Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Gaganjot Kaur Kang Senior Software Engineer at Sony Interactive Entertainment	How we built a Personalized Ecosystem to Create Pure Joy for 100+ Million PlayStation Users Since its inception in 1994, Sony PlayStation has garnered a dedicated user base of over 123 million individuals. Today, with 60-80 million monthly active users on our platform, and a surge during peak holiday seasons, we are committed to providing highly personalized and engaging experiences to our passionate gaming community. This dedication is fueled by our robust machine learning models, experimentation platforms, and real-time data analytics systems, all geared towards catering joy to our users. This session aims to provide valuable insights into advanced technologies, data-driven… read more
Lakecia Gunter CTO and VP, Global Partner Solutions at Microsoft	#FearlessRoarMore: Cultivating Courage in Leadership and Innovation Lakecia Gunter, Chief Technology Officer, Global Partner Solutions at Microsoft will delve into overcoming fear and embracing courage in the tech industry (with a focus on bold leadership, innovation, and the art of making bold decisions), encouraging attendees to adopt a fearless approach in their careers. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Poonam Garg Moderator I Vice President at U.S. Bank	Visionary Leadership: Shaping the Future of Business with AI and Emerging Technologies Across the globe, organizations are putting AI to work. It can help enhance customer experience, assess maintenance needs in real-time, optimize inventory, and even generate realistic animations or audio for marketing. AI is invigorating productivity and permeating all industries. In the year ahead, we’re going to see businesses take a more practical approach to determining where AI can drive greater value. AI at the edge allows data to be utilized where needed, which in turn makes AI deployment more accessible and personalized. With advancements like AI-powered PCs that compress AI processes… read more
Tanya Hannah Chief Information Officer	Navigating Disruption: Strategies for Innovative Leadership Today's disruptions are tomorrow's new normal. Disruption can manifest immediately with its effect known or over time where the picture becomes clearer with the passage of time. It is a business imperative to see beyond the horizon and understand data points and impacts on business and culture. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Elaine Zhou Moderator, Co-CEO at SageCxO	Leveraging AI and Emerging Technologies for Competitive Advantage This engaging panel discussion delves into the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence and cutting-edge technologies as pivotal tools for securing a competitive advantage in today's rapidly evolving business landscape. Chief Technology Officers from leading industries to share their insights on the role of Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies in shaping competitive strategies. It offers a deep dive into how these leaders are steering their organizations through technological transformation, emphasizing innovation, efficiency, and ethical considerations.… read more
Reetal Pai CIO at Nuseed	What Do Career Journeys Have To Do With Harry Potter and Katniss Everdeen? We need to change how we talk about our professional careers. So much of the discussion is around tactics to "success" but very rarely on the purpose. What would our careers be if we talked about the why all the time? How would that help each one of us be uncover our own potential and be the best version of ourselves? Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Elaine Zhou Co-CEO at SageCXO.com	AI Unleashed: Forging the Future of Rapid Innovation and Growth In an era increasingly defined by Artificial Intelligence, this keynote aims to challenge and inspire leaders, executives, and tech experts to reframe their perspective on AI. Moving beyond the fear of job displacement and ethical dilemmas, the focus will be on the immense potential of AI to augment human capabilities, accelerate software development, and drive unparalleled growth and value for customers. This talk will delve into why embracing AI is not just an option but a necessity for staying competitive and innovative. We'll explore real-world use cases where AI tools have empowered… read more
Alvina Antar Former Chief Information Officer at Okta	CIO Perspectives on Everything, Everywhere, All at Once Join veteran CIO's of Silicon Valley's leading tech companies as we share our perspectives on AI, digital transformation, innovation, and leading while female. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Wendy Gonzalez CEO at Sama	Positively Impacting Communities AND Succeeding as a Woman in Tech: How You Can Aim for Both For too long, doing well in business and doing good in life have seemed like opposing goals — especially with the breakneck pace of technological developments in industries like AI. But having a double or even triple bottom line isn’t just possible: it’s happening right now. Wendy Gonzalez is Sama’s CEO and oversees the company’s ongoing mission to give dignified, meaningful work, not aid, to women, youth, and others with a lack of formal employment opportunities in East Africa. Just last fall, Sama hired 2,100 more Kenyans to give them a path to the digital economy and have a… read more
Erin Angel VP Research & Scientific Affairs at GE HealthCare	How do you get 50k employees to work towards the same goal? In today's fast-paced global business environment, uniting a large, diverse workforce behind a singular purpose and mission is a formidable challenge. As executive leaders, we must understand the complexities involved in aligning our teams, particularly when working across various cultures and regions. In this session, we will address the strategies and methods used to build a cohesive company culture that fosters trust, engagement, and commitment towards a shared goal. Drawing from firsthand experience, we will explore how to inspire and align a global workforce with a… read more
Subha Tatavarti Chief Technology Officer at Wipro	Career Journey Subha's journey to the C-Suite, topics like leadership and career advancement strategies for women in tech, mentorship, resilience, well-being & work-life balance. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Ikram Guerd VP Global Marketing - GM US at Aspivix	She believed she could so she did Her personal journey, starting as an introvert from the very bottom of the ladder, highlights how she overcame various obstacles and encountered skeptics who doubted her capabilities to finally embrace challenges and transform them into opportunities to reach her goals. Growth often stems from adversity, and by learning from setbacks, persistently pursuing your personal and professional goals, and believing in yourself, one can inspire others to reach for their own aspirations. Believe in yourself, embrace challenges, surround yourselves with supporters, and dare… read more
Gina Osborn Keynote Speaker, Podcast Host, Retired FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge, US Army Veteran at Gina L. Osborn & Associates	Rising to the Top in Male Dominated Fields The unique ideas I want to share focus on achieving success in male-dominated fields through authentic leadership. Based on my experiences in the Army, FBI, and Transportation Industry, I highlight the importance of "getting out of your own way" by not taking things personally, embracing imperfections, and believing in your ability to achieve the impossible. My journey taught me that our biggest obstacles are often self-imposed. Overcoming them involves shifting from the traditional "lead from the front" approach, common in male-dominated environments, to one that… read more
Samira Golsefid VP of Data Science at 6sense	The Future of AI: AI Strategy Beyond Generative Models Is generative AI the destination, or just a milestone on the path to something bigger? In this fast-paced session, we’ll challenge the hype and look ahead to what’s coming next in AI: from agentic systems to self-supervised learning and beyond. You’ll walk away with a clear lens for what’s truly transformative vs. what’s just trending and learn how to craft AI strategies that don’t just catch up but leap ahead. Whether you're a product leader, technologist, or executive, this talk will help you future proof your thinking and position your organization for long-term impact. … read more
Ronke Majekodunmi Product Manager at Apple	Purpose Driven Leadership I talk about my dedication to mentoring, guiding, and paving the way for women entering the product managing field. It’s so important to make a conscientious effort to promote inclusion, belonging, and diversity in our teams for a better future for all. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Prerna Mahajan Founder/ Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer at PoshMind Living/ 909 Technologies	Work with Purpose & Mindfulness (not MindFullness) As women in technology, we juggle countless responsibilities—nurturing, innovating, leading, and sometimes breaking through barriers. With thousands of tabs open in our mind with "To-Dos", it’s easy to get overwhelmed, but what if we could approach our work with more clarity and purpose? In this session, "Work with Purpose & Mindfulness" we’ll explore how mindfulness can help us stay grounded, focused, and connected to what truly matters. We’ll share real-life experiences, practical tips, and simple practices that can make a big difference in how we show up each day.… read more
Nelly Spieler Partner at Frank, Rimerman +Co, LLP	Seamless Integration: Aligning SOC2 and ISO 27001 Standards for Optimal Cybersecurity Strategies In today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, aligning SOC2 and ISO 27001 frameworks is crucial for a robust and comprehensive security strategy. This workshop will delve into practical approaches for integrating these key standards to enhance your organization’s cybersecurity posture. Join our expert panel as they explore the synergies between SOC and ISO standards and provide insights on how to harmonize compliance requirements and streamline your security and audit processes. Our discussion will cover real-world situations, common challenges, and effective solutions for achieving a… read more
Shine Garg Founder and Coach at Uncharted Path Breakthroughs	The How of the Engineering Career Ladder: Five Essential Foundations for Advancement Engineering career ladders define the "what”--the skills and behaviors expected at each level–but often leave engineers asking how to get there. Without clear guidance, many find themselves plateauing despite their potential. This workshop introduces The Five Essential Foundations, a holistic framework that integrates both technical and non-technical dimensions of career growth: Purpose, Technical Excellence, Relationships, Leadership, and Self-Advocacy. These foundations help engineers not only grow their capabilities, but also make informed decisions about the direction… read more
Arpita Vats Senior AI Enginner at Linkedin	Mixture of Experts in Vision Models The Mixture of Experts (MoE) approach has emerged as a transformative architecture in deep learning, especially within vision models. This talk will delve into the application of MoE in vision systems, showcasing its potential to optimize performance, scalability, and efficiency. Traditional vision models often struggle with balancing model capacity and computational efficiency, leading to challenges in deploying large-scale, real-time applications. MoE addresses these challenges by activating only a subset of specialized "experts" based on the input data, allowing the model to… read more
Neelam Koshiya Principal Solutions Architect GenAI at Amazon Web Services	Empowering Innovation: How Generative AI is Transforming Industries and Opening Doors for Women in Tech In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, Generative AI is at the forefront of technological transformation, reshaping industries and creating new opportunities for innovation. This session will explore how Generative AI is not only enhancing creativity and productivity but also unlocking potential across sectors like retail, healthcare, and finance. As a GenAI Principal, I will share real-world use cases showcasing how AI-driven solutions are optimizing business processes, improving customer experiences, and elevating operational efficiency. Moreover, this talk will… read more