Women’s Month – Why Visibility Matters
International Women’s Day on 8 March has symbolised the pursuit of equality and equal opportunities across gender boundaries for over a century. In Germany, its relevance is growing, particularly in technical industries and digital environments, where women remain significantly underrepresented – especially in STEM professions.
According to the initiative Innovative Frauen im Fokus, women currently make up around 18% of the STEM workforce. In degree programmes such as mechanical or electrical engineering, fewer than a quarter of students are often female. At the same time, however, the proportion is gradually increasing: in the 2024 academic year, around 36% of first-year STEM students were women, the highest level ever recorded according to Statistischem Bundesamt.
For ACONEXT, Women’s Month is about showcasing real perspectives. Women’s Week provides an opportunity to highlight who is working on which projects, how teams collaborate, and what impulses can be drawn for everyday work, culture and innovation.
Software.AI in Heimsheim – Shaping Infotainment Together
In Heimsheim, Marie Jeutter, Cindy Speth and Theodora Brandt
take responsibility for infotainment validation – an area where women are still often in the minority within the automotive sector.
Marie leads the project, keeping performance on track while working closely with clients. Cindy combines her role as team lead with hands-on project involvement, while Theodora continuously improves processes and ensures that knowledge is retained within the team.
Together, they demonstrate how successful projects are built on trust, team spirit and clearly defined roles. They actively shape their work, contribute ideas and develop solutions on a daily basis. Technical responsibility is not a question of gender, but of competence.
Future Mobility in Fellbach – Experiencing E-Mobility and Powertrain Performance
In the field of Future Mobility, Julia Janzer and Isabell Baumann
are responsible for the design and integration of electric drive systems for the front and rear axles in vans. After graduating, they joined ACONEXT together and now work on complex powertrain systems.
Their work is defined by interface management, technical expertise and strong team collaboration. Challenges are addressed through continuous exchange with colleagues, knowledge is shared, and solutions are developed collectively.
At the same time, this area reflects the dynamic nature of the industry. According to the VDA, demand for expertise in electromobility and software integration continues to grow – making skilled professionals in this field increasingly vital.
Their key message: Having the confidence to ask questions and learn together is what drives projects forward – especially in future-oriented technologies.
Digital Future – Projects Between Organisation, Delivery and Transformation
Imke Beckmann and Vanessa Lovric
are shaping projects within the Digital Future domain. They are currently working on the replacement of a workforce planning application.
As project lead, Imke maintains a clear view of the overall strategy, while Vanessa, as PMO, structures detailed tasks and ensures smooth execution. Their work highlights that project management goes far beyond planning: it is about making complexity tangible, creating structure and enabling informed decision-making.
This makes one thing clear: women are actively shaping projects in complex industries – not as exceptions, but as an integral part of high-performing teams.
Impulses from Women’s Week for Projects and Culture
ACONEXT Women’s Week illustrates how equality takes shape in everyday project work – not as an abstract ambition, but as a lived reality.
Women take on responsibility, contribute their perspectives and actively shape both technical and organisational processes. At the same time, it becomes clear how crucial teamwork, trust and openness are to project success.
For ACONEXT, this means these impulses are lived 365 days a year; not just during a specific week or month. Women’s Week makes visible what teams deliver every day through their expertise, dynamics and genuine collaboration.