To ensure a perfect match between mentor and mentee, please register with three specific questions you would like to discuss with your future mentor regarding career and life in IT.

• During the Confare CIOSUMMIT Zurich on September 09, 2026, you will be paired with a suitable mentor for a one-on-one conversation, allowing for private and open discussions.
• In one or more personal meetings or online sessions, you will address individual topics, receive advice, and support.
• In a concluding meeting, you can share your experiences with other participants, gain valuable insights, and exchange ideas with fellow mentees.​

What is the goal of the mentoring program?

The goal of the mentoring program is to initiate and promote the exchange of experiences between seasoned CIOs and women who aspire to pursue a career in corporate IT.

Where are the women in IT?

Is Switzerland lagging behind Germany and Austria when it comes to the proportion of women in IT?

For many years, Confare has been recognizing Digital Leaders and CIOs across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). However, the number of women among the award recipients has been alarmingly low.

Increasing the proportion of women in IT requires changes across society:

• Moving away from clichés and stereotypes

• More male colleagues who are also committed to gender balance

• And above all – female role models in IT!
  This need has become increasingly evident through many conversations.

Why Confare Female IT-Mentoring?

With the diverse Confare Female IT Mentoring program, we offer the opportunity to connect with experienced female IT professionals from renowned companies to discuss careers, life planning, and networking – your perfect match!

Our mentors are there to support emerging leaders and high potentials with advice and hands-on guidance!

As part of the Confare CIOSUMMITs 2026, we would like to expand the Female IT Mentoring program for the first time by introducing so-called “Male Allies.” By this, we mean experienced male leaders from the IT sector who consciously use their position and influence to promote equal opportunities and contribute to an open, inclusive corporate culture.

Until now, the mentoring program has been reserved for women in order to provide a protected environment for exchanging experiences about career paths, challenges, and opportunities for women in IT. By specifically involving selected male leaders, we would like to broaden this dialogue and further strengthen the visibility and development of women in corporate IT.

You, too, can participate as a Male Ally in the Confare Female IT Mentoring program. Register for the mentoring program, and our team will provide you with more detailed information about your registration. With your experience and perspective, you can make a valuable contribution, enrich the discussion on this topic within the IT community, and support and encourage women on their career paths.