Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Anabela Lemos Director of Strategy - Europe at DMI	Maintain work life balance after maternity In this presentation, I explore the personal journey of balancing motherhood and a demanding career in the tech industry. After having two children in three years, I navigated the challenges of returning to work while maintaining my professional identity and personal well-being. Key topics include: Embracing Change; Prioritizing Self-Care; Organizational Strategies; Building a Support Network; Empowerment Through Breaks. My talk emphasizes that balance is not about perfection but adapting with courage, avoiding comparison or guilt, and focusing on progress. I offer… read more
Hana Ngo Executive & Team Coach at Grow Future Leader	How to Lead without burning out Burnout among leaders, managers, and executives has become a pressing issue in workplaces, with data highlighting its widespread impact and implications. About 82% of employees report experiencing some level of burnout, including leaders and managers. Over 50% of employees question their organization's mission following executive departures, leading to heightened stress and uncertainty. Leaders often grapple with long hours, decision-making pressures, and inadequate support. Inefficient systems and high demands are cited as significant burnout drivers. How… read more
Annalisa Valente Head of Product Design at Decentriq	From self-doubt to self-worth: strategies for women to lead and succeed in tech The tech industry has long been perceived as a male-dominated space, creating unique challenges for women who often struggle with impostor syndrome and societal biases. As a design and tech mentor, I have dedicated my career to not only helping women develop their skills but also empowering them to build confidence, reclaim their creative power, and thrive in this environment. In this talk, I will share personal insights and lessons learned from my journey as both a mentor and a woman in tech. Together, we will explore strategies to overcome impostor syndrome, challenge industry… read more
Esmeralda Tijhoff Open Source Community Manager and Product Owner at DICTU	The Power of Open Source Collaboration in Organizations: Fostering a Transparent and Inclusive Work Culture Join us for an empowering and transformative keynote tailored to executives and managers who are passionate about reshaping their organizations for the better. This keynote dives deep into how open-source principles can redefine organizational culture by prioritizing transparency, collaboration, and inclusion. Discover how leadership decisions shape company culture, learn actionable strategies for fostering an inclusive and innovative environment, and overcome common challenges in leading cultural transformations. Through compelling real-world examples, including insights from… read more
Delphine Donné VP and General Manager of Logitech Personal Workspace Solutions at Logitech	Turn Insight in Action: How Tech Leaders Can Advance Women in Tech The gender gap has persisted over decades despite cultural shifts and industry initiatives to activate the talent and knowledge of women in tech fields. In this talk, Delphine Donné will discuss three actions tech leaders can take to help women pursue and succeed in tech industries. Drawing on a new Logitech MX report on “What is Needed to Achieve Equality in Tech? Key findings from three of the world’s top economies,” Delphine will share hot off-the-press insights while providing actionable takeaways for attendees, including the power of storytelling to create organizational change. Drawing… read more
Jessica Perez Technical Specialist at Microsoft	Discovery and Ideation of AI Use Cases In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, identifying and developing innovative use cases is crucial for staying ahead. This session offers a comprehensive guide to harnessing the power of AI for business transformation. We will explore the fundamentals of generative AI and retrieval augmented generation, providing a step-by-step guide for ideating AI use cases. Attendees will gain insights into the spectrum of human-AI relationships and learn about Microsoft's unique perspective on integrating AI into business strategies. The session includes a… read more
Archana Maliyackal Product Manager at Home Shopping Europe ,Germany	Precision & Persuasion: Master the conversations that matter Have you ever had a great idea dismissed and see someone else sell a similar one successfully? It’s not about what you say but how you say that determines the how your idea will be perceived . Today’s leaders are forced to navigate in an environment , where decisions move fast and priorities shift constantly . Mastering the art of precision and persuasion can make the difference between being heard and being overlooked. In this talk I will share strategies that will help you speak right language and craft compelling arguments. In addition to this you will be able to… read more
Bianca Zwart Chief Strategy Officer at bunq	The new way of (working) living. How location-independence is shaping the future generation Imagine a life where your office is wherever you choose it to be — whether it’s a buzzing co-working space in Bali or a charming café in Lisbon. The digitalization of society has unlocked tools that make this lifestyle possible, empowering people to break free from the 9-to-5 grind and redefine what work-life balance means. Yet, this lifestyle is more than beaches and laptops; it’s a movement transforming how we approach work, travel, and, most importantly, life itself. Bianca Zwart, a true global citizen herself and Chief Strategy Officer at bunq — on a mission to be the first… read more
Sara Spalding Principal Engineering Manager at Microsoft	Chess for Success; Distributed Engineering and COVID-19 Digital transformation has been a hot topic for organizations before COVID-19, but the implementation, transition, and adoption has been rapidly sped up by this global pandemic. How organizations pivot to handle the new world has dramatically influenced the struggles and successes of businesses across the world. Digital technologies are altering the economics of markets, developing new ways to deliver value to customers, and modifying competitive landscapes. These changes are a result of the 4 types of digital transformation: business processes, business models, domains, and cultural or… read more
Siri Chilazi Research Fellow at Women and Public Policy Program, Harvard Kennedy School	De-Biasing Recruitment in Tech Recruiting the best of the best and tapping into 100% of the talent pool is the smart thing and the right thing to do. However, unconscious biases at the organizational and individual level can get in the way of a fair and equitable hiring process. In her session, Siri will share practical, evidence-based strategies to level the playing field in tech recruitment and create inclusive and diverse organizations. This session is designed for anyone - founders/executives, managers, and HR professionals - involved in recruitment activities, and no preparation is needed. Did you like this… read more
Shivani Berry CEO at Ascend	Get a seat at the table - Advocate for yourself You have to own your career growth. Learn how to advocate for yourself in order to secure a seat at the table. Walk away with proven and actionable techniques that you can immediately apply to move up in your career. This workshop is designed for women who want to or recently moved into leadership. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to: - Showcase your value without bragging - Leverage relationships to accelerate your career - Create a business case for what you want Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Kome Emuh Vice President at Goldman Sachs	Gender & Racial Equality in FinTech Navigating the corporate environment as a black woman in FinTech. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Anisha Asundi Research Fellow: Gender Specialist at Women and Public Policy Program, Harvard Kennedy School	Gender, Race and COVID-19 in the Workplace How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected women, people of color, and other marginalized groups in the workplace? As companies move to remote work, it is important to consider the effects this may have on the workforce. Demanding work, along with lack of flexibility and time to care for one's family can create stress and erode physical and emotional health, with particular effects during pandemics like COVID-19. How do we address and mitigate caregiver bias, ensure we are running inclusive virtual meetings, and help organizations and policymakers take a gendered lens to this work in order… read more
Marie Roker-Jones Co-founder at Essteem	Show Up and Speak Up- Belonging in Tech Career mobility for women in tech can be a challenge when they are not included as a valuable member of a tech team. This session will provide women with tips and suggestions on how to better advocate for themselves in their careers. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Netta Jenkins Co Founder and Founder at Dipper and Holistic Inclusion Consulting (HIC)	Are we forgetting about Black and brown women in the workplace? This transparent talk is a call-to-action that will explore the lack of company focus and life threatening impacts on Black and brown women within the workplace. This talk aims to equip white women with the tools to identify these issues within the workplace and practice bold allyship to help challenge, mitigate and eliminate these issues. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Lisa Orbe-Austin, PhD Psychologist/ Executive Coach/Author at Dynamic Transitions Psychological Consulting	Leadership & Impostor Syndrome: Defeating the Internalized Negative Voice and Living in Your Greatness Impostor Syndrome is the phenomenon seen in high achieving individuals in which they are constantly plagued by the idea that will be exposed as a fraud. Every mistake, misstep, experience of not-knowing is interpreted as evidence of this fraudulence. 70% of people in US report that they have experienced Impostor Syndrome in their lifetime. The need to prove oneself can be immense which reinforces a central component of Impostor Syndrome – overworking, which produces burnout, lack of balance, and constant sense of vulnerability. During this keynote, the author of “Own Your… read more
Vesselina Apostolova Marketing and Content Manager at WomenTech Network	WomenTech Session: Employer Branding Strategies To Attract and Retain Diverse Talent Learn what goals to set for your company when you start to strategize what your employer brand should be. We’ll go over the steps of creating an Employer Value Proposition, telling your story with traditional storytelling techniques, marketing your brand, and measuring the success of your efforts. We will look at these steps through the prism of achieving your diversity goals as well. The talk will be presented by Adriana Rangelova, Head of Community Relations & Partnerships at WomenTech Network, and Vesselina Apostolova, Marketing and Content Manager at WomenTech Network… read more
Nikkie Kent CRO at Mamava	The Future of Work is Female; Empowering Mothers at work Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Edwige A. Robinson Vice President, Mobile Engineering Services at Comcast NBC Universal	As triple minority leader in Tech - Navigating the Technology Realm If you’re reading this, chances are you are on a journey of progress. You’re intelligent, determined, and passionate about your goals. The reality is that too often we hear encouraging stories shared by others, and less on the details of their struggles that got them there. It is important to share the struggles, which at times can be painful, yet necessary. Just like an expectant mother prepares for the intensity of labor, you too must prepare proactively to bare the sweet gifts life has to offer. My name is Edwige Robinson, I hale from a small town in the Ivory Coast, a… read more
KC Lathrop Chief of Staff to the CIO at IBM	The Importance of Staying Creative During a Crisis Did you like this session? Share to vote.