How I Changed My Career Direction After More Than 20 Years in Tech
Pragati Siddhanti reflects on changing career direction after more than 20 years in tech, sharing how she redefined success and moved into academia, research, and community building. Through personal stories and guided reflection, the session explores identity, purpose, courage, and what it means to build a career that feels aligned with who you are becoming.
Learn more & get your ticket here.
Hosted by: Silvia Cordero Morales
Dare to Shape Tech 2026
Dare to Shape Tech 2026 brings together migrant and refugee tech professionals, employers, mentors, and community organizations to explore how international talent can thrive—and help shape the future of technology in Zurich.
We will also officially launch the Dare Two Mentorship Program, connecting experienced professionals with migrant and refugee tech talent to support long-term career growth and integration into Zurich's tech ecosystem.
Learn more & get your ticket here.
Hello 50:50 World in Zurich: Feeling Like An Imposter?
Hello 50:50 World September Meetup with Breakfast in Zurich
What? Feeling Like An Imposter? Rethinking Self-Doubt in Tech
Who? Vera Thienert, Senior Manager Center of Excellence Health & Engagement, Zalando
Hosted by Hello 50:50 World in collaboration with Zalando Zurich Tech Hub.
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Tech Leadership Circle: Leading Teams through AI Transformation
The hardest part of AI transformation isn't the technology. It's the humans. Join other tech leaders for an honest reckoning.
Hello 50:50 World in Zurich: Humane Technology
What? The Hidden Key to Humane Technology
Who? Itzel Lerma, Startup Poineer & Neuroplasticity Trainer
Hosted by: Martina Niggli
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Hello 50:50 World in Bern: AI & Leadership
Was? AI & Leadership: Wer führt eigentlich wen?
Wer? Dr. Jacqueline Kucera, Researcher und Lecturer, Universität Lausanne, IDHEAP, CEO und Gründerin SoCoach Leadership
Hosted by Stefan Koring & Sreya Dasari
Wer führt eigentlich wen — wir die KI oder die KI längst unsere Organisationen?
Tickets hier.
Hello 50:50 World in Zurich: Lost in Translation
What? Lost in Translation: An Interactive and Multilingual Lunch
Who? Marica Bertarini – founder of Kekombo, designing language exchange experiences for companies and communities that are fun, effective, and effortless to sustain.
Hosted by Hello 50:50 World in collaboration with Zalando Zurich Tech Hub.
Register here.
Hello 50:50 World in Zurich: Hacking the Culture
What? Hacking the Culture: How Hackathons Shape Who Belongs in Tech
Who? Zeynep Savaseri – ETH student and founder of HerCode, organizing hackathons that encourage more women to participate in tech
Hosted by Hello 50:50 World in collaboration with ETH Diversity
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Inclusive Leadership Circle: Leading Through Resistance
Turn resistance into results. Join our 2-hour Inclusive Leadership Circle to master tough conversations and lead with confidence.
Neurodiversity at home: Why ADHD families are always stressed, and why it’s not your fault
Who? François Matthey, Founder of unablenkbar – Centre for ADHD, Keynote Speaker, ADHD Coach and Podcaster
What? Neurodiversity at Home: Why ADHD families are always stressed, and why it’s not your fault
Hosted by: Silvia Cordero Morales
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Hello 50:50 World in Zurich: AI & Leadership
What? AI & Leadership - Rethinking leadership in times of technological acceleration
Who? Jacqueline Kucera, Head of the Parliamentary Library, Research, Data, CEO of SoCoachLeadership and Author of Fearless Mind
Register here.
Hello 50:50 World in Zurich: Leading with Empathy
What? Leading with Empathy
Who? Zana Galijasevic, Principal Product Manager at Zalando Switzerland AG
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Hello 50:50 World in Basel: Beyond asking “How are you?” Connecting across neurodiversity
Who? Dr. Jen Hertz, ADD/ADHD coach
What? Neurodiversity at Work
Hosted by: Liz Lian and Eugenia Bajet
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Hello 50:50 World in Zurich: 1 Bitcoin is 1 Bitcoin
What? 1 Bitcoin is 1 Bitcoin — What if the price didn’t matter?
Who? Lisa Tscherry, Founder of SatoShe & Board Member of the Bitcoin Association Switzerland
Register here.
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