Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Carol O'Kelly CEO at Redstorm Communications Ltd	Strategic Positioning and Iconic Personal Branding for Women in Tech A high energy session "Ignite your impact" to seamlessly develop an impactful strategic positioning through iconic personal branding for women in tech. We look at the true needle moving power of a strong personal brand for women in tech as they move through their career (or leadership) journies. Using our proprietary 6 pillar framework we give clarity and ease to the development of these outstanding personal brands. I talk about transformational effect of your personal positioning, leadership language, personality and value deliverables. It's a dynamic, fun and high energy… read more
Haiyan Song Executive Vice President, Cloud Operations at NetApp	Spark the Future: A Fireside Chat on Women, AI, and the Data Revolution Haiyan Song and Aditi Goyal will share about AI, Automation & Data Science. They will discuss driving innovation and focus on Data Science and the lack of girls or young women getting into this space. They will then focus on our Data explorers program within NetApp and how that leads to positive business and talent outcomes. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Sharon Peake CEO & Founder at Shape Talent	Addressing the Three Barriers to Women's Career Progression The time it will take to close the gender gap has widened from a worrying 99 years in 2020 to an alarming 135 years or more. For many, the thought of waiting four or five generations for gender equality to be achieved is unacceptable. With conscious, dedicated effort we can and must speed up the pace of change. Women face an impossible constellation of barriers simultaneously: an unequal distribution of responsibilities at home, structural and cultural obstacles in the workplace, and pressure to conform to outdated gender norms. Shape Talent's… read more
Patricia Rodrigues Business Process Management - Principal at Synopsys	Data is the Future, Future already started. “A Fearless Flyer for forging ahead from the middle of nowhere to influencing the executive suite” A reliable data management system is the foundation for sound decision making. I’m a Finance person and my goal is not to replace a Data Scientist; I love numbers and my goal is to help other to understand how meaningful numbers are and how can they tell us a story to help transforming the business and defining next actions. I’ll be sharing my experience on the best way to track usage metrics, keep information clear and helpful that can be easily adopted by your audience.… read more
Angela Lau Lead Career Coach at Angela Lau Coaching	How to pivot your career with intention You'll learn how to pivot your career with intention. You'll identify what gives and drains your energy Craft a vision for your ideal next step Create action items to get there Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Olha Paramonova VP at Sigma Software	Lessons Learned: Key Insights from My Journey as a Tech Leader Key Lessons Learned I made both while being on my way from the entry level role to VP at the Tech Company, and supporting my team throughout their leadership roles. Let's look from both, employee and employer sides. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Laura Burnett Delivery Director at Made Tech	Lifting as We Climb: Empowering the Next Generation of Women in Tech In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the role of women leaders has never been more crucial. Join me, Laura Burnett, Delivery Director at Made Tech, for an engaging and interactive workshop, "Lifting as We Climb: Empowering the Next Generation of Women in Tech." This workshop will explore the transformative power of female leadership in the tech industry and the importance of allyship and mentorship in supporting and uplifting emerging talent. Through a series of group discussions and real-world examples drawn from my own experiences, we will delve into… read more
Lara Martini Non-Executive Director at Magna Housing	Measuring social and environmental impact: using data and AI for more meaningful business With social expectations and regulations changing fast, there's even more pressure on business leaders to deliver social value, and contribute solutions towards a healthier planet. Yet, measuring impact remains often elusive, creating a risk of blue- and greenwashing. This session will explore how data governance and AI can be used to measure and enhance impact strategies, and avoid pitfalls. Attendees will gain frameworks to evaluate the often complex areas of social and environmental impact, internalise them into their governance, and leverage data to support sustainable and socially… read more
Deirdre Meehan Staff Engineer at UnlikelyAI	Neurosymbolic AI: a 'best of both worlds' approach to scalable and trustworthy Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence is an exciting field with a long history of researchers and developers experimenting with different approaches to building intelligent machines. From the study of logic and formal reasoning in antiquity over the first neural networks to the rise of voice assistants, a lot of progress has been made in our pursuit of Artificial Intelligence – but each step forward has also brought with it a new set of challenges and limitations. Recently, Large Language Models have represented a huge break-through in machine learning and have revolutionised the way we interact… read more
Chara Gravani GenAI Architecture and Engineering Manager at AWS	The Espresso Shot That Launched a Community of Thousands We all start with good intentions - to support more women in tech, build an inclusive community, and make a positive difference. But how do you translate those intentions into actual impact? This session shares our journey taking the seed of an idea and nurturing it into a vibrant, 1,000-member strong women in tech community over three years. It began with a casual coffee chat among a few of us with passion and drive, but no concrete plan. Through trial and error, we discovered a process for turning good intentions into powerful mechanisms for change. You'll hear how we… read more
Juliana Smith SHEQ Performance and Analytics Specialist at BOC UK & Ireland	The Essential Guide to Digital Accessibility: Ensuring Inclusivity and Compliance In today’s digital age, ensuring accessibility in digital content is not just a legal obligation but a moral imperative. This session, led by Juliana Smith, delves into the critical importance of digital accessibility, highlighting its significance in creating inclusive user experiences. Attendees will gain insights into the principles of accessibility, including visual, auditory, cognitive, and physical considerations. The session will cover the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and their application in making digital content perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for… read more
Jen Bower Principal Engineering Manager: UKI Delivery Leader at Persistent Systems	Leading Without Losing Your Mind: Strategies for Managing the Mental Load In today’s fast-paced world, leadership is not just about driving results - it’s about managing the invisible mental load that comes with juggling multiple priorities, both at work and in life. As leaders, we often find ourselves navigating complex projects, overseeing teams, and carrying the weight of expectations, all while trying to maintain balance in our personal lives. The mental load can become overwhelming if we don’t have the right strategies to manage it effectively. In this talk, we’ll explore practical, actionable ways to lighten the mental load without… read more
Kalina Tonkovska Founder & CEO at Programmatic	Contracts that think: AI-driven Operations At the heart of every business lies a contract - a promise to make things happen. But while software has transformed entire industries, contracts have barely changed. They’re still static documents, buried in cloud folders, locked in PDFs, or lost in endless email chains. The best companies of tomorrow won’t just manage contracts; they’ll turn them into living systems. AI-driven agreements that don’t just sit there but execute, adapt, and drive decisions in real time. This talk dives into the shift from passive contracts to programmatic agreements—self-executing… read more
Angeliki Galanopoulou Client Lead, Travel at Google UK	Reclaim your balance: How you can use your calendar to gain insight There is this misconception that work/life balance is the amount of time you spend doing your job versus the amount of time you spend doing what's important to you outside of work. What if you do what's important to you inside work? What if you blend the two worlds instead of separating them? Your calendar is a great tool to help you identify and balance what's important to you. In this talk, I'll be sharing a methodology on how to use your calendar to gain this insight. At the end of the session, you will be… read more
Sapir Yaakov Senior Product Designer at Aveni	Designing a Place to Belong: Lessons from a Foreigner in Tech Breaking into the tech world is challenging, but doing so in a foreign country adds another layer of complexity. From navigating cultural differences to overcoming communication barriers, being a foreigner in tech comes with unique struggles—and surprising strengths. In this talk, I’ll share my journey of moving across borders, growing into a Senior Product Designer role, and finding my voice in a new professional landscape. You’ll gain insights on turning cultural diversity into an advantage, building connections, and thriving as an outsider in a competitive industry. Did you like… read more
Hindoli Roy Vice President-Finops Product Manager at JP Morgan & Chase	"From Loud to Legendary-My story of Reinventing Inclusive Leadership" Through my journey into corporate & tech for the past 15 years, I have been called out by many of my male peers as "one of the loudest voice in the room" often. I have spent a significant amount of time as a young coder to fight my urge to voice my opinions, even when I knew I was right, my ideas were brightest in the room, but my voice always seemed to be lost. I learnt to use the moments when I was put down or my voice was lost in the louder voice , to work on how to survive & then shine in my career- cutting through the noice. The corporate business world can be a harsh… read more
Cecile Hemery Founder and Leadership Coach at Walayance	When “wanting to do a good job” stops you from having a bigger impact For some of us, being a “good girl” at school in our youth played an essential part in our lives. We were praised for getting good grades, pleasing the teachers and our parents in the process, and it somehow became a part of our identity. Many of us carried this drive into our professional lives, striving to impress and achieve recognition. And it served us well - promotions, raises, and praise that reinforced our identity as successful professionals. However, over time the same approach that worked wonders in school and at the beginning of our career may no longer yield the… read more
Onur Korucu Managing Partner and Advisory Board Member at GovernID	Ethical AI in Cybersecurity: Balancing Innovation with Risk Mitigation As artificial intelligence continues to drive innovation across industries, it also introduces new risks, particularly in cybersecurity, data protection, and ethical governance. While AI can bolster security efforts, it can simultaneously expose organizations to critical vulnerabilities, such as biased algorithms, data privacy concerns, and unintentional ethical breaches. In this session, we’ll explore how organizations can strike a balance between innovation and risk management by embracing regulatory frameworks like the EU AI Act and adopting essential principles such as… read more
Nyree Basdeo Management Consultant at PA Consulting	AI and Human Synergy: Shaping the Future of Work In this session, we will explore the transformative potential of integrating artificial intelligence with human expertise to shape the future of work. As technology continues to evolve, the synergy between AI and human capabilities becomes increasingly crucial in driving innovation and enhancing productivity. We will delve into real-world examples and case studies that highlight how AI can augment human skills, streamline processes, and create new opportunities for growth. Attendees will gain insights into the strategies for fostering a collaborative environment where AI and humans work… read more
Umaima Haider Senior Lecturer at University of East London	From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Women’s Journey in Digital Infrastructure Sector The digital infrastructure sector, propelled by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI), has seen remarkable growth in recent years. Despite this surge, one of the most pressing challenges facing the industry is the workforce gap, particularly the underrepresentation of women. Currently, women account for less than 25% of the workforce in this rapidly evolving sector. This presentation will explore the key challenges women face in entering and advancing within digital infrastructure roles and highlight the opportunities that exist for driving diversity and inclusion. Did… read more