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The newest initiative of DevTalks Romania

EMPOWER is an initiative dedicated to creating a more inclusive, supportive and actionable environment for women in technology & in business. An event concept with one day agenda and an innovative exhibition area, built as a learning environment and designed to cover a wide range of aspects that women face every day, professionally.

As an attendee and a supporter of Empower, you'll be able to explore career coaching sessions, leadership talks, upgrade your negotiation skills or meet worldwide known speakers.

EMPOWER welcomes all women in tech, C-level executives, entrepreneurs and young professionals. All men are welcomed as well and we encourage their presence.

Event Speakers

Toni Collis

Toni Collis

CEO
@Toni Collis Executive Coaching


Glenn Anderson

Glenn Anderson

Professional Public Speaker
@Glenn Anderson Speaks


Marian Andrei

Marian Andrei

Stage Moderator
@Empower


Steliana Moraru

Steliana Moraru

Stage Moderator
@Empower


Alina Pacurar

Alina Pacurar

Principal Quality Assurance Engineer
@Thoughtworks


Lavinia Neagoe

Lavinia Neagoe

Director of Engineering & Bucharest Technology Site Lead
@Google


Amy Lynch

Amy Lynch

Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Europe
@Thoughtworks


Roxana Elena Vasile

Roxana Elena Vasile

Development Director
@Finastra


Anca Florea

Anca Florea

Head of Consulting
@Trend Consult Group


Matthew Brylka

Matthew Brylka

Engineering Director and Site Leader
@Dropbox


Audrey Colle

Audrey Colle

Partner Director of Engineering in Microsoft Azure
@Microsoft


Agenda

10:00 to 10:10

Opening Speech

— 10 minutes

  • Marian Andrei Marian Andrei [Stage Moderator — Empower]
  • Steliana Moraru Steliana Moraru [Stage Moderator — Empower]

10:10 to 10:15

Intro Speech - Empower Tech Team

— 5 minutes


10:15 to 10:30

Surprise Activation

— 15 minutes

10:30 to 11:00

Keynote to be announced

— 30 minutes


  • Lavinia Neagoe Lavinia Neagoe [Director of Engineering & Bucharest Technology Site Lead — Google]

11:00 to 11:40

How to use AI to improve the performance of engineering teams

— 40 minutes

  • Matthew Brylka Matthew Brylka [Engineering Director and Site Leader — Dropbox]

11:40 to 13:00

Panel with intro, individual speeches, Q&A

— 1 hour

Join us for three engaging speed sessions presented by Microsoft, Finastra, and Thoughtworks.

  • Session 1  powered by Microsoft – Navigating career transitions with mentorship and networking
  • Session 2 powered by Finastra – Steps towards happy, high performing teams
  • Session 3 powered by Thoughtworks – How do we get the next generation into tech?

These sessions will feature introductions and dynamic Q&A segments, all moderated by Marian Andrei. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore, debate, and learn.

  • Marian Andrei Marian Andrei [Stage Moderator — Empower]
  • Alina Pacurar Alina Pacurar [Principal Quality Assurance Engineer — Thoughtworks]
  • Amy Lynch Amy Lynch [Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Europe — Thoughtworks]
  • Roxana Elena Vasile Roxana Elena Vasile [Development Director — Finastra]
  • Audrey Colle Audrey Colle [Partner Director of Engineering in Microsoft Azure — Microsoft]

13:00 to 14:00

Lunch Break

— 1 hour

14:00 to 14:40

From setback to comeback: how embracing discomfort and failure fuels leadership growth

— 40 minutes

Imagine the last time you faced rejection or failure—did it make you feel small, or did it ignite a fire within you to come back stronger? In leadership, setbacks are not roadblocks but rather the building blocks of true success. 

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  • Toni Collis Toni Collis [CEO — Toni Collis Executive Coaching]

14:40 to 16:00

Panel with intro, individual speeches, Q&A

— 1 hour

  • Steliana Moraru Steliana Moraru [Stage Moderator — Empower]

16:00 to 16:40

From ZERO to C-level while saving your sanity

— 40 minutes

Job burnout is a lot like burning your toast or burning through money repairing your home. Little or no control over your work. Surrounded by chaos. Unrealistic deadlines. Before you know it, your toast is burned, your home is a money pit, and you are running on empty! 

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  • Glenn Anderson Glenn Anderson [Professional Public Speaker — Glenn Anderson Speaks]

16:40 to 17:10

Psychological Safety

— 30 minutes


  • Anca Florea Anca Florea [Head of Consulting — Trend Consult Group]

Meet Our Partners

Lounge Partners

Women in Tech Lounge

Supporting Partners

Registration Partner

Production Partners

Official Hydration Partner
Official Coffee Partner
Comfort Area Partner
Experience Partner
Refreshments Partner
Connectivity Partner

Community Partners

Main Media Partner

Media & Strategic Partners

Tickets


159.00

Early Registration

9th Aug - 8th Oct


Event Access

Expo Area Access


179.00

Regular Registration

9th Oct - 7th Nov


Event Access

Expo Area Access


199.00

Late Registration

8th - 21st Nov


Event Access

Expo Area Access

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We are encouraging you to set an example to support women in tech and to bring challenges on table and what it means to reach full potential.

We are creating an inclusive environment that welcomes women from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets.

We are facilitating meaningful networking opportunities to build connections within the tech community.

We are raising awareness about gender biases and the importance of creating a more equitable and balanced workplace.