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Women Techstyle Day conference
Take part in the first edition conference bringing together women in the IT industry. November 24, 2026 in Warsaw! You must be there!
Tech needs every voice. Join us to celebrate diversity, drive inclusion, and shape the future together.
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Women Techstyle Day 2026 is conference bringing together women in the IT industry in Warsaw.
The second edition launches on November 24, 2026, at BEC Financial Technologies office ul. Emilii Plater 53 (on the 23rd floor) in the center of Warsaw. It is aimed at IT professionals who want to find their way around the world of the latest technologies, tools, and businesses.
The event brings together women in the IT industry in various specializations and in various professional roles.
Expect the highest level of presentation and influential speakers from the Polish IT industry.
TOPICS
Check the main themes and find your reason to visit our conference.
Women
IT Industry
Knowing
DEI
Networking
Technology
Why it’s worth it
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It’s one of the largest conferences dedicated women the IT industry in Warsaw . Attend 5 presentations about development and DEI.
Fresh opportunities
Meet a new company in Poland that is a leading banking and IT employer.
Amazing speakers
The best speakers of the Polish IT scene. Learn their methods for success in IT!
TOPICS
There is no shortage of great speakers at our event!
Iwona Borawska
Founder, The Process
Karolina Strzelczyk
Head of People, Ailleron
Magdalena Listwan
Product Owner, Travcorp Poland
DAILY PLAN
AGENDA FOR THE EVENT
11:00
Introverts and Extraverts at Work: Different Paths to Productivity
Some people recharge through quiet focus, while others thrive on interaction and discussion. This session explores how introverts and extraverts experience work differently, what helps them perform at their best, and what can lead to burnout when their environment doesn't match their natural preferences. The goal is not to label people, but to better understand ourselves, build on our natural strengths, and create healthier, more productive workplaces.
Alona Kovalenko
Senior Software Engineer, BEC Financial Technologies
11:20
Leadership in Scandinavian context
There are several aspects and dimensions of leadership. One of them is the cultural one.
We know a lot about American style of leadership, Indian, British, Asian.
What about Danish? Is it a good representative of Scandinavian leadership?
How to find ourselves as leaders working in the software development industry immersed in Danish (Scandinavian) mindset and culture?
How to navigate as a leader surrounded by: collaboration, curiosity, recommendations, decision making, freedom of opinion, trust, flat hierarchy, social positioning, irony, sense of humor, inclusiveness, work-life balance, hygge (and many more)?
I will try to answer these questions and share my day-to-day experiences throughout my presentation.
Joanna Skala-Rutyna
Development Manager, BEC Financial Technologies
12:00
Break and networking
12:10
The Invisible Skill Behind Great Leadership. The neuroscience of sleep, performance and people leadership
Great leadership is often associated with strategic thinking, resilience, and emotional intelligence, but one of its most powerful drivers remains largely invisible: sleep. In this session, she will explore how the neuroscience of sleep influences decision-making, emotional regulation, cognitive performance, and leadership effectiveness. Drawing on scientific research and practical insights, she will challenge common myths about productivity and show why sleep is a critical leadership capability for building high-performing teams and sustainable organizations.
Karolina Strzelczyk
Head of People, Ailleron
12:50
Break and networking
13:00
Quality Mindset in the AI era: Way of thinking for every role
AI is a powerful tool, but it doesn't replace the need for quality - it makes it more critical than ever. In this session, we’ll move beyond the hype and explore how to build a "Quality Mindset" that applies to everyone, from developers to analysts. We will discuss why human skills like critical thinking, risk awareness, and a customer-first approach are your best assets in an automated world. Learn how to stay ahead, make better data-driven decisions, and ensure your products don't just work fast, but work right.
Magdalena Listwan
Product Owner, Travcorp Poland
13:40
Lunch time
14:20
The Career Nobody Told You About: How to Become an External Expert
There is a career path where companies pay for your expertise, not your time. Consultants, mentors, interim managers: external experts who choose their projects, set their rates, and work on their own terms. And almost nobody talks about how to get there.
In this session, I share what I learned from nearly 500 company audits and my own journey from employee to independent expert. You will discover:
What external experts actually do, how their work is structured, and what companies really pay for
Which skills matter most in this career, and why no job will ever teach you them
How to build your name before you need it, even if self-promotion makes you cringe
The first steps you can take while still employed, without risking everything overnight
Your experience is an asset. This talk is about turning it into options: more freedom, more choice, and work that runs on your terms. You do not need to be braver than you are today. You need a map. I am bringing one.
In this session, I share what I learned from nearly 500 company audits and my own journey from employee to independent expert. You will discover:
What external experts actually do, how their work is structured, and what companies really pay for
Which skills matter most in this career, and why no job will ever teach you them
How to build your name before you need it, even if self-promotion makes you cringe
The first steps you can take while still employed, without risking everything overnight
Your experience is an asset. This talk is about turning it into options: more freedom, more choice, and work that runs on your terms. You do not need to be braver than you are today. You need a map. I am bringing one.
Iwona Borawska
Founder, The Process
15:00
Break and networking
16:00
End of the conference
Our conference
Knowledge and inspiration
Women Techstyle Day 2026 is an excellent place to gain new insights and learn new skills. You’ll have the chance to listen to presentations by outstanding experts, who will share their experiences and best practices. This is a great opportunity to discover new techniques, tools, and approaches that can help you in your programming skills development.
#women #dei
Network of contacts
Our onsite conferences creates a perfect opportunity to establish new professional contacts. The event brings together women in the IT industry in various specializations and in various professional roles. You can exchange experiences, ask questions, and even find potential collaboration opportunities, and even work.
#networking
Meet us there
The conference will take place at BEC Financial Technologies office on the 23rd floor of the Warsaw Financial Center building at ul. Emilii Plater 53 in the center of Warsaw.
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Why is it worth becoming the sponsor of Women Techstyle Day 2026?
- We’re one of the largest onsite conferences about diversity and personal development.
- We reach the most experienced specialists from all over Poland.
- We believe in the high substantive value.
- A chance to present job offers to the conference participants.
- An opportunity to share the knowledge and build a substantive company image.
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What’s in it for you?
- Free ticket to the conference.
- Access to unique conference content.
- Possibility to watch substantive presentations.
- Chance to ask questions to speakers after their speeches.
- Opportunity to learn about new companies and new career development opportunities.
- Integration with participants from all over Poland.
- Free catering and drinks.
Who is BEC?
BEC (https://www.bec.dk/poland/) is a financial technology company creating IT solutions for a strong group of Danish banks. For the last 60 years, they’ve enabled their customers to invest online, take out loans, and transfer money. In other words, they do everything it takes to run a bank.
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Who is Techevents?
Techevents is an IT event organizer and a hub for IT communities in Poland. It is the best organizer of IT conferences, IT meetups, hackathons and trainings. We bring together tens of thousands of IT specialists throughout Poland. Our clients are technology corporations, IT companies, IT departments from various industries, medium-sized IT companies and startups. Let’s talk about events. Let’s create a great event for your company.
