Women in Open Source
2nd Network Meetup
Exploring Open Source, AI, and the power of community
Following the inspiring kickoff of the Women in Open Source network, the FZI Research Center for Information Technology invites you to the second network meetup on November 12, 2026, at the FZI House of Living Labs in Karlsruhe.
The meetup brings together women interested in Open Source to share experiences, make connections, and explore new perspectives on technology and community.
Marion Deveaud will open the program with a keynote on her journey into STEM and Open Source, and on the role of curiosity, mentoring, and supportive networks in building a career in technology.
Participants can choose from three hands-on workshops: „Zephyr“, „Agentic Coding with Self-hosted AI“, or „Community Building“. The day also offers time for networking, an optional guided tour of the FZI House of Living Labs, and an open discussion about the next steps for the Women in Open Source network.
Whether you already contribute to Open Source, work with it in your organization, or are simply curious to learn more, you are warmly invited to join us.
More about Women in Open Source
The Meetup is sponsored by the Transformations-Hub Automotive Software Engineering (TASTE).
„Women in Open Source“ is a part of the FOSS-LÄND Network.
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Agenda
10:00 - 10:15 a.m.
Welcome and introduction
Markus Kustermann, Firma AG
10:15 - 11:00 a.m.
Keynote session
From Curiosity to a Career in STEM and Open Source | Marion Deveaud, Senior Software Engineer and Social Coding Ambassador, Siemens
Technical careers can appear difficult or inaccessible, especially to women who have had limited exposure to technology or do not see people like themselves represented in the field. Drawing on your journey from engineering and software development to open source leadership, you can discuss how curiosity, practical experience, mentoring, and supportive networks help women enter and grow in STEM/MINT careers. The keynote would encourage students and working women, including those currently in non-technical roles to explore technology, recognize their transferable skills, and confidently take their first or next step.
11:00 - 11:15 a.m.
Coffee break
11:15 a.m.- 1:15 p.m.
Parallel hands-on workshops on current topics in Open Source and Artificial Intelligence
Workshop on Zephyr | Anna-Lena Marx (inovex)
Workshop on Agentic Coding with self-hosted AI | Oliver Denninger (FZI)
Workshop on Community Building | Adamantia Goulandris & Rebekka Lang (FZI)
- Workshop on Zephyr | Anna-Lena Marx (inovex)
- Workshop on Agentic Coding with Self-hosted AI | Oliver Denninger (FZI)
- Workshop on Community Building | Adamantia Goulandris & Rebekka Lang (FZI)
1:15 - 2:00 p.m.
Lunch break and networking
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Guided tour of the FZI House of Living Labs
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
“Voices from the Community” – Open Discussion, Wrap-up, and Next Steps for the Women in Open Source Network
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