Session: Our Robot Overlords and the Future of Tech
The technology ecosystem is busy creating the AI technologies that will run the world. And, like most creators, they can't help but create these technologies in their own image, with their own biases and worldview. And yet, just 12 percent of engineers at tech startups are women. Only 5 percent of leadership positions in the tech sector are held by women; they make up only 7 percent of partners at the top 100 venture capital firms. Can this non-diverse, non-inclusive workforce create truly inclusive AI technologies?
Bio
As the CIO of Nutanix, Wendy's focus on enterprise adoption of modern technologies fuels the company's global mission. Wendy also serves on the boards of Qualys, SADA Systems and the American Gaming Association (AGA). A consumer tech enthusiast, Wendy has led technology and operational functions for Robert Half, GoPro, Yahoo! and Cisco. Wendy was recently named one of the Top 25 CTO's of 2022, included in the Infrastructure Masons 100 and included on Technology Magazine's global roster of Top 100 Technology Executives.