Girl’s Day 2025 at msg life Slovakia: Opening doors to IT

Author: Zuzana Kocáková

Career

27. 03. 2025 5 reading minutes

Technology is not just for boys. It is for anyone who has the desire to explore, create, and change the world. The IT sector has long ceased to be an exclusively male domain. Yet, women remain underrepresented in technical fields, often due to persistent stereotypes, fear of the unknown, or a lack of role models. Girl’s Day is an initiative that is changing this – and at msg life Slovakia, we are proud to be part of it again this year.

📅 On 24 April 2025, we are opening our doors to girls at our offices in Bratislava, Zilina, and Kosice. For Girl’s Day 2025, we have prepared a day full of inspiration, hands-on workshops, and real-life stories from women in our IT world.

This year, we once again have a programme packed with inspiration and technology – from testing and programming to data analytics.

Testing as a gateway to IT: Curiosity and logic are more important than programming

Testing is a great starting point for IT – even for those who do not know how to code. All you need is logical thinking, attention to detail, and a willingness to figure out why things do not work. Of course, if you eventually learn the basics of programming, it will take you even further – for example, into automated testing.

At Girl’s Day, our testers Danka and Xenia will explore this topic with you. They will show you what a tester job entails, what a typical day in this role looks like, and how you can start building a career in tech even without prior IT experience.

Programming: Discover the world of code in an understandable and fear-free way

Programming is like learning a new language – you start with simple phrases and eventually use them to accomplish big things. If IT appeals to you, learning the basics of programming is an excellent springboard – especially if you are considering a career in testing, analytics, or software development.

At Girl’s Day, our programmer Veronika will also cover this topic. She will show you that coding is not just for the chosen few. She will explain the basics in a simple and understandable way – without fear of the unknown. Veronika will also share her journey into IT, how she became interested in mathematics, and how it led her to become a programmer.

You will also have the chance to experience your first encounter with code and understand that programming is primarily about logic, creativity, and problem-solving – not memorizing commands.

Data analytics as a creative tool for problem-solving

Many girls fear numbers, but the truth is that analytics and data work are much more than just Excel spreadsheets. It is about finding meaning in data, recognizing patterns, and making recommendations that influence real-world decisions.

Sisters Nikola and Veronika know this well. They joined msg life Slovakia through different paths but have both grown into key roles in data analytics and controlling. They have learned to work with tools like Excel, Power BI, and SQL, demonstrating that even ordinary data can produce valuable insights that shape entire projects.

At Girl’s Day, they will show you that numbers do not have to be the enemy but can instead be a creative tool for achieving great things.

There is a place for every woman in IT – Where diversity becomes an advantage

The path into IT is diverse and does not have to be linear. Many of our female colleagues studied marketing, translation, logistics, or completely unrelated fields, yet today they work as testers, analysts, or developers. Some started with courses, others through curiosity – but they all agree on one thing: there is a place for every woman in IT.

Why is this important?
If technological solutions are created by only a narrow group of people, they reflect a limited worldview. They may perpetuate a so-called gender bias – a prejudice that consciously or unconsciously disadvantages one gender (often women) and restricts innovation.

Women in IT bring fresh perspectives, different problem-solving approaches, and skills such as empathy, creativity, and attention to detail, which are incredibly valuable in a technical environment.

At msg life Slovakia, we support diversity and balance not just in words but in action. We believe technology is for everyone – regardless of age, gender, or prior experience. That is why we organise events like Girl’s Day. To show girls that the doors to IT are open. All they have to do is step through.

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Girl’s Day 2025 at msg life Slovakia: Opening doors to IT

Zuzana Kocáková

At msg life Slovakia I take care of the company culture, events and I am part of the marketing team. I like a job where I can be creative and contribute to making my colleagues at msg feel good. I regularly prepare for you not only news and interesting things from the world of information technology and insurance, but also from behind the scenes events at msg life Slovakia.