Women in Tech Communities - How to Attract, Retain, and Grow Your Tech Talent
Join us for a special morning event where we’ll share the magic of women in tech communities and provide practical tools to attract, retain, and grow your tech talent in 2025!
This joint event is hosted by Women on Stage, Women in Tech IL, and Hameetupistiot. It will take place at the Palo Alto Networks office, Yigal Alon St 94a, Tel Aviv.
** Note: The event will be conducted in Hebrew. All genders are welcome!
Agenda:
9:30-10:00 Gathering and networking
10:00-10:15 Opening Notes - Galia Eckstein, Head of People, Palo Alto Networks Israel
10:15-10:45 Code Like a Girl: How to Attract and Retain More Women - Moran Weber, CEO & Founder of Women on Stage | Software Engineer (Ex-Wix) | Social Psychologist
10:45-11:15 Communities and Networking as a Growth Engine - Hilla Bakshi, Founder of Hameetupistiot | Community Leader and Networking Expert
11:15-11:30 Break
11:30-11:45 The Stories behind the numbers of Women in Tech IL - Meytal Bercovich, Founder of Women in Tech IL
11:45-12:30 Panel - The Power of Building Women in Tech Communities Within Companies
Host: Meytal Bercovich;
Participants: Nir Orman, Director of Ecommerce Engineering, Wix
Neria Poria Yashar, Senior Software Engineer, Wix
Hila Kraisler, Staff Software Engineer, CyberArk
Dana Kaufman Geller, HR Director, Taboola
Code Like a Girl: How to Attract and Retain More Women (Moran Weber)
It’s no secret that women are highly underrepresented in the tech industry. Some argue that this is a “natural” given fact, but it hasn't always been this way; software development was actually once perceived as a rather feminine field. Turns out, something happened in the mid-1980s that dramatically decreased the percentage of women in computer science studies. Why? What happened?
In this talk, I’ll explain what affected these numbers and discuss the importance of role models for women in tech. You will see there isn’t anything “natural” about it and that you CAN make a difference just by doing some things differently.
Join me and learn practical and scientifically-backed techniques to adjust every step of your recruitment funnel that can substantially increase the number of women in your company.
Elevate Employee Success through Authentic Networking (Hilla Bakshi)
Networking isn’t just a career skill; it’s a driver of personal and organizational success. In this dynamic session, we’ll uncover the power of authentic networking as a tool to foster employee growth, collaboration, and retention. Tailored for HR professionals, this presentation explores how to empower teams with the confidence and tools to build meaningful, strategic connections. We'll also discuss the importance of creating an open, supportive culture that encourages employees to build meaningful connections. Finally, we'll explore how to leverage the power of networking to drive employee engagement and create a culture of trust.
The Stories behind the numbers of Women in Tech IL (Meytal Bercovich)
“The Stories Behind the Numbers in Women in Tech" explores the everyday challenges women face in the tech industry. Through real scenarios, it addresses key issues of diversity and inclusion, encouraging awareness and action to better support women in their careers.
Panel: The Power of Building Women in Tech Communities Within Companies
An ERG (Employee Resource Group) is often a voluntary group that provides a supportive community for people with common identities or interests in the workplace. Among Fortune 500 companies, 90% utilize ERGs as part of their employee engagement strategies. While ERGs are typically employee-led, formal company support is essential for these groups to thrive and contribute significantly to the organization as a whole. Employees who feel a high sense of belonging are more likely to be engaged, loyal, and promote their organizations as great places to work. In this panel, we will explore successful case studies of women in tech communities within companies, discussing their significant impacts, and sharing insights on how to effectively build and sustain them.