Can I come on my own?
Yes, and most women do. Nearly everyone comes alone the first time, and the group is remarkably welcoming. You will be greeted, you will end up in conversation, and nobody is left standing in a corner. If you would rather come as a pair, bring a friend along, she just needs her own ticket.
Do I need any prior knowledge?
No. Women come who have never had anything to do with Bitcoin, and women who have been in it for years. Both find something: every evening has a new talk on a different topic, so that beginners and returning guests both get their money's worth.
What should I wear?
Whatever is comfortable for you. There is no dress code. Some come straight from the office, others in jeans. Both are fine.
Do I need to speak German?
Not necessarily, and this is worth explaining properly. The talks at the sessions in Zurich are usually in German, so German helps if you want to follow every word of the presentation. For the networking it is no obstacle at all: most participants speak English, plenty of them are expats themselves, and you will have no trouble getting into conversation while your German is still finding its feet. The pure networking evenings without a talk, such as the brunch, Bitcoin & Bubbles or the Summer Soirée, are open in every language: most guests speak English anyway. Selected formats run entirely in English, and our international events, such as the soirée at BTC Prague, are in English throughout. The language is stated on every event page, so you always know before you book. If you would like a format that is fully in English every single month, the SatoShe Circle membership is the better fit, because its live calls are always in English.
Who comes to the sessions?
Women between 20 and 75, from every profession and with very different backgrounds. Bankers, lawyers, business owners, students, retirees. What they all share is curiosity and an open mind, nothing else.
What actually happens during the evening?
There is a talk on a new topic, sometimes with a guest speaker, plenty of time for questions and conversation, plus drinks and something to eat. Only women take the stage. I choose beautiful venues on purpose: the evening should be a pleasure and still give you something to take home.
I already own Bitcoin, is it still worth coming?
Yes. Many participants have been invested for a long time and come for the conversations. Every evening has its own topic that goes beyond the basics: inflation, self custody, inheritance, tax, psychology. And the group itself is the reason many of them keep coming back.
Do I have to speak up or ask questions?
You have to do nothing at all. You are welcome to listen the entire evening. There is no round of introductions that puts you on the spot, and nobody calls on you. If you do have a question it is welcome, however basic it may seem to you.
Are photographs taken?
Yes, and I flag this with every registration. The images appear on the website and on social media. Our photographers are women too, incidentally. If you would rather not be photographed, tell me when you arrive and I will keep you out of the shots.
Is there food and drink?
Yes. There are drinks and something to eat, which for me is part of the whole thing. I choose the venues with care. An evening should be a pleasure and not taste like professional development in a training room.
I do not live in Zurich, is this worth it for me?
The in person sessions mostly take place in Zurich, with the occasional one online. If the journey is too far, the SatoShe Circle membership is the better way in: its core is the monthly live calls in English, and you can reach those from any country. You will also meet women there who, like you, do not know another Bitcoiner locally. On top of that there are larger gatherings in person twice a year, and we do travel for international events, most recently to BTC Prague.
Can my company support an evening?
Yes, and I take on such partnerships selectively. You reach a curated network of professional women, plus visibility across the SatoShe channels and the newsletter. Write to me and we will see whether it is a good fit.
What does an evening cost?
From CHF 39, excluding VAT, depending on the format and the venue. SatoShe Circle members get four tickets a year and 20 per cent off after that. Tickets are not refundable, because the room and the catering are ordered against the registration numbers. If you cannot make it, simply pass your place on to another woman and let me know.