Building on the inspiring conversations from the Women in Tech Global Conference, this feature highlights the people and relationships that shape careers long before titles or promotions do.
In this spotlight, we feature three standout talks: Building Floors for Future Generations: A Journey of Leadership and Sponsorship, Cultivating Mentors and Sponsors for Career Growth, and Lifting as You Climb: How Giving Back Can Propel Your Career.
Whether you're searching for a mentor, becoming a sponsor, or looking for ways to give back, these sessions explore how mentorship creates opportunities, builds confidence, and helps women in tech grow stronger together—one conversation at a time.
The Floor We Stand On
Clare Wilkinson is VP of Engineering at Anaplan, where she leads a global engineering team and spearheads the company's inaugural Development Academy. With a career spanning private banking, IBM, and a decade at Anaplan through IPO and acquisition, Clare is a passionate advocate for leadership development, gender equity in tech, and the power of women investing in each other.
During her session, you'll:
Understand the difference between mentorship, leadership, and sponsorship — and why sponsorship can be transformative for women in tech.
Learn practical ways to build supportive and inclusive engineering cultures by investing in the growth of others.
Cultivating Mentors and Sponsors for Career Growth
Leng Lim graduated with a Master's in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford and has worked her way from mechanical engineer to being the Vice President of HP's Personal Systems Design Engineering.
Her experience has ranged from networking design at Motorola, product design at Apple to early work in a Silicon Valley start-up. Acute decision-making, in-depth technical acumen and passion for talent have made her one of the most influential technology leaders at HP.
During her session, you'll:
Why sponsorship is the key to success for diverse leaders
Ho is this a long-term relationship investment
Lifting as You Climb: How Giving Back Can Propel Your Career
Tarin Rickett is a Software Engineer with nearly a decade of experience at companies like Reddit and LinkedIn. Throughout her career, she has participated in social impact programs ranging from on-the-job mentorship to global advising roles. Today, she volunteers as Chief of Staff at Women in Tech UK and as a global Advisor with the Women's Alliance for Knowledge Exchange.
During her session, you'll:
Discover skilled volunteering
Learn social impact
Dive into career growth
The Women in Tech Global Conference 2027 is fast approaching—and there's never been a better time to invest in the relationships that shape careers.
These talks remind us that while technology continues to evolve, mentorship remains one of the most powerful catalysts for growth, confidence, and leadership. Whether you're learning from someone who's walked the path before you or helping the next generation navigate theirs, every mentoring relationship creates opportunities that extend far beyond a single conversation.
Bring a mentor, mentee, colleague, or friend and join thousands of technology professionals from around the world to learn, connect, and grow together at the Women in Tech Global Conference 2027.
Become a Professional Member to gain access to the WomenTech Mentoring Platform or apply for a mentorship scholarship to unlock opportunities to grow, lead, and empower.
Interested in becoming a Mentor? Join our WomenTech Network Mentoring Platform.