Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Mina Movahedi Shakib Cybersecurity Analyst at Bell Canada	Transforming Cybersecurity: Leveraging AI and Mental Health Strategies to Achieve Balance and Prevent Burnout In today's digital landscape, cybersecurity is vital for protecting data, privacy and integrity. Cybersecurity professionals must navigate complex challenges, understand cyber-related emotions, recognize threats, and balance technology with empathy to build resilience. Emotions play a significant role in cybersecurity, influencing decision-making and intensifying the impact of cyberattacks, leading to anxiety and frustration. Cybercriminals often exploit emotional vulnerabilities, such as fear or empathy, in phishing attacks, underscoring the importance of emotional… read more
Sheena Wadhwa Senior Director of Engineering & Site Lead at Priceline	Work-Life Integration: The Real Key to Avoiding Burnout in Tech In a world where the lines between work and life are increasingly blurred, the traditional concept of "work-life balance" often feels outdated and unattainable—especially in the fast-paced, high-demand tech industry. Instead of striving for a perfect 50/50 split, it’s time to embrace a more practical and fulfilling approach: work-life integration. Drawing from real-world examples and actionable strategies, this session will cover: 1. Why work-life balance is a myth and how it contributes to burnout. 2. The principles of work-life integration -… read more
Maggy Richmond Senior Director at ENO	Finding Your Voice: The Art of Storytelling and Advocacy for Women in Tech In an industry where women remain underrepresented, our voices and stories have never been more crucial. This talk explores the powerful intersection of technical expertise and communication skills through the lens of the Persuasion Trilogy: Story, Technique, and Authentic Resonance (STAR). Drawing from personal experiences and proven strategies, we'll discover how storytelling can amplify our impact, build confidence in public speaking, and create lasting impressions in technical environments. Learn practical techniques for crafting compelling narratives, standing up for yourself in… read more
Pooja Kelgaonkar Senior Data Architect at Rackspace Technology	Building LLM based solutions with Snowflake This session talks about implementing LLM solutions using Snowflake native services and features. This also covers demo of Snowflake Cortex functions. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Renée Dineen Organizational Psychologist and Group Dynamics Expert at RMD Coaching & Consulting	Authentic Inaction: Undoing the Doing in a Do Crazy World This keynote inspires organizations and teams to support more meaningful and sustainable ways of leading and taking action that optimize engagement, commitment and impact at all levels. Renee is a self-proclaimed doing addict and work-a-holic - a woman who has regularly sacrificed her way of being for the reliable high of ‘doing.’ She is deeply committed to increasing awareness of this systemic addiction giving individuals and organizations a pathway to achieve greater authenticity and connection to what they do within their personal and professional lives, no matter where… read more
Adriana Weingart Cloud / Infrastructure Architect at Kyndryl	Self-Advocacy: What is this and how this can help my career? You work hard... You strive... You deliver results... But... Nothing happens. Have you ever wondered why all your work doesn't speak for itself? Is there anything missing? Possibly. And it may not be more work! Perhaps you just need to present yourself, your work and your results better, or, in a different way. Self-advocacy: the ability to communicate, share your contributions and results and your professional aspirations. In this presentation, I'll share some insights about how to improve your self-advocacy, and how to know if you results are reaching… read more
Ana Marin CSO at Performa_IT	Elevate Your Brand: A Guide to Becoming a LinkedIn Top Voice and Boosting Business Discover the art of crafting a compelling personal brand on LinkedIn to secure Top Voice status. Uncover content strategies that create meaningful connections and learn to turn online recognition into tangible business opportunities. This talk provides practical insights for leveraging your influence to attract clients, form partnerships, and drive real-world business growth. Join us for a transformative session combining actionable tips and inspiring stories to elevate both your personal brand and business success on LinkedIn. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Adriana Weingart Cloud / Infrastructure Architect at Kyndryl	Crafting your Career Portfolio: The Key to Self-Discovery and Professional Growth In a world where opportunities and challenges are constantly evolving, having a well-constructed career portfolio can be our strongest asset. This talk will walk you through how to build a simplified yet powerful portfolio that captures not just your job roles, but your strengths, weaknesses, and the actions you've taken to grow. Through real-life examples, we'll explore how this approach can empower women in tech and beyond to gain clarity on their career journey, identify growth areas, and advocate for themselves in professional spaces. Whether you are just starting… read more
Anna Luiza Menezes Chief Growth and Product Officer at Mobizap	Joining Forces: How to Integrate Product and Growth for Sustainable Growth In this session, we’ll dive into the powerful synergy between Product and Growth and explore strategies to align these teams for maximum impact. You’ll learn how to break down silos, drive cross-functional collaboration, and leverage insights from both sides to accelerate user acquisition, engagement, and retention. Through real-world examples and actionable frameworks, discover how to build a growth engine that integrates seamlessly with product innovation, creating a pathway for sustainable and scalable growth. Whether you’re in Product, Growth, or leading both, this talk will equip you… read more
Nikita Tiwari Senior AI Enabling Engineer - OEM PC Experiences at Intel Corporation	Fostering Ethical AI: Navigating the Landscape of Responsible Artificial Intelligence AI is currently experiencing significant popularity, marking the dawn of a new era. From autonomous driving to immersive shopping, and from enhanced video collaboration in today's hybrid world to generative AI, technology is placing a wealth of possibilities at our fingertips. Nevertheless, the utilization of AI comes with numerous vulnerabilities, resulting in substantial costs from AI accidents. These incidents range from reinforcing historical biases to making decisions that elude our interpretation. With the proliferation of AI-based solutions, understanding the rationale behind… read more
Neethu Elizabeth Simon Senior Software Engineer at Intel Corporation	Sustainably Automate the Manual Cell-Staining process using revolutionary AI-based Solution Artificial Intelligence (AI) models provide insights into scientific data that otherwise require complex processes to obtain. In culturing biological cells, the process for staining cells require toxic reagents which kill the cells in this process. With advances in AI, data scientists have created a virtual staining model. Open Source software - AI Connect for Scientific Data (AiCSD) leverages this AI model and streamlines complex manual work by securely connecting scientific devices like an imaging microscope to on-premise AI pipelines for image analysis and virtual staining. Not only is… read more
Krithika Manikavasagam Associate Director of Product Management at Walmart	Leadership Mental Wellness Leaders often face high levels of stress, constant decision-making, and pressure to meet deadlines. Prioritizing mental health is important because neglecting it can affect both personal well-being and professional performance for them and their team as well. Leaders themselves should have a positive mindset and should be able to develop a culture which promotes positive mental health to ensure that their teams are supported and perform at their best. This topic will cover the key points to keep a positive mindset Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Neethu Elizabeth Simon Senior Software Engineer at Intel Corporation	Stumble and Humble: Success Story of grit and determination after multiple patent rejections A software idea is patentable that protects computer software. These can be standalone computer software program, mobile app or software integrated into mechanical devices. Unlike hardware-based patents, filing software-based patents is difficult. There are several challenges when filing software-based patents due to its short shelf life and the requirements that are used to satisfy any other type of invention become complicated when applied to software-based patents. Speaker successfully filed and published her first patent after getting rejected thrice by the internal company patent office… read more
Andrea Clinton Founder/CEO at Enovence	Leadership in the Age of AI: Preserving Essential Project Management and Leadership Skills As artificial intelligence automates routine tasks and decision-making processes, project managers and leaders face a challenge: while AI enhances efficiency, it risks eroding critical human-centered skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and strategic thinking. This presentation will explore how leaders can adapt to this new landscape, striking a balance between leveraging AI tools and preserving the human skills essential for successful project management and leadership. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Nikita Tiwari Sr. Solutions Architect - Enterprise AI at Nvidia	Identifying and Mitigating Bias in AI From autonomous driving to immersive shopping, and from enhanced video collaboration to graphic design, AI is placing a wealth of possibilities at our fingertips. However, AI comes with vulnerabilities which can result in costly mishaps. In this talk, we will explore risks related to bias in AI models. We’ll examine the different types of biases that can arise in defining, training, evaluating, and deploying AI models, and illustrate them with examples. We will then introduce practical techniques and tools for detecting and mitigating bias, outlining their capabilities and limitations. We… read more
Bindi Davé Deputy CISO at DigiCert	Digital Trust in the Connected Age We live in an interconnected society. Our entire society functions on "digital trust". What is it? How can organizations ensure trust is maintained and who bears that burden? What are emerging technology threats to this fabric and how can companies be prepared? We will cover digital trust and cryptographic agility in this session. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Neetu Jain Executive Director at JP Morgan Chase	Design thinking and persona mapping to ensure you solve the real pain points responsibly This talk will focus on utilizing design thinking methodologies and persona mapping techniques to address genuine challenges and needs in a responsible manner. Design thinking involves a problem-solving approach that emphasizes empathy, ideation, and prototyping to create innovative solutions. Persona mapping involves creating detailed representations of target users to better understand their motivations and pain points. In this talk, we will discuss how combining design thinking principles with persona mapping can lead to more effective and responsible problem-solving. By… read more
Cheryle Hays Founder and CEO at InPower Strategists	R.E.S.P.O.N.D. R.E.S.P.O.N.D.' is not just a powerful tool for navigating the complexities of our fast-paced, ambiguous world; it's a transformative approach designed for professional women who are often overworked, underutilized and undervalued. This session redefines success by not only addressing how we handle stress and conflict but lays the foundation for a new kind of Executive Presence—one that empowers each of us to take ownership of our personal leadership and own how we are perceived. Through understanding our brain's instinctive reactions and learning to transform these into… read more
Anjali Bhangay Manager, Strategic Planning at Enbridge	Beyond Bits and Bytes: The Strategic Role of Digital Platform Leaders In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, digital platform leaders emerge as transformation architects. Leaders must champion the navigation and convergence of three critical platforms: DevOps, No-Code, and Generative AI—each driving tangible business value. With the DevOps platform, such as GitHub, organizations are witnessing agility through rapid development cycles, allowing us to respond swiftly to market demands. DevOps isn’t just about productivity; it’s a collaboration platform. We’re no longer merely writing code; we’re co-creating solutions. DevOps security integrations are… read more
Aparna Achanta Principal Security Architect at IBM	Securing software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications using Zero Trust Framework My talk explores the increasing security risks associated with SaaS applications and the implementation of the Zero Trust framework to remediate them. The session analyzes the multitude of challenges involved in transitioning to a Zero Trust framework within SaaS projects, provides recommendations on how organizations can prepare for Zero Trust, and explains how implementing Zero Trust guardrails reduces the attack surface and enhances data protection. The session aims to bring to light strategies that SaaS application development teams can implement at every stage of development. The… read more