Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Nisha Acharya Assistant Director - Talent Acquisition at EY	Introducing EY Join us for an engaging overview of EY, where we'll share insights into our firm, our values, and the innovative programs that define our commitment to excellence specifically in the STEM Women in Technology space! Meet Nisha Acharya and Terry Beasley from the EY America's Talent team to explore opportunities of growth. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Khalil Smith Vice President, Inclusion, Diversity and Engagement at Akamai Technologies	Leading with Culture: Turning Inclusion into a Competitive Advantage In a business world under pressure to perform and adapt, culture isn’t just a “nice to have”—it’s a performance driver. In this keynote, Khalil Smith, VP of Inclusion, Diversity, and Engagement at Akamai Technologies, explores how organizations can move beyond buzzwords and build high-performing teams through intentional culture, inclusive leadership, and systemic change. Drawing from his book The Performance Culture and real-world lessons at Akamai, Khalil shares how awareness, behaviors, community, and systems come together to create not just engagement, but measurable business… read more
Tracey Hunt Head of IT Value Delivery Office at Eaton	Focus is the Future: Reclaiming Time to Lead, Create, and Thrive In a world of constant notifications, meetings, and digital noise, true leadership now depends on something unexpected: protecting time to think. This powerful session explores why deep focus is essential for innovation, why AI raises the bar for human creativity, and how our digital systems and leadership norms must evolve. Attendees will leave energized to reclaim their time, challenge distraction culture, and lead with bold, intentional clarity. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Harriet Shakir Vice President of Partner Management and Strategy & Transformation at Kyndryl	Behind the Titles: Candid Career Stories from Women Leading in Tech Join us for a meet and greet power talk! Where we strip away the job titles and uncover the real stories behind two of tech’s top women leaders. This isn’t your typical panel. It’s personal. It’s bold. And it’s refreshingly honest. We’re getting real about what it’s like to grow - and rise - in the ever-evolving world of tech. This is where authenticity meets ambition. You’ll hear about: - The moment a major challenge turned into a career-defining win. - How support from mentors and peers shaped their paths. - And the advice they’d give to the… read more
Jyoti Shah Director of GenAI Applications Development at ADP	Data Leadership in HCM and BPO: Driving Transformation with Analytics and AI As organizations seek to modernize their HR operations, data and analytics are emerging as the strategic core of Human Capital Management (HCM) and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). By 2027, two-thirds of businesses are expected to require HCM platforms with embedded AI capabilities [1]. This session explores how visionary data leaders—Chief Data Officers, Heads of AI, and People Analytics Executives—are leveraging data to elevate HR from a transactional function to a transformative force. Drawing on industry research, real-world case studies, and platform innovations, this… read more
Shalvi Singh Senior Product Manager, Amazon at Founder & Builder, Healthengine	The $10 Billion Menopause AI Gold Rush: Why VC's Are Finally Discovering Women Over 40 After decades of ignoring half the population, Silicon Valley has suddenly discovered menopause—and it's worth billions. With nearly 85% of women experiencing menopause symptoms yet less than 2% of global healthcare R&D dedicated to female-specific conditions, artificial intelligence is now stepping in where traditional medicine has failed. This talk exposes the explosive convergence of three powerful forces: venture capitalists chasing women's health investments that have tripled in recent years, AI technologies finally sophisticated enough to decode complex hormonal… read more
Anubha Gaur Executive Director of Platform Engineering and QA/QE at Quest Diagnostics	From Compliance to Confidence: Leading Data De-Identification and Privacy Innovation in the Cloud Era In the age of cloud-native platforms and AI-driven analytics, organizations are unlocking unprecedented opportunities to innovate with data. But with it comes the risk of exposing sensitive information if privacy is mishandled. The challenge isn’t whether we use data, it’s how we protect it responsibly while keeping it useful. This session explores how data de-identification and privacy-by-design practices can be embedded into modern cloud and DevSecOps pipelines. From tokenization and anonymization to emerging AI-driven techniques, we will examine how enterprises can safeguard… read more
Julie Gilbert CEO, Board Director & Trusted Advisor at Full Throttle Growth & Capital	AI + Quantum: The New Growth Mandate for Boards and the C-Suite: Navigating Growth, Efficiency, and Risk in an Accelerating Age AI is reshaping global markets at unprecedented speed. Quantum computing is close behind, carrying the potential to upend today’s encryption and security assumptions. Together, these forces represent the most significant strategic shift facing corporate leaders in decades. This keynote delivers a clear roadmap for growth, operational excellence, and responsible leadership. Key Themes 1. The New Executive Imperative AI is redefining industries, economics, and leadership accountability. Quantum is emerging as a transformational—and potentially destabilizing—… read more
Laxmi Vanam Data Analytics Professional at Vanguard	From Dashboards to Decisions: How Agentic AI is Transforming Enterprise Analytics For years, organizations have invested in dashboards and reports that describe what has happened, but too often the burden of interpreting and acting still falls on busy teams. Agentic AI is changing that equation. Instead of waiting for a human to interpret data, these new AI systems can connect across tools, reason about context, and take proactive action—whether that means highlighting risks, suggesting next steps, or even automating routine workflows. In this session, I’ll share practical lessons from modernizing large-scale analytics environments and show how Agentic AI… read more
Reneé Devallon VP, Business & Legal Affairs at Muck Rack	Foundations for the Future: Legal, IP Strategy, and Governance Essentials In today’s fast-paced innovation landscape, building a successful startup requires more than a great idea—it demands a strong legal and strategic foundation. This session is designed for entrepreneurs, founders, and tech leaders looking to navigate the complex world of legal compliance, intellectual property protection, and governance with confidence. This session will cover critical startup milestones, including choosing the right business structure, securing and managing IP assets, investor-ready governance practices, and common legal pitfalls to avoid. Attendees will gain… read more
Alysia Eve VP of GTM at Array	Managing Up Without Losing Yourself You can be the smartest, hardest-working person in the room but if you’re not effectively managing up, you’ll watch your career and growth stall. Managing up isn’t about politics or being a “yes person.” It’s about strategically aligning your work with what matters to your leadership, communicating with intention, and building the kind of trust that makes you indispensable. Whether you’re an emerging leader or a seasoned professional looking for your next leap, you’ll leave this session with a clear framework for managing up without burning out or losing your sense of self.… read more
Hope Yin Founder & Owner at Blueprint Coaching	Supercharge Your Strategic Communication and Public Speaking with AI In the age of AI, leader’s communication and presentations need to be both impactful and personal. In this session, we will move beyond the hype to provide practical demonstrations for leveraging AI as a powerful co-pilot. Leaders will be equipped with tools that can support them to be more strategic, productive, and creative. • We will map the principles of strategic communication to the capabilities of various AI tools. • We will also connect the art of public speaking to the practical application of AI. We'll showcase a range of AI-powered platforms to… read more
Desiree Lleras AI Partnership Consultant at Kennedy University of Leadership	Skills Over Sectors: Redefining Career Growth Beyond Industry Boundaries In a world where career paths are no longer linear, the greatest opportunities often come from crossing boundaries. My own journey has taken me from nursing and academia to healthcare technology and ultimately to leading global learning and development in tech. Along the way, one lesson has remained clear: skills are industry-agnostic, and they are the true currency of growth. This session will explore how skill development empowers professionals to pivot, grow, and thrive across industries. It will also challenge leaders and hiring managers to broaden their vision: to see… read more
Sarah Perkins CPO at Product Place Labs	The AI Product Playbook In this dynamic and hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to combine the art of customer-centric product design with the essential skills of a modern AI Product Manager. Discover how to deeply understand your customers through empathy-driven techniques like user research, journey mapping, and prototyping, while also sharpening your core AI PM skills in roadmapping, storytelling, prototyping, prompting, and decision-making leveraging AI tools. This session will equip you with actionable tools, templates, and frameworks to seamlessly integrate customer insights into every stage… read more
Dessalen Wood Chief People Officer at Syntax	Balancing Humanity and Automation: The Dual Dilemma for Leaders In today's rapidly evolving workplace landscape, People Leaders are navigating two seemingly contradictory narratives: The critical need to address the well-being crisis affecting managers and employees, and the parallel rise of AI and automation, which is often discussed as a replacement for human roles. On one hand, the well-being crisis demands immediate action, burnout, mental health challenges, and increasing workloads are creating a workforce in need of care, empathy, and support. On the other hand, AI and automation are being heralded as the future of work, bringing efficiency… read more
Tracie Cleveland Chief Transformation Officer at KeyBank	CIO as the Transformation Leader Gone are the days of the CIO working quietly behind the scenes and just delivering what is asked. Today’s CIO has to be front and center, driving strategy, sparking innovation, and leading the charge into a digital-first future. Leading transformation, digital or otherwise, to enable business strategy is the CIO's primary goal. In today’s fast-paced digital world, CIOs are no longer just tech leaders—they’re both catalyst and enablers for business transformation. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Nadia Carta Head of Data & Tech Measurements & Analytics Partnerships at Google	Zeal at Work: Bringing Your Whole Self into Corporate Culture A powerful session that equips teams and leaders to create more human, engaged workplaces by integrating emotional intelligence, authenticity, and self-leadership into the day-to-day. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Sukanya Sagarika Meher Staff Engineer at Synopsys	Women Leading from Within: Driving Cross-Functional Impact as Individual Contributors In today’s work environments, individual contributors (ICs) often lead critical projects without formal authority. This talk will dive into how ICs can make a strong impact by influencing decisions while working with cross-functional teams and building trust without managing people directly. The role of IC involves leading ideas, addressing problems, and supporting diverse teams as they work towards a common goal. However, ICs can face challenges like unclear roles, misaligned incentives, and complex team dynamics. By developing essential skills such as clear communication, emotional… read more
Cecilia Dones Founder, Chief Data Officer at 3 Standard Deviations	Your AI Doesn’t Trust You Back: Why People Reject Smart Systems Brilliant AI alone isn’t enough. If people don’t trust it, it fails. Dr. Cecilia Dones dives into the hidden human dynamics that sabotage AI adoption and shares actionable strategies for building systems people actually rely on. A must-attend for executives driving digital transformation. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Coralys Anthony AI Learning and Capability Manager at SentinelOne	Generative AI in Learning & Development: Designing Personalized Learning Journeys at Scale As organizations scale, traditional “one-size-fits-all” learning programs no longer meet the needs of diverse learners and fast-changing business priorities. This session explores how generative AI can power adaptive, personalized learning journeys that align with both career aspirations and organizational strategy. Drawing from global L&D experience, I’ll share frameworks, implementation steps, and measurable outcomes, along with best practices to ensure ethical use of AI in learning. Attendees will gain practical tools to pilot, scale, and evaluate AI-enabled programs. Did you… read more