Women in Tech Connect Barcelona brought together engineering, design, and technology professionals for an evening centered on meaningful human connection beyond the screen. Hosted by New Relic, the event created a welcoming space for attendees to exchange ideas, build relationships, and engage directly with professionals shaping the local tech community.
Featuring insightful conversations with Fernanda Rachel Del Bel Tavares, Senior Software Engineer at New Relic, and Inés Peláez, Senior Principal Product Designer at New Relic, the gathering offered attendees a closer look into the company’s engineering and product culture while fostering authentic dialogue around careers, innovation, and collaboration in tech. More than a networking event, the evening reflected the spirit of the WomenTech Network community — bringing people together to inspire growth, opportunity, and lasting connections within Barcelona’s thriving technology landscape.
In Berlin, Women in Tech Connect Berlin brought together experienced engineers and technology professionals for an evening where creativity and software engineering intersected in unexpected and thought-provoking ways. Hosted by Personio, the event created a refreshing space for attendees to step beyond traditional tech conversations and explore how innovation often emerges from curiosity, craftsmanship, and unconventional thinking.
Featuring engaging sessions from Hanna Shniukava, Software Engineer at Personio, and Katy Ereira, Software Engineer at Personio, the evening explored surprising parallels between knitting patterns and programming logic, while also tackling one of today’s most relevant engineering challenges: building trust in AI-generated code.
Women in Tech Connect Berlin
Women in Tech Connect New York
In New York City, Women in Tech Connect NYC brought together women across technology, product, business, and leadership for an evening of thoughtful conversations around influence, resilience, and navigating change in the age of AI. Hosted by Braze, the event created an inspiring space for professionals to connect in person and explore what modern leadership truly looks like in a rapidly evolving world.
The evening featured insightful discussions from leaders across industries, including Del Patara, Vice President and Global Head of Business Development at Braze; Grace Chapman, Director of Digital Communication at Anheuser-Busch; Inge Konther, AVP of Customer Engagement at Sotheby’s; Melody Gonzalez, Manager of CX Operations at Braze; and Suzanne Frush, Senior Product Manager at Braze. Together, they shared honest perspectives on leadership, career-defining moments, decision-making, and embracing risk during times of transformation.
Local Connections, Global Impact
Each event was a powerful statement of our collective commitment to empowering and advancing women in technology. Attendees left feeling inspired and motivated, ready to make a real impact in their fields with new insights, connections, and opportunities.
As we look ahead to the Women in Tech Conference 2026, the momentum generated by these events serves as a powerful catalyst for further progress and innovation within the tech industry. Join us on this transformative journey as we continue to champion women in tech and reshape the future of technology together.