Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Krithika Kumaragurubaran Senior DevOps Engineer at ING	Is AI a boon or a bane? It is difficult for us to point to a computer and say, "That's intelligent". There are many tasks where they're much better than humans. AI can be defined as the system that shows behavior that could be interpreted as human intelligence. Please join me for a session to learn, explore and discuss on AI to be a boon or bane for the future generations. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Tereza Driendl Head of Delivery at LucaNet AG	Charting Your Course: Navigating Choices in a Fast-Paced Era In the rapidly-evolving world of technology, the ability to make swift, effective decisions is not just advantageous – it's crucial. This talk delves into the strategic importance of quick decision-making for tech companies operating in high-velocity environments. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Hana Ngo Executive & Team Coach at Grow Future Leader	How to Lead without burning out Burnout among leaders, managers, and executives has become a pressing issue in workplaces, with data highlighting its widespread impact and implications. About 82% of employees report experiencing some level of burnout, including leaders and managers. Over 50% of employees question their organization's mission following executive departures, leading to heightened stress and uncertainty. Leaders often grapple with long hours, decision-making pressures, and inadequate support. Inefficient systems and high demands are cited as significant burnout drivers. How… read more
Sara Spalding Principal Engineering Manager at Microsoft	Chess for Success; Distributed Engineering and COVID-19 Digital transformation has been a hot topic for organizations before COVID-19, but the implementation, transition, and adoption has been rapidly sped up by this global pandemic. How organizations pivot to handle the new world has dramatically influenced the struggles and successes of businesses across the world. Digital technologies are altering the economics of markets, developing new ways to deliver value to customers, and modifying competitive landscapes. These changes are a result of the 4 types of digital transformation: business processes, business models, domains, and cultural or… read more
Siri Chilazi Research Fellow at Women and Public Policy Program, Harvard Kennedy School	De-Biasing Recruitment in Tech Recruiting the best of the best and tapping into 100% of the talent pool is the smart thing and the right thing to do. However, unconscious biases at the organizational and individual level can get in the way of a fair and equitable hiring process. In her session, Siri will share practical, evidence-based strategies to level the playing field in tech recruitment and create inclusive and diverse organizations. This session is designed for anyone - founders/executives, managers, and HR professionals - involved in recruitment activities, and no preparation is needed. Did you like this… read more
Shivani Berry CEO at Ascend	Get a seat at the table - Advocate for yourself You have to own your career growth. Learn how to advocate for yourself in order to secure a seat at the table. Walk away with proven and actionable techniques that you can immediately apply to move up in your career. This workshop is designed for women who want to or recently moved into leadership. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to: - Showcase your value without bragging - Leverage relationships to accelerate your career - Create a business case for what you want Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Kome Emuh Vice President at Goldman Sachs	Gender & Racial Equality in FinTech Navigating the corporate environment as a black woman in FinTech. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Anisha Asundi Research Fellow: Gender Specialist at Women and Public Policy Program, Harvard Kennedy School	Gender, Race and COVID-19 in the Workplace How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected women, people of color, and other marginalized groups in the workplace? As companies move to remote work, it is important to consider the effects this may have on the workforce. Demanding work, along with lack of flexibility and time to care for one's family can create stress and erode physical and emotional health, with particular effects during pandemics like COVID-19. How do we address and mitigate caregiver bias, ensure we are running inclusive virtual meetings, and help organizations and policymakers take a gendered lens to this work in order… read more
Marie Roker-Jones Co-founder at Essteem	Show Up and Speak Up- Belonging in Tech Career mobility for women in tech can be a challenge when they are not included as a valuable member of a tech team. This session will provide women with tips and suggestions on how to better advocate for themselves in their careers. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Netta Jenkins Co Founder and Founder at Dipper and Holistic Inclusion Consulting (HIC)	Are we forgetting about Black and brown women in the workplace? This transparent talk is a call-to-action that will explore the lack of company focus and life threatening impacts on Black and brown women within the workplace. This talk aims to equip white women with the tools to identify these issues within the workplace and practice bold allyship to help challenge, mitigate and eliminate these issues. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Lisa Orbe-Austin, PhD Psychologist/ Executive Coach/Author at Dynamic Transitions Psychological Consulting	Leadership & Impostor Syndrome: Defeating the Internalized Negative Voice and Living in Your Greatness Impostor Syndrome is the phenomenon seen in high achieving individuals in which they are constantly plagued by the idea that will be exposed as a fraud. Every mistake, misstep, experience of not-knowing is interpreted as evidence of this fraudulence. 70% of people in US report that they have experienced Impostor Syndrome in their lifetime. The need to prove oneself can be immense which reinforces a central component of Impostor Syndrome – overworking, which produces burnout, lack of balance, and constant sense of vulnerability. During this keynote, the author of “Own Your… read more
Vesselina Apostolova Marketing and Content Manager at WomenTech Network	WomenTech Session: Employer Branding Strategies To Attract and Retain Diverse Talent Learn what goals to set for your company when you start to strategize what your employer brand should be. We’ll go over the steps of creating an Employer Value Proposition, telling your story with traditional storytelling techniques, marketing your brand, and measuring the success of your efforts. We will look at these steps through the prism of achieving your diversity goals as well. The talk will be presented by Adriana Rangelova, Head of Community Relations & Partnerships at WomenTech Network, and Vesselina Apostolova, Marketing and Content Manager at WomenTech Network… read more
Nikkie Kent CRO at Mamava	The Future of Work is Female; Empowering Mothers at work Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Edwige A. Robinson Vice President, Mobile Engineering Services at Comcast NBC Universal	As triple minority leader in Tech - Navigating the Technology Realm If you’re reading this, chances are you are on a journey of progress. You’re intelligent, determined, and passionate about your goals. The reality is that too often we hear encouraging stories shared by others, and less on the details of their struggles that got them there. It is important to share the struggles, which at times can be painful, yet necessary. Just like an expectant mother prepares for the intensity of labor, you too must prepare proactively to bare the sweet gifts life has to offer. My name is Edwige Robinson, I hale from a small town in the Ivory Coast, a… read more
KC Lathrop Chief of Staff to the CIO at IBM	The Importance of Staying Creative During a Crisis Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Rachana Kumar VP of Engineering at Etsy	Leading Through Success This talk is for anyone in tech looking for strategies to help their teams through crisis. At the core of a leader's role is the responsibility to ensure the well-being of their teams. Companies may be taken over, recessions may take place, and even pandemics may occur - all of which can lead to disruptions in your colleagues’ personal and professional lives. In this session, I will share important tools to lead teams through significant organizational change, enabling them to stay afloat and make a positive impact amidst chaos. Did you… read more
Rana el Kaliouby Author of "Girl Decoded" \| Co-Founder & CEO at Affectiva \| YGL at WEF \| Fortune 40 under 40	Bringing Emotional Intelligence to Technology During this session, Dr. el Kaliouby will share her life's work: to humanize technology before it dehumanizes us. She'll discuss the technology category she's pioneered, Emotion AI, and how her company Affectiva is enabling technology to have not only IQ, but EQ, or emotional intelligence. Emotion AI is already being applied across industries like automotive, mental health, media analytics and more; and now, amidst the global pandemic, Dr. el Kaliouby envisions future use cases for Emotion AI to help us maintain meaningful connections as we work, learn and socialize online.… read more
Helen Altshuler Engineering Manager at Google	Leaving others a little better This Engineering Leadership career talk will discuss a path to Technical Leadership through examples of successes and pitfalls, and compare it to key leadership lessons from a timeless classic book by Dale Carnegie "How To Win Friends and Influence People." Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Efe Ukala Founder at ImpactHer	Why financial inclusion is key to economic recovery post COVID-19 Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Ty Heath Global Lead B2B Institute at LinkedIn	How to Become a Thought Leader on LinkedIn Digital enhances the way executives engage with their audiences and express their views. Increasingly, leaders are expected to share their insights and ideas on social media making it essential to develop an effective approach. LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network with over 630+ million members throughout the world. Top executives are participating in conversations on LinkedIn by sharing meaningful and insightful content with this community. In this session, you'll learn how to use LinkedIn to promote your ideas and perspectives to… read more