Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Shelley Westman Vice President , Go to Market - Core Enterprise & zCloud, Kyndryl at Kyndryl	How to become more Bold & Fearless Learn how to become more "Bold & Fearless" from a senior executive leader with over 25 years of experience in the corporate world. Shelley will provide guidance on how to move ahead in your career and advocate for yourself in both your work and personal life. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Cecilia Dones Founder, Chief Data Officer at 3 Standard Deviations	Cultivating Curiosity: The Catalyst for AI-Powered Digital Transformation Unlock the power of curiosity to accelerate your organization's AI-driven digital transformation. In this dynamic session, Cecilia will reveal how nurturing intellectual curiosity can be your secret weapon for success. You'll learn practical strategies to: - Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning - Leverage data science to drive measurable business growth - Create an environment where AI thrives and delivers tangible results - Develop an adaptable workforce eager to embrace new technologies - Overcome change resistance and inspire a… read more
Mairenys Matos Sr Solution Engineer at Toast	Abstract: Bringing Software to Life: The Art of the Possible What happens to software after engineers ship it? The journey doesn’t end there—it’s just the beginning. Solution engineers act as the vital bridge between technical innovation and customer success, leveraging technical expertise and business acumen to bring software to life in ways that drive real-world results. In this session, I’ll share how curiosity, problem-solving, and strategic storytelling transform complex technology into simple, impactful solutions. Solution engineers may not spend hours writing code, but we are fluent in programming languages, software ecosystems… read more
Kelly Jura Director, Customer Experience at Qwoted	Elevate Your Voice: Finding Opportunities to Get Media Coverage Elevate Your Voice: Finding Opportunities to Get Media Coverage For women in technology, gaining visibility and representation in the media is essential for personal growth and broader acknowledgment. This session aims to equip women in tech with the necessary tools, strategies, and confidence to obtain media attention, enhance their voices, and emerge as thought leaders in their areas. In an industry where women are often overlooked, achieving visibility not only boosts individual careers but also contributes to a more diverse and inclusive tech landscape. This… read more
Becca Powers Fortune 500 Strategic Sales Leader at Cisco	The Power of AND: Unlock the Secret to Limitless Success and Happiness In the keynote, The Power of AND: Unlock the Secret to Limitless Success and Happiness, Becca Powers invites you to break free from the confines of either/or thinking and embrace the expansive AND mindset. This powerful approach enables you to achieve both career success and personal fulfillment, balance ambition with well-being, and integrate profit with purpose—all without sacrifice. Through this transformative experience, you'll learn how to shatter the barriers that limit your potential, maximize your impact, and unlock a future brimming with… read more
Michelle Frechette Director of Community Engagement at StellarWP	All About You: Unleashing the Power of Personal Branding Whether you’re freelancing, starting a new company, or working for others, developing your personal brand is important not only to your personal success, but to the success of the places you work and volunteer. It’s 2024, and you work in tech - so, of course, your information is on the web. You probably have at least one social media account. And you’re on a business About Us page. And maybe you also have a blog. Or volunteer somewhere (or multiple places). So you have a brand out there already. But what does it look like? Is it well-organized? Does it lead to… read more
Michelle Bozeman Founder/CEO (Former Exec AWS/Microsoft) at TBW Enterprises	The EQ Edge: Mastering Emotional Intelligence in High-Tech Environments Explore how emotional intelligence becomes your superpower in tech leadership. Learn concrete techniques for building stronger teams, navigating complex workplace dynamics, and making high-stakes decisions while maintaining authenticity and influence. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Trish Martin Regional Managing Director, Americas at Monstarlab	Leading a Purpose Driven Organization In today’s fast-evolving business landscape, success is no longer measured by profits alone. Purpose-driven organizations—those that define their aspirational reason for being beyond revenue—stand at the forefront of innovation and impact. This talk explores how aligning business strategies with a meaningful purpose not only inspires employees and partners but also drives measurable growth for businesses, customers, and society. Drawing on real-world examples and actionable insights, we’ll uncover the five key traits that enable purpose-driven organizations to thrive. From… read more
Santoshi Tadanki Leadership Associate, Senior Manager at Royal Bank of Canada	Career Success during AI Disruption Use AI in an economy of uncertainity to punch above your weight class, whether it is to get a promotion, get the right job for you, a higher pay or promotion. Leverage this framework for strategic self advocacy in the work place to gain sponsorship for your next steps. Use relationships as a means of value delivery & AI as a means to differentiate yourself. Be a translator, a change agent, an innovator, a thought leader, an emergent technology specialist or working at the intersection of technology and other industries. Learn different areas you can apply yourself &… read more
Vishnupriya Devarajulu Software Engineer at MSR Technologies	Performance Optimization in Software Applications In today’s fast-paced, user-driven world, delivering high-performing, reliable applications is no longer optional, it’s essential. The Karate Gatling Framework is an innovative solution that integrates UI and API performance testing into one seamless platform, providing businesses with the confidence to handle real-world challenges like heavy user traffic and complex workflows. In this session, I will take you through the journey of developing this framework, its core capabilities, and how it simplifies performance testing for modern applications. By combining powerful… read more
Rachita Jain Data Scientist III at Thermofisher Scientific	Agentic AI in Action: Building Autonomous Systems with Open-Source Frameworks Agentic AI represents the next frontier in machine intelligence, enabling systems to autonomously achieve complex goals. In this talk, we will explore how open-source frameworks empower the creation of these intelligent agents, which can adapt, learn, and operate independently across various applications. We'll dive into practical examples, from automated research assistants to adaptive learning platforms, showcasing how agentic AI can revolutionize industries and improve human-machine collaboration. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Jill Stoddard Founder/CEO at Flexible Communications, LLC	Do it Scared: Challenging Outdated and Masculine Ideas About Confidence and Success to Inspire Courageous Leadership "I will ___ as soon as I have more ___ (experience, confidence, skill...)" This is what I call The Gap Trap: a state of perpetual stagnation caused by our perceived deficits in confidence, skills, or knowledge. We convince ourselves we must first bridge these gaps before taking action—an illusion that keeps us trapped in place, waiting for a perfect moment that never arrives. In this session, I'll challenge the Gap Trap and other outdated myths about confidence and success. Through evidence-based insights and practical, experiential strategies, we'll explore… read more
Caroline Tanis Lead Financial Advisor & Speaker at Tanis Financial Group	Give Yourself a $940,000 Raise The goal behind this workshop is to give participants actionable tools to help close this $940,000 wealth gap that women face versus men during a 40-year traditional career. A number that only grows if women take more time off, find themselves as caregivers, or change careers which as we know happens quite frequently. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Amira Youssef Chief Product Officer at AI SaaS Start-up	Charting Your Path: Navigating the Intersection of Leadership, Technology, and Global Impact In a world where technology drives global change, impactful leadership requires resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to growth. My journey—from economic analyst to global product executive—has taken me across continents, industries, and leadership challenges, teaching valuable lessons about navigating the intersection of leadership, technology, and global impact. In this talk, I’ll share how bold decisions, continuous learning, and a passion for innovation have shaped my career. Whether you’re an emerging leader or an established professional, this session offers… read more
Hanna Abdel Hamid Head of Sigma Software Canada at Sigma Software Group	Striking the Balance: Thriving in Career and Life This session explores the unique challenges women in tech face while striving for both professional success and personal fulfillment. Through personal anecdotes, actionable strategies, and an empowering message, this speech redefines balance as a dynamic process and emphasizes the importance of clarity, boundaries, and self-care. Attendees will leave inspired and equipped with practical tools to create harmony between their careers and personal lives. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Kwanesia Bass AVP, Technology Learning & Development at Fortune 200 Financial Company	Breaking Barriers: Promoting Allyship Through Skill Development and Representation In this session, we’ll explore how skill development and representation can break barriers in tech and foster a culture of allyship. By providing actionable strategies for building inclusive learning programs, supporting diverse talent pipelines, and amplifying underrepresented voices, attendees will be equipped to create tangible change within their organizations. Whether you're a leader, ally, or advocate, this session will empower you to build bridges that drive equity, innovation, and long-term success. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Jessica Begley COO at Very	Thriving from a Distance: Reimagining Talent Strategies for the Remote Era Leading a fully distributed company offers both challenges and opportunities that senior executives of companies should embrace. By leveraging strategic and intentional workplace practices, you can increase the level of engagement, talent development, and retention. These strategies lead to higher productivity and quality output while reducing costs related to turnover. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Hina Gandhi Senior Software Engineer at Cisco	From Monoliths to Microservices: Driving Scalable and Performant Applications in the Cloud Scalability and performance are paramount for modern applications. This talk will explore the journey of transforming monolithic architectures into microservices using big data technologies or cloud services that not only made applications faster and scalable but also helped with cost savings. Attendees will learn the challenges and solutions involved in designing microservices, optimizing performance, and leveraging cloud-native and where to use big data. Beyond the technical details, this session will highlight the leadership and collaboration required to drive such… read more
Carolyn Duby Field CTO at Cloudera	Deconstructing Deepfakes: Finding Reality in a Virtual World A deepfake is a video or audio created by artificial intelligence that mimics the image or voice of a person with startling accuracy. In this talk, we will examine how deepfakes are used both legitimately and maliciously, with a focus on their growing role in social engineering attacks. We will share practical techniques for spotting deepfakes, disrupting social engineers who leverage them, and safeguarding both your organization and yourself from this evolving threat. Join us to uncover actionable strategies and stay ahead in the fight against AI-powered deception. Did you… read more
Maryam Meseha Founding Partner and Co-Chair of Privacy & Data Security at Pierson Ferdinand	Balancing Security and Innovation: Ethical AI and Data Privacy in a Cyber-Threat Landscape As cybersecurity threats grow more sophisticated, businesses are under increasing pressure to adopt ethical AI and robust data privacy practices to safeguard sensitive information. Maryam Meseha, a trusted leader at the intersection of law and technology, will delve into the nuanced challenges of deploying AI-driven solutions while ensuring compliance with global regulations and upholding transparency and accountability. Maryam will highlight specific strategies for mitigating cyber risks, fostering consumer trust through ethical data practices, and integrating secure AI… read more