"Intro" (EN)
Think About! is a tech conference which focuses not only on technology but also on design and their social impact. It creates a safe and inspirational space for everyone, and we really mean everyone.
Our belief is that society needs diversity in order to continue a healthy and critical dialogue. For this reason we want to bring together diverse individuals and enable them to challenge themselves and each other.
Subscribe to newsletterOur Schedule
Day 1: Thursday, May 23
Hall 1Hall 2
08:00 - 09:00
Doors open & registration
09:15 - 09:30
09:15 - 09:30
Hall 1
IntroOutro
09:45 - 10:30
09:45 - 10:30
Hall 1
Keynote
Keynote
"The Power of an Agile Mindset" (EN)
10:30 - 11:15
Breakfast
11:15 - 12:00
11:15 - 12:00
Hall 1
Design
11:15 - 12:00
Hall 2
Tech
"Diverse representations in design and awkward conversations with colleagues" (EN)
"Innovation under the GDPR" (EN)
12:15 - 13:00
12:15 - 13:00
Hall 1
Tech
12:15 - 13:00
Hall 2
Society
"Intranet of Things" (EN)
"think.about: Wie beeinflusst das Smartphone unsere Psyche und wie können wir lernen besser damit umzugehen?" (DE)
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch
14:00 - 14:45
14:00 - 14:45
Hall 1
Tech
14:00 - 14:45
Hall 2
Design
"CDCs für otto.de - Continuous Everything (jetzt mit Cloud™)" (DE)
"Understanding the consequences of our design choices"
15:00 - 15:45
15:00 - 15:45
Hall 1
Tech
15:00 - 15:45
Hall 2
Design
"CI/CD: More than Just Code" (EN)
"Zukunftsbilder und menschzentriertes Design" (DE)
15:45 - 16:15
Coffee Break
16:15 - 17:00
16:15 - 17:00
Hall 1
Tech
16:15 - 17:00
Hall 2
Society
"Maintain your ancient projects without getting lost" (EN)
"Highway to the Dangerzone - Wieso es notwendig ist die Comfortzone zu verlassen." (DE)
17:15 - 18:00
17:15 - 18:00
Hall 1
Keynote
Keynote
"Preparing For a Future Microservices Journey" (EN)
Day 2: Friday, May 24
Hall 1Hall 2
08:30 - 09:30
Doors open
09:45 - 10:30
09:45 - 10:30
Hall 1
Keynote
Keynote
"Small Tech" (EN)
10:30 - 11:15
Breakfast
11:15 - 12:00
11:15 - 12:00
Hall 1
Society
11:15 - 12:00
Hall 2
Tech
"Wiring the Spark" (EN)
"Algorithmic Bias – Diskriminierung durch Algorithmen erkennen und vermeiden" (DE)
12:15 - 13:00
12:15 - 13:00
Hall 1
Society
12:15 - 13:00
Hall 2
Tech
"Automation and the impact on the working class" (EN)
"Privacy in Software: How to design and implement privacy by default" (EN)
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch
14:00 - 14:45
14:00 - 14:45
Hall 1
Tech
14:00 - 14:45
Hall 2
Design
"The Power of Web Components" (DE)
"Designing for Security" (EN)
15:00 - 15:45
15:00 - 15:45
Hall 1
Tech
15:00 - 15:45
Hall 2
Society
"Look Mom No Hands! Moving from a managed relational database to a serverless one" (EN)
"Hack Society - Wie wir mit Code gesellschaftliche Probleme lösen können" (DE)
15:45 - 16:15
Coffee Break
16:15 - 17:00
16:15 - 17:00
Hall 1
Tech
16:15 - 17:00
Hall 2
Design
"GraphQL: Gotta Query 'Em All! - In one go!" (EN)
"Produkte gegen die eigene Moral - Über kognitive Dissonanz im Produktdesign" (DE)
17:15 - 18:00
17:15 - 18:00
Hall 1
Keynote
Keynote
"Design, Diversity and Tech - How to use your power" (EN)
18:00 - 18:30
18:00 - 18:30
Hall 1
IntroOutro
"Outro" (EN)
Track 1
Think About Technology!
Technology has become a part of nearly every aspect of human life. We will present quality talks from domain experts in software development, hardware and software hacking, internet of things, artificial intelligence and many more.
Track 2
Think About Design!
Nearly everything we use today is designed - whether it’s an app to monitor a menstrual cycle or self driving cars. Beside others we will cover topics such as design ethics and product and UX design.
Track 3
Think About Society!
Technology & design continue to shape humanity as a whole. Topics like discrimination, social and economic equity, and participation in our society are more important than ever. We want to create a platform to talk and discuss these topics.
Our Location
Cinenova, Cologne-Ehrenfeld
The Conference will take place in a cozy cinema right in the center of the Ehrenfeld district in Cologne. It provides us with two big halls for talks, unlimited drinks, free popcorn and regional organic catering services.
But don’t worry about not seeing the sunlight: The Cinenova has a sunny outdoor area as well.
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