Women For Technical Talks: Building Visibility, Confidence, and Impact
Technical Content and Tracks The agenda reflected a broad and diverse technical scope, structured into four main tracks: Track 1: AI, Cybersecurity, and Economy Track 2: Motivation and Power Platform Track 3: Power BI Track 4: Data and Development with Power Platform The distribution of accepted sessions highlighted strong interest in artificial intelligence and motivation focused topics, alongside core technical areas. Topics such as AI (6 sessions) and Motivation (6 sessions) led the agenda, followed by Data (3), Development (3), Power Platform (2), and Power BI (1). In total, 21 thematic sessions were delivered within this structure. Community Engagement and Live Streaming Reach Attendance and engagement metrics further demonstrated the event’s success. The conference welcomed 291 registered attendees, with a notably high female participation rate of 79.04%, while male participation accounted for 20.96%. This balance illustrates the inclusive nature of the event while remaining open to the broader community. Participants joined from a wide range of countries, with Spain representing 68.04% of attendance, followed by Argentina (5.84%) and Colombia (4.12%). Additional participation came from countries across Europe, Latin America, and North America, including the United States, Germany, Mexico, Peru, Brazil, Portugal, and others, reflecting the global resonance of the initiative. Live streaming played a key role in amplifying the event’s impact. Chat interactions and real‑time engagement during sessions confirmed strong participation and interest across both days. Presence in Major Technical Events Beyond its own events, Women For Technical Talks (W4TT) has maintained an active presence in major conferences such as Bizz Summit, Power BI Days, .NET events, Global AI events, and other international conferences. In many of these, the community is given a dedicated 10‑minute space to present its mission and activities. These moments have proven especially impactful, as they consistently attract new women who approach the team afterwards to ask how they can participate as future speakers. Learning Moments and Community Anecdotes Like any live event, the journey included learning moments. There were last‑minute track changes and the occasional loss of a speaker, all handled through collaboration and community support. One particularly memorable moment came from reading the live chat, where attendees openly encouraged new speakers. Several first‑time presenters shared how they paused, breathed deeply, and realized—often mid‑session—that they were successfully delivering their talk to a supportive audience. These moments reinforce the emotional and human value behind the numbers. In the words of attendees: - Alba Catoira – “It has been an honor to share this space with so many inspiring professionals, to hear their stories, learn from their journeys, and feel the energy of a community that champions female talent in technology. Heartfelt thanks to the organizers for their dedication and hard work in making this event a success, to the speakers and participants for their generosity in sharing knowledge and experiences, and to the sponsors for supporting initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion in the tech sector. I leave feeling inspired and having learned so much.” - Yesarelly Salazar – “What a wonderful experience!!! What once was just an idea has now become a reality. Thank you to Women For Technical Talks (W4TT) for creating these spaces full of learning, to the sponsors for supporting this kind of initiative, and to everyone who dedicated their time to take part.” Looking Ahead: What’s Next for W4TT Women For Technical Talks is already preparing the next steps. The community plans to strengthen its monthly activity, creating a consistent rhythm of engagement and learning. A new in-person conference is planned for June, with a clear goal of increasing the number of participating countries and further reinforcing its international identity. Future priorities also include increasing visibility on social networks, improving the community website, and identifying new needs and formats for monthly activities. Each decision continues to be guided by the same principle that started W4TT: ensuring that more women feel confident, visible, and supported when sharing their technical knowledge.DataDay 2025 Bogotá: Connecting Ideas, Creating Opportunities
A Year-Long Journey Culminating in Bogotá Bogotá became the epicenter of data innovation during DataDay 2025, a hybrid event that brought together professionals, enthusiasts, and industry leaders from across Latin America. Organized by Comunidad de Datos and supported by Microsoft, this third edition reaffirmed its mission: “Conectando ideas, creando nuevas oportunidades”. Throughout the year, virtual sessions covered topics such as KPI design, intelligent Excel functions, and automation with AI—setting the stage for the grand finale: a three-day in-person experience at Microsoft’s Bogotá offices on November 20, 21, and 24. The event was free, featuring 9–10 expert-led talks per day, networking sessions, and interactive breaks for meaningful conversations. Highlights & Key Themes This edition showcased speakers from 17 countries, contributing through virtual sessions and in-person talks in Bogotá such as MVPs Sergio Alejandro Campos, John Vergara, Miguel Angel Ramirez Munoz, Victor Roman Castro, Oscar Perez Arauz, Juan Jose Luna Aleixos among many other well-know community speakers addressed topics related to Data Analytics & Visualization using Power BI, Excel Automation & AI for business processes, Microsoft Power Platform tools: Power Apps & Power Automate and even to Geospatial Data and its transformative impact on communities. Event organizers Cristhian Cabra, Angely Andrade, Ana María Guerrero H., Álvaro Rodríguez Lasso and John Alejandro Buitrago. Community and Collaboration The atmosphere was energizing and collaborative, offering opportunities to learn, share, and grow together. This year’s edition was even more special as Microsoft Colombia’s office in Bogotá opened its doors for the event for the first time. Organizers deeply appreciated the support from Microsoft employees and the local facility management team, whose strong commitment ensured an exceptional experience for all attendees. Why DataDay Matters Events like DataDay empower professionals to harness data for strategic decisions, foster innovation, and build networks across borders. With participation from 17 countries, DataDay 2025 showcased the power of collective knowledge and collaboration. In the words of participants: Erika Beltran – “Thank you for opening conversational spaces like DataDay to address important topics and meet amazing Data experts”. Alvaro Rodriguez Laso - Events like this confirm that when we come together with a common purpose, we not only learn more, but also build relationships that strengthen our professional journey. Thank you for being part of this community that believes in the power of collaborative knowledge. Because data isn’t just analyzed—it’s experienced and shared! To join future editions visit the DataDay Official Page for details and stay connected with the community on LinkedIn using #DataDay2025.
