Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Tolulope Omoleye-Osindero Head of Legal and Compliance at Branch International	Venture Acceleration using Strategic Partnerships There are over 700 fintech startups in Africa, up to six of which have received recognition as unicorns. Fintechs in Africa, despite the economic slowdown, raised over $1.4b in 2022. There is no denying that the leap in financial access and inclusion rates in Africa has largely been driven by Fintechs. All of these have only been made possible because the fintech space is driven by partnerships. The connections between banks, payment processors, telecom firms, TechFins, as well as regulators in the ecosystem has produced an agile ecosystem with distinct strenghts within the value chain.… read more
Cristina Constandache Chief Revenue Officer at Rakuten Viber	How to turn business challenges into opportunities The business world has faced many challenges in recent years, and achieving success involves staying on par with the changes and adapting your workplace. Drawing from her experience leading revenue generation at Rakuten Viber through various challenging periods, Chief Revenue Officer Cristina Constandache shares insights on navigating change, making strategic choices, and effectively turning adversities into advantages. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Patricia Gestoso Inclusion Strategist \| Coach \|Director of Scientific Support at Gestoso Consulting	Beyond the Offer Letter: Dispelling 7 Myths About the Gender Pay Gap More than 20 years ago, I negotiated my first salary. I was inexperienced and I could have done much better. In this talk, I share my journey of salary negotiation in my early career and its profound impact on my financial trajectory. I delve into the persistent gender biases affecting salary discussions, dispelling damaging myths, and shedding light on the urgent need for change. I'll also explore strategies for leveraging negotiations, the importance of salary transparency, and how women in tech can empower themselves for a fair and prosperous future.… read more
Iva Blazecki Product Consultant at PwC	Trap called the Product Manager Today the role of a Product Manager is very sought after and it's THE buzzword. But, with the title of a "Product Manager" comes the trap of defining what a product manager actually does. In this session I will go through how companies shape the job description and how a job description can define the future of the individual, the team and the product managed. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Ani Alexander CMO at Trustyfy	Decentralized Tech: Breaking Barriers for Mass Adoption Decentralized technologies have been around for many years already, yet they have not achieved widesbread use. In this speech I will explore the current state of the web3 space and try to understand why haven't we achieved mass adoption. We will go over interesting examples of different projects and discover actionable solutions that would speed up the process for driving mass adoption. Let's break barriers, ignite curiosity, and usher in a decentralized revolution together! Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Fabiana Fattore Senior Solutions Consultant at Sage	Going after growth: Optimising your Finance Tech Stack for Scale Managing Growing Pains: • Modern challenges in scaling companies Optimising the Tech Stack for Scale: • Determining a single source of truth • Streamlining core business operations • Upholding granular reporting insights Best-in-Class Tech Stack Approach: • Best-in-class strategy for scale Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Lee Chambers Director at Male Allies UK	How To Engage and Recruit Male Allies Women in Tech still face significant barriers, and with some tech leaders currently attacking DEI, it's a challenging time to be a minority in the industry. However, advancing gender equity something that benefits everyone, and inspiring and recruiting male allies to advocate for change is an important part of coming together to collaborate and unite. In this talk, Lee Chambers shares how he moved from a typical tech founder bloke to a renowned male ally, his latest research on the barriers to effective allyship, and how to get men involved in engaging in… read more
Carol O'Kelly CEO at Redstorm Communications Ltd	Strategic Positioning and Iconic Personal Branding for Women in Tech A high energy session "Ignite your impact" to seamlessly develop an impactful strategic positioning through iconic personal branding for women in tech. We look at the true needle moving power of a strong personal brand for women in tech as they move through their career (or leadership) journies. Using our proprietary 6 pillar framework we give clarity and ease to the development of these outstanding personal brands. I talk about transformational effect of your personal positioning, leadership language, personality and value deliverables. It's a dynamic, fun and high energy… read more
Haiyan Song Executive Vice President, Cloud Operations at NetApp	Spark the Future: A Fireside Chat on Women, AI, and the Data Revolution Haiyan Song and Aditi Goyal will share about AI, Automation & Data Science. They will discuss driving innovation and focus on Data Science and the lack of girls or young women getting into this space. They will then focus on our Data explorers program within NetApp and how that leads to positive business and talent outcomes. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Sharon Peake CEO & Founder at Shape Talent	Addressing the Three Barriers to Women's Career Progression The time it will take to close the gender gap has widened from a worrying 99 years in 2020 to an alarming 135 years or more. For many, the thought of waiting four or five generations for gender equality to be achieved is unacceptable. With conscious, dedicated effort we can and must speed up the pace of change. Women face an impossible constellation of barriers simultaneously: an unequal distribution of responsibilities at home, structural and cultural obstacles in the workplace, and pressure to conform to outdated gender norms. Shape Talent's… read more
Patricia Rodrigues Business Process Management - Principal at Synopsys	Data is the Future, Future already started. “A Fearless Flyer for forging ahead from the middle of nowhere to influencing the executive suite” A reliable data management system is the foundation for sound decision making. I’m a Finance person and my goal is not to replace a Data Scientist; I love numbers and my goal is to help other to understand how meaningful numbers are and how can they tell us a story to help transforming the business and defining next actions. I’ll be sharing my experience on the best way to track usage metrics, keep information clear and helpful that can be easily adopted by your audience.… read more
Angela Lau Lead Career Coach at Angela Lau Coaching	How to pivot your career with intention You'll learn how to pivot your career with intention. You'll identify what gives and drains your energy Craft a vision for your ideal next step Create action items to get there Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Olha Paramonova VP at Sigma Software	Lessons Learned: Key Insights from My Journey as a Tech Leader Key Lessons Learned I made both while being on my way from the entry level role to VP at the Tech Company, and supporting my team throughout their leadership roles. Let's look from both, employee and employer sides. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Lara Martini Non-Executive Director at Magna Housing	Measuring social and environmental impact: using data and AI for more meaningful business With social expectations and regulations changing fast, there's even more pressure on business leaders to deliver social value, and contribute solutions towards a healthier planet. Yet, measuring impact remains often elusive, creating a risk of blue- and greenwashing. This session will explore how data governance and AI can be used to measure and enhance impact strategies, and avoid pitfalls. Attendees will gain frameworks to evaluate the often complex areas of social and environmental impact, internalise them into their governance, and leverage data to support sustainable and socially… read more
Juliana Smith SHEQ Performance and Analytics Specialist at BOC UK & Ireland	The Essential Guide to Digital Accessibility: Ensuring Inclusivity and Compliance In today’s digital age, ensuring accessibility in digital content is not just a legal obligation but a moral imperative. This session, led by Juliana Smith, delves into the critical importance of digital accessibility, highlighting its significance in creating inclusive user experiences. Attendees will gain insights into the principles of accessibility, including visual, auditory, cognitive, and physical considerations. The session will cover the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and their application in making digital content perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for… read more
Alisha Damani Wellness and Performance Expert, Medical Doctor, Founder at The Essence Code	Leading from Essence: Balancing Grit and Grace Discover a transformative approach to leadership by aligning grit with grace. In this talk, you'll explore how core essence enhances resilience, authenticity, innovation and sustainable high levels of performance. Through deepening reflective practices and embodiment tools, learn to lead with both strength and compassion, creating impact without sacrificing wellbeing. This session empowers you to lead not just effectively, but meaningfully. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Angeliki Galanopoulou Client Lead, Travel at Google UK	Reclaim your balance: How you can use your calendar to gain insight There is this misconception that work/life balance is the amount of time you spend doing your job versus the amount of time you spend doing what's important to you outside of work. What if you do what's important to you inside work? What if you blend the two worlds instead of separating them? Your calendar is a great tool to help you identify and balance what's important to you. In this talk, I'll be sharing a methodology on how to use your calendar to gain this insight. At the end of the session, you will be… read more
Thenmozhi Paramasivam Quality Engineering Chapter Lead at Lloyds Banking Group	Chaos Engineering Unleashed This talk is ideal for engineers, DevOps professionals, and cloud architects seeking to future-proof their systems against failure by adopting a proactive, failure-driven testing approach. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Hindoli Roy Vice President- Agility & Product Transformation at JP Morgan & Chase	Being called the "Loudest voice in the room" to "That was amazing"!! Through my journey into corporate & tech for the past 15 years, I have been called out by many of my male peers as "one of the loudest voice in the room" often. I have spent a significant amount of time as a young coder to fight my urge to voice my opinions, even when I knew I was right, my ideas were brightest in the room, but my voice always seemed to be lost. I learnt to use the moments when I was put down or my voice was lost in the louder voice , to work on how to survive & then shine in my career- cutting through the noice. The corporate business world can be a harsh… read more
Onur Korucu Managing Partner and Advisory Board Member at GovernID	Ethical AI in Cybersecurity: Balancing Innovation with Risk Mitigation As artificial intelligence continues to drive innovation across industries, it also introduces new risks, particularly in cybersecurity, data protection, and ethical governance. While AI can bolster security efforts, it can simultaneously expose organizations to critical vulnerabilities, such as biased algorithms, data privacy concerns, and unintentional ethical breaches. In this session, we’ll explore how organizations can strike a balance between innovation and risk management by embracing regulatory frameworks like the EU AI Act and adopting essential principles such as… read more