Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Nancy Coblenz Senior Vice President at nFLXn Consulting Services	Robotics, Augmented and Virtual Reality Will Empower Women To Take Over in Tech This is the first time in history with global self isolation due to Covid 19 that people can replicate their in person communication through technology that is accessible to a vast majority of the world population. We now have entered a new era where digital transformation is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. Robotics, AR and VR will be the tools that will bring women to the forefront in this next technical generation, because of the need for empathetic and emotional connecting through these alternate realities. The technology today is developed by 97% men and consequently have coded… read more
Shelli Brunswick Chief Operating Officer at Space Foundation and UNOOSA S4W Mentor	Space: Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Leadership Shelli will share her space journey from highschool graduate to global space leader. She will discuss the growing opportunities for space technology innovation in the $424 billion space economy and the importance of global collaboration. Today, virtually every community, infrastructure, and aspect of modern life is profoundly reliant on or affected by space technologies. These innovations span weather forecasting, new materials for manufacturing goods, advanced global communications, healthcare discoveries, and precision farming — all which impact societies and… read more
Carey Jenkins CEO at Substantial	Are We Building Products that are Ruining the World? Innovators and technologists are in an extraordinary position to create experiences that impact how society interacts with nearly every facet of our world. In this talk, Carey Jenkins - CEO of Substantial - shares her perspective on how the intersection of technology and ethics leads to the development of more compelling products and more conscious innovation cultures. She unpacks how technologists have not just a responsibility, but also a mission to create more intentionally with creativity, diversity, and deeper purpose. Intertwining insights from over 20 years of professional experience,… read more
Alexandria Agresta Chief Purpose Pioneer/Founder at Purpose Pioneers	The Wrecking Ball: How Purpose Ignites Unstoppable Growth in the New Normal Growing a business in the post-2020 era is no easy feat. Our reality changed in an instant. Beneath the rubble of chaos, business leaders are left with one important question to answer, "How do we lead our team, serve our customers and grow ourselves in this new normal?" In this talk, Alexandria shares the key to thriving as a business in the new normal, and it starts with purpose. Purpose is the ultimate ceiling breaker that empowers an organization to cultivate a team that is fully bought into your mission even during uncertain times, transforms you into a leader… read more
Kelly Huang Leadership Coach and Digital Marketing Adjunct at UCSD Extension	Powering Up and Powering Down: How to think about Leadership Levers for women While there are many TedTalks and books advising women to "Power Up" or to "Lean In," but did you know that it is also important to "Power Down"? In my talk, "Powering Up and Powering Down: Dial Up and/or Dial Down with These Four Leadership Levers" I will cover the 4 leadership paradoxes/levers that allow female leaders to effectively Power Up as well as Power Down: Lever 1: Authoritative yet participative Lever 2: Advocating for themselves yet serving others Lever 3: Demanding yet caring Lever 4: Maintaining… read more
Vivian Chan Global Head of Digital Sales at NexTech AR Solutions	How is XR going to change the way we interact? XR footprint expands beyond Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Mixed reality — encompassing a constellation of technologies which includes smart eyewear, game engines, natural language processing, non-fungible tokens, and haptics. Together these emerging technologies create a new digitally mediated reality that will be pervasive in both B2C and B2B applications in media and entertainment, CPG, education, and medical, as well as the way we convene on mass via events or experiences. In this session, you will learn about: • The difference uses and applications… read more
Chaitra Vedullapalli Co-founder and President at Women in Cloud	Digital Economic Development led by Women using Cloud and AI technology Let me paint the current landscape that we believe is going to constitute to global crisis for women in the upcoming years as a direct impact of the current pandemic: Lack of Representation: 30 years ago, the computing women workforce was 36% and in 2019, that number has fallen to 27%. This has created a gap of 8M women in the tech workforce while every business on the planet is becoming a digital business driven by a pandemic. Lack of supplier diversity allocation: Today, only 3% of corporate procurement dollars and 5% of federal contracts are going to women-… read more
Adonica Shaw Founder at Wingwomen	Shatter Your Own Glass Ceiling: Break the Wellness Habits that Are Holding You (And Your Career) Back Most women know self-care and wellness are integral to long term success in life and business. But what they most likely don’t know (or won’t admit), is the fact that they are the largest factor for why they haven't achieved the level of success they seek in their lives. Understanding their role in personal self-care as well as their behavioral patterns of these different personality types can be the missing element in shattering habits that hold us back. This talk from Adonica Shaw on the eight self-care personality styles and how to leverage them in life and business, will… read more
Jaya Baloo Chief Information Security Officer at Avast	Tech Abuse Tech abuse is an umbrella term that covers a wide range of abuses and crimes: ransomware, elder abuse, stalkerware, and online child sexual exploitation to name some of the most egregious. From the earliest stage startup to global platforms -- has a responsibility to the next generation of digital citizens to protect and defend the internet as a safe place where people can thrive and achieve great things. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Fabiola Amador COO & Executive Delivery Manager at GFT Mexico	Strategic Leadership to Innovate Nowadays, with technological advances and digital transformation, it has become relevant for all companies in different sectors (industry, banking, insurance, etc.), to ensure that they are at the forefront and that their products and/or services are recognized by their customers. Thus, innovation becomes important so that all companies can implement it strategically and that it fosters leadership within organizations. In this talk, I will introduce you to the most important steps to implement a culture of innovation in your organization. Did you like this session? Share to vote.… read more
Christal Bemont CEO at Talend	Why you should give your cell phone number to 1,300 people Christal Bemont became a first-time CEO of Talend, a global company, in January 2020, right before COVID-19 turned into a pandemic. Coming into this role, she knew mental health was something she wanted to prioritize as a leader. Still, the pandemic, social unrest, and economic uncertainty forced her to put her words into action – and fast. Working with employees across the globe and different cultures meant Christal needed to be flexible, so she gave all 1,300 employees her personal cell phone number to call her day or night with any problem. Christal brought in Healthy Minds Innovation for… read more
Parisa Sadrzadeh Director, WW DSP at Amazon	Owning my success, the path to a rewarding career in tech! Discussion about Parisa's ten year growth and development learning path at Amazon. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Maria Landa Software Development Manager at Amazon	Amazon Career Track: My Road in Technology Maria will discuss her career and how she's paving the way for future female technologist. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Robin Ginn Executive Director at OpenJS Foundation	Welcome to the Roaring 20s of JavaScript! Last year, JavaScript hit a huge milestone - it turned 25 years old! When JavaScript was kicking off, Google was just getting started and Amazon sold its first book. Fast forward to today, and 96% of the world’s websites depend on JavaScript and it’s the number one programming language per surveys such as Redmonk and Stack Overflow. In this talk, given by Robin Ginn, Executive Director of the OpenJS Foundation, the audience will get an in-depth look into how this well-established and beloved programming language is continuing to innovate, and how her organization is building… read more
Nanea Reeves CEO& Co-Founder at TRIPP, Inc.	XR for Mental Health, Emotional Wellbeing and Personal Transformation We are on the verge of a major technology evolution of computing moving from the hand to the head. Nanea Reeves, CEO of TRIPP, the award-winning XR wellness platform will discuss exciting advancements in the use of new head mounted displays (HMDs) will drive innovation in the mental health industry. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Palak Talwar Senior Safety Engineer at Lyft, Self Driving Division	Autonomous Vehicle Safety Overview The research and development of autonomous vehicles can potentially revolutionize the transportation sector. However, as several countries worldwide prepare to roll out the technology, that will take over driving functions from testing stages to commercial phases, safety measures and regulations remain a significant concern. In addition, the anticipated shift in driving responsibilities from a driver to an autonomous vehicle serves as a motivation for researching and analyzing liability and safety concerns. Failing to develop or observe safety regulations and standards exposes autonomous… read more
Tracie Pezzullo Director, Business Technology at Yelp, Inc.	How to Develop Into Leadership & How to Convince Others You Are Ready Developing from an individual contributor to a leadership role is a journey that often takes time and may seem unattainable or hard to navigate for some. When the conversation happens be ready to express your readiness, advocate for yourself and develop your plan. I’ll present some examples and ideas, through my journey and helpful resources on how to move your career forward into leadership. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Carly Coleman Director of Talent Success at Toptal, LLC	Strategies for creating an on-demand workforce Because of my role, I’ve learned a lot about what makes a successful working relationship between clients and talent. My goal is for you to understand if remote, on-demand talent might be right for you and your company, and better understand how to navigate building your remote, on-demand team. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Inna Haddad Senior Director – Client Experience & Solutions at Lohika	How tech companies can drive innovation and foster women eng It’s no secret that diversity drives innovation. Reports confirm highly inclusive organizations are 170% better at innovation, can increase market share by more than 15% and capture new markets by 20%. Such data points have leading organizations racing to build more inclusive cultures and harness the power of a diverse workforce and viewpoints to boost their competitive edge, globally. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Top Chef Josh Top Chef Instructor at ChefPassport SàRL	Pad Thai Lunch Menu with ChefPassport PAD THAI INGREDIENTS - 2 Serving For the Noodles: 5 shrimp, peeled and deveined (substitution vegan shrimp or carrot) 4-6 oz (100-150g) rice noodles (Pad Thai Noodles) 1 cup bean sprouts 1/4 cup Chinese chives (substitute spring onions in unavailable), chopped into 1” lengths, reserve a few for garnish 1 egg 1 medium carrot (sliced or shredded) 1 clove garlic (peeled and chopped) 1 small shallot( peeled and chopped) 1-2 tbsp oil (coconut, canola or olive oil) 1/4 package firm tofu, cubed (you… read more