Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Anita Manda Senior Director at Servicenow	From Setbacks to Success: Transforming Life Events into Leadership Opportunities Life events, whether personal or professional, can often feel like roadblocks to career advancement, especially in the fast-paced world of technology. We will explore how to leverage these pivotal moments as catalysts for growth, resilience, and leadership. We’ll dive into real-world strategies for transforming challenges into strengths, building adaptability, and rethinking setbacks as stepping stones to success. Attendees will leave with actionable insights to navigate their unique journeys in tech with confidence and purpose. Did you like this session? Share to… read more
Supriya Raman AI Engineering Manager at IBM watsonx Labs	Building Generative AI Applications to Unlock Deep Domain Insights Building Generative AI applications empowers organizations to harness advanced algorithms for extracting rich, domain-specific insights. The session will explore Generative AI for data-driven decision-making and unlocking new opportunities across industries. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Spoorti Hallur Engineering Manager at Xperi	Transitioning to an Engineering Manager from an IC Many individual contributors find themselves either waiting for an opportunity to transition into management or feeling uncertain about the best career path after 10 years of experience. Should they pursue an architecture role, product management, or program management? In my session, I will provide a brief overview of each path, guide on how to identify the one that aligns best with their strengths, and share insights on how to work towards their chosen direction. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Koyelia Ghosh Roy Sr AVP - Enterprise BI Capability and Generative AI Solution Owner at EXL Services	Building Responsible and Resilient AI Products: Best Practices for Scalability and Explainability - Introduction to AI Product Management: Overview of the importance of building scalable, explainable, and secure AI products in today's digital landscape. - Focus on Scalability: Discuss strategies for designing AI solutions that can grow with user demands and technological advancements. - Ensuring Explainability: Highlight the significance of making AI decisions transparent and understandable to users, fostering trust and usability. - Security Considerations: Address best practices for incorporating security measures into AI products to… read more
Shirsha Ray Chaudhuri Director, Research Engineering , Thomson Reuters Labs, Thomson Reuters at Thomson Reuters	Observability for GenAI Apps What aspects do we miss when we use the regular APM suite for observability of a solution that leverages gen ai? What risks does this pose and how to mitigate. This talk shall discuss strategies to cover resilience of ai based solutions on their path to prod. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Preeti Arora VP of Engineering at Deliveroo	Unleashing Creativity with Generative AI: From Prompts to Custom GPTs Embark on an exciting journey into the dynamic world of Generative AI in this engaging session! Dive into the fundamentals of large language models (LLMs), master the art of prompt engineering, and discover intriguing real-world use cases. Whether you're an AI enthusiast or a developer eager to upskill, this session has something for everyone. By the end, you'll gain practical tools, valuable insights, and a deeper understanding of how to unleash the power of Generative AI to create, innovate, and inspire in your projects. Key Takeaways: Explore the… read more
Rajneet Kaur AVP Data Science & AIML at Eclerx	Simplifying technology by power of storytelling The power of storytelling that will decode and simplify Data Science (through Rajneet Kaur) and Cybersecurity (through Harsh Kaur) as fast growing technology fields Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Amogha Dalvi Cofounder, CEO at AI Leverage	The Network Effect: Using Social Intelligence Framework for Successful AI Integration within Organization Social Intelligence as a key enabler rings truer now more than ever. Implementing AI isn't just a technical challenge - it requires a keen understanding of an organization's people, culture, processes and power dynamics. Knowing how to navigate those human elements is often the difference between AI projects that gain traction vs stall out. This talk explores how organizations can leverage social networks and relationship dynamics to successfully integrate AI systems. It presents a framework that applies network effect principles to AI adoption, emphasizing the… read more
Yael Daihes Chief Data Scientist and Cybersecurity Leader \| Public Speaker	Hit the (ML) road(map) Jack With the advancement of AI, it seems there isn’t a task unsolvable by this amazing technology, and no wonder every type of product wants to leverage it. You hire the most brilliant researchers and wait for the magic to happen, but apparently, not every scientist can translate a business problem into a research task, and not every business leader can vividly define achievable goals for the ML organization. Imagine a digital health company that holds electronic medical records of thousands of patients. I believe we would all immediately assume their ML organization is creating… read more
Topaz Gilad VP of AI at Voyage81, ODDITY	MVP Mindset for Data Science Leads As data-science and machine-learning team leaders, we face the conflict between quick delivery and the uncertainty of the ML experimental nature. In this talk, Topaz will cover methodologies for improving focus, reducing uncertainty, and boosting your ability to transform algorithmic research into production. Using case studies from real-world data domains, this session covers data subsets, inner releases, data-driven scrum, and test-driven machine learning: Join the talk to learn about minimal viable product (MVP) and the different application aspects in your data… read more
Topaz Gilad VP of AI at Voyage81 \| ODDITY	The Leadership Algorithm: Applying AI Principles to Build Better Teams What if the principles we use to train AI models could also shape how we lead and manage engineering teams? From iterative feedback loops to continuous learning, the parallels between effective AI systems and successful leadership are striking. In this thought-provoking talk, we’ll explore how engineering managers can apply AI-inspired strategies to improve team dynamics, decision-making, and outcomes. Drawing from Topaz's extensive experience leading AI and algorithm teams, and as a VP at the forefront of cutting-edge AI product development, key takeaways will include: … read more
Noor AlRashedi Chief Digital Advisor at SAP	Business AI & smart government operations How GenAI enables governments excellence leveraging AI agents Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Dr. Shade Kolade Founder & CEO at Leadership Synergy Institute	The Technical Woman's Leadership Playbook: Building Influence While Staying True to Your Expertise Many technical women feel forced to choose: lead or stay technical. This session breaks down this false choice, showing how to succeed as a leader while embracing your technical identity. Through practical strategies and real-world examples, we'll explore how to transform technical expertise into leadership strength. You'll learn how to communicate with impact, build cross-functional influence, and lead with authenticity - all while maintaining your technical edge. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Alexandra Devine President at VSG Marketing & Spindustry	Flipping the Script on Mentorship: What the Younger Generation Can Teach Others When you hear the word mentor you often think of someone giving advice to someone younger and less experienced. But what if we flipped the script on mentorship? Meet 30-year old Alex Devine, a marketing executive and business coach who specializes in executive coaching for women 40-60 years and older. In Alex’s words, “I meet women who are truly astonishing in what they've accomplished in their careers. They achieve success and earn a seat at the table, then have this tendency to doubt themselves once they get there. I'm here to reinvigorate them." In this session, hear how… read more
Tara Rezvani Engineering Lead at Wing	Women of Impact: MBA Journeys that Led to Transformation and Career Growth Join our panelists of accomplished women in tech, as they share their transformative MBA experience. The panel will deep dive into their motivations for pursuing Business School - ranging from career pivots, professional growth, leadership development and networking. If you’re curious about pursuing an MBA, or are currently in business school, this panel is for you! Get ready to hear about the highs, lows, and unexpected twists these panelists have navigated while balancing full time jobs, personal lives and school. Expect candid insights, tangible advice, and reflections on each… read more
Rika Nakazawa Group VP, New Ventures & Innovation at NTT	Are You Ready to Sustainably Create and/or Consume, and at the Speed of Light? As Gen AI technologies proliferate across governments, societies, and industries (especially Web 3, XR, Metaverse) the demand for computing infrastructure to power digital systems and economies will skyrocket. Data volume globally is expected to 16X in the bookends of 2018 and 2030, with commensurate energy demands to multiply 13X in the same window. This will mean more data centers, equipment, cabling, servers, GPUs, and power - MUCH more power - that is already unevenly distributed globally. This is not sustainable. But there is a way forward by moving from Electronic to Photonic… read more
Kim Lenox VP of Design at Amplitude	From guesswork to greatness: using data in product design In an increasingly complex and data-driven world, product designers must adapt to rapidly changing user expectations, from ease of use to an instant understanding of the customer. Product designers today don’t just design individual products, but complex, seamless, and integrated platforms. In this session, Amplitude’s VP of Design, Kim Lenox, will explore why ecosystem design and critical thinking are not just nice-to-haves, but essential skills for product designers to thrive in today’s tech and AI-driven world. Kim believes that “the future belongs to those who connect the dots,” stressing… read more
Reetal Pai CIO at Teichert	Build Communities Not Just Networks Do you cringe at the idea of networking or dread the small talk at large gatherings? What if there was another way to build authentic, long-lasting relationships to support your personal and professional growth? Join us as we explore the gaps in traditional networking models for women and share our experiences in fostering meaningful connections based on shared values and purpose. We will delve into the transformative power of building communities that go beyond traditional networking, enhancing your professional journey, providing a nurturing environment for growth, and creating lasting… read more
Maria Colacurcio CEO at Syndio	Business lessons learned from being a fitness world-record holder In addition to being the CEO of Syndio, a pioneer in global pay transparency, Mara Colacurcio is also a world-class, record-holding HYROX racer. Maria embodies how women can redefine leadership on their own terms. Breaking records in HYROX's intense hybrid fitness sport while simultaneously leading a startup, she dismantles outdated narratives about female leadership and athletic achievement. Colacurcio reveals how the mental toughness forged through punishing competitions—combining distance running with functional fitness challenges—directly translates to navigating the demands of… read more
Shadan Ashfaie Senior Technical Program Manager at Kaiser Permanente	Revolutionizing Supply Chain Management with AI/ML: Predicting the Unpredictable In today’s fast-paced and increasingly volatile business environment, supply chain resilience is a top priority for organizations. While systems like Coupa and Rapid Ratings provide valuable insights into supplier performance, they often rely heavily on historical and static data. This approach can leave organizations vulnerable to unforeseen disruptions and risks. What if we could go beyond evaluation to prediction? In this talk, I’ll explore how AI and machine learning can enhance these existing tools by leveraging predictive models and external data integration. By shifting from… read more