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    Ikram Guerd


    VP Global Marketing - GM US at Aspivix

    She believed she could so she did

    Her personal journey, starting as an introvert from the very bottom of the ladder, highlights how she overcame various obstacles and encountered skeptics who doubted her capabilities to finally embrace challenges and transform them into opportunities to reach her goals.

    Growth often stems from adversity, and by learning from setbacks, persistently pursuing your personal and professional goals, and believing in yourself, one can inspire others to reach for their own aspirations.

    Believe in yourself, embrace challenges, surround yourselves with supporters, and dare… read more
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    Ronke Majekodunmi


    Product Manager at Apple

    Purpose Driven Leadership

    I talk about my dedication to mentoring, guiding, and paving the way for women entering the product managing field. It’s so important to make a conscientious effort to promote inclusion, belonging, and diversity in our teams for a better future for all.

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    Prerna Mahajan


    Founder/ Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer at PoshMind Living/ 909 Technologies

    Work with Purpose & Mindfulness (not MindFullness)

    As women in technology, we juggle countless responsibilities—nurturing, innovating, leading, and sometimes breaking through barriers. With thousands of tabs open in our mind with "To-Dos", it’s easy to get overwhelmed, but what if we could approach our work with more clarity and purpose? In this session, "Work with Purpose & Mindfulness" we’ll explore how mindfulness can help us stay grounded, focused, and connected to what truly matters. We’ll share real-life experiences, practical tips, and simple practices that can make a big difference in how we show up each day.… read more
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    Lamiaa Lauren Daif


    Worldwide Strategy Leader at Apple, Certified Leadership Coach, Speaker, Investor/ at Apple

    Lead with Confidence: Unlock the power of your body’s insights

    Ever felt that your body might be trying to tell you something? I did, and that realization changed my life.
    Despite climbing the corporate ladder in finance and tech, my body was screaming for attention, and I didn't listen—until I was forced to. Chronic health issues, burnout, and a personal crisis made me face the truth: my body was speaking a language my mind had overlooked.

    Join us for a transformative workshop where you'll decode your body's signals, unlocking its powerful wisdom as your personal inner GPS.

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    Nithya Subramanian


    Senior Software Engineer at Apple Inc.

    The Intersection of Leadership and Personal Branding: Creating Your Unique Narrative

    The Intersection of Leadership and Personal Branding: Creating Your Unique Narrative

    In this dynamic 10-minute lightning talk, we explore the powerful synergy between effective leadership and personal branding in today's ever-evolving professional landscape. Discover how crafting a compelling personal narrative can significantly enhance your leadership presence and propel your career forward.
    This presentation delves into the art of storytelling in leadership, revealing how your unique experiences shape both your leadership style and personal brand. You'll gain… read more
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    Arpita Vats


    Senior AI Enginner at Linkedin

    Mixture of Experts in Vision Models

    The Mixture of Experts (MoE) approach has emerged as a transformative architecture in deep learning, especially within vision models. This talk will delve into the application of MoE in vision systems, showcasing its potential to optimize performance, scalability, and efficiency. Traditional vision models often struggle with balancing model capacity and computational efficiency, leading to challenges in deploying large-scale, real-time applications. MoE addresses these challenges by activating only a subset of specialized "experts" based on the input data, allowing the model to… read more
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    Neelam Koshiya


    Principal Solutions Architect GenAI at Amazon Web Services

    Empowering Innovation: How Generative AI is Transforming Industries and Opening Doors for Women in Tech

    In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, Generative AI is at the forefront of technological transformation, reshaping industries and creating new opportunities for innovation. This session will explore how Generative AI is not only enhancing creativity and productivity but also unlocking potential across sectors like retail, healthcare, and finance. As a GenAI Principal, I will share real-world use cases showcasing how AI-driven solutions are optimizing business processes, improving customer experiences, and elevating operational efficiency.

    Moreover, this talk will… read more
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    Tara Hernandez


    Vice President Developer Productivity

    Building High-Performing Developer Teams: Insights on Leadership and Diversity

    In today’s AI-driven landscape, building high-performing developer teams is more critical than ever for staying competitive, let alone afloat. Yet, the key to true team success lies beyond technical skills—it requires strong leadership and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). As many DEI programs face cuts amidst broader budget constraints and economic uncertainty, Tara Hernandez, VP of Developer Productivity at MongoDB, will share why these initiatives have been essential for sustaining a productive developer culture at MongoDB.

    As a proud member of and… read more
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    Mary Nielsen


    Senior Manager, Solutions Architecture at Amazon Web Services

    Unlock the Power of AI with Real-Time Serverless Chatbot

    In this hands-on builders' session, build a serverless, real-time chat experience with a virtual assistant. Dive deep into serverless, real-time APIs powered by AWS AppSync, AWS Lambda, and Amazon Bedrock. Explore how to leverage these APIs to build cutting-edge generative AI applications. Leave with practical skills for
    building scalable, cost-effective, real-time APIs that seamlessly integrate your generative AI models. Gain firsthand experience constructing an immersive chat experience enhanced by AI capabilities.

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    Christine Soussa


    Global Client Director, Global Sales - Equinix

    Art of Negotiation

    Negotiation is a collaborative process with understanding at the core. For many the word negotiation can spark unease. However, when approached and managed appropriately, negotiation can produce incredibly powerful results impacting how individuals and organizations communicate, live and do business. Now more than ever, in a world of constant change, the art of negotiation is critical. Negotiations are not linear, they include many players and dynamics. Along with the importance of strategy and tactics, this session will focus on the importance of collaboration, empathy and understanding… read more
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    Anuradha Shanware


    Senior Director at Akamai Technologies

    The Safety Net: Psychological Safety as the KPI for Team Performance

    Psychological Safety as the KPI for Team Performance" is a transformative session designed to explore the critical role that psychological safety plays in driving team success and productivity.

    In this engaging discussion, we will delve into how a safe environment empowers team members to express their ideas, take risks, and voice their concerns without fear of judgment or reprisal. We will discuss key metrics for assessing psychological safety and how to integrate these insights into your team's performance indicators.

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    Elif Tekerlekci


    Software Engineer at Meta

    How to accelerate your career as a woman technologist

    I will be discussing the steps and strategies for my career growth, specifically how to become a Senior Software Engineer at Meta through the Pathway program. I will also share practices that can be applied by other female Computer Scientists (or anyone) and provide tips on how to deal with Imposture Syndrome as a woman in tech. Additionally, I will discuss how to use your persona to accelerate your career.

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    Layla Shaikley


    CPO at Wise Systems

    Climbing the broken rung: How to fast-track your way to leadership when the numbers are against you

    There have been more U.S. presidents named John than women presidents in total. In 2020, more business books were published by men named John than by all women combined. Until 2023, there were more Fortune 500 CEOs named John than there were female CEOs altogether.

    I have nothing against men named John, but these patterns reflect the broader reality of executive leadership. While women make up 50% of the entry-level workforce, only 29% hold C-suite positions—and just 7% of those women are women of color (McKinsey).

    In a world where leadership opportunities… read more
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    Richa Khandelwal


    Director of Engineering at HubSpot

    Staying Technical as Engineering Managers

    In this talk I will share tips on staying technical as engineering managers without losing sight of your people management responsibilities. I will also share why senior leaders should care about technical skills of their managers and how they can support them.

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    Carla Guzzetti


    SVP Product, Experience & Innovation at Extreme Networks

    Trailblazing Transformation: Building Future-Ready Businesses

    In an era of constant disruption, steering organizations through change has become one of the most pressing challenges for today’s tech leaders. From integrating AI to streamlining operations to unifying disparate teams for cohesive product development, companies are compelled to embrace rapid adaptation to achieve objectives and make an impact. As new technologies continuously reshape the landscape, leaders must navigate complex organizational shifts, break down silos, and foster innovation that keeps their businesses both competitive and future-ready. Who is best positioned to drive this… read more
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    Nas Hajia


    Security Architect, Director at Okta

    Guiding the Guide: Influence in Crisis Mode

    This session explores the essential skills needed to effectively influence leadership during recognized crisis situations. The talk covers four main areas: understanding roles, people-centric influence, technology expertise, and process navigation. It begins by exploring the different roles in crisis management and emphasizes which roles can best influence decisions and in what capacity. Attendees will learn the importance of understanding what motivates the stakeholders—whether it’s revenue protection or incident containment—and how aligning with these priorities enhances influence. The… read more
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    Aysha Khan


    CISO and CIO at Treasure Data

    Inward to Upward: Unleash Your Full Leadership Potential

    True leadership begins with an inward journey. By understanding ourselves—our values, strengths, and purpose—we unlock the ability to lead others with authenticity and impact. This transformative approach demonstrates how self-discovery can become a catalyst for extraordinary leadership. When leaders commit to personal growth, they naturally inspire those around them to aim higher, dream bigger, and achieve more. Additionally, this discussion will emphasize the importance of focusing on the portfolio of impact rather than merely adhering to a checklist mindset for leaders.

    Did you… read more
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    Sweta Kale


    Sr. Director, Software Engineering at NetApp, Inc

    From Dataset to Decision Maker: Women Leading AI

    "The future of AI is only as bright as the diversity of those who shape it."
    Women's representation in AI leadership roles remains alarmingly low. According to a recent study by World Economic Forum, only 22% of AI leadership positions are held by women. This underrepresentation limits the potential of AI to address societal challenges and create a more equitable future.
    This session aims to inspire and empower women to break down barriers and take charge in AI. By highlighting the contributions of successful women leaders and addressing common challenges faced… read more
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    Gaelle Thurau


    Senior Director of AI at Work Product Marketing at Microsoft at Microsoft

    Building Trust and Psychological Safety in leadership

    Building trust and psychological safety within a team is perhaps one of the most crucial elements of success. This session will cover 1. How do leaders build trust with their teams and individual members? 2. How can trust be maintained effectively? 3. How to establish psychological safety for your team members?

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    SANGEETHA RAJKUMAR


    Senior TPM at Microsoft

    Building Automated Cloud Products

    Talk about different types of cloud deployments and what it takes to be a successful cloud PM

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