Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Krithika Chandramouli Software Engineer at Meta	Demystifying Code Reviews Code reviews can be daunting, and aren’t talked about much. In this talk, I will start by talking about why entry level and mid level engineers are afraid of code reviews. I will then explore some best practices that can help engineers get started with code reviews. I will finally cover what it takes to be an expert code reviewer, and someone who can contribute in a large way with their code reviews. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Elise Smith Co-founder and CEO at Praxis Labs	How to Make Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion a Reality With Virtual Reality Combining the power of immersive learning experiences with a research-backed curriculum, every employee can show up as a conscious and inclusive leader. Using a newly developed VR tool, companies can now gauge ongoing results utilizing a dashboard that shows aggregated data on employees' progress and engagement. The overall goal? To make society more equitable by advancing workplace inclusion and belonging. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Shelli Brunswick Chief Operating Officer and Forbes Technology Council Contributor at Space Foundation	Global Transformational Leadership (GTL) Shelli Brunswick brings a broad perspective and deep vision of the global space ecosystem — from a distinguished career as a space acquisition and program management leader and congressional liaison for the U.S. Air Force to her current role overseeing Space Foundation's three primary divisions: Symposium 365, Center for Innovation and Education, and Global Alliance. Advocating for space technology innovation, entrepreneurship, diversity and inclusion, Shelli collaborates with organizations around the world to connect commercial, government and educational sectors in the… read more
Christina Tasooji Founder at Conscious Feminine Leadership	Flow State: Unlocking Professional Potential Through Menstrual Cycle Awareness Flow State is a workshop designed to help female professionals manage stress and optimize productivity using a natural biohacking method: Menstrual Cycle Awareness. This methodology helps people harness all four phases of their cycle to optimize hormonal advantage, manage stress, unlock professional potential and prevent burnout. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Morvareed Salehpour Managing Attorney at Salehpour Legal	Key Legal Issues in Digital Health Discussing business issues and challenges of healthcare technology firms, including sharing some tips on negotiating and drafting contracts in this new and complex digital health environment. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Hannah Austin CEO/Founder at SheShatters LLC	How to Burn Bright Without Burning Out Are you feeling the burn or reaching the end of your fuse? Are you ready to let your inner light shine through? Tech professionals all over the world are struggling with fatigue and exhaustion - but it doesn’t have to be this way. Organizational Wellness Coach and Facilitator Hannah Austin is here to help you create a life that restores your most precious resources - your energy, time, and passion for the things that truly light you up. This powerful session will provide actionable key takeaways to help you find your way back to you, and to move forward with more focus, enthusiasm, and… read more
Raji Rajagopalan Partner Director of Engineering	Daring to be Different Do you want to break barriers as a minority in tech? Do you want to learn from someone who went from being a misfit to a global leader? Do you want to hear some real talk on how you can do it? Then join Raji Rajagopalan for her talk where she will share the top skills that helped her thrive in a 20-year career in tech. She will explore the insights from her book "Daring to be Different: Stories and Tips from a Woman Leader in Tech" and draw on her lessons from her own unique career journey. This talk will help you learn how to adapt and excel in… read more
Morgan Bell Product Manager at Google	Personal Branding 101: What is a personal brand and how do I build one? Much like companies, every individual has their own 'brand'. Your brand is defined by your actions, beliefs, and passions. However, and if you don't invest in defining and exemplifying your personal brand, others will do it for you. So, come learn about what it takes to build an authentic personal brand and the steps you can take to get started sharing yours! Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Meagan Pollock Founder at Engineer Inclusion	How to Intentionally Engineer Inclusion™ and Belonging Belonging and being valued are fundamental human needs. Each of us can facilitate structural belonging for those around us, which is imperative to create cultures, schools, teams, and organizations that drive equitable outcomes for historically marginalized and minoritized people. To Intentionally Engineer Inclusion™ and belonging, we can learn and employ practical strategies that enhance performance, collaboration, attendance, reduce turnover and cultivate every employee’s well-being and success. This talk examines a four-part, iterative, reflective, and reflexive framework for developing… read more
Ruchi Goyal Director of Engineering at Nike	Communication Might Be The Most Advanced Technology Yet We as technologists constantly strive to provide ideas for the most advanced technology that solves solutions, but what we might be missing is that communication of those ideas might be the most advanced technology yet. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Shalini Sardana Co-founder at She Raises Capital Inc.	Angel Investing for C-Suite Women - How to Build Legacy and Generational Wealth Female founders start businesses at the similar rate as men yet 50% drop off in early stages due to lack of access capital. In 2022, women received less than 2% of all VC funding. In addition, only 12% of all decision makers in VC funds are women. This has a cascading effect: 1. The world is missing out on solutions to problems that often disproportionately affect women like reproductive health. 2. Due to lack of representation on investor seats, such solutions are not considered worthy of investment and get passed over. Women with power and money, like… read more
Brenda Darden Wilkerson President & CEO at AnitaB.org	The Power That Comes with being a Technologist: Access, Opportunity, and Social Justice for Underrepresented in Technology There are many points of entry to becoming a technologist and more importantly how you can succeed when you become one. Brenda Darden Wilkerson (Founder/CEO of AnitaB.org) will detail her personal journey, while sharing insightful guidance for those in the audience. She will highlight her work, which includes connecting communities worldwide to enable women and non-binary technologists to advance and succeed in tech as well as the organizations where they learn, work, invest and gain funding to create cultures conducive to mutual success. She will describe how her passion for equity led her… read more
Ketaki Vaidya AI Product Manager at Oracle	Introspecting the Retrospectives Modern software development teams adhere to the Agile methodology to encourage continuous testing and development over the course of their product lifecycle. These teams often hold a Retrospective meeting following each iteration to evaluate the previous work increment and develop a strategy to enhance the following one. Only a few teams, though, have mastered the art of running productive retrospectives. In this session, we'll examine the best practices for running retrospectives the right way. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Sabine Gedeon Founder, She Leads Network	Building Relationships Through P.E.O.P.L.E.: How to tap into the power of social networking to create connections that position you for growth Relationships are the real work of career growth. And those who try to go it alone will have a harder time achieving success. Now, more than ever, it is more important to be intentional about creating and nurturing the right relationships to thrive personally and professionally. This workshop walks attendees through the process of intentionally creating and nurturing the right relationships to thrive personally and professionally. Participants will gain insight three strategies to step outside your comfort zones and take relationship risks that yield accelerated career gains… read more
Claudia Velandia Canadian Sales Director at Delco Security a Division of Delco Automation	Mastering Your Mind: Up-Level Your Performance and Well-being Our subconscious mind has a profound influence on how we think, feel, and behave in any given situation. It shapes our perspectives and guides our decision-making, even more so under pressure. Yet, most of us are unaware of how our subconscious mind operates, and this lack of awareness can limit our potential for success and well-being. In this engaging session, Claudia challenges us to examine our subconscious mind and explore how our conditioning can keep us stuck in patterns that limit our growth. She provides practical tools and insights that help us cultivate self-… read more
Madelyn Mackie Chief Career Activator at Madelyn Mackie & Associates	Activate Your Salary Buy a house. Pay off debt. Fund your retirement. Do you have financial dreams and goals? Do you need more income to make those dreams come true? The best tool to help you achieve your financial goals is your salary. Get equipped with the knowledge and resources to calculate your true value to a company. Learn exactly what to say and when to say it to earn the salary you deserve. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Janet Fouts CEO at Tatu Digital Media	Leading 5 Generations in the workplace When we talk about a diverse workforce, does that include the generational differences we are seeing now in the tech industry? To truly connect and create a culture of collaboration and teamwork we must meet people where they are. We'll talk about understanding the unique values of each generation and how to create a common ground from which to work. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Jodi Wellman Founder + Executive Coach at Four Thousand Mondays	How Many Mondays Do You Have Left? This is the chance for audience members to get clear about how they want their thousands or hundreds or dozens of Mondays left to BE. Shining the light on our scarcity of time has a funny way of doing that. Participants will reflect on what feeling maximally alive looks like for them, and will piece together a roadmap towards actually living that life. Audiences will get super-specific, inspired, and jolted into action from this existentially-impactful keynote. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Mona DeFrawi CEO & Founder at Radivision, Inc.	Tech Funding Evolution & How this Affects Your Operations, Teams, Products, Wealth & Future VC and the IPOs upon which the industry was founded has transformed dramatically over the past 25 years. Most tech team members don't have a clue how their stock options, company funding, IPO or M&A plans can have massive and sometimes devastating effects on their lives and careers. It's important to understand and be in charge of your equity and destiny. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Taraka Satti Engineering director at Meta	Balancing Act: Organizing Your Day for a Sustainable Career As women engineers and leaders, it can be all too easy to become consumed by our careers and neglect our personal lives. But in order to sustain our effectiveness and happiness in the long term, it's important to prioritize self-care, work, and relationships in a balanced way. In this talk, we'll explore strategies for organizing your day into three 8-hour blocks to create a sense of balance and ensure that you are taking care of yourself, your career, and your loved ones. Did you like this session? Share to vote.