On April 23, 2024, the Chief in Tech Dinner brought together an exceptional group of influential women in technology in New York City, capping off day one of the 5th annual Women in Tech Global Conference (2024). The event, hosted at the elegant EDITION Garden East in Times Square, offered a perfect blend of networking, learning, and celebration, creating an environment where leaders from various industries connected over shared passions and visions for the future of tech.
The dinner was part of the Executive Women in Tech (EWIT) series, aimed at establishing meaningful conversations between senior leaders in technology. Guests were treated to a memorable evening in the heart of NYC, where the city's iconic skyline and vibrant energy complemented the electric atmosphere of the event. But as impressive as the setting was, it was the remarkable women in attendance who truly made the evening shine.
Among the distinguished guests were:
Grace Perez (Dr.), Chief Strategy Officer, WTN
Ewa J. Kleczyk (Dr.), SVP of Operations, Target RWE
Reetal Pai, CIO, Nuseed
Kelly Jura, VP of Brand and UX Research & Design, ScreenPal
Divya Krishnan, VP of Product Marketing, Celonis
Rajashree Ambhore, VP, BYN Mellon
Gili Lev, Man. Director, CyberSecurity and Cloud Security, EY
Deepna Devkar, GVP of Engineering, Warner Bros. Discovery
Anshu Kak, Director/Distinguished Engineer, Google
Kathryn Guarini, Former CIO, IBM
Cindy Goldberg, VP of Silicon Alliances, Canonical
Dr. Denise Turley, VP of Corporate Systems, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Tamara Vasquez, Global Head of DEI, S&P Global
and more...
These trailblazing women shared experiences, insights, and challenges from their diverse fields, from cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure to diversity and inclusion, engineering leadership, and digital transformation. It was an evening that underscored the power of collaboration, support, and collective empowerment among women in technology.
Dr. Grace Perez, Chief Strategy Officer at WomenTech Network, delivered a powerful quote that resonated with many:
“Feeling so honored to have been a part of this inspiring network of women. We are powerful as individual women and impactful as a network.”
Her words echoed throughout the evening, as attendees discussed the importance of mentorship, innovation, and the collective strength that comes from women supporting women in the tech industry.
This dinner also marked the perfect finale to the Chief in Tech Summit, providing a space for executives to reflect on the insights gained earlier in the day and continue the discussions in a more intimate setting. With conversations flowing around leadership, technological advancements, and breaking barriers, the event stood as a testament to the incredible achievements of women in tech and their continued influence on shaping the industry's future.
The Chief in Tech Dinner was about more than just business; it was about forming lasting connections. The relationships built, along with the exchange of ideas and shared visions, are set to foster future business collaborations, while many attendees also forged genuine friendships that will continue to thrive beyond the event.
Apply to Join the Executive Women in Tech Network and join us in-person at the Chief in Tech Dinner in NY (May 20, 2025) and virtually at Chief in Tech Summit 2025.
