EBCONT is Female First: We shared our story during the career breakfast at the Future Fit Festival

The questions revolved around very different aspects: What does the daily work of an IT project manager look like – and how can it be balanced with family life? What tasks and responsibilities come with the role? How does an IT project actually proceed from the first idea to completion, and what typical challenges arise along the way? The question of whether a project manager must be able to program was also discussed – the short answer: Not necessarily. In-depth programming skills are not required, but a solid technical understanding is certainly helpful.

Many participants showed particular interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and UX/UI, as some had recently completed relevant training or were about to enter the workforce.

There was also an open discussion about difficulties and strengths. Language barriers for women whose native language is not German came up as a topic. However, this is usually less problematic in the IT industry, as most colleagues speak English, and international collaboration is not uncommon. Additionally, the conversation touched on the special talents that women often bring to the table, such as communication skills, careful conflict resolution, and organizational know-how.

The breakfast ended up lasting longer than planned. What started as a Q&A session developed into a dynamic conversation, where the participants actively contributed, exchanging ideas and experiences. What was especially nice: For two women, the direct insight into the work at EBCONT sparked concrete interest in joining our team. The group was as diverse as the festival itself – women of all ages, from various cultural backgrounds and life paths, came together. It was a successful format that once again demonstrated how important such encounters are for networking, inspiration, and empowerment.

„The diversity of personalities, experiences, and perspectives of the women impressed me. This is exactly the diversity we need in IT – it brings new ideas, strengthens our teams, and makes our projects better,“ says Nawal El-Amine, excited about the format of the Future Fit Festival 2025.

As part of the Future Fit Festival, the workshop „UX & UI“ was also held, led by EBCONT expert and UX/UI designer Elisabeth Weidner. The workshop aimed to provide participants with a solid understanding of good User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI), as well as offering them initial practical design experiences.

Attendees gained a deep insight into the basic principles of user-centered design and the creation of user interfaces. Elisabeth Weidner introduced methods such as Design Thinking and User Journeys, which structure and facilitate the creative process in product design.

Following a theoretical introduction, the session included an interactive component where participants had the opportunity to create simple UI layouts and dive straight into practical applications. The workshop covered both digital and analog examples of UX design, providing a broad and diverse overview of various design approaches. The wireframing and prototyping exercises were particularly engaging.

The workshop was a great success, not only imparting valuable theoretical knowledge but also fostering the creativity and problem-solving abilities of the participants. It equipped them with practical tools that they can apply in their own projects.

Elisabeth Weidner is delighted with the positive feedback: „So much curiosity, so many questions - and so much enthusiasm! Our UX and UI workshops have demonstrated how inspiring IT can be when made tangible. It's exactly these formats that are needed to open up new perspectives.“