Empower Tech

Our Mission

EMPOWER TECH is an initiative dedicated to creating a more inclusive, supportive and actionable environment for women in technology & in business. An event concept with one day agenda and an innovative exhibition area, built as a learning environment and designed to cover a wide range of aspects that women face every day, professionally.

As an attendee and a supporter of Empower, you'll be able to explore career coaching sessions, leadership talks, upgrade your negotiation skills or meet worldwide known speakers.

EMPOWER TECH welcomes all women in tech, C-level executives, entrepreneurs and young professionals. All men are welcomed as well and we encourage their presence.

Check out here how last year's edition went! 💌

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Event Speakers

Joanna Krejs

Head of Blanchard Poland
@House of Skills

Raluca Tatarusanu

Vice President of Sales – EMEA&APAC
@Druid AI

Sabina Mihailescu

Tech Capability Center Lead
@C&A

Irina Ciucioi Badea

IT Hub Director Romania
@Equans

Steliana Moraru

Co-Moderator
@Empower Tech

Raluca Minea

Principal Software Engineering Manager
@Microsoft

Andreea Balaci-Buncianu

Delivery Area Manager
@Catalyst Solutions

Elena Unciuleanu

Founder & CEO
@Reporting Center

Andreea-Enrica Tecar

Senior Consultant
@MHP Romania

Fabiola Cazan

Head of Digital Engineering
@Vodafone Romania

Marian Andrei

Co-Moderator
@Empower Tech

Elena Marineci

Senior Trainer and Coach
@Human Invest

Agenda

10:00 to 10:05

Intro moderators

— 5 minutes

Marian Andrei [Co-Moderator — Empower Tech]
Steliana Moraru [Co-Moderator — Empower Tech]

10:05 to 10:10

Intro Catalyst Solutions

— 5 minutes

Andreea Balaci-Buncianu [Delivery Area Manager — Catalyst Solutions]

10:15 to 11:00

FireSide Chat: What did we inherit, what are we changing, and what should we refuse to carry forward?

— 45 minutes

A fireside chat about the legacies we inherit, the changes we choose to make, and the patterns we refuse to carry forward. An open conversation about responsibility, growth, and the courage to shape a different future.

Steliana Moraru [Co-Moderator — Empower Tech]
Raluca Tatarusanu [Vice President of Sales – EMEA&APAC — Druid AI]
Elena Unciuleanu [Founder & CEO — Reporting Center]

11:05 to 11:25

Keep the Doors Open: What Stays Ours When AI Does the Task in Minutes.

— 20 minutes

Frameworks, tools and models change every few months. Precision, the ability to start from zero, and the ability to understand something well enough to explain it do not.

The AI-Native Leader: Leading People and Technology in the Age of Agents

— 20 minutes

As AI agents become trusted collaborators in the workplace, leadership is evolving beyond managing people alone. This keynote explores how leaders can successfully combine human potential with AI-powered capabilities, fostering adaptability, innovation, and high-performing teams in an increasingly autonomous and technology-driven world.

Fabiola Cazan [Head of Digital Engineering — Vodafone Romania]

11:55 to 12:15

Keynote powered by International Speaker

— 20 minutes

12:20 to 12:40

Keynote powered by Deloitte Technology Delivery Center

— 20 minutes

12:40 to 13:00

Keynote powered by Thales

— 20 minutes

13:00 to 14:00

Lunch Break

— 1 hour

14:00 to 14:20

Interactive Session - The Leadership Mirror

— 20 minutes

An interactive session exploring leadership through real-life business challenges, quick decisions, and live audience polls. A hands-on experience designed to challenge assumptions, reveal different leadership styles, and explore how our instincts shape the way we lead.

Elena Marineci [Senior Trainer and Coach — Human Invest]

14:25 to 14:45

How to Communicate for Impact When AI Changes the Game

— 20 minutes

Through her session, Raluca will explore a powerful question: When AI makes creating easier than ever, how do we make sure our contributions truly stand out?

Her perspective brings together leadership, communication, and the uniquely human skills that matter most in the AI era. Raluca challenges us to look beyond output and focus on what truly creates value: clarity, influence, authentic communication, and the ability to turn our contributions into lasting impact.

Raluca Minea [Principal Software Engineering Manager — Microsoft]

14:50 to 15:30

The Leadership Equation: Talent, Diversity & Impact

— 40 minutes

A panel discussion exploring how talent and diversity shape leadership, drive innovation, and create meaningful impact. A conversation about building inclusive environments where different perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute.