Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Basak Haznedaroglu Head of Design at Blockstream	Leading in Times of Uncertainty and Change: How to Reshape the Way We Think As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace and radically transforms human life, we all face the challenge to adapt, evolve, and reshape our thinking while staying optimistic and connected. In this talk, we will dig deeper into new processes and methods to reshape our product, design and business thinking in order to navigate change and uncertainty successfully. We will also explore practical ways to elevate organizational and leadership skills through establishing transparency and trust in teams and organizations. Did you like this session? Share to… read more
Svitlana Borzenko Senior Software Engineer at Zalando	Women in Tech ERG at Zalando This presentation introduces Zalando's commitment to diversity and inclusion through its Employee Resource Group (ERG). Beginning with an exploration of ERGs and their benefits, it then zooms in on the pivotal role of the Women in Tech ERG. Highlighting the pressing need for such initiatives in the tech industry, it articulates the ERG's purpose and goals. These include empowering and supporting women to thrive in tech professions, facilitating the exchange of knowledge and experiences, and fostering inclusivity by forging partnerships to enhance the recruitment and retention of… read more
Astrid Auer-Reinsdorff Specialized ITech Lawyer at AUER BUSINESS & IT LAW	Legal by Design - accelerating your business model success The digitisation of business processes and business models brings with it a host of issues and changes. Legal issues are often an afterthought, so that selection processes, workshops and employee motivation have already been addressed, and lawyers have sometimes to disappoint the stakeholders because legal challenges have been overlooked. The legal by design approach considers legal issues from the scratch and is ideally placed to help shape the selection, design and customisation. Close contact with legal counsel or the in-house legal team avoids frustration. Of course, the legal advisor is… read more
Iryna Manukovska Chief Strategy Officer at XME.digital	The power of networking for women: how to become the most interesting person in the room Business networking as we know it was invented by extroverts and men. To succeed in networking, we expected to be pushy, proactive, extroverted, and be able to consume alcohol (social glue). But it is not the only way of business network development. Empathy, the ability to listen, and commitment drive more value for you and your networking peers. During the workshop, Iryna will lead through the “traditional” Manish way of business networking and show how women can use their natural gifts, like empathy, to become more efficient in establishing connections. The presentation will include… read more
Hana Ngo Transformational Executive & Team Coach	Accelerate Growth of Your Leadership Team As Executive & Leaders, we understand that we can only make significant difference -when we do it together With our team. Leadership & Management team is literaturely the Win-or-Lose factor of an organisation. A challenge that many executives & management have is: How to build an A Leadership Team & How to accelerate growth of your team. With experience of building & coaching +100 teams to become high performance team and experienced transformational executive coach, I will share briefly tips on the How. Did you like this… read more
Kimberly Fuqua Director, Customer Success at Microsoft	From Words to Action: Implementing Real Change for Workplace Diversity I highlight the commercial and technical benefits of DEI, citing studies and personal anecdotes. I explain the urgency of ensuring activating DEI to ensure the development of responsible and ethical AI. The concept of a "Change Catalyst" is introduced, defining it as a person who drives change without being consumed by it. The speaker shares personal stories of overcoming challenges, making intentional choices, and championing change. These experiences underline the significance of embracing change for personal and professional transformation, and the vital role of leadership in… read more
Ksenia Wahler Principal Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services	The Courage to Fail: My Journey to Resilience through Growth Mindset Do you always lean into challenging opportunities? Do you hold yourself to high standards? Are you willing to do whatever it takes to succeed? If so, you are one ambitious person and most probably an over-achiever! But beware - you might be at risk of anxiety and burnout. In this talk, I'll share my personal journey from anxiety to developing resilience and balance. I'll explain how cultivating a growth mindset helped me let go of perfectionism, embrace vulnerability, and find the courage to fail. I'll discuss how reframing failure as essential for growth builds resilience and… read more
Anabela Lemos Director of Strategy at DMI	Maintain work life balance after maternity Women revolutionized the workforce by entering professions in record numbers, but many stepped off the career track to care for their families. Now, these same women are forging new career paths by proving that they can return to challenging, meaningful careers after a break, and so can you. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Adela Mehic Director of Business Development WEU at Mavoco AG	What does it mean to be a Woman in Sales? According to a LinkedIn report 2021, women represent 39% of the workforce in sales – and only 21% of Vice Presidents in Sales are female. The State of Women in Sales report shows that the sales industry has the second largest gender equity gap in America. Why aren’t more women in sales? Aside from being a demanding career, sales professionals are up against a lot of biases accusations such as being “manipulative,” “pushy,” and “dishonest.” Women are often preconceived as being too emotional for a sales career. I am about to share my own… read more
Krithika Kumaragurubaran Senior DevOps Engineer at ING	Is AI a boon or a bane? It is difficult for us to point to a computer and say, "That's intelligent". There are many tasks where they're much better than humans. AI can be defined as the system that shows behavior that could be interpreted as human intelligence. Please join me for a session to learn, explore and discuss on AI to be a boon or bane for the future generations. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Tereza Driendl Head of Delivery at LucaNet AG	Charting Your Course: Navigating Choices in a Fast-Paced Era In the rapidly-evolving world of technology, the ability to make swift, effective decisions is not just advantageous – it's crucial. This talk delves into the strategic importance of quick decision-making for tech companies operating in high-velocity environments. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
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