Hello 50:50 World in Zurich: Tech Needs More Than Engineers
Hello 50:50 World May meetup about: Tech needs You, even if you’re not an engineer by Kateryna Portmann, Senior Product Manager at ANYbotics
Date and time
Location
Sphères
Hardturmstrasse 66 8005 Zürich SwitzerlandRefund Policy
About this event
Lightning Talk
What? Tech needs You — even if you’re not an engineer
Who? Kateryna Portmann, Senior Product Manager – Robotics @ ANYbotics, Lead for Women in Robotics Swiss Chapter
In this lightning talk, Kateryna will reflect on her journey as a product leader in robotics — from neurorehabilitation to industrial sites — and how navigating bias, breaking barriers, and building tech that matters are all part of her path.
She will share what it means to lead innovation in an industry where you’re often the only woman in the room, and how we can design more inclusive systems — in both tech and workplaces.
To participate, you’ll need to bring someone with a different perspective (e.g., gender, nationality, etc.) to ensure balanced representation.
We will discuss for example the following questions:
- What non-technical skills are essential for building successful tech products?
- What makes people feel that tech isn't for them?
- How can we better include people from creative, social sciences, or non-engineering backgrounds in tech teams?
- What role does diversity of thought and background play in creating robots that actually work in the real world?
Do you have a topic or a speaker in mind for a lightning talk? Get in touch at hello5050world@gmail.com
Hello 50:50 World
Can we really achieve gender equity and diversity in tech if we stay in our feminist bubbles? Do you believe that we can only achieve more equality when everybody is on board? Then join the conversation on diversity in tech at our Hello 50:50 world meetups.
To participate, you’ll need to bring someone with a different perspective (e.g., gender, nationality, etc.) to ensure balanced participation. Both you and your +1 need to get a ticket so we can better manage attendance.
Venue & setup
We will meet at Sphères in Zurich. Grab a coffee before the meetup (not included in the event) and join an insightful discussion with diverse perspectives.
08.00- Arriving
08.10 - Lightning talk
08.20 - Q&A with speaker
08.30 - Open discussion (3x switching tables)
09.00 - Summary round & networking
09.30 - Closing
Frequently asked questions
We highly encourage you to convince someone you can bring along someone with a different perspective to increase diversity and ensure a balanced participation. If your +1 cannot make it or you weren't able to find someone for the date of the meetup, you can of course still join the meetup.
Yes, make sure your +1 also reserves a spot so we have a better overview of attendance.