Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Becca Powers Fortune 500 Strategic Sales Leader at Cisco	The Power of AND: Unlock the Secret to Limitless Success and Happiness In the keynote, The Power of AND: Unlock the Secret to Limitless Success and Happiness, Becca Powers invites you to break free from the confines of either/or thinking and embrace the expansive AND mindset. This powerful approach enables you to achieve both career success and personal fulfillment, balance ambition with well-being, and integrate profit with purpose—all without sacrifice. Through this transformative experience, you'll learn how to shatter the barriers that limit your potential, maximize your impact, and unlock a future brimming with… read more
Millie Santiago IT Project Manager, NYC Department of Education \| Leadership Coach and Founder of MS Coaching	Being the CEO of You: Mastering Self-Leadership for Success This session is about discovering what it truly means to take the reins of your life and become your own CEO. Self-leadership is the key to achieving personal and professional success, and it starts with clarity, ownership, and action. Through relatable insights and real-world strategies, you will learn how to define your vision, take responsibility for your choices, and execute purposefully. Whether you want to overcome self-doubt, make bold decisions, or take charge of your future, this talk will inspire you to lead your life like a thriving enterprise. I will share how I… read more
Michelle Frechette Executive Director at Post Status	All About You: Unleashing the Power of Personal Branding Whether you’re freelancing, starting a new company, or working for others, developing your personal brand is important not only to your personal success, but to the success of the places you work and volunteer. It’s 2024, and you work in tech - so, of course, your information is on the web. You probably have at least one social media account. And you’re on a business About Us page. And maybe you also have a blog. Or volunteer somewhere (or multiple places). So you have a brand out there already. But what does it look like? Is it well-organized? Does it lead to… read more
Michelle Frechette Executive Director at Post Status	All About You: Unleashing the Power of Personal Branding Whether you’re freelancing, starting a new company, or working for others, developing your personal brand is important not only to your personal success, but to the success of the places you work and volunteer. It’s 2024, and you work in tech - so, of course, your information is on the web. You probably have at least one social media account. And you’re on a business About Us page. And maybe you also have a blog. Or volunteer somewhere (or multiple places). So you have a brand out there already. But what does it look like? Is it well-organized? Does it lead to… read more
Michelle Bozeman Founder, CEO, Former AWS Exec. at TBW Enterprises	The EQ Advantage: Unleashing Your Leadership Super Power Explore how emotional intelligence becomes your superpower in tech leadership. Learn concrete techniques for building stronger teams, navigating complex workplace dynamics, and making high-stakes decisions while maintaining authenticity and influence. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Trish Martin Regional Managing Director, Americas at Monstarlab	Leading a Purpose Driven Organization In today’s fast-evolving business landscape, success is no longer measured by profits alone. Purpose-driven organizations—those that define their aspirational reason for being beyond revenue—stand at the forefront of innovation and impact. This talk explores how aligning business strategies with a meaningful purpose not only inspires employees and partners but also drives measurable growth for businesses, customers, and society. Drawing on real-world examples and actionable insights, we’ll uncover the five key traits that enable purpose-driven organizations to thrive. From… read more
Santoshi Tadanki Leadership Associate, Senior Manager at Royal Bank of Canada	Career Success during AI Disruption Use AI in an economy of uncertainity to punch above your weight class, whether it is to get a promotion, get the right job for you, a higher pay or promotion. Leverage this framework for strategic self advocacy in the work place to gain sponsorship for your next steps. Use relationships as a means of value delivery & AI as a means to differentiate yourself. Be a translator, a change agent, an innovator, a thought leader, an emergent technology specialist or working at the intersection of technology and other industries. Learn different areas you can apply yourself &… read more
Vishnupriya Devarajulu Software Engineer at MSR Technologies	Performance Optimization in Software Applications using AI In today’s fast-paced, user-driven world, delivering high-performing, reliable applications is no longer optional, it’s essential. The Karate Gatling Framework is an innovative solution that integrates UI and API performance testing into one seamless platform, providing businesses with the confidence to handle real-world challenges like heavy user traffic and complex workflows. In this session, I will take you through the journey of developing this framework, its core capabilities, and how it simplifies performance testing for modern applications. By combining powerful… read more
Solveiga Jaskunas International Speaker/HR Consultant/Mentor/Connector at Immigrant Voice In HR	An Immigrant’s Insights: How HR Can Empower a Global Workforce In this session, I will share insights gained from my journey as an immigrant in HR. My goal is to connect the reality of immigrant struggles to the challenges international employees face daily in their careers. Consider these unsettling facts: • A quarter of working immigrants feel overqualified for their jobs. • More than half of employed immigrants are paid hourly wages. • Half of all working immigrants report experiencing workplace discrimination. Drawing on my personal experience and my work mentoring other immigrants and expats, I will explore: • The… read more
Jill Stoddard Founder/CEO at Flexible Communications, LLC	Do it Scared: Challenging Outdated and Masculine Ideas About Confidence and Success to Inspire Courageous Leadership "I will ___ as soon as I have more ___ (experience, confidence, skill...)" This is what I call The Gap Trap: a state of perpetual stagnation caused by our perceived deficits in confidence, skills, or knowledge. We convince ourselves we must first bridge these gaps before taking action—an illusion that keeps us trapped in place, waiting for a perfect moment that never arrives. In this session, I'll challenge the Gap Trap and other outdated myths about confidence and success. Through evidence-based insights and practical, experiential strategies, we'll explore… read more
Caroline Tanis Lead Financial Advisor & Speaker at Tanis Financial Group	Give Yourself a $940,000 Raise The goal behind this workshop is to give participants actionable tools to help close this $940,000 wealth gap that women face versus men during a 40-year traditional career. A number that only grows if women take more time off, find themselves as caregivers, or change careers which as we know happens quite frequently. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Amira Youssef Chief Product Officer at AI SaaS Start-up	Charting Your Path: Navigating the Intersection of Leadership, Technology, and Global Impact In a world where technology drives global change, impactful leadership requires resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to growth. My journey—from economic analyst to global product executive—has taken me across continents, industries, and leadership challenges, teaching valuable lessons about navigating the intersection of leadership, technology, and global impact. In this talk, I’ll share how bold decisions, continuous learning, and a passion for innovation have shaped my career. Whether you’re an emerging leader or an established professional, this session offers… read more
Kwanesia Bass AVP, Technology Learning & Development at Fortune 200 Financial Company	Breaking Barriers: Promoting Allyship Through Skill Development and Representation In this session, we’ll explore how skill development and representation can break barriers in tech and foster a culture of allyship. By providing actionable strategies for building inclusive learning programs, supporting diverse talent pipelines, and amplifying underrepresented voices, attendees will be equipped to create tangible change within their organizations. Whether you're a leader, ally, or advocate, this session will empower you to build bridges that drive equity, innovation, and long-term success. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Golddy Kaur Founder and CEO at Wisdom Waves	Breaking the Growth Barriers - Imposter Syndrome Whether it's moving from one neighborhood to another, one city to another, or one country to another, challenging circumstances are our true companions. Our challenges unite us on the journey of learning to navigate others' expectations and social norms. Our decades of corporate and international nonprofit experience have taught us not only how to develop valuable and rare skills that can transform us as career women but also how to mentor women from around the world to reach their career dreams. Our goal is to show the value of working without fear, being positive… read more
Jessica Begley COO at Very	Thriving from a Distance: Reimagining Talent Strategies for the Remote Era Leading a fully distributed company offers both challenges and opportunities that senior executives of companies should embrace. By leveraging strategic and intentional workplace practices, you can increase the level of engagement, talent development, and retention. These strategies lead to higher productivity and quality output while reducing costs related to turnover. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Hina Gandhi Senior Software Engineer at Cisco	From Monoliths to Microservices: Driving Scalable and Performant Applications in the Cloud Scalability and performance are paramount for modern applications. This talk will explore the journey of transforming monolithic architectures into microservices using big data technologies or cloud services that not only made applications faster and scalable but also helped with cost savings. Attendees will learn the challenges and solutions involved in designing microservices, optimizing performance, and leveraging cloud-native and where to use big data. Beyond the technical details, this session will highlight the leadership and collaboration required to drive such… read more
Carolyn Duby Field CTO at Cloudera	Deconstructing Deepfakes: Finding Reality in a Virtual World A deepfake is a video or audio created by artificial intelligence that mimics the image or voice of a person with startling accuracy. In this talk, we will examine how deepfakes are used both legitimately and maliciously, with a focus on their growing role in social engineering attacks. We will share practical techniques for spotting deepfakes, disrupting social engineers who leverage them, and safeguarding both your organization and yourself from this evolving threat. Join us to uncover actionable strategies and stay ahead in the fight against AI-powered deception. Did you… read more
Maryam Meseha Founding Partner and Co-Chair of Privacy & Data Security at Pierson Ferdinand	Balancing Security and Innovation: Ethical AI and Data Privacy in a Cyber-Threat Landscape As cybersecurity threats grow more sophisticated, businesses are under increasing pressure to adopt ethical AI and robust data privacy practices to safeguard sensitive information. Maryam Meseha, a trusted leader at the intersection of law and technology, will delve into the nuanced challenges of deploying AI-driven solutions while ensuring compliance with global regulations and upholding transparency and accountability. Maryam will highlight specific strategies for mitigating cyber risks, fostering consumer trust through ethical data practices, and integrating secure AI… read more
Namrata Shah Managing Director, Global head of Engineering, Investment Technology at Nuveen	AI and Social Good: How Women Are Using AI for Impact AI and Social Good: How Women Are Using AI for Impact In this session, we’ll highlight the incredible work being done by women who are using artificial intelligence to address some of the most urgent issues facing our world today. From combating climate change to tackling global health challenges, these women are leading the charge in harnessing AI to make a real difference. We’ll dive into how AI is being used to improve lives, foster sustainability, and reduce inequality. Panelists will share their inspiring stories and projects that are actively solving real-world… read more
Kathryn Guarini Innovator. Educator. Advocate.	Mastering Crisis Management: Leadership Strategies for Navigating Chaos This session provides leaders with actionable frameworks to anticipate, manage, and recover from crises effectively. Drawing from real-world case studies and best practices, it explores strategies for addressing operational, reputational, and technological challenges. With a focus on preparation, decisive response, and sustainable recovery, leaders will be empowered to navigate uncertainty with confidence and resilience. Did you like this session? Share to vote.