Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Manasi Ghogare Senior Technical Product Manager at Takeda Pharmaceuticals	Beyond the Talk: How Conversational AI Is Transforming Digital Health Products Conversational AI is revolutionizing digital health by enabling empathetic, personalized mental health support, and scalable care solutions. This session explores how AI-powered agents can detect early signs of mental health conditions, deliver evidence-based interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and enhance accessibility for underserved populations. We’ll discuss how AI-driven personalization fosters trust and engagement, the role of chatbots in proactive mental health monitoring, and how these innovations are scaling digital health products to provide continuous, cost-… read more
Signe Jancis Group Head of IT Portfolio Management Office & IT Service Processes at SYNLAB International	Global Vision, Local Impact: Transforming Digital Strategies Across Borders "Global Vision, Local Impact: Transforming Digital Strategies Across Borders" explores how organizations can balance a global strategy with the need to address local requirements while scaling and standardizing technology and processes. This presentation examines the cultural, regulatory, and technological challenges organizations face when creating scalable, impactful solutions that foster growth and improve user experiences in diverse regions. Key considerations for localization will be discussed, emphasizing the importance of understanding the local impact and incorporating local… read more
Deborah Lindway Bank Security Officer & Technology Executive for Mergers & Acquisitions at PNC Bank	M&A Through the Eyes of a National Bank As new tech and traditional financial services increasingly intersect, explore the ways to make these relationships work. Listen to Deb Lindway, Head of Tech Mergers & Acquisitions at PNC talk about how big banks look at the benefits and risks around fintech engagement. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Maria Winans Chief Marketing Officer at Kyndryl	Building a Brand from the Ground Up: Leading Transformation, Culture, and Growth in Times of Change When Kyndryl spun off from IBM in 2021 as the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, it faced a daunting challenge: how to shed legacy baggage, establish a bold new brand, and transform a then 90,000-person workforce across 60+ markets—all during a global pandemic. Maria took on the ambitious task of defining and positioning the brand for success. Having spent 29 years at IBM, Maria knew that building a brand wasn’t just about messaging—it was about shaping culture, fostering resilience, and making employees the core of the company’s identity. She led Kyndryl’s… read more
Debra McCormack CEO and Founder at McCormack Advisory Group, LLC	Becoming Board-Ready Corporate boards face increasing complexity, from managing enterprise risks to balancing stakeholder interests. Women leaders bring unique perspectives that are critical to effective governance, yet they remain underrepresented in boardrooms. You will leave empowered and inspired as you learn some actions that can help you reach your goal of obtaining your first board seat for a public, private or nonprofit organization. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Gautami Nadkarni Senior Customer Engineer at Google	From Notes to Millions: Journey and Advice for Women in Tech This inspiring talk follows Gautami Nadkarni's remarkable journey from taking meeting notes as a tech consultant to becoming a Senior Customer Engineer managing a multi-million dollar book of business at Google Cloud. Gautami candidly shares her experiences navigating self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the challenges of being a woman in male-dominated tech environments. Drawing on over nine years of experience in cloud computing, she provides actionable advice and key strategies for women in tech to build confidence, develop their skills, network effectively, establish their personal… read more
Yamini Chitikela Software Engineer at ERPHealth	From Code to Care: How I’m Using AI to Build Empathetic Tech In this talk, I’ll share how I transitioned from being a software engineer to building AI-powered products in the behavioral health space. I’ll explore how technology can be both smart and sensitive, and how women in tech can lead the charge in creating meaningful, inclusive solutions. Whether you're curious about AI or building your first real-world app, this talk is for you. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Garima Jain Software Engineer 2 at Dell	From Innovation to Impact: Navigating the Patent Process and Creating Lasting Value in Tech In the rapidly evolving tech landscape, transforming innovative ideas into patented intellectual property creates both professional advancement opportunities and industry-wide impact. This talk will walk through the journey from identifying patentable innovations in everyday engineering work to successfully navigating the complex patent filing process and leveraging patents to drive organizational value. Drawing from personal experience developing multiple AI-driven solutions that resulted in significant cost savings and a successfully filed patent for performance analysis technology, I'… read more
Saaniya Chugh Senior Technical Consultant at ServiceNow	Ctrl+Alt+Succeed: The Radical Power of Doing One Thing at a Time We live in a world that glamorizes being busy, where multitasking is worn like a badge of honor. But what if the secret to true productivity—and inner peace—lies in doing just one thing at a time? In this high-impact and refreshing session, based on the upcoming book Ctrl+Alt+Succeed, we challenge the cult of multitasking and spotlight the underestimated power of singular tasking. You’ll uncover the science behind why our brains are not built for juggling tabs (mental or digital), and how the constant context-switching is draining our focus, creativity, and emotional bandwidth… read more
Aleya Harris CEO of The Evolution Collective Inc.	Story-Driven Leadership: Unlocking Engagement, Accountability, and Results Transformative storytelling strategies for leaders who want to connect authentically, inspire action, and drive measurable outcomes. Imagine walking into a team meeting where half the room avoids eye contact, emails buzz quietly under the table, and enthusiasm feels like a distant memory. Your talented team—the one you’ve invested in and care about deeply—feels disconnected, disengaged, and unsure of their purpose. You’re left wondering: How can I reignite their passion, align their efforts, and inspire real accountability? The answer lies in the stories you tell.… read more
Bhagyalakshmi Duraisamy Senior Technical Product Manager at ADP	Product Decisions Aren't Just Data Driven- They are Data Owned In product management, data is everywhere—but decision power isn’t always equally distributed. Women in product roles are often fluent in data, close to the customer, deep in discovery, yet still sidelined regarding high-stakes decisions. This talk challenges that norm. It’s not about being data-driven—it’s about owning the narrative, defining the metrics, and using data as a strategic weapon to lead. With real-world stories and bold insights, this talk offers a new framework for product managers—especially women—to move from explaining the roadmap to writing it. Did you like this… read more
Shalvi Singh Senior Product Manager at Amazon	How AI is going to solve the Biological Transition Navigation for Women Women experience more significant biological transitions than men throughout life: Puberty Fertility changes Pregnancy Perimenopause Menopause These transitions are: Poorly understood scientifically Inadequately managed medically Highly disruptive personally Associated with significant anxiety and uncertainty Most existing healthcare approaches focus on either steady-state management or crisis response. A platform specifically designed for transition prediction, preparation, navigation… read more
Shruti Jain-Lynch Senior Product Manager at Dell Technologies	Product Management - Your First 90 Days and Beyond Starting as a Product Manager is an exciting opportunity to learn, lead, and make an impact—but how do you know what to focus on first? Is it about delivering results right away, or is there something more important? This session isn’t just a roadmap for executing tasks in your first 90 days—it’s about cultivating the right habits that will set you up for long-term success. From building strong relationships, aligning with leaders, thinking strategically and executing effectively to working cross-functionally, you’ll learn how to navigate challenges, communicate effectively,… read more
Krishna Kripa Radhakrishnan Lead DevOps Engineer at ANSYS Inc	Break into DevOps with confidence Breaking into DevOps can feel overwhelming, especially for beginners, career switchers and women navigating their first steps in tech. In this session, I would like to share my personal journey from software developer to DevOps engineer , the mindset shifts, practical skills and real-world lessons that shaped my path. Overall this session breaks down DevOps concepts into accessible steps. Attendees will walk away with a clear understanding of: • What DevOps is and why it matters in today’s tech landscape • Key tools like Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible and Dev… read more
Kay Malcolm Vice President, Product Management at Oracle	Empowering the Future with AI: How Women Chiefs in Tech Can Drive Business Results AI is transforming the way we work, live, and interact, but finding what truly drives business value can be challenging. For women leaders, this session offers actionable insights based on real-world Oracle customer examples on using AI to unlock creativity enhance collaboration, and boost productivity. Learn how to maximize AI’s potential and drive future success in your organization, grow your career, and make smarter tech decisions. As AI reshapes the future, you are perfectly poised to lead the way. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Meetu Malhotra Data Analytics Principal at S&P Global	Greener Bytes: Exploring the Environmental Impact and Solutions for LLMs In an era where technology and sustainability must coexist, large language models (LLMs) have emerged as transformative tools across various industries, from healthcare to finance, education to entertainment. This presentation delves into the multifaceted landscape of LLMs, beginning with an introduction to their capabilities and diverse applications. As we explore the innovative use cases that highlight the profound impact of LLMs, we also confront the pressing challenges they pose, particularly regarding energy consumption and carbon emissions. With the increasing deployment of LLMs,… read more
Anat Heilper Director of AI and Advanced technologies at Intel	Bridging the Innovation Gap: Software Challenges in AI Accelerator Co-Design from Concept to Deployment This talk will be an overview of the challenges of building the AI accelerators that are in extensive for generative AI, recommendation systems, use by openAI, Anthropic and other generative AI models that are in every day use. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Maria Torres Associate Manager, Strategy and Operations at DoorDash	(Mental) Health is Wealth - Don't pay the price of putting your wellbeing last In a world that celebrates hustle culture and nonstop achievement, it’s easy — and dangerously common — to put ourselves last in the name of meeting deadlines. What we often forget is that after we hit one milestone, the next one is always right around the corner. Meanwhile, the cost of neglecting our wellbeing quietly accumulates in the background — until something eventually has to give. In this inspiring talk, Maria Torres shares personal experiences on why and how she made mental health a priority to sustain long-term success. Attendees will leave feeling empowered to protect their… read more
Carol Kim Executive Director of Technology, Data and AI at IBM	The AI Blueprint: How to Build Smarter, More Resilient, and Productive Enterprises In today’s data-driven economy, AI isn’t optional — it’s mission-critical. In this session, Carol Kim, reveals how enterprise leaders can harness AI not just to optimize, but to transform. Drawing on over two decades at the forefront of IBM’s AI and data strategy, she will share proven frameworks and real-world examples of AI in action — across operations, finance, and real estate — demonstrating how AI can unlock measurable value at scale. This is not a talk about shiny tools or theoretical futures. It’s about practical, actionable insight: how to build responsible AI… read more
Tendü Yoğurtçu, PhD Chief Technology Officer at Precisely	From Data to Impact: How Executives Build AI Value on Trust As organizations race to adopt AI, the real differentiator is not the models themselves, but the trustworthiness of the data that powers them. And that trust is what enables AI to deliver real, measurable business value. In this session, Dr. Tendü Yoğurtçu shares an executive blueprint for unlocking AI’s potential through trusted, AI-ready data. From data quality to governance to third-party data enrichment, she outlines the key priorities leaders must focus on to ensure trust, scalability, and value. Backed by real-world examples, this session is designed for executives who want to lead AI… read more