Girls’Day is a nationwide event that gives girls a glimpse into careers and fields of study where women are still underrepresented, including IT and software development. That’s exactly why we’ve been supporting Girls’Day for many years: because early, positive experiences often make the difference between a passing interest and a real career path later on.
Why Girls’ Day Is Important to Us
Digital careers are shaping our future. This makes it all the more important for young people to have access to these careers, regardless of traditional gender roles. For us, Girls’Day isn’t just a one-time event—it’s about providing guidance, building self-confidence, and showing that programming is something anyone can learn, that it’s creative, and that it’s fun.
As a company with many years of experience in development and open source, we see it as part of our responsibility to support the next generation and to explain technology in an accessible way—practical, open, and on an equal footing.
Here's how the day went at " punkt.de "
The eight available spots were filled quickly. At 10:00 a.m., the session began with a brief round of introductions, after which the participants were able to get started right away—everything was ready: computers, the program schedule, assignments, and, of course, snacks.
Using Micro:bit, the girls took their first steps in programming in a playful way, guided by experienced developers from our team. After lunch together and a brief tour of the office, they continued working—this time on slightly more complex exercises, such as creating small games. The event ended at 4:00 p.m.
Comments from the Participants
"You were very friendly and really helpful."
"I really liked having free time to code."
"I really liked the free time, and that everything was explained well."
"It was cool that we got to try so many things on our own and that we get to keep what we made."
"It was a lot of fun. Everyone was very friendly , and I learned a lot ."
Our Conclusion
Girls’Day 2026 has once again shown just how much potential there is in hands-on activities: trying things out for yourself, asking questions, getting support, and going home with a sense of accomplishment. That’s exactly why we’re sticking with it—and we’re already looking forward to the next Girls’Day at punkt.de!
