Category: Social Programme

Dates: August 24, 2026, 11:45 a.m.

Room: MZH 1090

Language: English

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

Programme:

• Welcome address by Dr. Mandy Boehnke, Vice President for International Affairs, Academic Qualification and Diversity at the University of Bremen
• Welcome address by Prof. Andreas Rademacher, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Bremen
• Welcome address to the participants and lecturers by Prof. Nicole Megow, Professor in the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science and this year’s Academic Director of Informatica Feminale
• Afterwards, a warm lunch for everyone, providing an opportunity to exchange ideas, connect, and get to know one another.

Dates: August 24, 2026, 4:50 p.m.

Room: GW II Trakt A room 4100

Language: German or English

Duration: 60 minutes

Description: Fabrication Laboratory (FabLab)

3D printers, laser cutters, microcontrollers: Startups, makers, creatives, students, teachers and scientists use these tools and machines of digital fabrication to realize their own product ideas, conduct research, and teach. Our FabLab is similar to an open lab. There are always people on site who can explain how to work with the software and machines.

Additional information:

• Dr. Iris Bockermann

Dates: August 25, 2026, 5 p.m.

Room: MZH 1090

Language: German

Duration: ca. 2 hours

Program:

• Talk: “Women in Computer Science” by Prof. Dr. Nadine Dittert
• Brief introductions and discussion with lecturers of Informatica Feminale
• Informal networking over food and drinks

Talk on “Women in Computer Science” by Prof. Dr. Nadine Dittert

Frauen haben die Informatik von ihren Anfängen an entscheidend geprägt, sind jedoch bis heute in Studium, Forschung und Beruf deutlich unterrepräsentiert. Der Impulsvortrag beleuchtet den Gender Gap in der Informatik aus verschiedenen Perspektiven. Zentrale Ursachen der anhaltenden Unterrepräsentation wie geschlechtsspezifische Stereotype, das Bild des „Computer-Nerds“ sowie deren Einfluss auf Selbstwirksamkeit, Interessenentwicklung und Studienwahl werden diskutiert. Abschließend werden Maßnahmen zur Förderung von Mädchen und Frauen in der Informatik wie der Einsatz weiblicher Rollenvorbilder sowie Ansätze einer gendergerechten Informatiklehre vorgestellt. Im Anschluss an den Vortrag findet eine Podiumsdiskussion mit Dozentinnen der Informatica Feminale statt.

Further Information on: Prof. Dr. Nadine Dittert

Prof. Dr. Nadine Dittert is a Carl Zeiss Foundation Endowed Professor of Computer Science and Computer Science Education at the University of Koblenz.

Dates: August 26, 2026, 3:10 p.m.

Address:
Seehauser Landstraße 99
D-28197 Bremen

Meeting point / travel: 3:10, joint travel by tram. Meeting point for the excursion: MZH, 1st floor, in front of the elevators

Language: German

Duration: 1.5-2 hours

Description: Hansewasser

At our two modern wastewater treatment plants in Seehausen and Farge, we treat more than 50 million cubic meters of wastewater from Bremen and the neighboring municipalities every year. Using state-of-the-art technology, we ensure a reliable and environmentally responsible treatment process. During the guided tour of the Seehausen wastewater treatment plant, you will learn about the various treatment stages the wastewater passes through before it is cleaned and safely returned to the River Weser, becoming part of the natural water cycle once again.

Dates: August 27, 2026, 4:55 p.m.

Start Address:
Oken 2
D – 28219 Bremen

Language: German or English

Duration: 60-90 minutes

Meeting point / travel: 4:55, joint travel by tram. Meeting point for the excursion: MZH, 1st floor, in front of the elevators

Description: Waste-to-Energy Plant (MKHW)

We operate two waste-to-energy plants in Bremen: the Bremen Waste-to-Energy Plant (MHKW) and the Bremen Medium-Calorific Value Power Plant (MKK). Our plants come into play when waste cannot be avoided or when materials cannot be recycled or reprocessed after their initial use. We ensure that waste—instead of ending up in the ocean or in the ground—is disposed of as climate-friendly as possible through our waste incineration process. With both waste-to-energy plants, we provide a total capacity of more than 800,000 metric tons per year. Our capacity reliably serves more than ten cities and municipalities.

We use the energy released during waste incineration to generate electricity and district heating, which—thanks in part to the district heating pipeline—is a key component of Bremen’s municipal heating plan. At the same time, we ensure that the pollutants released during incineration are safely captured in the flue gas cleaning systems. At the MKK, swb plans to implement Germany’s first carbon capture project at a thermal waste treatment facility. Last but not least, the use of residual materials and the metals they contain helps conserve natural resources.

Dates: August 27, 2026, 3 p.m.

Language: German or English

Duration: 3-3.5 hours

Meeting point / travel: 3, joint travel by bus (free of charge). Meeting point for the excursion: MZH, 1st floor, in front of the elevators.

Information:

• Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory. The required PPE will be provided at the beginning of the tour and includes a hard hat, safety glasses, a parka, and an audio device for the guided tour.
• In addition, a safety briefing will be conducted, which all participants must sign to confirm their attendance.
• The recording of audio or visual material using personal electronic devices is strictly prohibited.
• Participants are required to wear sturdy, closed-toe, flat shoes and long trousers.

Description: ArcelorMittal

ArcelorMittal is a global steel company with around 125,000 employees worldwide across more than 60 countries. In Germany, ArcelorMittal produces sustainable quality steels for sectors including the automotive and energy industries at its sites in Bremen, Duisburg, Eisenhüttenstadt, and Hamburg, employing approximately 9,000 people.

Dates: August 27, 2026, 7 p.m.

Place: Theater hall beneath Mensa (University of Bremen)

Language: German or English

Meeting point: Theatersaal Uni Bremen

Duration: 1h 36 min

Movie: Feminism WTF (2023)

Dates: September 3, 2026, 4:50 p.m.

Place: University of Bremen

Language: German or English

Duration: 90 minutes

Meeting point: 16:50, MZH, 1st floor, in front of the elevators

Description:

Curious about what makes the University of Bremen unique? Join our English-language campus tour and explore the places, people and ideas that shape university life.

From the university’s history and architecture to cutting-edge research and an international campus community, you’ll get a glimpse of what it’s like to study and do research in Bremen. Along the way, we’ll also shine a light on the often-overlooked history of women in science, technology and computer science at the University of Bremen.

Our tour takes you to some of the campus highlights, including Mathematics and Computer Science, the natural sciences, the Technology Park and Bremen’s famous Drop Tower. 

Come along, get to know the campus and discover the science, stories and student life behind the University of Bremen!

Dates: August 29, 2026, 4:10 p.m.

Meeting place: 4:10, MZH, 1st floor, in front of the elevators

Language: German or English

Duration: open

Dates: August 30, 2026, 11 a.m.

Start Address: Domtreppen, Bremen City

Language: German or English

Duration: 2 hours

Description: Bremen City Tours

Our popular Old Town tour in Bremen is a classic among city tours and is consistently a favorite choice for those looking to learn the most important facts about Bremen. This tour invites you on an exciting journey through time: Discover the Hanseatic city’s most famous landmarks, hear fascinating stories, and enjoy the unique atmosphere that blends tradition and modernity. During the tour, you’ll explore the market square—also known as “Bremen’s living room”—featuring, among other things, the historic town hall from the late Middle Ages (viewed from the outside) and the Bremen Roland statue. Of course, we’ll also visit the famous Bremen Town Musicians. On Böttcherstraße, you’ll learn, among other things, what coffee and art have to do with each other in Bremen, and in the quaint Schnoor district, you’ll discover tiny houses and winding alleys. Look forward to exciting stories about the city’s history and modern-day life in Bremen, little-known secrets, and the occasional anecdote. Along the way, you’ll also be introduced to a few famous women from Bremen.

Dates: August 31, 2026, 1 p.m.

Room: MZH 1110

Language: German

Duration: 25 minutes

Description:

Dr. Christiane Heinicke is the Scientific Coordinator and Project Leader of the Humans on Mars Initiative, as well as a researcher at the Center of Applied Space Technology and Microgravity (ZARM).

Further Information on:

• Dr. Christiane Heinicke
• Humans on Mars Initiative
• Center of Applied Space Technology and Microgravity (ZARM)

Date: August 31, 2026, 4:50 p.m.

Address:
Am Fallturm 2
D-28359 Bremen

Language: German or English

Duration: 75 minutes

Meeting point: 16:50, MZH, 1st floor, in front of the elevators

Description: Center of Applied Space Technology and Microgravity (ZARM)

Completely weightless? Discover the Drop Tower and the GraviTower

Have you ever experienced weightlessness? At the Center of Applied Space Technology and Microgravity (ZARM), our experiments are in a state of weightlessness all the time– and they don’t even have to go into space to achieve it! During a tour of ZARM, we’d like to explain how and why we conduct research in microgravity, and what role the Bremen Drop Tower and the GraviTower play in this. We’ll take a close look at one of our experiments and you might even get to handle a sample or two!

Prof. Dr. Eva Hackmann is guiding us through ZARM. 

 Duration approx. 75 min. A visit to the top of the Drop Tower is not possible on this tour.

Date: August 31, 2026, 4:50 p.m.

Address:
Robert-Hooke-Str. 1
D-28359 Bremen

Language: German or English

Duration: ~90 minutes

Meeting point: 4:50, MZH, 1st floor, in front of the elevators

Description: DFKI RIC

Where and how is AI useful to us? For what purposes is it already being used today?

The guided tours that offer insight into robotics and AI research at the DFKI Robotics Innovation Center (RIC), which spans from deep sea to deep space. The tours also highlight how diversity and inclusion are integrated into the research environment at the RIC and how it is supported.

Wiebke Brinkmann and Mehmed Yüksel, both from the Space Robotics team and members of the Diversity & Gender Equality working group, look forward to showing you around the institute (Startpage – Robotics Innovation Center – DFKI GmbH)

Date: August 31, 2026, 4:50 p.m.

Address:
hmmh multimediahaus AG
Am Weser-Terminal 1
D-28217 Bremen

Language: German

Duration: open

Meeting point / travel: 4:50, joint travel by tram. Excursion meeting point: MZH, 1st floor, in front of the elevators

Description: hmmh

Markiert euch Montag, den 31.08.2026 ab 17:00 Uhr im Kalender! Gemeinsam mit Female Tech Talents laden wir euch zu einem Networking-Event in den Weser Tower ein – mit beeindruckendem Blick über Bremen.

Freut euch auf den Impulsvortrag „Dein Einstieg in die Tech-Welt – Wege, Chancen und Erfahrungen“. Unsere Kolleginnen geben persönliche Einblicke in ihren Weg in die IT, berichten von ihren Erfahrungen in der Tech-Branche und zeigen, wie vielfältig die Einstiegsmöglichkeiten sind.

Im Anschluss bleibt bei Getränken und Catering genügend Zeit, Fragen zu stellen und euch mit anderen Teilnehmerinnen von aus dem Netzwerk und der Informatica Feminale zu vernetzen. Wir freuen uns auf einen inspirierenden Abend mit euch – über den Dächern Bremens!

Date: September 1, 2026, 1 p.m.

Room: TBA

Language: German or English

Duration: 25 minutes

Description: JUST ADD AI

JUST ADD AI (JAAI) hilft Unternehmen dabei, den aktuellsten Stand der KI Technologie zu verstehen und auf ihr Geschäft anzuwenden. Der Fokus von JAAI liegt dabei auf der Programmierung von skalierbaren KI-Lösungen, die bei unseren Kunden sofort Mehrwerte schaffen. Sobald eine KI-Lösung marktfähig ist und erste Kunden und Umsätze verzeichnet, wird sie in eine Tochtergesellschaft ausgegründet und dort skaliert. Bei unserem Vortrag stellen wir ein Feature aus genau so einer Ausgründung vor. SCOUTASTIC gehört zur JAAI Group und ist weltweit die führende Plattform für Scouting im Sport. Wir zeigen, wie mithilfe von KI fehlende Daten zu Basketball- und Handballspielern gesucht werden. Dabei geben wir eine kleine Live-Demo und erklären die Architektur hinter der AI Websearch. Wir erzählen außerdem, wie unser Arbeitsalltag aussieht und geben einen Einblick in die Arbeitskultur der JAAI.

Dates: September 1, 2026, 4:50 p.m.

Language: German or English

Duration: 60-90 minutes

Meeting point: 16:50, MZH, 1st floor, in front of the elevators

Description: Process Engineering Department of the Leibniz Institute for Materials Engineering (IWT)

How does abstract material data become a highly innovative application?

A behind-the-scenes look at the Process Engineering Department at Leibniz-IWT, under the theme “From Material Data to Application,” shows you how data science and cutting-edge technology converge. From reactive spray technology to state-of-the-art particle measurement technology and metal atomization: Experience firsthand how data and smart process design are laying the groundwork for the materials of tomorrow. Take this opportunity to experience cutting-edge research up close and network with the experts right on site!

Dates: September 1, 2026 and September 3, 2026, 4:50 p.m.

Language: German or English

Duration: 60-90 minutes

Meeting point: 4:50, MZH, 1st floor, in front of the elevators

Description: Bremen Ambient Assisted Living Lab (BAAL)

The tour of the Bremen Ambient Assisted Living Lab, a laboratory designed as a living space, provides insight into current and past research and development projects concerning assistive systems for daily life (for people both with and without impairments), as well as related topics regarding the use of AI in prevention and health. It outlines objectives, key questions, and approaches, and demonstrates results using systems that participants can, in some cases, try out for themselves.

Dates: September 2, 2026, 1 p.m.

Room: MZH 1110

Language: German or English

Duration: 25 minutes

Description:

ArcelorMittal is a global steel company with around 125,000 employees worldwide across more than 60 countries. In Germany, ArcelorMittal produces sustainable quality steels for sectors including the automotive and energy industries at its sites in Bremen, Duisburg, Eisenhüttenstadt, and Hamburg, employing approximately 9,000 people.

Katharina Wolters and Kim Klause are model developers in the Automation, Industrial IT, and Models department at ArcelorMittal Bremen, specializing in Data Science and Operations Research.
In their presentation, they provide a practical insight into steel production at ArcelorMittal Bremen and demonstrate how mathematical optimization models and data science methods are used to support and enhance the efficiency of production processes.

Dates: September 2, 2026, 3:05 p.m.

Language: German or English

Duration: 2.5 hours

Meeting point / travel: 3:05, joint travel by tram. Excursion meeting point: MZH, 1st floor, in front of the elevators

Registration requirements: A completed copy of the following document is required to register for this excursion.

Description:

Experience the Airbus site in Bremen firsthand: We offer you insights into the development and production of our aircraft components. A special focus will be on the direct exchange with our female engineers and executives. Seize the opportunity to ask your questions, discuss various career paths, and build valuable connections. We look forward to an interesting afternoon with you.

Dates: September 2, 2026, 3:15 p.m.

Room: MZH 1090

Language: German or English

Duration: open