Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Neelima Misra Founder & CEO at DaasTek	Privacy-Enhancing Technologies – Unlocking Data Utility with Privacy Protection In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations face a growing challenge: how to harness the power of data while safeguarding privacy. Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) are emerging as the key to balancing data utility and privacy protection. In this session, we will explore how PETs can transform data strategies across industries, ensuring compliance with GDPR, the EU Data Act, and other regulations. Our discussion will dive into real-world applications of PETs, exploring how methods like differential privacy, homomorphic encryption, and secure multi… read more
Yuliya Demchenko Head of Web and Mobile Engineering at H&M	Engineering Communities: Engines for Change In times of global upheaval—i.e pandemic, economic uncertainty, or reorg—engineering communities become critical anchors in navigating change. How fostering strong, purpose-driven communities can enable large organisations to adapt, thrive, and implement meaningful transformations during crises. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Frida Stjernholm Tech Leadership Advisor and Board Professional at Pink Programming	Leading at the Breaking Point: When Autonomy, Technology, and Humanity Meet We are at a pivotal moment in leadership - where technological advancements, autonomy, and human values intersect in ways we’ve never seen before. As AI and automation redefine the workplace, organizations face a critical choice: Will technology be a force of empowerment or control? For much of my life, I lived within a system where autonomy was not an option. Where questioning the rules was dangerous, and compliance was expected. Breaking free wasn’t just about reclaiming my own independence - it was about understanding how systems shape behavior, decisions, and ultimately,… read more
Anna Radulovski CEO & Founder at WomenTech Network	Welcome to the Women in Tech Global Conference 2024 and How to Navigate Hopin Welcome to the Women in Tech Global Conference 2024 (ET) Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Sylwia Szymczyk 3D Apparel Specialist at Timberland, a VF company	The Power of Partnership: Driving Digitalization Through Cross-Functional Collaboration in Fashion In this presentation, Sylwia Szymczyk delves into how digital transformation and collaboration are crucial driving forces in the fashion industry. The talk emphasizes accelerating tech integration in the fashion value chain, a subject deeply rooted in Sylwia's expertise. Sylwia demonstrates the transformative role of partnerships, shining a light on both internal alignments that streamline operations as well as external collaborations that open doors to co-creation and Made-to-Order opportunities. The talk ends with an exploration of the frontier of open innovation in… read more
Francesca Carta Area Manager at Mia-Platform	Platform Engineering is not about tech "What are we using for pipelines? Which infrastructure do we support? Is service mesh enabled?”. These types of questions - revolving on tech choices and implementation - currently occupy most of the conversations around platform engineering. According to most evidence, though, these are not the only things that make a cloud-native platform successful: cultural change, communication and collaboration, reorganized processes, shared vision and roadmap - among others - play a key role in determining the success of platform transformation. If we don’t address change… read more
Anuardha Rose Cartolari Founder, CEO at RC Consulting	The Everchanging Journey of Leadership - Staying Ahead of the Game “Turbulence breaks a tree’s branches, but only tickles an eagle’s wings” Matshona Dhliwayo We all know that we live in a VUCA world – with high Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity. Turbulence and disruption have become the new normal … and yet we need to move forward and lead, despite the uncertainty. What are the new learnings from neuroscience and behavioural sciences that give us insight on how to pave the way and lead? I will briefly do an “inspirational” talk – with concrete tips from my 30 years’ experience on leaders who want to change and evolve… read more
Francesca Barisani Outreach and Stakeholder Manager at EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative	Women in deep tech in Europe: trends, gaps and opportunities All Europeans need digital skills to study, work, communicate, access online public services and find trustworthy information. However, many Europeans do not have adequate digital skills. The Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) shows that 4 out of 10 adults and every third person who works in Europe lack basic digital skills. Even worse than this, there is a very low representation of women in tech-related professions and studies, with only 1 in 6 ICT specialists and 1 in 3 science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) graduates being women. During this panel we want to… read more
Oqeania Pepellashi Product Development Director at Facilization	Navigating Through Change: Building Resilience & Adapting with Agility “A ship in the harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” – John A. Shedd 1.The Role of Mindset in Resilience and Adaptability: -How growth mindset helps individuals and organizations embrace change -Cultivating mental agility and emotional intelligence to face uncertainty -The importance of empathetic leadership during crises and transformation -Agile Methodologies as a Tool for Adaptability -Real-World Examples of Success During Disruption 2.Adapting to Remote and Hybrid Work Models: -Strategies for… read more
Joanna Pamphilis Global Head of Investments and Securities Digital Products at UniCredit	Women ARE Digital Transformation The world around us is becoming increasingly digital. This digital transformation is changing our attitudes, our lives, and our work. What many people don't know: When it comes to digital transformation, women are better at driving it forward. Women have different leadership styles often embodying a servant leadership approach. And this is exactly the leadership style that is needed to drive change such as digital transformation as the key to success. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Silvia Gallitto Deputy CEO at Sistech	Creating the Future of Tech: Refugee Women Breaking Through This session offers insights into how organizations can create inclusive pathways for refugees and how individuals can contribute to a more diverse and equitable tech workforce. We’ll explore the impact of targeted skills training, mentorship, and community support in helping these women overcome barriers to employment. A Fellow will share her personal journey into tech, highlighting the transformative power of opportunity and resilience. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Eliska Reznicek Dockalova VP of Customer Experience at Kiwi.com	Adapting to Change and Building Resilience Some of the tools & strategies to be used for integration of work into personal life in hybrid / remote environment, dealing with challenges that constant connectivity has, balancing demanding work and parenting and avoiding burnout Setting boundaries Mental and physical well being Role of leader in building resilience Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Vashti Joseph Fractional Chief Operating Officer	The Importance Of Cross-Cultural Communication in Remote Work The number of professionals working remotely and or asynchronously is not slowing down and leaders will need to adapt quickly to ensure that teams can work together across the world in this global economy. Cross-cultural communication and its importance should not be taken lightly. This workshop will help you to identify some key differences between work cultures as well as some skills to improve your own cultural sensitivity and help your teams work better together across time zones. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Catherine Stolarski UI Design Director at Schneider Electric	The Interface Language: Balancing Universality and Individuality In the world of interface design, a delicate dance unfolds between universality and individuality. How can we make creative choices that strike a harmonious chord between brand identity and standardized interfaces? When the brand image collides with UI standards, what path should we choose? Join us for "Stories of Choices" as we navigate the intricate balance between usability and personality, universality and individuality, crafting a unique interface experience that's true to your brand. Often at odds, UI standards and branding elements can result in generic,… read more
Khaoula Slaoui Head of Omnisales IT at loreal	Resilience As The Ultimate Leadership Skill Resilience in leadership positions is often overlooked or mistaken for resistance, adaptability or a strong capacity to handle problems and take up challenges. This very narrowed perception of resilience forced many people to hide their emotions, struggling alone with their personal or professional challenges and leaving no place for a diverse leadership style to bloom. The objective of this talk is share my own experience on how I grew up more resilient while embracing every aspect of my life, my personality and my feelings. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Nicole Sherwin Chief Impact Officer - Executive Customer Advisory & Strategy at EcoVadis	Scaling & Magnifying Sustainability Business Impacts via Technology Business has a responsibility to our society & planet; and is able to move faster and arguably drive bigger sustainability impacts than government or NGOs. Up to 90% of a company’s ecological & social footprint is in its supply chain : comprised of a deep web of suppliers all over the world. Driving sustainability transformation requires scalability, agility, … and technology. Les get inspired! Because tech has the potential to unlock magnified impacts and transformational change of company’s, industries and the world. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Naima Sabeg EMEA Go To Market Talent Acquisition Senior Manager at Netapp	Empowering Excellence: Meet & Greet the Women of NetApp Join us for an inspiring session at the Women Tech Network Conference's Career & Growth Summit as we celebrate the achievements and contributions of the women at NetApp. In this session, Naima Sabeg, Manager Talent Acquisition EMEA, will present an engaging talk on Leadership, Mentorship & Sponsorship, and Personal Branding & Professional Networking. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from the experiences of successful women at NetApp and gain valuable insights into strategies for career advancement. Naima Sabeg will provide practical tips and actionable… read more
Vashti Joseph Vice President Operations at Heex Technologies	The Important of Cross Cultural Communication in Remote Work The number of professionals working remotely and or asynchronously is not slowing down and leaders will need to adapt quickly to ensure that teams can work together across the world in this global economy. Cross-cultural communication and its importance should not be taken lightly. This workshop will help you to identify some key differences between work cultures as well as some skills to improve your own cultural sensitivity and help your teams work better together across time zones. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Holly Shelton Chief Product Officer of Software at ŌURA	Women’s Health Reimagined: The Power of Wearable Technology Over 1.5 billion women around the world lack essential health screenings and less than 60% of women report they have seen a doctor, nurse, or health provider in the last year. With reproductive health restrictions, racial disparities, a lack of knowledge and education, exclusion in research, and medical gaslighting, it’s urgent to address issues in women’s health equity and more important than ever to discuss how we can develop and improve solutions that support women’s health. Wearable devices and remote monitoring tools offer convenience and empower individuals to take proactive steps in… read more
Monique Montanino Tech Executive Career Coach at Resumé Tech Guru	Earn 17.7% Compensation Boost: Resources to Gain AI and Machine Learning Skills Want to earn $30,000 more in annual compensation? This discussion provides insight into how to add AI and machine learning skills to your career arsenal. In DHI Group's 20th annual Tech Salary Report, AI and machine learning skills command a 17.7% salary premium. Imagine earning $30,000 in additional compensation on a $165,000 yearly salary by doing something you love to do ─ acquiring a new skill! So, where to start learning? In this seminar, Monique Montanino will highlight AI and machine learning courses and certificates you can add to… read more