Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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María Hériz CPO & CMO at Tektronix	Walking the Walk: Leadership’s Role in Exemplifying Company Culture A company’s leadership team is responsible for more than simply driving short-term business results - leadership must invest in the long-term culture and exemplify the values of their company if they wish to make a lasting impact. Leadership should not be acting as a separate entity within a company or organization, and members of the leadership team need to be knowledgeable, curious, and interwoven in day-to-day operations. This means frequently engaging various teams, from engineering, to communications, to sales, working across the company to help ease productivity concerns, take feedback… read more
Daniela Barbosa General Manager Blockchain and Identity at The Linux Foundation	Building the Next Generation of Financial Systems: Where, Why and How to Be Part of the New Digital Economy We are on the cusp of a once in a generation upgrade to financial systems that will finally make “bankers’ hours” and perhaps even “bankers’ suits” an antiquated idea. Money will move at the speed of data, saving time, driving down costs and unlocking value for banks, businesses and consumers around the world. In this talk, Daniela Barbosa will explain how decentralized technologies, including distributed ledgers, smart contract, tokens, verifiable credentials and more, are poised to make access to financial systems a 24x7 reality, leading to faster settlement times, real-time… read more
Amrit Dhillon UX Researcher at Asana	From Bias to Balance: Harnessing DEI & Ethics Principles in UX UX Research is a profession that is based on a single principle: advocating for the real human user of products, services and tools. My talk is geared towards the everyday UX professional to help them think through their practice in an approach that allows them to becoming more deeply ethical and DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) focused. I am a UX researcher at Thumbtack, an adjunct professor of UXR at York University, and a board member of the University of Toronto’s Board of Ethics for the Social Sciences, Humanities and Research Council. I… read more
Alyson Welch Chief Revenue Officer at Neo4j	How the Power of Data can Make you a Stronger Leader in the GenAI Era In today’s data-driven world, the power of data is undeniable. It shapes industries, fosters innovation, and defines our world. Yet, amidst this deluge of data and the rise of generative AI, the importance of data quality and explainability often gets overlooked. In her presentation, Alyson dives into the symbiotic relationship between data quality and effective IT, and how strong leadership is pivotal to its mutual success. She emphasizes the importance of deciding when to invest in transformative technology and how using emerging technologies centered on data, such as GenAI… read more
Margaret-Ann Seger Head of Product at Statsig	How to Make the Case for Experimentation in your Organization ntroducing a culture of experimentation can sometimes feel like an up-hill battle. Not enough time, too much work to implement, risk of holding back revenue or growth-driving features; these are all arguments we’ve heard to skip testing a new feature and fast forward to launch. Margaret-Ann Seger, Head of Product at Statsig, will cover the top arguments against experimenting and how to combat them. Learn how to build a culture of experimentation from the ground-up within your team and start reaping the benefits of true data-driven development. Did you like this session… read more
Janvi Palan Previously at Samsung Research America	Building and evaluating robust conversational interfaces using LLMs The rapid advancements in machine learning and natural language processing have led to a surge in the development of conversational agents. In this talk, I present an innovative framework for designing, evaluating, and deploying human-like conversational agents in retail and hospitality. The framework addresses challenges such as conversation rigidity, tonality, and latency in large language models. Additionally, it incorporates customer-data pipelines for personalized interactions and robust conversational interfaces.We will demonstrate the creation of a performance baseline using off-the-… read more
Anupriya Dwivedi Director at Slalom	Using Tips and Tools from Neuroscience to Advance Your Professional Career Tips from neuroscience and experimental psychology for tech practitioners - early career as well as seasoned ones. These will help you - focus better - de-noise your diary and your head - brand yourself better - deal with burnout - prevent the conditions that lead to burnout - humor in business Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Jodi Wellman Founder at Four Thousand Mondays	What is Your Leadership Legacy? Have you thought about the kind of legacy you’d like to leave behind you in your role and organization? How you’d like people to describe the impact you made on them, the team, and the company as a whole? This interactive session provides an inspirational, action-oriented approach to showing up as the kind of leader whose impact resonates and influences even after you’re out of the picture. Rooted in the science of positive psychology, we’ll use your mortality as a motivator to live AND lead with intention. We’ll get you zeroing in on the fact that you won’t live forever—or be a… read more
Bo English-Wiczling Senior Director, Head of DB DevRel at Oracle	Invisible No More Join us for an interactive session featuring Oracle’s Senior Director, Head of DB DevRel, Bo English-Wiczling, as she expounds on her keynote, "The Only Woman in the Room." With women comprising only approximately 27% of the technology workforce, Bo aims to change that statistic by sharing proven strategies to enhance women’s voices and visibility. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a newcomer in the early stages of your career, there is something here for you. Bring your questions and don’t miss out on this invaluable chance to gain insight and participate in… 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
Gaganjot Kaur Kang Senior Software Engineer at Sony Interactive Entertainment	How we built a Personalized Ecosystem to Create Pure Joy for 100+ Million PlayStation Users Since its inception in 1994, Sony PlayStation has garnered a dedicated user base of over 123 million individuals. Today, with 60-80 million monthly active users on our platform, and a surge during peak holiday seasons, we are committed to providing highly personalized and engaging experiences to our passionate gaming community. This dedication is fueled by our robust machine learning models, experimentation platforms, and real-time data analytics systems, all geared towards catering joy to our users. This session aims to provide valuable insights into advanced technologies, data-driven… 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.
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