Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Vera Schmidt Director Advanced UX Design at Mercedes-Benz AG	Designing the Future: A Journey into the Revolutionary UX of the Mercedes Vision AVTR Join me on a journey into the world of the Mercedes Vision AVTR, where we unite design and technology to create a revolutionary user experience. From the car's advanced interface and intuitive gestures to its hand projection feature, immerse yourself in a world where the vehicle is an extension of your senses. With augmented reality and a biometric authentication system, you'll feel like you've entered a new dimension of driving, experiencing the world around you in a fascinating way. With its pioneering design and futuristic features, Mercedes offers a new level… read more
Alexandra Diening Global Head of Research & Insights at EPAM Systems	Minds unleashed - Harnessing the Power of Generative AI How to Harness the Power of Generative AI for Innovation and Business Impact. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Carolin Ullrich Product Manager at Celonis	Women in Tech at Celonis - Navigating hypergrowth During this meet and greet, women product managers, designers and engineers of SaaS cloud company Celonis will share their perspectives on navigating a hyper-growth start-up environment. Celonis which was founded in 2011 and bootstrapped for 5 years has now a $13 billion valuation and more than 3000 employees in 19 offices around the world. Join us to get valuable tips from product & engineering professionals in various stages of their career. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Gosia Zalewska Talent Acquisition Lead at Zurich Technology Delivery Center	Zurich Technology Delivery Center and our Hybrid Model: Embracing the Future Zurich Technology Delivery Center (TDC) is a technology hub part of the Zurich Insurance Group. Headquarter based in Barcelona, but our reality is that we can work from everywhere in Spain + 25 days abroad . With almost 1000 headcounts, TDC has a Hybrid Work Model and is committed to the new ways of working based on high flexibility, innovation, and sustainability. Remote work has in recent years transformed the way we work, and we’re proud to be at the forefront this change. Join us to learn more about the TDC and our journey, including best practices for implementing and… read more
Karin Hauff Manager for Data Driven Development at Mercedes-Benz AG	My tech career in Mercedes-Benz My main motivation for my studys and my working career was always "working on future technologies". I will show my personal story of finding my own career path. Mostly I followed my heart and my interests, but some steps I planned wisely. I will explain what had been the key essentials to get to my current position. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Petra Grundler Talent Coach at Toptal	Three Impressive Women in Tech from the Toptal Talent Network They will share their experiences as both full-time freelancers and women in tech, including opportunities in the field, challenges they have faced, and tips for success. From navigating uncomfortable situations to freelancing advantages, international business experiences to starting a consulting or freelancing business, this panel discussion will provide valuable insights for women in tech. Don't miss out on their wisdom and perspective! Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Klarissa Schutz Team Lead Navigation Projects & Map Features	Working for Mercedes Benz AG by Klarissa Schutz (Team Lead Navigation Projects and Map Features) Company acitivities, career paths for women in the tech area and MB.OS overview. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Claire Zacher Talent and Outreach at IAEA	Working at the IAEA The introduction of the IAEA and career opportunities at the IAEA. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Genius Wong EVP - Core and Next-Gen Connectivity Services, and CTO at Tata Communications	Empowering Tomorrow & Delivering a New World of Communications Over the last few decades, with every improvement, upgrade, or optimization technology has undergone, the networks that connect them have been evolving. And building a purpose-driven, inclusive workplace has also evolved over the years. In this fireside chat, we will talk with Tata Communications’ Executive Vice President – Core and Next-Gen Connectivity Services, Global Network Services and Chief Technology Officer, Genius Wong on diversity in the workplace, to hear what differentiates their company culture, her path to CTO, and advice to women looking to advance their career… read more
Patricia Gimenez Manager, Software Engineering at NewRelic	“Truth Tellers: Women in Tech Stories to Create Your Own Journey” In 2020, Lolly Daskal described “Truth Tellers” as those who “embraces candor, even when it makes people uncomfortable. They speak with openness and honesty, driven by sincere desire to be of service. For Truth Tellers, speaking up is a duty”. Come to listen to true stories from Women in Tech at New Relic. Bumpy but sweet, challenging but enriching, scary but exciting as career growth has it all and it’s all about professional development and advancement. We will speak about mistakes made, lessons learned and success stories that made their journey worth it. We invite all… read more
Elise Pi Group Product Manager, Ads	Defining Your Own Path to Success — A Fireside Chat with Yelp Leaders No matter where you are in your career, there’s always opportunities for growth and change. Although there isn’t one path or definition of success, people often face similar crossroads and questions in their journeys. At this fireside chat, Yelp product leader Elise and Yelp engineering leader Sirisha will tell us about their professional learnings, lessons and share the different ways they’ve elevated their careers in the tech industry. Audience members will also get a chance to join the conversation and connect with each other during the event. Did you like this session?… read more
Jane Sarah Lat Consultant - Financial Planning & Analysis	Using Managed Ledger Databases for Data Integrity Modern institutions have started to utilize managed ledger databases to keep track and manage sensitive financial data and transactions. This session focuses on how to use managed ledger databases, specifically Amazon Quantum Ledger Database (QLDB), to enforce data integrity in finance systems and applications. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Amanda Spencer Director, Solutions Engineering, ANZ at Cloudflare	C-Suite Cred Meets Tech Prowess: My Journey to Building Bridges Through Continuous Learning I have maintained a continuous learning journey obtaining high end technical certifications throughout my career even in leadership. I can explain the benefits, the validation it brings leading a technical team, talking to customers and partners and much more. Lifelong learning technically also leads to personal development learning journey's as well. Benefits: "Unlock the Hidden Power of Tech Certs: From Boosting Customer Confidence to Driving Team Performance." This emphasizes the tangible benefits for different stakeholders. "Speak the Language of… read more
Trena Blair Chief Executive Officer at FD Global Academy	Scaling Your Business Involves More Than Great Tech Building a Resilient and Scalable Business How resilient is your business? How prepared are you for sustainable growth? Does your business have the capability and capacity to scale successfully? This interactive workshop is designed for business leaders and entrepreneurs seeking to understand the critical foundations of scaling. We will first explore key theoretical frameworks before engaging participants in a hands-on application of six fundamental themes essential for global expansion. Through guided exercises and real-time assessment, each attendee will leave… read more
Memoona Anwar CCO at Data Zoo	AI Governance: Balancing Innovation and Responsibility in the Age of Dual-Use Technology As artificial intelligence continues to revolutionise industries, its potential to drive innovation and improve human lives is undeniable. From enhancing healthcare and financial security to optimising business operations, AI has become a powerful tool for progress. However, the same technology that fuels these advancements can also be exploited by bad actors, threatening privacy, security, and even democracy. Deepfakes, autonomous cyberattacks, and algorithmic manipulation illustrate AI’s dual-use nature, where the benefits to society must be weighed against the risks of misuse. This… read more
Kim Chandler McDonald Global VP at Cybersecurity Advisors Network (CyAN)	Designing Technology That Doesn’t Hurt People: Cyber Lessons for a Safer Digital Future Technology should make life better, not introduce new pathways for harm. Yet many digital systems are built without considering user safety, privacy, or long term trust. Drawing on her work across cybersecurity, governance, digital rights, and zero knowledge architecture, Kim Chandler McDonald explores how to design technology that protects rather than exploits. This talk introduces practical principles for building humane, resilient systems, grounded in cyber best practice and trust and safety expertise. It offers a forward looking view of what ethical technology can and… read more
Rachel Bondi Corporate Vice President, Small, Medium & Corporate at Microsoft Asia	Leading Inclusive Teams in the Era of AI As AI and Copilot become more prevalent and powerful in our work environments, we need to rethink how we lead our teams. How can we foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and trust among people from different backgrounds, cultures, and identities? Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Kenea (Nea) Dhillon Director, AI Technology & Delivery at Victoria University	The Geopatriation Era: Why Data Sovereignty Will Force You to Rethink Your AI Architecture We are entering the Geopatriation Era, where data, algorithms, and AI models are being brought home due to tightening national controls. Just as manufacturing was reshored for security, AI pipelines are now being re-anchored to domestic or trusted ecosystems. The evidence is everywhere. US tech giants consolidate data centres through a purely American lens, embedding US norms into globally deployed LLMs. Meanwhile, Tilde AI in the Baltics builds language-specific models to preserve what dominant models erase. As governments implement sovereignty requirements (EU's GDPR, China… read more
Naiha Ilyas Senior Digital Marketing Manager - Asia Pacific & Japan at Ping Identity	Crafting Digital Narratives: Turning Data, AI & Personalisation into Meaningful Customer Experiences In an era where AI can generate content at scale, the real differentiator is meaning. This session explores how modern marketing leaders can blend data, AI, and personalisation to craft digital narratives that resonate emotionally while delivering measurable business impact. Drawing on real-world experience across high-growth tech and global markets, this talk breaks down how to move beyond dashboards and automation toward customer stories that drive trust, loyalty, and conversion. Attendees will learn how to translate analytics into insight, use AI responsibly… read more
Natalie Richardson Principal at Keep Them	Navigating Negotiation: For Yourself, Your Team and Your Organisation At every stage of our careers, we need to negotiate on behalf of ourselves and others for time, resources, even salary. As the global economy slows, and budgets are tightened, being able to negotiate effectively becomes even more imperative. Yet the research tells us that due to unconscious bias, women are often penalised for daring to initiate negotiations, especially in male dominated industries like Technology, particularly when it comes to salary negotiation. Sadly, the techniques that work for men (who make up the majority of mentors and role models in Tech) often backfire when used by… read more