Irina is a Founder & Director of Women Coding Community, VP Lead Software Engineer at JPMC, and ex-Senior Backend Software Engineer at Revolut. Her experience as a Software Engineer included working with large projects, search engines, distributed systems, performance issues, and huge data storage. She worked at Revolut, where she built a platform for retail products. That includes support services to handle 50 million clients, huge throughput and provide law latency for data flow. Irina mentoring mid-level engineers, constantly helps her team to tackle the extra mile and help the company to improve an intervening process, onboarding new hires, navigating interns and running knowledge-sharing activities. As a cherry on top, she helped to launch the inner Revolut Women Guild “RevWomen”. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: Defining Success on Your own terms: Lessons from a career in Software Development Industry 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: This talk will share a personal and authentic journey through the software development industry, exploring what it means to build a fulfilling and impactful career in a male-dominated field. Moving beyond traditional metrics of success, this presentation will focus on the pivotal mindset shifts and practical strategies needed to overcome challenges like imposter syndrome, navigate career transitions, and find your own definition of professional accomplishment.

Emma Luba is the Co-Founder of LND Consulting Services, with over 20 years of experience in B2B SaaS and cybersecurity. Recognized by Forbes and WomenTech for her impact, she helps startups and global Technology vendors accelerate growth through AI-powered partner solutions. Beyond business, Emma co-leads Agapé International, a nonprofit supporting widows and orphans in Africa, blending innovation with purpose. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: The Power Shift: Stories, Struggles, and Success of Women in Tech 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: An honest conversation on stories that inspire, struggles that unite, and success that paves the way forward for women in tech. Technology remains one of the most male-dominated industries, yet women worldwide are breaking the glass ceiling every day. In this empowering session, Emma Luba, Cofounder of LND Consulting Services, combines authentic stories from women in tech (shared in a short video) with her own journey to leadership. She will also explore two pressing topics: navigating pay equity and advancing to senior leadership roles. Designed to spark dialogue, the session invites both women and men attendees to share experiences and strategies. Participants will leave inspired, empowered, and equipped with practical steps to apply immediately.

Miruna Scrima is a technology and transformation leader with a passion for making innovation relevant, scalable, and human-centered.. As AI & Automation Leader for HP’s Commercial Organization, she drives programs that accelerate AI adoption, automation, and digital transformation - helping teams work smarter, faster, and with purpose. In her role as Bucharest Site Lead, she champions initiatives that strengthen collaboration, culture, and wellbeing across one of HP’s largest European hubs. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: Leading the change: women who drive Romania’s digital transformation 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: TBD

Alexandra Elena Durbacă is the CEO of Leader Team Broker, a key European insurance player operating in 24 countries, specializing in risk management and innovative insurance programs developed in partnership with Lloyd’s of London. Recognized as the youngest female CEO in the Romanian insurance brokerage industry, she has led award-winning initiatives in digitalization, cyber and IT&C insurance, and international health benefits. Alexandra is driven by a strong commitment to innovation, value creation, strategic partnerships, and a customer-centric approach. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: Risk Like a Rebel, Protect Like a Pro: How Professional Liability Insurance Empowers Tech Innovators 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: In a digital world where innovation evolves faster than regulation, tech companies and professionals face increasing exposure to operational, financial, and contractual risks. This session reveals how Professional Liability (PI Tech) insurance provides protection against errors, cyber-related failures, and service disruptions — enabling innovators to scale boldly and confidently. Join Alexandra Elena Durbacă to discover why smart risk management isn’t a cost — it’s a strategic advantage that fuels sustainable growth.

Ollie Ivanova, Gaming Marketing Lead with 8 years at Microsoft, drives consumer-focused strategy across the CEE region. She leads inclusive, high-impact campaigns and builds diverse teams that embrace a growth mindset. Her work has reshaped communication approaches, expanded audience segments, and delivered measurable business results — showing how inclusive leadership and audience relevance can unlock innovation, engagement, and long-term brand growth. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: Inclusive by Design: How Diversity Became a Growth Strategy 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: This session explores how inclusive thinking in team collaboration and communication strategy drives productivity, improves cross-functional cooperation, and strengthens strategic execution - especially in fast-paced, tech-driven environments. Attendees will gain practical insights into how applying the “1+1=3” principle unlocks innovation, team efficiency, and broader impact across consumer-focused projects.

Tania is a technology leader who believes innovation thrives when diverse voices are heard. With 14 years of experience in banking, she has been at the forefront of digital transformation, leading AI-powered initiatives that redefine customer experiences. Starting her career with a passion for solving complex problems, Tania has grown into a driving force for change. Beyond her role, she champions women in tech, mentoring and creating pathways for inclusion. Her mission is simple: empower people to embrace change and build a future where technology serves everyone. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: Breaking the Pay Wall 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: TBD

With over 20 years experience in telecom industry, Anca is leading cross-functional programs and teams on different domains like change management & simplification , transformation, automation, merger, bots, customer experience, project management and strategy. She takes every day as an opportunity to grow herself, personally and profesionally, as well her team and the business, transforming challenges in successful stories. “I absolutely enjoy spending time with my family and my colleagues, investing my time in everything it could make a change!” 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: Women in Tech: Leading Innovation, Breaking Barriers 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: Join me as I share my journey as a woman leader in technology, navigating challenges and celebrating successes in Automation & AI. Discover insights on leadership, diversity, and inclusion, along with examples of customer relationship automation and augmented agent solutions that empower front liners and drive innovation.

𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: Elena Avanu is a Transformation Technology Leader with 17 years of experience driving large-scale programs and building diverse teams across global tech and Big Four companies. She currently acts as a Transformation Lead in a consulting company and is also a certified trainer and coach, supporting the next generation of professionals through the pro-bono Bridging Gaps community. Elena serves on the Executive Board of Women in Tech Romania, our partner organization, as Events Director, empowering women leaders and future changemakers in tech.