Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Ishreen Bradley Chief Inspiration Officer at Belonging Pioneers	Beyond Optics: Privilege‑Savvy Leadership for Intentional Inclusion In this session, C‑suite and senior leaders will explore how privilege quietly shapes performance, opportunity and risk in their organisation. Drawing on Authentic.You and research into privilege dynamics, participants will map their own advantage, examine how it influences key talent and investment decisions, and design one 90‑day ‘privilege‑savvy’ intervention they can implement immediately. They will leave with a concrete experiment, success measures, and an accountability plan that links intentional inclusion directly to innovation, resilience and growth Did you like this session… read more
Lauren Neal Founder and Chief Programme Creator at Valued at Work Ltd	From Optics to Outcomes: How Inclusive Cultures Drive Technical Delivery In technical organisations under pressure to deliver, inclusion is often treated as a separate initiative — disconnected from project outcomes. But what if inclusion wasn’t just a ‘nice to have’ — what if it was the performance lever your team has been missing? In this session, Lauren Neal - chartered engineer, award-winning author of Valued at Work, and founder of a leadership consultancy in STEM - shares what it takes to move from awareness to action. Drawing on two decades of experience in male-dominated sectors, Lauren shows how inclusive leadership is not only ethical, but… read more
Opeyemi Osakuade PhD Researcher in Speech & Language Processing at University of Edinburgh	Who Gets to Sound Natural? Accent, Tone, and Bias in Voice AI Systems Voice technologies increasingly shape access to information, services, and opportunities, from automated captions and voice assistants to speech recognition in workplaces and public institutions. Yet many of these systems implicitly assume a “default” way of speaking, often privileging Western accents and non-tonal speech patterns. In this talk, I examine how design and modelling choices in modern voice AI systems influence who is understood, who is misinterpreted, and who is excluded. Drawing on research in speech representation learning and real-world deployment examples, I… read more
Samantha Harwood Product Strategy Consultant at Harwoods Consultancy	Quantum Computing as a Product: What we learned from the AI Gold Rush When AI entered the enterprise, leaders were told to “just do AI.” The result was confusion, misplaced use cases, expensive vanity products, and teams forced to adopt technology they didn’t yet understand. Quantum computing risks heading down the same path. This talk challenges the idea that quantum computing products are about speed, replacement, or instant competitive advantage. Instead, it positions quantum as a service (QaaS) a powerful but selective capability that helps organisations cope with complexity, explore massive decision spaces, and keep pace in an accelerating… read more
Karland King AI Strategy Lead at Faculty AI	Signals from the Noise: What AI Is Teaching Us About Science and Society Capturing both the theme of reflection - of AI progress - and the link between data, science, and broader societal insights. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Onur Korucu Non-Executive Director and Managing Partner at DataRep	AI Governance in the C-Suite: Balancing Risk, Adaptability, and Innovation As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies accelerate, C-suite executives face unprecedented challenges balancing innovation, risk, and regulatory compliance. This paper examines the critical role of executive leadership in establishing effective AI governance, audit, and risk management frameworks that ensure organizational resilience and trustworthiness. Integrating perspectives from cybersecurity, data protection, and emerging AI regulations, the study presents practical strategies to embed continuous risk assessment, real-time monitoring, and audit trails in enterprise-wide processes.… read more
Rebecca Crook CEO at MSQ DX	The new CEO Playbook: Leading Through Integration and Transformation and Proving Execution When Everyone's Watching They tell you to have a 100-day plan. They don't tell you it'll be obsolete by day 30. In January 2025, I began my first CEO role integrating 2 digital agencies, rebranding and a whole lot more thrown in. This is the unfiltered truth about leading through rapid business transformation when everyone is watching and waiting to see if you can actually execute. What I wish I'd known before stepping into the role. What actually mattered. What was noise. And why proving you can deliver matters more than any strategy deck. Real talk for… read more
Liz Hardwick CSP Productivity Expert, Tech Founder and Speaker at The Productivity Club	AI-Assisted To-Do Lists: Turn Your Thoughts into Actions with Simple AI Tools AI doesn’t have to be complicated… especially when you’re already using tools like ChatGPT or Co-Pilot. In this session, we’ll look at how to tailor these tools to your way of working, so they support your focus and help you stay organised without adding extra effort! You’ll learn how to create a simple voice-note style workflow that takes your quick thought-dumps (we’re calling them “mind unloads”) and turns them into clear, prioritised, actionable to-do lists. No coding. No complex systems. Just a smarter way to capture what’s in your head and translate it into manageable next steps… read more
Raluca Gagea Head of Enterprise PMO at Checkout.com	Change that lands: Why Identity, Congruence, and Agency matter more than Strategy Change has always been part of technology organisations - but today it is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. As AI transformation reshapes how work is done, a critical question is often overlooked: do we have the human capability and capacity to change at the same speed? This interactive workshop explores what makes change land well - in organisation and ourselves. It reframes change not as a one-off programme or a specialised change management role, but as a core leadership capability that must evolve alongside technological transformation. Participants… read more
Cybele Wong Data & AI Lead Consultant at Zuhlke Group	From Prototype to Performance: Turning AI into Business Value Most AI initiatives don’t fail on algorithm development - they stall across the value chain. In this session, I’ll share a pragmatic approach to converting generative AI and advanced analytics into measurable business outcomes. We’ll explore how to focus on high‑impact opportunities, quantify value up front, and establish the right data foundations and guardrails ensuring solutions remain trustworthy as they scale. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Sheelagh Mahoney Head of Distribution & Airline Alliances at easyJet	Rising Together: Building Inclusive Pathways for Women in Tech The session is for women at all levels to support each other in creating a tech ecosystem where everyone belongs. From building inclusive cultures and advancing your career to driving innovation and sustaining resilience, this panel will share insights and strategies for women at every stage of their career journey to rise, support each other, and shape the future of tech—together.. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Laura Taylor Founder & Professional Visibility Strategist at Social Flow Collective	How Career Opportunities Actually Find You: The Hidden Mechanics of Professional Visibility Career opportunities rarely come from being the most qualified person in the room. They come from being the person someone thinks of when a role, a project, or a conversation suddenly needs filling. In this session, I'll unpack the often invisible mechanics behind how opportunities actually surface, particularly for women in tech. Drawing on patterns I've seen working with hundreds of women across technology, leadership, and consulting, I'll explain why so many high-performing women remain overlooked, and what creates lasting professional visibility without tipping into… read more
Zanya Fahy Head of Strategy at Toaster	Beyond the Launch: Why Your GTM Strategy Fails Without a "Phase 0" Framework In the rush to hit revenue targets, many tech organisations treat Go-To-Market as a linear execution phase. But sustainable growth isn't just about the launch; it’s about the structural integrity of the brand before the first dollar is spent. In this session, Zanya Fahy, Head of Strategy at Toaster, breaks down their proprietary Strategic GTM Planning Model used to successfully scale global brands. We will move past the theory and dive into the practical 'Phase 0' i.e. the critical window where positioning is pressure-tested by "boots on the ground"… read more
Pooja Vijay Engineer Lead at Lloyds banking group	Back to Build: Thriving in Tech After break Returning to work after a significant break is rarely as simple as picking up where you left off. The pace has changed, expectations feel higher, and confidence doesn’t always return on schedule. In this talk, I share an honest, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to rebuild momentum after time away from the workforce. From navigating self-doubt and skill gaps to redefining productivity and success, this session explores how challenging seasons can reshape not just how we work—but how we lead, prioritize, and show up. Attendees will walk away with practical… read more
Gayatri Panda Investor	From Code to Capital: How Women Can Shape the Future of Climate Tech and Emerging Technologies Technology is shaping the future of our planet—but women remain underrepresented in the rooms where capital, strategy, and long-term decisions are made. In this fireside chat, we explore how women can move beyond participation to real influence in climate tech and emerging technologies. Drawing from hands-on experience at the intersection of technology, investment, and sustainability, this session will unpack how ideas move from innovation to impact—and how women can position themselves to lead that journey. The conversation will cover career pivots into climate… read more
Andrea Sommer Co-Founder & CEO at Hive Founders	The funding formula: Secrets of Fundraising Success for Female Founders Raising funding as a female founder can feel like an uphill battle — but it doesn’t have to be. What separates the founders who raise fast and successfully from the rest? How do you tell your story so investors listen — and act? Discover the key strategies, mindsets and habits that set top female founders apart and gain practical insights to help you raise smarter, faster and stronger. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Samer Naqvi Senior Technical Consultant at Global Logic	How AI is Changing the DNA of Test Automation For decades, test automation has been centered on scripting, involving predictable inputs, defined outputs, and rule-based execution. But the arrival of AI has rewritten the code of what automation can be and how testers fit into it. We’re witnessing a transformation where automation is no longer just faster execution; it’s becoming smarter decision-making. This talk explores how AI is fundamentally changing the DNA of test automation, from static rule-based systems to adaptive, self-learning ecosystems. But this evolution also brings new questions: How do we validate what AI… read more
Rachel Dickson Lead Coach & Founder at Culture + Cleanse	It's Not Imposter Syndrome. It's Pressure: Why High Performers Overthink - and How to Think Clearly Anyway Imposter Syndrome often shows up for women who are already performing at a high level. What's mischaracterised as a lack of confidence, on closer examination, is usually a natural, rationale response to operating in environments that keep their thinking under constant evaluation. This session isn’t a lecture. It’s a live, responsive conversation shaped in real-time. We’ll work directly with what participants recognise in themselves: the moments where thinking tightens, decisions slow down, or self-monitoring creeps in. As those patterns surface, I’ll explain… read more
Ekta soni Head of Change and Transformation at Walker Crips Group	AI is Not Biased: Leaders Are: Rethinking Responsibility in AI The conversation around bias in AI usually focuses on data and algorithms. But what if the real source of bias is leadership? This talk challenges the dominant narrative by showing how decisions made by leaders what problems to solve, which data to prioritise, and whose voices are included shape AI systems long before a model is trained. By shifting the focus from technical bias to leadership accountability, this session highlights why increasing the number of women in AI leadership is critical not just for representation, but for building better, more ethical… read more
Samhita Sarkar Principal Data Engineering Tech Lead at HP Inc	Breaking into the stack: Practical roadmap to transitioning into data The world of data has changed a lot lately. Even though AI can now do some of the coding, companies still need real people who can solve problems and understand how everything works together. But if you are coming from a different job, all the new tech terms and tools can feel very confusing. This talk gives you a simple and clear plan to start your career in data. We will look at exactly what skills are needed today. Whether you want to build the systems that move data or tell the stories behind the numbers, this session will show you how to use what you already know to land… read more