Developer, Lead Consultant @ Thoughtworks

As a Tech Lead with 8+ years in Automotive & Manufacturing, I specialize in end-to-end software solutions for the automotive and mobility industry, including onboard and offboard development and automated testing using SiL and HiL. I follow DORA principles to boost efficiency and performance and explore IoT applications in industries like agriculture, healthcare, and energy.

Engineering Manager @ Mobile.de

With extensive experience in developing Android applications and integrating advanced technologies, I am a valuable asset to any tech team. My leadership skills, refined through leading fintech engineering teams, prepare me for a software engineering manager role. Additionally, my passion for speaking engagements highlights my dedication to the growth of the tech community.

Chief Information Security Officer @ Aignostics GmbH

Kwadjo Nyante, originally from Ghana, moved to Europe in 2016 on scholarships and earned two master’s degrees, graduating Cum Laude and Valedictorian. He became CISO before age 30 and now leads security at Aignostics GmbH, integrating AI with medical data. Kwadjo holds a CISSP certification, is pursuing an MBA, and advises on Cyber Security and Blockchain, while actively mentoring and advocating for DEI.

Senior Director @ Capital Department

Kelley Frank Senior Director atCapital Department a transformational leader and creative storyteller with 15 years of experience across B2B and B2C industries, blending business acumen with out-of-the-box thinking. Kelley has worked with companies likeN26 Group,Techstars, and Universal Music, driving significant $$ investment into great businesses.

Ceo & Founder @ The Bold New Company

Kimberly Ofori CEO& Founder atThe Bold New Company a former banker turned management consultant who founded and sold two tech companies. Kimberly is now on a mission to help businesses achieve sustainable growth through her Future Ventures, a startup community and fund.

Engineering Manager @ Reddit, Inc

James has spent the last 13 years building software across 2 continents. Early in his career, he focused on building backend systems across different industries, ranging from Fintech, Edtech, and Proptech. He then moved into management, leading engineering teams at TIER. Later, he moved on to Reddit to build the world’s largest community platform. James is passionate about empowering engineers through his blog, talks, and his newsletter. 

Global Lead Program Manager @Thoughtworks

Juliana, with a degree in Social Communications, transitioned from over a decade in advertising to tech and people management. In 2018, she led Brazil's first affirmative hiring process for black people in tech, the Enegrecer a Tecnologia project. At Thoughtworks, she has held key leadership roles, focusing on building inclusive environments and advocating for racial diversity. She also speaks at tech and DEI events, aiming to create empowering, inclusive experiences.

Senior Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leader (Global)@ Delivery Hero

Rafael Fonseca Pacheco is an experienced Change and Communication Manager, dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) topics. With a strong, personal background in neurodiversity advocacy, Rafael focuses on creating more inclusive workplaces that recognize the unique strengths of neurodivergent individuals.

CEO & Founder @ Benefactum Consulting

Leanne Mair CEO& Founder at Benefactum Consulting and bestselling author of Closing the Gap - How to Include Black Women in Any Gender Equity Strategy. Leanne has been featured in Stylist, Forbes, Business Insider, ESG Clarity, and Investment Week to contribute her views on gender equity, organizational transformation, and DEI.

Consultant Business Analyst @ World Health Organization

Experienced product strategist with a customer-centric approach and a proven track record in driving growth across diverse organisational landscapes, from startups to established corporates. Skilled communicator adept at fostering collaboration and effectively scaling teams through strategic recruitment and tailored training programmes. Recognised for strong people and organisational leadership, keen problem-solving abilities, consistently identifying and addressing customer pain points to deliver value-driven solutions.

Founder & President @ #CongoExcellence

Jenny Mushegera is a development expert dedicated to engaging African youth and diaspora in Africa's socioeconomic growth. With over nine years of experience, she currently works as a Development Cooperation Officer for Southern Africa at Misereor. She has contributed to initiatives like the Model African Union and founded CongoExcellence, a digital magazine empowering Congolese youth.

DevOps Engineer @ SAP

Fola holds a Electrical and Electronics Engineering degree and began her career in the Telecommunications industry. After gaining valuable experience, she moved to Berlin to pursue a Master’s in Information and Communications Engineering. Since completing her studies, Fola has transitioned into the role of a DevOps Engineer, working with several IT companies across various sectors. She is passionate about leveraging her technical skills and international experience to drive innovation in the tech industry.

Head of People Partnering @ Parity Technologies

As the Head of People Partnering with over 8 years of HR experience across startups and scale-ups, I am dedicated to fostering transparent and fair work environments. and I specialize in people partnering, salary negotiations, and developing healthy organizational cultures. Advocating for equitable practices is central to my work. I’m proud to be a strong ally in the diversity and inclusion space, working to create lasting change that empowers individuals and enhances organizational culture.

Founder @ YourY Network

Leyla F Karaha is a founder of YourY Network, a grassroot global community of social entrepreneurs and changemakers. She is a founding member of a new initiative called Black Women StartUp Bootcamp to increase representation of black women tech founders. Leyla is a Techstars Community All-Star ‘22, has been the lead organiser for  Techstars Startup Weekend Women Dublin, Techstars Startup Weekend Social Innovation Dublin and Techstars Startup Week Dar. 

Staff Engineer @ Wayfair

Tania is a Staff Engineer at Wayfair. She has been building software for over 14 years, with experience as an Engineering Manager as well as a Staff Engineer. All this time Tania has worked with multi cultural teams in different regions of the world and in different industries as well such as retail, health care and energy. Tania is passionate about working in and building high performance teams who deliver business value.

Ceo & Partnerships @ EMMSTechnology

Degmo Daar is a renowned speaker and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practitioner dedicated to creating inclusive environments within the tech industry and beyond. As CEO of Emmstech, she is committed to empowering women of color in tech by fostering community and opening pathways to opportunities. Driven by a passion for ethical advocacy and systemic change, Degmo emphasizes the importance of DEI as both a business priority and a force for societal progress. She advocates for the integration of DEI into core business strategies, demonstrating that embracing diversity is not only a responsibility but also a powerful driver of innovation and growth.

Senior Product Manager @ Just Eat Takeaway.com

I have over 9 years of experience in creating impactful, easy-to-use, and revenue-generating products across B2C and B2B environments. With a Computer Science degree and certifications in finance, marketing and sales, I have a strong background in data and business analytics, user experience and delivery management. I have published articles on Code Like a Girl and spoken at prestigious events such as Black Tech Fest. In 2023, I was nominated by the AltMarketing school as a top 100 marketing professionals to watch.

Senior Technical Instructor @ dbt Labs

 I am an educator and enabler at heart who enjoy working on things at the intersection of biology, computation and society especially for individuals, organisations, and communities in resource-constrained situations. Over the past decade I have worked with journalists, civil society, entrepreneurs, academic institutions and governments in over 30 countries across 5 continents to embed data capabilities and culture into their decision-making.I am interested in working with individuals, team and organisations rethinking approaches to bring dignity to people and communities.

CEO & Fouder @ BlackInTechBerlin & Talent Diverse

Founder and CEO of Black In Tech , Kave has built an extraordinary career in Talent Acquisition working with some of the most innovative organizations in the technology industry. This experience and her journey led her to establish and build enterprises that center around building people up and cementing inclusion as a core part of business. 

CEO & Founder @ FOMO

Cephas Ndubueze is the dynamic Founder of FOMO, a groundbreaking platform active in Berlin, Munich, and Cape Town. After transitioning from investor to VC-backed entreprenuer, Cephas earned the support of top investors like Hustle Fund and Lightspeed Ventures, as well as notable angels from Soundcloud, Sequoia Angel Scout, and Websummit. Passionate about bringing inspiring people together, he curates and organises exclusive events designed to connect the next generation of tech millionaires.

Strategist / Lead Influencer Relations @ PIABO

Communications wizard, polyglot and hobby public speaker. Moving through the world with creative vibrancy and as an advocate for diversity, inclusion, and equity. Love for all things influencer relations, digital trends, and new work.

Chief Financial Officer @ Blacklane

Ebony S. Morczinek is Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Blacklane where she reports to Blacklane CEO and Co-Founder Dr. Jens Wohltorf. In her role, Ebony focuses on optimizing the global finance function as well as global and local operational management to enable Blacklane’s growth. With more than 20 years of experience directing all facets of finance, operations, and executive-level business administration for top-tier organizations, she brings proven leadership and valuable insights to the Blacklane team.

CEO @ RosaMAG

Celia Parbey is a journalist and presenter. She works as an editor at ZEIT ONLINE and also freelances for various online and print magazines. She is the CEO of RosaMAG, an online lifestyle magazine for Black FLINTA* individuals in German-speaking countries. Her writing focuses on topics such as colonial legacies, intersectionality, feminism, and racism.

R&D Principal Technologist - Innovation @ AVEVA

Femi graduated from the University of Manchester with a master’s in engineering in Biomedical Materials Science. She has over 10 years’ experience in engineering, technical training and project management within the industrial software technology sector. She is currently R&D Principal Technologist of Innovation at AVEVA, Frankfurt, where she nurtures and drives a culture of innovation across multidisciplinary groups! Driven by her expertise in innovation and understanding of team dynamics, she applies her skills to help teams understand their challenges, problem solve more effectively and do better collaborative work.

Financial Advisor @ Deutsche Bank

As a Financial Advisor at Deutsche Bank, Sebastian brings a robust background in banking and finance, having honed his skills as a Banker for the last 15 years. For the past decade, he has focused on helping expatriate, gain a deep understanding of their unique needs and challenges when arriving in Germany.His professional journey has equipped him with substantial experience in the financial sector, where he has developed expertise in investments and finance for both B2C and B2B customers. His goal when working with expats is to help them build a strong financial foundation.