Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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E. J. Alawode Director at Women Who Code	Mastering Authenticity, Collaboration, and Visibility Excited for a game-changing talk on navigating Women in Tech communities? Join us as we uncover the power of authenticity, collaboration, and visibility. Let's empower each other to thrive through personal branding and professional networking. Don't miss out – be part of the session! Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Oana Iordachescu Founder at We Include	Creating an inclusive culture by harnessing the power of intersectionality My aim is to explore together with your audience the pivotal role of intersectionality in fostering a truly inclusive culture within organizations. Intersectionality, a concept initially introduced by Kimberlé Crenshaw, recognizes that individuals' identities are interconnected and cannot be examined in isolation. By understanding and leveraging the complexities of intersectionality, organizations can proactively cultivate an inclusive environment that embraces diversity in all its dimensions. This talk will provide actionable insights and strategies to harness the power of… read more
Sophia Lazar Founder at Cozy Juicy Real	✨ Connect with the WomenTech Community ✨ Connect meaningfully with other women in the tech industry. You’ll get: – An easy way to connect with others in the industry – Questions thoughtfully designed to spark meaningful conversation – Genuine connections, both personally and professionally What to expect: – A fun and engaging experience – Playing the connection board game Cozy Juicy Real in breakout rooms Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Caroline Masboungi GBV Specialist (Tech & Innovation) at UNICEF	Designing Digital Safe Spaces for women and girls Over the past decade, the surge in global digital advancements has been profound. A significant push from the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in about 66% of the world's population shifting online. This digital shift played an instrumental role in mitigating the pandemic's adverse impacts. However, this transition underscored the stark digital divide between genders, with women, especially from low-income nations, having limited access to the Internet and fewer opportunities in the tech sector. The gender digital skills gap remains pronounced, further reinforcing biases in technology… read more
Emely Uebler Product Manager at Koenig & Bauer Coding GmbH	Automation: Overcoming the cultural gab between IT and OT Nowadays, automating production processes is often only a minor challenge from a technical point of view. However, the success of any process flow involves not only the appropriate technical prerequisites and corresponding framework conditions, but also quite decisively the successful cooperation of all project and process participants. Here it is noticeable that within the manufacturing industry, especially in the brownfield sector, there are difficulties that contrast with the technical possibilities of implementing automation projects. Where does this divergence come from… read more
Yonah Welker Explorer, Board Member at EU Commission projects, Yonah.org	Disability-Centered AI And Ethics AI algorithms can be used to augment smart wheelchairs, walking sticks, geolocation and city tools, bionic and rehabilitation technologies, turn sign language into text, or visual objects into transcriptions, support cognitive impairments - through expressive computing and social robotics. These algorithms also fuel a range of systems used by the general population (“assistive pretext”): Despite the significant possibilities of AI, disability is not a monolith, but a social spectrum that requires special attention and may pose challenges for algorithms associated with proper… read more
Nyree Basdeo Management Consultant at PA Consulting	Reimagining work with AI requires organisations to embrace AI’s potential, and adapt and evolve with it We've entered into an era defined by AI, and things are evolving so fast. How do we keep pace with this? How do we deal with any disharmony? Mindset and behaviour shifts are needed for people to be ready and embrace this type of change. We were just getting used to thinking ‘Digital First’, now it’s moving to ‘AI First’! Key to reimagining work with AI requires organisations to embrace AI’s potential, and adapt and evolve with it. A tailored change management approach needs to be developed that connects human ingenuity to the AI, tech and data solution, because ultimately, success… read more
Rhiannon Lawson Senior Digital Transformation Consultant at Capita Public	Sorry, what did you say? Perfect retorts to everyday sexism with The Unfairer Sex Podcast It's 2024, and no matter how high up the corporate ladder you climb, the sexist comments keep on coming. So how are we, as professional women, navigating these moments? Inspired by that annoying feeling you get when you leave a conversation and the perfect retort pops into your head, Eloisa and Rhiannon (as well as two other professional women) started a podcast called The Unfairer Sex. Each episode starts with a 'sorry, what did you say' moment, which sees us explore every day sexism and/or misogyny and different ways to navigate these moments if/when they… read more
Jennifer Bryan Managing Director of Leadership and Change at ABChange Consultancy	Why Should Anyone Care About Your Change? Purpose: To put people into the heart of decision making for change Aim: To change the way people plan for change so their organisations are future ready and resilient In this session, we will explore the holistic approach to change which identifies the external and internal influencing factors that can and will have an impact on not only the change itself, but also on how people think and feel about the change. It will also help identify the level of readiness the organisation and people are for the change to happen. Foresight and organisational development tools, such as… read more
Preethi Guruswamy Executive Coach for Tech Leaders at Vision of Wisdom	The Power of Collective Creativity in Leadership Tagline : - Unlock team's creativity, Empowering Individuality and Collective creative thinking for success The power of collective creativity in leadership is a topic that explores how leaders can foster a culture of creativity and innovation in their teams and organizations. It is based on the idea that creativity is not a solo act, but a collaborative process that involves diverse perspectives, constructive feedback, and shared ownership of the outcomes. A talk on this topic could also include some interactive activities or exercises to engage the… read more
Poorna Bavapalli Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft	Career Development Plan Share my experience of creating an impactful career development plan to help provide some clarity on the path to achieving my professional goals. Attendees will learn how to assess their skills, interests, and values, and how to identify potential career paths that align with their personal vision. The session will also cover strategies for setting goals, creating actionable plans, and overcoming obstacles to career success. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Sam Padmore Experience Director at Capgemini	AI: What's the worst that could happen? In this talk, I will explore the ethical implications considerations of AI. Drawing on the work of experts in the field, I delve into the complex issues that arise when using AI in technology that interacts with people on a daily basis. I will explore topics such as user social manipulation, privacy, security, and the impact of AI on society as a whole. I will discuss the importance of design and the steps we can take to ensure that the best interests of the people using our products and services are at the forefront of our minds. By the end of the talk, attendees will have a… read more
Seemin Suleri VP Engineering at Prima Assicurazioni	Mastering the Art of Negotiation Whether you like it or not, the corporate world is tough. As we learn to traverse our path as a professional, there will be many times where we will need to negotiate our position. So, the question then becomes why are so many people frustrated with the outcomes? We often beat ourselves up because we were unable to represent ourselves in the best possible way. Perhaps, we lost our composure, or walked out when we should have stood our ground. So many times we look back and wish 'if only I had done it better'... This talk aims to help any professional… read more
Rajani Rao Principal Technologist at AVEVA	How Serverless Computing is Changing the Game Serverless computing has revolutionized the way developers build and deploy applications. With Serverless computing, developers can focus on writing code without having to worry about managing infrastructure. As a result, Serverless computing has enabled faster time-to-market, increased scalability, and reduced costs. In this talk, Rajani Rao will explore how Serverless computing is changing the game for developers and businesses. She will discuss the benefits of Serverless computing, including improved agility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.She will share how Serverless… read more
Rux Dariescu Executive and Leadership Performance Coach at Coaching Reimagined	Breakthrough Delivery: Human Interactions, Elevated Teamwork Results In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of business, achieving breakthrough delivery performance is the hallmark of organisational success. It is the ability to deliver exceptional results consistently, exceed expectations, and set new benchmarks. What truly separates the ordinary from the extraordinary in the realm of delivery excellence? It is the journey that requires a shift in mindset. Rules are ever-changing, AI and automation are here, and the ability to adapt and reshape people's interactions is key to true high-performance delivery. Leaders of organisations and… read more
Esra Yetis Principal Product & Design Strategist at London Stock Exchange Group \| SmartCo	Steering the Ship: Navigating the complexities of designing for large-scale enterprise products. Explore the world of enterprise product with insight and hands-on experience gathered from various industries and organisations across the globe. In this talk, we will deep dive into the complexities of designing for large-scale enterprises and you will gain a strategic perspective on how design impacts company dynamics and operations. You will also learn to anticipate the effects of change in this complex ecosystem. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Iryna Wagner Product Marketing Manager at Meta	Building new products: early stage and scale Developing new products from scratch can be daunting and ambiguous. I would like to share my experience building a brand new product for WhatsApp and what I learned along the way, focusing on the following areas: - How to manage ambiguity and pivot strategy in the very early stage of product development; - How to adjust team management and communication when the products scale; - How to define and position the PMM role in early-stage product development. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Vira Larina Business Group Director at Miratech	Resilience Through the Storm: Leading With Courage in Challenging Times The tech industry is facing growing turbulence - adversities, economic uncertainty, wars, and redundancy waves that understandably heighten stress. Leaders play a vital role in these challenging contexts. Rather than commanding control, we must adjust approaches to support our people. This talk explores that role. What specific leadership practices strengthen resilience when facing crisis events? How do we cultivate mindsets and environments where people can cope constructively vs. resist change reactively? Emerging research reveals empathy, vision, and support… read more
Sarah Palmer Director of Client Success, EMEA at PowerSpeaking,Inc	How to pitch a tech idea and get a 'Yes' This masterclass is a game-changer! Too often brilliant technical and scientific minds fail to get their ideas past the decision makers in their organisation because business leaders don’t understand the benefit. In this session you will discover the secrets of speaking to the top of any organization. When technical concepts need to be explained and require approval or funding knowing how to pitch it and what to say to decision makers is essential. In this session, you will walk away with a model that ensures the business listens when you talk tech.… read more
Onur Korucu Managing Partner \| Advisory Board Member at GovernID	Mastering The Challenges Of AI: Privacy, Security And Compliance Strategies Today's technology is confronted with AI privacy and security risks that arise from extensive data collection and vulnerabilities within AI systems. Conducting rigorous risk assessments and reinforcing security mechanisms is imperative to ensure responsible deployment, thereby establishing robust privacy and security in AI systems. Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to using computer science to create models for performing functions generally associated with human intelligence. Data privacy laws can be implicated either during the development of an AI or as part of its use. In… read more