Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Kate Prouty CIO at Akamai Technologies	How to Be an Organizational Change Maker Joining Akamai Technologies in 1999 and now serving as CIO, Kate Prouty has seen her organization evolve from a fledgling start-up to a billion-dollar industry-leader. During this talk, she will focus on the importance and positive value of change in an organization, how to evolve leadership to support the needs of an established but dynamic company, and lessons learned from two and a half decades in a rapidly evolving industry. Attendees will learn how to leave behind aspects of culture that no longer serve the company, and to drive a growth mindset from the top down. … read more
Penelope Prett Workday Business Group Lead at Accenture	Penelope Prett Personal Story and Career Journey Sharing personal story and career journey. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Swetha Chandrasekhar Software Engineer II at Rakuten Kobo	Guide to Become a Full Stack Web Developer in 2024 The presentation is a guide to start a career in full stack web development. It includes the learning path and the different technologies that is needed to build a foundation in web development. It also talks about how AI can be used to speed up the learning process using chatGPT 4.0. Lastly, Swetha would like to share her own experience of transitioning into full stack web development. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Leslie Vander Baan Head of Next Inspect at Cox Automotive (Fyusion)	From the Bench to the Boardroom Success and setbacks in your career are inevitable. How you catapult yourself back into the ecosystem after these events ultimately defines your personal brand and future earnings. This session will help you discern trends in your personal career timeline. Leslie will also share how she developed a personal brand that sustained her career opportunities when going from nine months pregnant and closing a business to consulting internationally and being recruited by investors to develop the nation's first AI powered intelligent automotive marketplace Did you like… read more
Kelly Mulroney SVP Product & Engineering at Cox Automotive	Driven by Passion: How Cox Automotive’s Client-Obsession Led to Digital Transformation and Innovation In this session, learn how you can be successful in digital transformation by being client-obsessed and customer-focused and unlocking innovation with data intelligence. Cox Automotive SVP of Product and Engineering Kelly Mulroney will talk about operating at scale in a complex ecosystem, and share key insights for career and leadership success for female engineering, data and product roles. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Sadhana Gupta Senior Product Manager \| Walmart at Carnegie Mellon University	Doubt to Dominance: Overcoming Inferiority Complex This talk explores the prevalent yet often overlooked issue of the inferiority complex among product managers. Occupying roles that blend diverse responsibilities and high expectations, product managers may grapple with feelings of inadequacy and doubt in their professional capabilities. This talk will discuss how such feelings manifest, including hesitation in decision-making, reluctance to assert opinions, and concerns about technical inadequacies compared to peers. The focus will be on reframing negative thoughts, leveraging small victories, and fostering a growth mindset to not just cope… read more
Lori Mackenzie Co-founder at Stanford VMware Women's Leadership Innovation Lab	Revolutionizing Board Culture Boards of Directors provide guidance, oversight and accountability to help organizations navigate uncertainty and thrive. As boards seek to enhance their effectiveness by bringing in new voices and perspectives, they must also curate a culture that leverages the power of diversity. In collaboration with the California Partners Project, a non-profit co-founded by First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the Stanford VMware Women's Leadership Innovation Lab launched the first-ever playbook on board culture in January. Learn about the insights that drive both inclusivity and effectiveness to… read more
Anneliese Olson SVP and Managing Director, North America at HP	Fostering learning, career development and belonging in a multigenerational workforce Gen Z has ushered in a new era for the multigenerational workforce. As organizations contend with varying perspectives about work, communication and culture, it’s more important than ever for leaders to help foster unity among employees from different generations. From her decades of leadership at HP, Anneliese Olson will speak about how workers can find balance with their colleagues, while recognizing what they can learn from each other and empowering one another to find greater success throughout their careers. She’ll provide her own insights on the interesting workplace dynamics from a… read more
Wendy M Pfeiffer Managing Director at Box of Chocolates	Level Up or New Game Plus: What To Do When You've Hit Your Limit In some ways, your career is like a video game--everything you learn, experience and achieve prepares you for the next level. But what do you do when you've reached the top, achieved that C-Suite role, hit your career's limit? Many of us retire at that stage, content to exit the game, secure in the knowledge that we won. But what if there's more to the career game? What if you could take all of your accumulated skills, experience and passion and focus on something compelling, familiar, and unpredictably new? According to Wikipedia, "in… read more
Maxine Williams Chief Diversity Officer at Meta	How Immersive Technology can Transform Education and Increase Opportunity How can new technologies advance opportunity for all? Maxine Williams, Chief Diversity Officer at Meta, will set out how innovations in immersive technology and artificial intelligence are set to revolutionize learning and help more students to reach their goals, regardless of background. Maxine will spotlight and celebrate the women entrepreneurs leading this transformation in the education landscape. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Raji Subramanian CTO at Opendoor	Leading Through Change & Uncertainty Raji Subramanian has been at the forefront of game-changing products across numerous industries. As Opendoor's Chief Technology Officer, she is leading the charge to modernize the entire real estate experience: digitizing every aspect of the consumer lifecycle and building the real estate e-commerce platform of the future. Over the past few years, the real estate industry has undergone a rapid transformation amidst two historic shifts in the housing market: a pandemic and a 40-year shock in rates. Through an uncertain economy and volatile housing market, Raji has led her team to continue… read more
Bo English-Wiczling Senior Director, Head of DB DevRel at Oracle	The Only Woman in the Room Bo English-Wiczling is a Senior Director at Oracle leading the developer relations initiatives for Oracle Database. She has been a leader in technology for more than 27 years, created new products and teams from scratch, and tackled some of the most difficult challenges with creative solutions. Throughout her career, she has consistently been the only woman in the room, overcoming misconceptions and redefining what it means to be a female leader in technology. Learn about her journey from coder to the Head of Database Developer Relations for one of the largest tech companies… read more
Colette Stallbaumer Cofounder of Worklab and Copilot GM at Microsoft	Can AI Fix Work? Generative AI is revolutionizing the way individuals work and how organizations function – and is expected to have a profound impact comparable to that of the Industrial Revolution. As one of generative AI’s earliest users, Colette Stallbaumer, General Manager of Microsoft 365 and the Future of Work, can shed light on how AI is transforming work – and what employees and leaders need in order to adapt to this new era of technology. The conversation will be backed by Microsoft’s groundbreaking, globe-spanning research and thought leadership on the Work Trend Index and WorkLab. Join Colette for… read more
Lakecia Gunter CTO and VP, Global Partner Solutions at Microsoft	#FearlessRoarMore: Cultivating Courage in Leadership and Innovation Lakecia Gunter, Chief Technology Officer, Global Partner Solutions at Microsoft will delve into overcoming fear and embracing courage in the tech industry (with a focus on bold leadership, innovation, and the art of making bold decisions), encouraging attendees to adopt a fearless approach in their careers. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Poonam Garg Moderator I Vice President at U.S. Bank	Visionary Leadership: Shaping the Future of Business with AI and Emerging Technologies Across the globe, organizations are putting AI to work. It can help enhance customer experience, assess maintenance needs in real-time, optimize inventory, and even generate realistic animations or audio for marketing. AI is invigorating productivity and permeating all industries. In the year ahead, we’re going to see businesses take a more practical approach to determining where AI can drive greater value. AI at the edge allows data to be utilized where needed, which in turn makes AI deployment more accessible and personalized. With advancements like AI-powered PCs that compress AI processes… read more
Tanya Hannah Chief Information Officer	Navigating Disruption: Strategies for Innovative Leadership Today's disruptions are tomorrow's new normal. Disruption can manifest immediately with its effect known or over time where the picture becomes clearer with the passage of time. It is a business imperative to see beyond the horizon and understand data points and impacts on business and culture. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Elaine Zhou Moderator, Co-CEO at SageCxO	Leveraging AI and Emerging Technologies for Competitive Advantage This engaging panel discussion delves into the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence and cutting-edge technologies as pivotal tools for securing a competitive advantage in today's rapidly evolving business landscape. Chief Technology Officers from leading industries to share their insights on the role of Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies in shaping competitive strategies. It offers a deep dive into how these leaders are steering their organizations through technological transformation, emphasizing innovation, efficiency, and ethical considerations.… read more
Reetal Pai CIO at Nuseed	What Do Career Journeys Have To Do With Harry Potter and Katniss Everdeen? We need to change how we talk about our professional careers. So much of the discussion is around tactics to "success" but very rarely on the purpose. What would our careers be if we talked about the why all the time? How would that help each one of us be uncover our own potential and be the best version of ourselves? Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Elaine Zhou Co-CEO at SageCXO.com	AI Unleashed: Forging the Future of Rapid Innovation and Growth In an era increasingly defined by Artificial Intelligence, this keynote aims to challenge and inspire leaders, executives, and tech experts to reframe their perspective on AI. Moving beyond the fear of job displacement and ethical dilemmas, the focus will be on the immense potential of AI to augment human capabilities, accelerate software development, and drive unparalleled growth and value for customers. This talk will delve into why embracing AI is not just an option but a necessity for staying competitive and innovative. We'll explore real-world use cases where AI tools have empowered… read more
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.