Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Rafna Bash CEO/Technology Consultant at Aktibeto	Charting Your Course: Planning and Progressing Your Tech Career Many women in tech have felt they are stuck in a role and cannot move forward. Some women in tech want to do something different in their current roles but don't know how to accomplish that. Some want to move into a new job in the same industry but struggle with achieving that goal. This conversation focuses on the tools and strategies they need to succeed in the tech industry. How to make a way forward in your tech career? The speaker emphasizes the importance of creating a career plan, identifying goals, and taking actionable steps toward achieving them. By charting… read more
Michele Dobnikar President at GlobalMeet	Strategies to Create and Sustain Strong Corporate Culture in Both Prosperity and Hardship We’ve all seen the corporate inspirational posters with pictures of eagles, trees, and rowing teams boldly advising us about Teamwork, Attitude, and Excellence. Unfortunately, glossy photos and catchy slogans don’t create a thriving company culture that fosters an environment of innovation, creativity and success. So, what does? What can you do to create, revive or change the culture within your organization? And as if it isn’t hard enough to do this during times of prosperity- how can you also do this during a downturn? Michele Dobnikar brings more than 30+ years of… read more
Keri Rich CPO at Liminal	Harnessing Generative AI to Enhance Both Your Customer and Employee Experiences In an age where digital transformation is rapidly changing the landscape of business and consumer interactions, the power of generative AI stands out as the biggest productivity leap we've seen in a generation. This talk delves into how businesses can improve the entire employee experience with an effective internal generative AI rollout, while at the same time improving their customer experiences with the right AI strategy. The talk will start with discussing personalization at scale by using generative AI to curate tailored customer experiences, enhancing satisfaction… read more
Shelli Brunswick CEO and Founder at SB Global LLC	What's Space Got To Do With It? Reaching for the Stars: Lessons Learned Along the Way Join me on a captivating journey exploring the profound parallels between the boundless universe of space and the intricate pathways of career growth and life lessons. In this 20-minute talk, I will draw from my rich 25-year expedition within the dynamic realm of the space industry, intertwining personal anecdotes and invaluable insights gleaned from luminaries across the globe. Venturing beyond the stratosphere of traditional career narratives, I will unveil the cosmic tapestry of experiences that have shaped my trajectory in this awe-inspiring field. From the exhilarating… read more
Heather Graham Author at Heather Graham Leadership	Retaining Women in Tech: what works, what doesn't The pandemic hit women in tech hard with more women leaving and not returning, diminishing our talent pipeline. Companies need to think of new ways to keep talent. This talk will dive into what works, and what does not to attract and retain women in tech. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Tiffany Kasanicky Principal Engineer, System SW Architecture at Intel	Failure is for the Fabulous Fear of failing: it’s common, can be paralyzing, and is the source of many damaging behaviors. While failures are often unavoidable, they can be a catalyst for opportunity. For example, Bill Gates and Paul Allen’s experience starting their failed company, Traf-O-Data, prepared them to launch Microsoft a few years later. Reflecting on this, Paul Allen stated “In my experience, each failure contains seeds of your next success - if you are willing to learn from it”. So if we’re destined to experience failure, what can we do to turn those failures into future success? … read more
Paulina Morgan Marketing Automation Manager at Alida	The Power of Marketing Automation Learn how to move the needle by creating product need, boosting brand affinity, building trust, and fostering authentic connections with audiences through the power of marketing automation! Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Cher Fox President at Fox Consulting	Mastering the Data Governance Maze: From Risk Mitigation to Process Excellence Join me for a 40-minute exploration into the world of data governance, where I'll unravel the intricacies of managing data assets for organizational success. This technical talk will spotlight the pivotal role of data governance in mitigating risks and enhancing processes. The discussion kicks off with an examination of how a robust data governance framework contributes to general risk management, addressing concerns such as data breaches, unauthorized access, and data integrity. Emphasis will be placed on aligning data governance practices with industry standards and… read more
Dorothea Renner Vice President and Partner at Leadership Pipeline Institute	The Specialist Pipeline "The Alternative to the Leadership Path": The Specialist Pipeline concept introduces a road-tested framework on how to design an enduring career architecture to enable specialists to perform and develop. We discuss the importance of the specialist role in business success and how you can develop through the specialist career path from individual contributor to knowledge principal. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Christine Sarros Senior Vice President, Enterprise Engineering at Oracle	AI and the Enterprise: Considerations for secure and responsible deployments of native, 3rd party and integrated models The use of AI is top of mind for most companies these days. Whether we build AI into our own products, consume its functions from products we buy or practice a bit of both through integrations, it is important to define intended outcomes to avoid implementation risks. This session will discuss industry trends and best practices that will aid senior leaders through the AI deployment cycle. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Abby Dryer Director, Product Integration at Morningstar, Inc.	Growing Past Your Day Job with Passion Projects The old adage of 'make your boss look good and the promotions will follow' hasn't created a lot of success stories recently. Nowadays, it's incumbent on the employee to forge their career path with guidance and support from Mentors and Champions. But how do you find Mentors and Champions? And how do you build a reputation for them to be able to help you find your next role? Join Abby Dryer as she reviews the 3 key components to building a career that keeps you interested and respected in the type of work that you're passionate about. Did you like this… read more
Jamie Martin Executive Coach to Women on the Rise at Jamie Martin Coaching	Invisible to Influential: Mastering the Art of Visibility Do you crave the recognition you deserve for your hard work? Ever wonder why others get acknowledged while your efforts go unnoticed? It’s not about being more talented, working harder or being smarter. They get recognized because they’ve mastered the art of visibility! It’s a skill you can learn. Join me as we explore the power of visibility to finally get the recognition you’ve earned. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Elena Leonova SVP product at Spryker	Leading Against the Grain: My Journey to Product Leadership Amidst Challenges and Stereotypes In this candid and empowering talk, I'll share my personal journey to product leadership—a path laden with unexpected obstacles, cultural biases, and professional roadblocks. From starting as a business analyst in Kiev to becoming an executive product leader, I've faced challenges related to gender, culture, and language. Yet, I've navigated these obstacles with resilience and strategic action. Attendees will gain insights into how to tackle similar challenges head-on, without losing their integrity or vision for success. Did you like this session? Share to vote. … read more
Nancy Parsons President at CDR Companies, LLC	Women Are Creating the Glass Ceiling & Have the Power to End It Despite healthy investments and the best intentions to end the glass ceiling for women, it is not working, and we are going in the wrong direction! If we stay on the current trajectory, it will take about 400 years for women to attain just 50% of the CEO positions at Fortune 500 companies. In this presentation, Nancy shares stunning personality research that sheds new light on why the glass ceiling really exists and new solutions to end this blockage in a decade. Nancy will also dispel harmful myths and explain how the blame game, finger pointing, and women holding onto the victim mentality,… read more
Suba Vasudevan Senior Vice President, Strategy & Operations at Mozilla Corporation	Investing in GenAI - going from the abstract to concrete (vision to strategy to roadmaps) A lot has been said about GenAI. Every day we hear about companies pledging billions of dollars to invest in GenAI at their companies. But the reality is many in the C-suite don't know what it means. Many boards continue to ask their companies to not miss this technology revolution. But how exactly will GenAI revolutionize different industries? And how do you take something like a GenAI idea, vision or framework you may have for your company and turn it into a tangible strategy followed by product roadmaps? When will this reality actually pay off? I will bring my… read more
Vicky DiGiovanni Coach, Consultant and Business Owner at Fresko Coaching & Consulting	It is Not Just Technology: Adding Value to People, Teams & Projects One can not truly understand and work with others until you understand how others see where and how you add value to others and projects. Strengths can come so naturally that you many overlook your greatest asset. Once you understand yourself, you can appreciate other strengths allowing you to communicate, collaborate and influence more effectively. In this session, you will learn how to quickly determine your greatest asset, how to apply it with others and communicate more effectively. You will also understand people's triggers and how to work through roadblocks to… read more
Liji Thomas Manager, Generative AI at HRBlock	Inclusive Intelligence: Elevating Women's Voices in AI Development In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), diversity, particularly the inclusion of women, plays a critical role in shaping ethical and effective AI systems. This session explores the imperative need for greater female representation in AI and how it impacts the development of this transformative technology. We will delve into the current state of gender diversity in AI, examining the challenges and opportunities it presents. The session will highlight how women bring unique perspectives to AI development, leading to more inclusive and unbiased… read more
Cheryl Cooper President at Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Missouri and Kansas	Ransomware: Network Cyber Resilience Strategy Title: Cybersecurity Network Resilience Against Ransomware Attacks: A Comprehensive Approach Abstract: This speaker presentation delves into the critical area of network cyber resilience with a specific focus on combating the escalating threat of ransomware. The session will explore proactive strategies and advanced technologies essential for creating organizational networks against ransomware attacks. Key topics include, secure network architecture, steps of the cyber kill chain, incident response planning, and the role of employee awareness in creating a robust cyber defense… read more
Sumita Palanisamy Director of Engineering	Capturing the value of Generative AI This session will help attendees in getting started on their Generative AI journey and how to use Generative AI in their personal lives and workplace effectively. This talk will also cover how to efficiently use prompts and cover business cases that can benefit from Generative AI along with suggesting guard rails that need to be put in place. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Lina Trivedi Co-Founder at Joii.AI	10 Lessons I Learned About Business and Life Working for the Most Profitable Toy Company in the World: From Beanie Babies to Tech As a pioneer of Internet Technology that introduced the world to the first Internet sensation, Lina Trivedi was the first to produce a commercial Web site in the mid-90's and the first to produce e-commerce. Her memories of managing monumental amounts of traffic of crazed collectors translates to valuable lessons that can be applied to life and business. Did you like this session? Share to vote.