Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Alvina Antar Former Chief Information Officer at Okta	CIO Perspectives on Everything, Everywhere, All at Once Join veteran CIO's of Silicon Valley's leading tech companies as we share our perspectives on AI, digital transformation, innovation, and leading while female. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Wendy Gonzalez CEO at Sama	Positively Impacting Communities AND Succeeding as a Woman in Tech: How You Can Aim for Both For too long, doing well in business and doing good in life have seemed like opposing goals — especially with the breakneck pace of technological developments in industries like AI. But having a double or even triple bottom line isn’t just possible: it’s happening right now. Wendy Gonzalez is Sama’s CEO and oversees the company’s ongoing mission to give dignified, meaningful work, not aid, to women, youth, and others with a lack of formal employment opportunities in East Africa. Just last fall, Sama hired 2,100 more Kenyans to give them a path to the digital economy and have a… read more
Erin Angel VP Research & Scientific Affairs at GE HealthCare	How do you get 50k employees to work towards the same goal? In today's fast-paced global business environment, uniting a large, diverse workforce behind a singular purpose and mission is a formidable challenge. As executive leaders, we must understand the complexities involved in aligning our teams, particularly when working across various cultures and regions. In this session, we will address the strategies and methods used to build a cohesive company culture that fosters trust, engagement, and commitment towards a shared goal. Drawing from firsthand experience, we will explore how to inspire and align a global workforce with a… read more
Subha Tatavarti Chief Technology Officer at Wipro	Career Journey Subha's journey to the C-Suite, topics like leadership and career advancement strategies for women in tech, mentorship, resilience, well-being & work-life balance. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Christine Soussa Global Client Director at Equinix	The Art of Negotiation Art of Negotiation Negotiation is a collaborative process with understanding at the core. For many the word negotiation can spark unease. However, when approached and managed appropriately, negotiation can produce incredibly powerful results impacting how individuals and organizations communicate, live and do business. Now more than ever, in a world of constant change, the art of negotiation is critical. Negotiations are not linear, they include many players and dynamics. Along with the importance of strategy and tactics, this session will focus on the importance of… read more
Ikram Guerd VP Global Marketing - GM US at Aspivix	She believed she could so she did Her personal journey, starting as an introvert from the very bottom of the ladder, highlights how she overcame various obstacles and encountered skeptics who doubted her capabilities to finally embrace challenges and transform them into opportunities to reach her goals. Growth often stems from adversity, and by learning from setbacks, persistently pursuing your personal and professional goals, and believing in yourself, one can inspire others to reach for their own aspirations. Believe in yourself, embrace challenges, surround yourselves with supporters, and dare… read more
Ronke Majekodunmi Product Manager at Apple	Purpose Driven Leadership I talk about my dedication to mentoring, guiding, and paving the way for women entering the product managing field. It’s so important to make a conscientious effort to promote inclusion, belonging, and diversity in our teams for a better future for all. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Neelam Koshiya Principal Solutions Architect GenAI at Amazon Web Services	Empowering Innovation: How Generative AI is Transforming Industries and Opening Doors for Women in Tech In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, Generative AI is at the forefront of technological transformation, reshaping industries and creating new opportunities for innovation. This session will explore how Generative AI is not only enhancing creativity and productivity but also unlocking potential across sectors like retail, healthcare, and finance. As a GenAI Principal, I will share real-world use cases showcasing how AI-driven solutions are optimizing business processes, improving customer experiences, and elevating operational efficiency. Moreover, this talk will… read more
Tara Hernandez Vice President Developer Productivity	Building High-Performing Developer Teams: Insights on Leadership and Diversity In today’s AI-driven landscape, building high-performing developer teams is more critical than ever for staying competitive, let alone afloat. Yet, the key to true team success lies beyond technical skills—it requires strong leadership and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). As many DEI programs face cuts amidst broader budget constraints and economic uncertainty, Tara Hernandez, VP of Developer Productivity at MongoDB, will share why these initiatives have been essential for sustaining a productive developer culture at MongoDB. As a proud member of and… read more
Christine Soussa Global Client Director, Global Sales - Equinix	Art of Negotiation Negotiation is a collaborative process with understanding at the core. For many the word negotiation can spark unease. However, when approached and managed appropriately, negotiation can produce incredibly powerful results impacting how individuals and organizations communicate, live and do business. Now more than ever, in a world of constant change, the art of negotiation is critical. Negotiations are not linear, they include many players and dynamics. Along with the importance of strategy and tactics, this session will focus on the importance of collaboration, empathy and understanding… read more
Elif Tekerlekci Software Engineer at Meta	How to accelerate your career as a woman technologist I will be discussing the steps and strategies for my career growth, specifically how to become a Senior Software Engineer at Meta through the Pathway program. I will also share practices that can be applied by other female Computer Scientists (or anyone) and provide tips on how to deal with Imposture Syndrome as a woman in tech. Additionally, I will discuss how to use your persona to accelerate your career. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Layla Shaikley CPO at Wise Systems	Climbing the broken rung: How to fast-track your way to leadership when the numbers are against you There have been more U.S. presidents named John than women presidents in total. In 2020, more business books were published by men named John than by all women combined. Until 2023, there were more Fortune 500 CEOs named John than there were female CEOs altogether. I have nothing against men named John, but these patterns reflect the broader reality of executive leadership. While women make up 50% of the entry-level workforce, only 29% hold C-suite positions—and just 7% of those women are women of color (McKinsey). In a world where leadership opportunities… read more
Richa Khandelwal Director of Engineering at HubSpot	Staying Technical as Engineering Managers In this talk I will share tips on staying technical as engineering managers without losing sight of your people management responsibilities. I will also share why senior leaders should care about technical skills of their managers and how they can support them. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Nas Hajia Security Architect, Director at Okta	Guiding the Guide: Influence in Crisis Mode This session explores the essential skills needed to effectively influence leadership during recognized crisis situations. The talk covers four main areas: understanding roles, people-centric influence, technology expertise, and process navigation. It begins by exploring the different roles in crisis management and emphasizes which roles can best influence decisions and in what capacity. Attendees will learn the importance of understanding what motivates the stakeholders—whether it’s revenue protection or incident containment—and how aligning with these priorities enhances influence. The… read more
Aysha Khan CISO and CIO at Treasure Data	Inward to Upward: Unleash Your Full Leadership Potential True leadership begins with an inward journey. By understanding ourselves—our values, strengths, and purpose—we unlock the ability to lead others with authenticity and impact. This transformative approach demonstrates how self-discovery can become a catalyst for extraordinary leadership. When leaders commit to personal growth, they naturally inspire those around them to aim higher, dream bigger, and achieve more. Additionally, this discussion will emphasize the importance of focusing on the portfolio of impact rather than merely adhering to a checklist mindset for leaders. Did you… read more
Gaelle Thurau Senior Director of AI at Work Product Marketing at Microsoft at Microsoft	Building Trust and Psychological Safety in leadership Building trust and psychological safety within a team is perhaps one of the most crucial elements of success. This session will cover 1. How do leaders build trust with their teams and individual members? 2. How can trust be maintained effectively? 3. How to establish psychological safety for your team members? Did you like this session? Share to vote.
SANGEETHA RAJKUMAR Senior TPM at Microsoft	Building Automated Cloud Products Talk about different types of cloud deployments and what it takes to be a successful cloud PM Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Aditi Godbole Senior Data Scientist	Synthetic Data and Augmentation Strategies for Businesses In this session, we will explore how synthetic data generation and data augmentation techniques are revolutionizing enterprise data strategies. Many businesses today want to make data-driven decisions but face challenges like privacy concerns, limited data availability, or unbalanced datasets; these issues can hinder the development of robust machine learning models. We'll examine how recent advancements in synthetic data and augmentation methods offer promising solutions. Our discussion will cover techniques for generating realistic, diverse datasets that mimic real-world data, helping… read more
Marella Bradway Managing Consultant at Thought Logic	Harmony in Action: Exploring Team Dynamics and Leadership Strategies Strategies and approaches to navigate complex and constantly changing work environments with multi-dispersed teams functioning in hybrid, virtual, and remote settings. Learn actions to spark connectivity and productivity within teams while navigating these complexities to build and embrace high-performing – extraordinary teams. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Prameela Nagam Sr. Integration Engineer at Tokio Marine North America Services	Bouncing Back from Challenges In an industry as dynamic as IT, the ability to bounce back from challenges isn’t optional—it’s essential for long-term success. This talk on resilience can offer both leaders and team members the tools and strategies needed to stay motivated, productive, and innovative, no matter the challenges they face. By cultivating resilience, tech professionals can turn setbacks into stepping stones toward greater achievements, making their teams more adaptable, innovative, and ultimately successful. Did you like this session? Share to vote.