Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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JeanAnn Nichols CEO at JeanAnn Nichols Executive Coaching	Creating Mid-Career Momentum You’ve established your technical expertise and learned to successfully lead a team. Now you are eager to take on more responsibility and increase your impact on the organization. But how do women rise into senior leadership roles in technical or management career paths? What are the best ways to advance in a hybrid work environment? Join this session to learn a model that will inspire you to rethink how you plan the arc of your career. You’ll get 3 practical tools leveraging genAI to: design your personal career arc, identify your skills and preferences, and compare your current skills with… read more
Rachel Lavern Founder, AI-Driven Operations & Systems Consulting at Rachel Lavern LLC	AI Ops for Startups: How to Build Systems That Scale Before You Do AI has changed the rules of scaling, but most startups still operate like it’s 2015. They hire early, overwork founders, and duct-tape their tools together until the chaos becomes culture. In this talk, Rachel Lavern reveals how to use AI and smart systems to scale sustainably from day one. You’ll learn how to turn daily bottlenecks into automated workflows, design “business clones” that think with you, and build operations that expand capacity without expanding payroll. This isn’t about adding more tools, but designing a foundation that runs smoothly… read more
Nehal Sharma Senior Software Engineer at Amazon	From Burnout to Breakthroughs: How GenAI Is Transforming Developer Workflows and Team Dynamics As engineering teams face rising complexity, tight timelines, and ever-evolving systems, burnout has quietly become the cost of innovation. But what if AI could change that? In this session, I explore how Generative AI is redefining the developer experience — from automating repetitive work to unlocking creativity and collaboration. Drawing from my experience leading large-scale automation efforts at Amazon, including the creation of a GenAI-powered tool that reduced engineering toil by 87%, I’ll share how AI can transform not just productivity, but team dynamics, morale, and… read more
Yvette Durazo Speaker and Author and Principal Consultant at Unitive Consulting	The Smart Negotiator's Playbook: How Women Can Own the Negotiation Table In the modern workplace, many women still feel anxiety at the negotiation table, leaving opportunities and money behind. This talk, inspired by my book In the Heels of a Smart Negotiator, provides a fresh, actionable playbook for every woman. Attendees will learn how to dismantle outdated negotiation tactics, master confident communication, and build a strategic framework for success. Through real-world case studies and the innovative Conflict-IQ® methodology, this session empowers women to advocate for their worth and secure the promotions, salaries, and recognition they deserve.… read more
Sheila Vida Principal Customer Solutions Engineer at Cisco Duo	Tech, Talk and Triumph: How Women Excel in Technical Customer-Facing Roles Technical customer-facing roles demand a rare blend of technical expertise, emotional intelligence, and resilience. These positions sit at the intersection of innovation and human connection - a space where women often face unique challenges but also possess powerful, natural advantages. In this talk, we’ll explore the realities of navigating technical customer-facing roles: balancing deep technical problem-solving with empathy, communication, and credibility. We’ll unpack known hurdles from imposter syndrome to bias — and highlight how qualities often undervalued in tech, such… read more
Eileen Brewer Startup Ecosystem Consultant	Investor Readiness: From Pitch Decks to Data Rooms — Preparing for Successful Funding Turning investor interest into committed capital starts with knowing how to present your startup effectively and prepare for every stage of the funding process. This session will guide you through the essentials of investor readiness—beginning with how to leverage AI tools to quickly create polished, high-quality pitch decks that stand out. You’ll then gain a practical understanding of the due diligence process, learning what investors expect and how to ensure your company is ready for evaluation. Finally, you’ll explore how to build a well-organized data room that showcases your startup’s… read more
Pranjali Joshi Product Marketing Manager at NVIDIA	What happens after you hit the wall? Mid-career is where ambition meets exhaustion—where women in tech often feel accomplished yet stuck. In this unapologetic talk, NVIDIA Senior Product Marketing Manager Pranjali J. reveals the frameworks, mindset shifts, and tools that empowered her while navigating immigration challenges, fighting cancer and leading high-stakes global launches. She shares how to transform setbacks into strategic turning points, lead with authentic vulnerability, and thrive amid uncertainty. Attendees will gain practical steps to realign ambition, sustain momentum, and shift from survivor to creator to turn… read more
Mansi Kapoor Senior Data Engineer at Zola Intelligence	The Intelligence Edge: How AI is Shaping the Future of Energy Access As the world accelerates toward a more sustainable and equitable energy future, emerging markets face unique challenges in delivering reliable, affordable, and clean power. At Zola Intelligence, we are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to transform how energy is distributed, monitored, and optimized across distributed infrastructure networks. This presentation explores the cutting-edge applications of AI in energy access—from predictive maintenance and intelligent load management to data-driven decision-making that enables scalable impact. Attendees will gain insights into how… read more
Neelanjana Dutta Founder and CEO at Juni Parenting	Building your company as an Engineer and Mom with ADHD Building a company is never easy, but doing it as a woman, mom, and engineer with ADHD adds a unique layer of chaos, creativity, and clarity. In this talk, Neelanjana Dutta, former Staff Software Engineer at Intel, PhD in Computer Science and founder of Juni Parenting, shares her honest journey of turning experiences into a mission-driven startup. From navigating cultural expectations and motherhood to managing ADHD in high-performance environments, Neelanjana breaks down what it really takes to build with limited resources, self-doubt, and relentless purpose. She will talk… read more
Rana Nader California Employment Attorney at Nader Law Group, PC	Know Your Rights: Navigating Gender Discrimination and Pay Equity in Tech Lay out the key legal protections under California and federal law, including the Equal Pay Act, California Fair Pay Act, and Title VII. The participating female audience will learn what counts as discrimination, harassment, or unequal pay, and practical steps to document issues. There will also be a discussion on how to approach salary and promotion negotiations with an understanding of legal rights; highlight protections against retaliation for complaints. The objective is to empower women to advocate for themselves while alerting them to legal options if employers resist.… read more
Rashi Raj Senior Software Development Manager at Oracle	Leading Beyond Code: Scaling Yourself While Scaling Systems Moving from building systems to leading the people who build them can feel like rewriting your own architecture. In this lightning talk, Rashi Raj shares lessons from her journey as a senior engineer turned engineering manager leading globally distributed data teams. She explores how the same principles that keep large-scale systems reliable—clarity, feedback loops, and resilience—also define effective leadership. Rashi will outline simple, actionable practices for earning trust, mentoring with intent, and creating space for innovation without burnout. Attendees will learn how to scale… read more
Pujitha Gourabathini Quality Assurance Manager at Becton Dickinson and Company	AI in the Loop: Reimagining Medical Product Safety and Manufacturing As AI and machine learning become embedded in the lifecycle of medical products from design and manufacturing to post-market surveillance, the traditional paradigms of safety assurance and regulatory compliance are being redefined. This session explores how “AI in the loop” can be harnessed to enhance product quality, accelerate root cause analysis, and enable predictive risk management in highly regulated environments. Drawing from real-world experience in biomedical safety and regulatory strategy, this talk will examine: 1. How AI-enabled systems can support closed-loop safety… read more
Vidya Eashwer Chief Technology Officer at Forge Global	Designing Systems That Protect Financial Lives In a time when markets and technology are evolving faster than ever, investor and consumer confidence depends on the systems that power financial stability and transparency. Hear from Vidya Eashwer, Chief Technology Officer at Forge Global, to learn how she has helped modernize some of the world’s most complex financial infrastructures, from the New York Stock Exchange to Forge’s AI-driven marketplace for private assets. Vidya will share practical lessons on how to build technology that earns trust in regulated industries, design resilient systems that scale securely, and lead… read more
Srijata Bhatnagar Keynote Speaker, Author, and Leadership Challenges Strategist at Srijata.com	SOAR: Break Barriers, Lead Boldly Today’s leadership landscape presents unique challenges for women: subtle biases, invisible ceilings, and unspoken hurdles that often limit potential. This session goes beyond breaking barriers to teach women how to rise above them with strength, strategy, and self-awareness. Rooted in Srijata’s own journey from a small-town Indian girl to a global keynote speaker in Silicon Valley, SOAR blends storytelling, practical tools, and identity-affirming insights to help women turn hesitation into bold action and self-doubt into self-led success. Empowering, strategic,… read more
Aida Rivas Executive Coach and Transformational Speaker	The Power of Belonging Through Every Transition Transitions are inevitable—but feeling like we belong while moving through them is not. In this talk, I explore what it really takes to cultivate belonging in the middle of change—whether you’re stepping into a new role, navigating uncertainty, or redefining yourself in unfamiliar spaces. Together, we’ll challenge the idea that belonging is something we wait to receive, and instead see it as something we create from within and extend outward. Through personal stories, honest reflection, and practical frameworks, I’ll show you how to stay rooted in who you are,… read more
Sydney Hamilton Aerospace Engineer, Sr. Program Manager of an Autonomous Submarine Program at Boeing	The High-Performance Equation: Leadership That Drives Results In today's dynamic work environment, building high-performing teams isn't just about technical skills; it's about fostering a culture where people are inspired, engaged, and empowered. This presentation delves into the essential elements of leadership that create teams people genuinely want to follow. Discover practical strategies for building trust, fostering collaboration, and driving exceptional results by creating a team culture that thrives. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Sharrin Fuller CEO at Glass Wallet Ventures	Tech Up, Team Down: Leveraging Automation to Scale Smarter Learn how to reduce team size without sacrificing quality or client satisfaction by identifying workflow gaps, building a strong tech stack, and selecting tools that connect seamlessly. Attendees will gain practical insights into streamlining operations, automating repetitive tasks, and focusing resources on high-value activities. The session also includes an exclusive look at a proven tech stack used to replace over half a traditional team, offering actionable steps to create a leaner, tech-driven, scalable firm. Perfect for firm owners ready to rethink staffing, reduce… read more
Sabitha Muppuri Senior Staff Site Reliability Engineer at Palo Alto networks	How I Turned Vendor Outages Into Innovation: A Framework for Resilience Cloud outages are viewed as disruptions, but in reality, they can be powerful catalysts for innovation. I share how repeated vendor outages pushed me to rethink reliability engineering and build a proactive resilience framework that transformed the way our systems-and teams-respond to failures. Drawing from real incidents across major cloud providers, I break down the patterns behind vendor tool failures, DNS disruptions, and service degradations, and explain how I designed automation and detection strategies that substantially reduced operational noise, accelerated incident… read more
Ajantha Suriyanarayanan CEO at MentalLoad	Before 9AM: The Leadership Crisis No One's Measuring Women are leaving the workforce at alarming rates while simultaneously falling behind in AI adoption—865,000 women exited in a single pandemic month, and today women adopt AI tools at 25% lower rates than men, creating a compounding crisis that costs organizations $3.3 billion in replacement costs and widens wage gaps. The root cause is invisible: women arrive at work cognitively depleted from managing 20+ extra hours per week of household labor and mental load, making it nearly impossible to master the AI skills that will define career advancement. This talk challenges C-Suite leaders to… read more
Surekha Chikoti VP, AI Product Strategy, Partnerships & GTM Growth at Lumay.ai	Building Exceptional Agentic AI Products Many professionals work on AI-enabled products, yet only a few see their work translate into real business impact. The difference is rarely technology—it lies in how product leaders think strategically, act decisively, and drive adoption across teams and markets. In this session, I share authentic lessons from my leadership journey through a story-driven product example that demonstrates how the same product can remain surface-level or become truly transformative. Attendees will see how AI evolves from a functional feature into a strategic, scalable product capability when… read more