Carolina
Hedman
CEO at Globalyx
"Women with Wings "
"Women with Wings "
Tue May 12 - 8:30 AM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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Session: Women with Wings
In an era of rapid technological acceleration, we often move too fast to see where we are going. Traditional leadership focuses on speed and "isolated efficiency," yet this fragmented approach frequently ignores the long-term systemic risks to our climate, infrastructure, and social stability.This talk introduces the "Women with Wings" paradigm: a leadership model that utilizes aerial insight, AI, and immersive systems to gain a "systems-based" understanding before making critical decisions.
By shifting our perspective from the ground level to the altitude of a drone, we can dissolve borders and see the interconnectedness of our global challenges.
Attendees will discover how to move beyond abstract spreadsheets and "walk through" future risks using immersive tech, ultimately transforming technology from a source of fragility into a powerful force for intergenerational resilience
Key Takeaways
- Systemic Perspective over Granular Control
- Technology as a Form of Governance:
- The Power of Lived Experience
- Altitude for Awareness, Not Power
- Systems Thinking as a Survival Skill
Bio
Carolina HedmanDrone Pilot | VRARA Swedish President | Tech Governance Strategist
Visionary leader operating at the intersection of aerial intelligence, immersive technology, and global sustainability. As the Swedish President of the VR/AR Association (VRARA) and Chapter Director for Women in Tech (WIT), she champions a new leadership paradigm—"Women with Wings"—which prioritizes systemic awareness over fragmented control.
With a distinguished background as a Drone Pilot and UN Head Project Member for NAZCA, Carolina has spearheaded international initiatives that utilize aerial data and AI to address climate resilience. Her expertise is recognized globally through her roles as a CTCN (Climate Technology Centre and Network) Expert and Aurora Expert. Notably, her work was selected among the top 100 projects for the Prototyping for Humanity awards in Dubai, highlighting her commitment to aligning innovation with human dignity.
Carolina’s approach—designing "from the sky down"—transforms abstract data into lived experiences, allowing decision-makers to visualize future risks before they unfold. She is a firm believer that technology is a form of governance that must be built on ethics, transparency, and intergenerational responsibility.
Key Expertise & Affiliations
Leadership: VRARA Swedish President & Women in Tech (WIT) Chapter Director.
Global Impact: UN Head Project Member (NAZCA) & Prototyping for Humanity Awardee (Dubai).
Technical Advisory: CTCN Expert & Aurora Expert.
Core Philosophy: Systems thinking, responsible AI, and immersive climate resilience.
