Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Corina Taban Doctoral Candidate & Researcher at Grenoble Ecole de Management / ex-Meta, ex-Microsoft	Mastering Executive Presence for Career Growth & Influence In today’s fast-paced and competitive world, technical expertise alone is not enough to accelerate career growth. True leadership is built on executive presence—a compelling blend of confidence, charisma, and influence that commands attention, inspires trust, and drives impact. But what exactly is executive presence, and how can you cultivate it? This workshop demystifies executive presence using cutting-edge research from organizational behavior, sociology, psychology, and neuroscience. We will explore the science behind how leaders project authority, inspire teams, and build… read more
Warda Baïliche CEO, BAULD, Author, Speaker and Ambassador of Cluster Digital Africa	The human in the age of AI: a holistic and systemic approach AI is transforming everything—work, identity, even our sense of purpose. But in this fast-evolving world, how do we stay « human »? This talk explores the delicate balance between human intuition and machine intelligence, revealing how we can shape AI to « enhance, not replace, » our creativity, empathy, and decision-making. Instead of fearing change, let’s master it—leveraging AI as a force for innovation, ethical progress, and deeper human connection. 🔹 Will we control AI, or will it control us? The answer starts here. Did you like this session?… read more
Sneha Sharma Senior Software Development Manager at Amazon	Empowering Teams Through Inclusive Leadership: Building Diverse, High-Performing Tech Teams from Scratch Building diverse, high-performing teams in tech requires more than just diverse hiring practices; it demands inclusive leadership that embraces differences, encourages collaboration, and nurtures each team member’s unique strengths. In this workshop, we will explore how leaders can create an environment where every voice is heard, all perspectives are valued, and individuals are empowered to reach their full potential. Attendees will gain practical strategies for leading inclusively, fostering a balanced team dynamic, and ensuring that the team not only works efficiently but also thrives in a… read more
Sandrine Pons Regional Head of France, Spain & Benelux at SNP	Leading Cultural Transformation – A 30-Year Journey of Overcoming Challenges With over 30 years of experience in C-level leadership roles across global tech giants like #EY, #SAP, and #SNP Group, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power—and challenges—of shaping company culture. In this session, I will share my insights on the key hurdles executives face when driving cultural change and the strategies I’ve used to overcome them. From navigating resistance to change to aligning diverse teams around a unified vision, I’ll offer practical lessons learned during high-stakes transformation journeys. Attendees will gain actionable frameworks to tackle the… read more
Marta Ros Product Director, Infojobs at Adevinta	Aligning Product and Business Metrics One of the difficult conversations that we have in Product is about the business impact that our features or iterations have. I would like to explain the whole process that we have gone through in InfoJobs in order to have smother conversations by establishing a North Star Metric and building KPI Trees. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Virginia Diana Todea Site Reliability Engineer at Elastic	GenerativeAI: applications in the serverless world Generative AI is triggering great search capabilities and is conquering already new milestones in observability. This talk will walk you through current opportunities in the technology of Generative AI, which are unraveling with the help of vector databases, machine learning abilities, and transformer flexibility. We will examine the use cases of OpenTelemetry as the leading tool of observability within the serverless framework. The AI assistants on one side and the better log analysis on the other are accelerating the problem resolution in many industries. By the end of this talk, the… read more
Patricia Arboleda CEO & Founder - Executive Coach at Arboleda Coaching	Perfectionism: The Internal Glass Ceiling sabotaging career advancement for Women In Tech There’s a 13-letter word that is silently sabotaging millions of careers around the world. And it’s ‘something’ that has gone unnoticed and largely not talked about for decades. Yet, it could very well be THE single most reason why so many highly qualified women aren’t advancing in their corporate roles. Do you know what this culprit is? Perfectionism. In this empowering keynote, the speaker passionately addresses women in the tech industry, guiding them on a journey of self-discovery and recognition of their inherent value. The keynote aims to uplift and motivate women by… read more
Anna Teres Data Science Team Lead at Ocado Technology	Transitioning from leading a team of Engineers to lead a team of Data Scientists After some years leading a team of Engineers (building the team from scratch, growing it to a performance level, navigating through change with them and helping with their professional development, never forgetting the delivery and quality of the project) I needed a change. New challenges, a team that actually needed me, a way to prove my managerial and leadership skills to myself. So, I embarked in this adventure of leading a Data Science team, located in two different countries (plus me in a third one) A team with a great need of processes and ways of working to help them be productive and… read more
Diana Angelica Gamez Diaz Technical Director at Data & Analytics at SEAT CODE	How the dream of becoming tech director in data analytics came true A girl who studied artificial intelligence that always dreamed of working in this field never imagined she was going to work along an amazing team in the leadership track. She and the team would accomplish big things while taking care of their well-being. She wasn’t the only one who wanted to pursue this road, however, she had a lot of support and role models, specially her mom, to follow to be brave enough to take the opportunity. In this talk, we will talk about the road in leadership and the challenges we face in this process. Also, different people who took part of this road,… read more
Anemari Fiser Engineering Leader \| Career coach in tech at AF	How to land your first job in tech Tech is the place to be these days. Getting tech skills these days has become more accessible than ever: lots of self-learning online tools, bootcamp, workshops, mentors, communities are all great options to develop skills that before you could only get from a degree. So now that you have the skills, you are probably looking for that first tech role. Looking for a job is a full-time job and the old way of looking for jobs is dead. So let’s talk about what exactly will help you land that job these days. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Leonor Frias Moya Engineering Team Leader at Ocado Technology	Fostering Inclusive Workplaces: The Power of Allyship in Tech Join me in exploring allyship in the workplace, specifically addressing its significance in creating inclusive environments for women in tech, a traditionally male-dominated industry. Allyship, defined as active support for underrepresented groups, is crucial for breaking gender barriers. This talk delves into the role of men as allies, emphasising the need for proactive engagement to drive real change. I will share real and personal experiences and offer practical advice for women seeking collaboration with male allies. Witness the positive impact of allyship through examples where active… read more
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.
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.
Ana de Andres Head of International Analytics at Affirm	Embracing the Pivot: Navigating Bold Career Changes in Tech and Beyond In this talk, Ana shares her unconventional career path, moving from consulting to tech and navigating bold, deliberate pivots at every step. From diving into fraud analytics to leading global teams and developing high-impact data strategies, Ana’s journey highlights how to embrace uncertainty, learn new skills quickly, and build the confidence to take on transformative roles. Whether you're exploring your next move, returning to work after a break, or considering a complete career shift, this session will provide inspiration and actionable insights to own your career story and create… read more
Ariadna Trueba QA Technical Director at Parser	Navigating New Trends in Tech, Innovation and Leadership This talk focuses on the evolving landscape of technology, including emerging innovations like AI, machine learning, cloud computing, and DevOps, shaping into the new trends, as well as shifting in leadership styles toward inclusivity, adaptability, and collaboration. It highlights the opportunities these trends create for women to lead, innovate, and contribute meaningfully. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Paulina Wiklo CX & Service Design Strategist at WebPros	Embracing the Joy of Not Missing Out: Redefining Your Career Path In a world where the pressure to find the perfect job can be overwhelming, this talk is a friendly, down-to-earth guide for women navigating their careers. The talk explores the evolving work landscape, the rise of remote work, and the crucial role of mental well-being. Rather than sticking to the traditional advice of finding a job you love, we'll dive into the practicalities of starting new jobs, venturing into unknown career paths, and the reality that the dream job might not match expectations… and it does not have to! Discovering your strengths and staying open to… read more
Anemari Fiser Engineering Leader \| Career coach in tech at Global Women Tech Leaders	Becoming a tech lead: from tech to people The tech lead role is one of the most misunderstood and overlooked positions in the tech industry. Developers are promoted for their coding skills, yet success in this role is measured by leadership, not just technical ability. This shift can be disorienting because being a tech lead isn’t just about technology, it’s about people. Drawing from my experience as a tech lead at ThoughtWorks and coaching over 300 tech leads, I’ll explore why this role is uniquely complex. Positioned at the intersection of people, technology, and business, tech leads must develop critical soft… read more
Stephany Oliveros CEO at SheAI	Is AI making us Dummer? The impact of GenAI in creative problem-solving Since the arrival of LLMs companies have been both hesitant and excited about the opportunities of generative AI. Whilst it has a tremendous potential to help with productivity, between data and reinforcement bias as well as the potential overreliance on AI we need to start wondering what potential effects has this adoption in human psychology, the way we learn, processes information and develop solutions. This talk is based on my research with the Open University on the impact of AI usage in creative problem-solving and how we can make better usage of AI Did you like this session?… read more