Moran Weber
CEO & Founder of Women on Stage | Software Engineer | Social Psychologist
Tel Aviv, Israel
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Moran Weber is the CEO & Founder of Women on Stage, a community-based public speaking training platform. Formerly a Tech Lead at Wix, Moran has over 10 years of experience in software development and holds an MA in Social Psychology, along with a BSc in Computer Science and Psychology from Tel Aviv University.
A former software engineer who struggled with severe stage fright and impostor syndrome, Moran overcame her fears by stepping onto countless stages and organizing dozens of tech events. Along the way, she discovered the power of sharing our voice and turned it into a mission—driven by her belief that everyone has a story worth telling.
To date, she has trained hundreds of tech professionals to move from “I don’t have anything to say” to delivering engaging, impactful tech talks that confidently highlight their unique voice and experience. With a rare combination of technical expertise and psychological insight, Moran helps developers build communities and turn complex ideas into compelling stories.
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How to Write the Perfect CFP (With or Without AI)
So, you've crafted a brilliant idea for a tech talk, perhaps even built the presentation around it. Yet, despite your efforts, you keep receiving that discouraging 'NO' from conference organizers year after year. Could it be that you're approaching it incorrectly?
Many developers invest significant effort into perfecting their presentations but overlook the crucial role of their CFP as the gateway to actually getting their foot in.
Throughout the years, and after reviewing and editing hundreds of CFP submissions, I found the perfect formula for writing compelling CFPs that helped dozens of people get accepted to major tech conferences worldwide (even before ChatGPT was introduced). In this workshop, you'll have the opportunity to craft your own CFP and receive professional feedback. Furthermore, you will learn how to leverage the power of AI to help you do that, but you have to do it carefully, otherwise, they will KNOW you used it (can you tell if I used it in this abstract? ;) ).
Turn Your Story Into Gold - Public Speaking for Introverts
“I don’t have anything interesting to say” sounds familiar???
I believe we all have a story worth sharing.
But how do you get started? And how, on earth, do you overcome the stage fright?
Throughout the years, and after training hundreds of tech speakers, I’ve gathered a handful of power tips which helped me manage my own unbearable stage fright and turn others' stories into incredibly awesome tech talks. Join me and learn WHY and HOW you can move from the back row into the front.
Explain It to Me Like I’m 5: How to Teach Kids to Discover the Joy of Coding
"Mommy, what is an algorithm?" "Daddy, what is code? And why does your computer screen always look so dark?" As developers, we understand the power of knowing how to code and getting the computer to do what we want it to do. Now that AI has also taken over, it seems that there are endless opportunities for the creative things we can do with software. But how do we pass on this excitement to the next generation? How can we get our children, and our girls in particular, interested in coding and explain what we do at work in a language they understand?
I have been contemplating these questions for the past few years with my own son, and suddenly it dawned on me that it’s all a matter of "knowing your audience." I developed an introductory coding workshop for kids and presented it at my son's school. The result? They were all hooked. My 8-year-old even followed up with questions about the efficiency of using functions and loops.
If you're curious about how to share this excitement with the next generation, get a chance for real bonding with your kid, and also remind yourself of the awesome, creative, and fun things you can do with code, this talk is for you. I'll share the concepts and examples I used, explain how to tailor them to different ages (toddlers included!), and offer tips and tricks to really move the needle. Join me in exploring how we can make coding an adventure, and re-discover its joy together.
The Story Behind Women on Stage and Power Tips for Overcoming that Stage Fright
I used to have major stage fright and considered myself as an introvert for most of my professional life. Working many years as a software developer in a male-dominated profession, I was afraid to raise my voice, being found out “as a fraud”.
I never imagined that one day I’d be standing on stage speaking about my domains of interest in front of 800 people, and they’d be cheering me on.
I never could have dreamed I’d become an entrepreneur and start my own global platform: Women on Stage, showcasing hundreds of women tech speakers.
Throughout the years, I’ve gathered a bunch of power tips that helped me manage my own stage fright and impostor syndrome on stage.
Join me in this talk and I’d share with you my personal journey, as well as those power tips.
7±2 Reasons Psychology Will Help You Write Better Code
During the Cold War, the CIA knew how to expose Russian spies disguised as American citizens with 100% certainty. They used only a piece of paper and a few questions. How did they do that? Hacking your mind is easier than you think. Let’s explore how these mental hacks affect the code we all read and write. We’ll take a stroll through the world of cognitive psychology, and shed some light on some of our industry’s best and worst practices. We’ll have a few interactive examples of our mind’s limitations, examine how these limitations manifest themselves in real code samples and engineering practices, and take away scientifically backed techniques on how to write better code.
Code Like a Girl - Breaking the Gender Stereotype
It’s no secret that women are highly underrepresented in the tech industry. Some argue that this is a “natural” given fact, but it hasn't always been this way; software development was actually once perceived as a rather feminine field. Turns out, something happened in the mid-1980s that dramatically decreased the percentage of women in computer science studies. Why? What happened?
In this talk, I’ll explain what affected these numbers and the factors involved in discouraging women from tech. I’ll demonstrate how gender stereotypes affect and shape the tech world even when they’re totally unconscious.
You will see there isn’t anything “natural” about it and that you CAN make a difference just by doing some things differently. I will show you how.
Finally, I will give practical and scientifically-backed techniques in order to attract more women and girls into tech throughout every step of the career funnel.
From Aladdin to API: The Disney Magic of Technical Stories
What do Cinderella, Simba, Aladdin, and Moana have in common?
We’ll get to that.
But first, how many times have you thought: “I don’t have anything worth sharing”?
As developers, we often underestimate the value of our day-to-day work: the bugs we encounter, the lessons we learn, the systems we build (and break..). But sharing these stories builds stronger teams, sparks innovation, and shapes engineering culture.
So how do you get started? And why should YOU be the one on stage?
(Hint: it builds confidence; and yes, it can even shape your career)
In this talk, I’ll share:
✨ WHY knowledge-sharing matters: for your team, your company, and your personal growth
✨ HOW to share your stories (even if you’re an introvert) and turn dev struggles into GOLDEN stories
✨ A practical checklist to craft clear, impactful, and engaging technical presentations
Let’s unlock the Disney magic of knowledge-sharing, one story at a time. 🏰✨
Turn Their Stories Into Gold - Building an R&D Knowledge Sharing Culture
We often think of knowledge-sharing as an individual effort: one engineer stepping up to share their experience and story. But in reality, the most impactful and lasting knowledge-sharing practices are built on community. And the most innovative and high-performing R&D cultures are built on continuous learning, collaboration, and the mutual exchange of knowledge and experiences.
But how do you get started and engage people to share their work, especially when they don’t always realize their story is worth telling?
I believe we all have a story worth sharing. In this talk, I’ll share my experience after training hundreds of tech speakers, and cover a handful of power tips that helped me engage even the most introverted people to take a step from the back row to the front and turn their stories into incredibly awesome tech talks. Join me and learn WHY and HOW you can transform your team’s stories into gold and build a thriving knowledge-sharing culture.
Moran Weber
CEO & Founder of Women on Stage | Software Engineer | Social Psychologist
Tel Aviv, Israel
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