Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Surbhi Verma Product and Program Manager at Google LLC	From Self-Doubt to Self-Belief: Taming the Inner Critic Imagine a world where women lead boldly, without self-doubt or the fear of not being 'enough'. Imposter syndrome is a silent barrier that obstructs authentic leadership but it's also a lived experience for many of us, especially women. I'm very passionate about this topic & I will delve deep into unraveling its complexities, providing actionable strategies to embrace self-confidence, and how women leaders can lead with authenticity. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Jyotika Singh Principal Applied Scientist and AI advisor	Top Generative AI adoption strategies for the enterprise As enterprise technology continues to evolve, the push to leverage the power of generative AI is intensifying. For businesses, integrating generative AI into their operations has become a strategic necessity. However, before embarking on the journey of AI adoption, there are several important factors that leaders and practitioners must consider. In this session, we will explore key aspects of generative AI adoption, including identifying use cases, evaluating risks and rewards, ensuring data readiness, addressing cultural shifts, and setting realistic expectations for a seamless, value-driven… read more
Daniela Barbosa General Manager of Decentralized Technologies & Executive Director of LF Decentralized Trust at Linux Foundation	Authenticity in the Age of AI: A Guide to Decentralized Identity, Verification, and Trust Welcome to the dawn of the age of AI. The evolution of the technology and its application will be dizzying, blurring the lines between machine and human-initiated content and communication. While there are exciting possibilities for efficiency and even entertainment, there are emerging holes on how content and identities will be protected and authenticated. In this talk, Daniela Barbosa will delve into the challenges and importance of controlling personal data and the new realities of verification of identities and credentials. She will explain the key role decentralized… read more
Lavanya Dixit Senior Software Engineer at Oracle	AI-Driven Container Orchestration Cloud-native applications need to scale efficiently, recover quickly from failures, and optimize resources in real time. Containerization has been a game-changer, allowing developers to deploy and manage applications with greater flexibility. But as applications grow, traditional manual orchestration struggles to keep up. That’s where Machine Learning (ML) comes in—offering smarter ways to automate scheduling, optimize scaling, and detect failures before they happen. In this session, we’ll explore why containerization is essential, where current orchestration methods fall short… read more
Neha Shetty Principal Software Development Engineer at Amazon AWS	Beyond Limits: Scaling Distributed Systems for Tomorrow As distributed systems become the backbone of modern technology, scaling them efficiently, securely, and sustainably has emerged as a critical challenge. This talk explores the evolution of scaling practices, from monolithic architectures to microservices and cloud-native designs, while addressing modern challenges such as data consistency, latency, fault tolerance, and resource optimization. Attendees will gain insights into emerging trends, including cell-based architectures, AI-driven orchestration and edge computing. By examining real-world examples and future directions, this session… read more
Punam Nagpal Security Customer Outcomes Manager at Cisco	Understanding Self-Care and Implementing It Effectively This workshop explores self-care as a crucial stress-management tool, emphasizing mindfulness, regular self-assessment, and diverse practices like exercise, healthy eating, creativity, and gratitude. It highlights environmental influences on mood, the benefits of mini breaks, and strategies for managing work commitments effectively. Time management techniques, including goal-setting and prioritization, are encouraged, along with open discussions with managers. By integrating these practices, individuals can enhance their well-being, maintain a positive outlook, and improve their overall… read more
JeanAnn Nichols CEO at JeanAnn Nichols Executive Coach	Intentional Power: The 6 Essential Leadership Skills In the past, powerful leaders were identified by their command and control of people and operations. New leadership skills are needed to thrive in today’s dynamic business environments, driven by diverse workforces and serving diverse customers and communities. Power skills are your permission slip to drive change that benefits the triple-bottom-line: People, Planet and Profits. You will learn the six Power Skills of modern leaders, we call the HEARTI(TM) Leadership model: humility, empathy, accountability, resiliency, transparency, and inclusion. Three practical practices from our Leader… read more
Doris Lin Vice President & Product Practice Lead at Pariveda Solutions	Unlock Product Innovation: How To Facilitate Transformational Design Thinking Workshops Are you ready to become your team’s go-to expert in facilitating workshops that spark innovation, create clarity, and build consensus? This interactive session is your springboard to mastering the skills you need to lead transformative Design Thinking Workshops that can unlock the potential within your team and produce products that truly connect with your users. During this workshop, you'll experience: - Key innovation exercises like empathy mapping, "How-Might-We" statements, and rapid ideation - A real-time workshop environment from a… read more
Paola Claros Senior Engineering Manager at Cerebral	Leading with Intention: Prioritizing Well-being on Your Tech Career Journey My tech career, and life has been unconventional. This talk shares my journey from a coding bootcamp grad with a background in Industrial Engineering to Senior Engineering Manager, on how a chance meeting with my first manager at my bootcamp graduation led to my first tech role, how I strategically planned my transition into management and the added challenge of becoming a parent right as I stepped into my first Engineering Manager role. Attendees will learn how I leveraged my background in process optimization and problem-solving to excel in engineering management, navigating multiple… read more
Lilian Coral New America VP of Technology & Head of Open Technology Institute	Rethink AI: Utilizing the Civic Space to Create AI For All Whether or not the civic and public sectors plan for it, AI will be a part of our daily lives. But the AI field should not be a zero-sum game. This emerging technology must be developed for the benefit of people who will use it, and they should have a say in that process. Civic AI is a framework by which artificial intelligence is designed in collaboration with the communities represented by the data on which AI is trained. City governments and local communities have the opportunity to apply this framework to serve the public interest. With civic AI, we can rethink governance… read more
Marge Ang Founder/ CEO/ Executive Coach at BlueMonk Leadership	Authentic Influence: Using Your Story to Build Relationships & Opportunities For some professionals, there is a perception that marketing or branding yourself seems inauthentic or fake. How can you turn this around and instead, consider viewing your personal brand as a means of telling the world who you are, what you value, and what you have to offer? How do you weave this into an interesting personal story that’s real, relevant, memorable – and hooks your listener? And as you reach out to make new connections, how do you tailor your story to your audience so you can build the foundation for strong relationships? This talk will focus on tips and strategies for how to… read more
Tetiana Aleksandrova Founder and CEO at Subsense	Merging Mind and Machine: The Future of BCIs and Nanotechnology in Human Enhancement The Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) revolution has begun. Now more than ever, companies are tapping into this technology to improve treatments for traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and stroke patients who have lost their ability to speak or move. However, with these advancements come challenges with invasive surgery-related complications and poor spatial and temporal resolution. In this talk, learn about companies like Subsense which is challenging the status quo, leveraging the first-ever non-surgical, nanoparticle-based bidirectional BCI for direct communication and control of neural activity,… read more
Saba Gour Senior Software Engineer at Starbucks	My journey as a software engineer I would like to speak about my journey as a software engineer, coming from very humble beginnings, facing many challenges to become the woman and the engineer I am today.I would like to speak about forming allyship in the workplace and a little about good and bad leadership. Some insights that I have gained over the years by working with different peers, managers and leaders. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Jona Moore Chief Technology Officer at Metalab	Making AI make sense for your product today Everyone is building AI. A new AI product is launched every minute. There are AI tools where you can build your own apps. So much to navigate! Is what you're creating useful, engaging and trustworthy? Will it have customer adoption? That’s where most of these products fall short. Complex interfaces, unclear value propositions, and useless features that drive users away before they even get started. Don't waste valuable time in today's rapid changing market. Push your product beyond the hype cycle: create true customer value from Generative AI. In this talk,… read more
Helen Garneau CMO at Indicio	How to spot trends and position your messaging when marketing emerging technologies As a marketing professional your job is to hit the always moving target of what people are interested in, what they are searching for, and how to position your product as the answer to their problems. This becomes especially important, and difficult, for emerging technologies that might not have as many industry recognized terms like IAM or CRM. In this session I will pull from years of experience marketing decentralized identity to discuss how to identify the terms that register with the customer at the time, why and when they might change, and how to know when to adapt your communications… read more
Anuradha Shanware Sr Director	No Fear, Just Growth: The Foundation of Psychological Safety The most successful teams are not just intelligent or skilled—they are fearless. Psychological safety, the belief that one can speak up, take risks, and make mistakes without fear of humiliation or punishment, is the foundation of innovation, collaboration, and high performance. In this engaging talk, we will explore what psychological safety truly means, why it is essential for both individuals and organizations, and how leaders can cultivate an environment where employees feel empowered to contribute their best ideas. Through real-world examples, actionable strategies, and… read more
Chrystal LeWark Managing Partner at Athena Solutions	Unlock the future of customer service with AI virtual agents Discover how these intelligent systems can revolutionize your business operations and enhance customer experiences. Companies are increasingly turning to AI virtual agents to enhance their customer service capabilities. These intelligent systems have the potential to revolutionize customer interactions and overall company efficiency, however, implementing them requires careful consideration of various factors. Here's what companies should keep in mind when embarking on the journey of integrating an AI virtual agent into their operations: 1. Customer Service… read more
Fatema Hamdani CEO and Co-Founder at Kraus Hamdani Aerospace	Conscious Leadership in the Age of AI AI is revolutionizing industries, but the real challenge isn’t just technological—it’s ethical. How can leaders ensure that AI and autonomy serve a greater mission rather than just efficiency or profits? In this session, Fatema Hamdani explores the power of conscious leadership in driving AI innovation that protects, connects, and saves lives. She will share real-world examples from defense, telecommunications, and humanitarian operations, demonstrating how mission-aligned AI can solve the world’s toughest challenges—from disaster relief to national security. Attendees will walk away with a… read more
Altanai Bisht Software Engineer at Cisco	Traffic Steering in Modern Networks: Impact on Real-Time Video Streaming (WebRTC, VoIP) Evolution of modern networks has revolutionized real-time communication, particularly in video streaming applications powered by technologies like WebRTC. However, the increasing demand for high-quality, low-latency video services presents significant challenges in traffic management. This presentation explores the role of traffic steering in optimizing network performance to ensure seamless and efficient delivery of real-time video streams. We will delve into the fundamental principles of traffic steering, including dynamic path selection, network slicing, and load balancing… read more
Dina Mathers CISO at Carvana	Rebounding Stronger: A Cybersecurity Success Story In this session, Dina Mathers recounts her personal story of overcoming a layoff and seizing an unexpected opportunity in cybersecurity. Dina will provide insights into how she navigated the emotional and professional challenges of job loss, realigned her career goals, and leveraged her strengths to thrive in the fast-paced world of cybersecurity. Attendees will leave with practical advice on turning setbacks into stepping stones and finding fulfillment in unanticipated career paths. Did you like this session? Share to vote.