Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Bronwen Hudson Social Media Manager at Uptycs	Women in Cybersecurity: Challenges, Successes, & Plans for the Future Why aren't there more women working in cybersecurity? We’re taking this opportunity to chat about the challenges that women face in the #cybersecurity industry, and celebrate the journeys some of us have taken to get here. When it comes to cybersecurity–an industry desperate for experts and for talent–it’s even more important to empower those who face challenges when entering or rising in the industry. Fostering diversity in cybersecurity allows us to encounter new ideas, reach new markets, and make better decisions. So let’s talk about it!… read more
Aleksandra Ignacio Senior People & Culture Manager at CAST AI	Turning the odds: Thriving in tech with a culture of maturity, appreciation, and equality We recognize that the tech industry has a gender imbalance, with only 30% women representation. However, at CAST AI we have turned this statistic into our strength by fostering a company culture that promotes maturity, appreciation of differences, and equality. In this session, we will share our approach to building a positive tech culture that empowers all employees, and how it has contributed to our success. In our experience, this type of culture is not only better for women, but it is also better for the company as a whole. Did you like this session? Share to vote… read more
Alifia Miller Supervisory Special Agent and Operation and Development Program Manager	Forge Your Future: An FBI Meet and Greet Panel Join us for Forge Your Future: An FBI Meet and Greet Panel, which is an exclusive virtual opportunity to interact with FBI leaders throughout the organization. Leaders will share their stories surrounding their professional and personal journeys and also provide insights into forging your own path into STEM jobs at the FBI. Attendees can expect to learn more about supportive federal networks and how to apply to jobs at the FBI.  This one-of-a-kind experience will expose participants to awesome insights and opportunities. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Jennifer Glenski Director of Product Management at BMC Software	Trivia on Emerging Tech and Sustainability Join us for a fun, interactive trivia game on emerging technology and sustainability for your chance to win a 1-year Premium Membership to Women Tech Network! Plus, walk away with interesting, fun facts about emerging technology and sustainability to impress your friends and coworkers. Participants can easily join the trivia game on their mobile device or computer. There are no downloads required to play. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Aruna Narayanan Principal Software Architect at GE HealthCare	Work with Purpose: Challenges as a Software Architect and ways to win over! Are you the only Female Techie in a meeting surrounded by men? Are you outspoken and get into trouble? You made a mistake and go through suffering for the next several months? And you don't want to quit? On top of it, you are getting into latest and greatest technology and go through pain and humiliation on your path to getting expertise? If you faced any of these, you can get some answers from my story on how to overcome those challenges. You will hear how I faced my challenges and started thriving at the end of it. You will hear a framework for success, that I believe is… read more
Elena Vartas Head of Learning and Development, Americas at EPAM Systems	Enabling Digital Transformation through a Culture of Continuous Learning: Fostering Talent Development within the Organization In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, it is essential for organizations to foster a learning culture that enables their employees to acquire new skills and stay updated with the latest advancements in their respective fields. To meet this challenge, EPAM has created a continuously learning organization - Global Campus - that supports business goals through talent development. In this talk, we will discuss how Global Campus helps EPAM's employees to develop the skills they need to stay ahead in their careers and contribute to the company's success.… read more
Graciela Perez VP, Chief Digital Program Officer at GE HealthCare	Bring Your Voice to the Room! Your influence matters. Do you want to make your voice heard and understood? Whether it’s an interview one on one or a presentation to a team, learn tips and tricks to project your brand in a smart way so your audience takes notice, believes in you, and can easily understand the next steps needed. This is equally powerful for in person and virtual “rooms”. Key takeaways: • Master 3 simple tricks to get ready to “enter the room” • Learn how to get your point across in minimal time • Be confident why you are the best person to deliver a message and drive… read more
Graciela Perez VP, Chief Digital Program Officer at GE Healthcare	Create a world where healthcare has no limits Most of us have experienced healthcare in one way or another. It could be the preventive care, medical diagnoses, critical care, healthcare monitoring we have received, and/or the healthcare provided to people we care about. At GE HealthCare, we see possibilities through innovation in advances in technology such as Artificial Intelligence to help medical providers and the patients they care for in the moments that matter. Come join us to learn about examples of roles in MedTech that have a positive impact on the future of healthcare. We'll also share how others have… read more
Elizabeth Ivy Johnson Sr. Director - Digital Commercial Operations at GE Healthcare	MedTech is the place to be! Are you searching for purpose in your “day job”? Healthcare technology (often referred to as MedTech) provides an opportunity to have an impact on the future of healthcare. You can improve providers’/ clinicians’ capabilities, extend healthcare to remote areas where resources may be scarce, ensure regulatory compliance for safer medical devices, improve how medical devices are serviced for minimal downtime, and/or reduce burnout in healthcare providers so they can better serve patients globally. Wouldn’t it be great to come to work every day with a sense of purpose? Learn more from our… read more
Lisa Smith Vice President, Account Management at EPAM	Managing Burnout: Putting on pants and going to the gym may not be for everyone Burnout! The buzz word of the pandemic. Working from home quickly became less about work-life balance and more about work-life juggling. A quick internet search will return a plethora of tips and tricks to "Avoid Burnout": guides to self care, reminders to put on pants and of course the importance of getting exercise. But now we are back in the office and juggling a whole new set of challenges. What have we learned? In this presentation I will share some personal stories gathered from friends and colleagues of their experience with managing work-life… read more
Networking Session Conference Platform	Conference Platform Dive into our conference's "Networking" segment, designed to maximize your professional growth. Connect with industry leaders in exclusive Meet & Greet sessions, discover cutting-edge innovations at interactive expo booths, and build strong relationships through personalized 1:1 networking opportunities. Join us in this dynamic environment to enhance your career and expand your network. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Fern Johnson Vice President, Sector Technology & Delivery at PepsiCo, Inc.	Pivot Points from Individual Contributor to Executive The panelists will share effective ways to “pivot” into different roles and at various levels within their careers. The goal is to aid younger leaders quickly work through their transitions, providing steps and tips for acceleration to the C-Suite in Tech. Four dynamic panelists will talk through their own transitions and impact to their career journey. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Margaux Miller Global Director of Community at Toptal	Welcome to the Women in Tech Global Conference Margaux is the virtual conference host and active contributor to WomenTech Global Network and is an overall advocate for diversity in tech as well as digital literacy and accessibility. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Lisa Youngers Vice President & International General Council at Tata Communications	Tata Communications Meet & Greet - Lisa Youngers We will get to know Lisa Youngers a two-time CEO, former Assistant Attorney General, who currently leads a team of 35 as Vice President and International General Counsel for Tata Communications. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Laurel Farrer Remote Work Expert, Forbes Contributor at Distribute Consulting	The Socioeconomic Impacts of Remote Work In March 2020, remote work transformed from an employment privilege into an international contingency plan. For years, experts have advocated for the potential impact of virtual jobs if adopted at scale, and now we're witnessing it. In this presentation, we'll explore how the ability to work from home is changing the lives of families, businesses, and communities around the world. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Lubomila Jordanova Founder & CEO at PlanA.Earth GmbH	Climate change will be solved only through collaboration What are the opportunities we can capture while addressing the issues of climate change? How can you engage the various stakeholders so they all fill the same sense of urgency? Lubomila will speak about the benefits of collaboration and how driving change requires more than investment and time. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Tineke Bakker - van der Veen Managing Director and Founder at Blue DragonFly Consultancy	The Future of Transport Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Furkan Karayel Award-Winning CEO & Inclusive Leader Advisor - Founder at Diversein.com	How to Build Your Leadership Profile as a Woman in Tech This session equips leaders and women who work in technology industry at all levels with the knowledge and skills to better understand how to overcome the challenges of career development for women from diverse backgrounds and build an effective leadership profile to lead across different cultures and build higher performing leaders and teams. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Yaliwe Soko South Africa Ecosystems Lead at cLabs working on Celo	Purpose vs evolution : How to thrive Every person has a unique purpose, but times and systems are constantly changing. How do you evolve without hurting your purpose? Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Emerald de-Leeuw Privacy & Data Ethics Specialist at Logitech	Privacy and Data ethics I will be sharing how advertising tech works, how the design of social media services is eroding our relationships, our mental health and societal fabric and what you can do to protect yourself and design products/services that are humane and ethically sound. Did you like this session? Share to vote.