Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Amanda Obidike Executive Director at STEMi Makers Africa	Decoding a Successful Fellowship Program in Tech Imagine doing collaborative research for the White House, working to create a more humane and inclusive digital world, or assisting policy experts on critical international issues about science and technology. One of the opportunity to position yourself into such life changing legacies are participating in fellowships. Tech Fellowships gives you an insider glimpse of firsthand knowledge and further pivots you into global career opportunities. Women in technology still remain underrepresented and there is less participation/selection during fellowship programs.… read more
Sara Feliciano Head of Operations at Bosch Service Solutions	From Software Developer to Head of Operations in 10 years Started as a Software Developer and jumping in several companies, Sara is now Head of Operations in Bosch. Meet her professional path with highs and lows! Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Ruzan Nalbandyan Training & Leadership Development Manager EMEA at Synopsys	Unleashing the Power of Women Key topics • Why empowering women is a win-win strategy • What are the key competencies that help women to succeed • How we build an environment where women are empowered to lead Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Ilda Botelho de Sousa Senior lawyer, Consultant and Trainer at Ciberlaw	How to protect users personal data in AI systems - ethics and law Inform , share and discuss about AI ethic Issues, about the interseccional on aplying regulation and how can companies and developers comply . The importance of personal data protection in AI systems. The new AI Act overview and responsible AI. Demystifying law and regulation and how to adopt the best practices. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Olha Paramonova VP, AdTech at Sigma Software	Giving Back, Moving Forward: How Mentorship Shapes Careers—Including Your Own We will explore the transformative power of mentorship, particularly in the context of scaling operations. The discussion will focus on how mentorship can be instrumental in personal and professional development while addressing the challenges of growth. By exploring AdTech Competence Center's mentorship practices, you'll gain insights into how fostering a culture of guidance and support can lead to enhanced career trajectories for both mentors and mentees. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Irina Iozefson-Schneider Non-Executive Director, Investor, Advisor	From the Driving Seat to the Boardroom: What No One Tells You About Leading Without the Title Making the leap from an executive role to a non-executive board seat changes everything - your authority, your tools, and the way you create impact. In this session, Irina Iozefson-Schneider shares her personal journey from leading digital growth, tech, data, and digital transformation as an executive to shaping strategy and investment decisions as a board member across retail businesses representing over €35B in combined revenue. She explores how domain expertise opens the boardroom door, while expanding beyond it into transformation, organisational design, and investment governance is what… read more
Kateryna Mohylnytska CCO at Kyiv Digital	From Crisis to Continuity: Best Practices in Resilience Management In an increasingly challenging world, organizations must be equipped to not only respond to crises but to emerge stronger and more adaptable. This talk will explore best practices in resilience management, focusing on strategies that help businesses and communities transition from crisis to continuity. Attendees will gain actionable insights into building robust systems that can withstand disruptions, recover quickly, and ensure long-term sustainability in the face of uncertainty. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Viktoriya Tsytsak Senior Director at Intellias	From Execution to Strategy: How Women Break the “Trusted Doer” Trap Many high-performing women find themselves consistently relied upon for execution, delivery, and problem-solving - yet overlooked when strategic roles or promotions are discussed. This session explores the “Trusted Doer” trap: a common but rarely named pattern where competence becomes a ceiling rather than a lever for advancement. Drawing on real-world experience working closely with executive leadership and decision-making forums, this talk explains how promotion and leadership readiness are evaluated beyond results alone. Participants will learn why performance does not… read more
Victoria Itskovych CIO of Kyiv City Council	Resilience Through Digitalization Kyiv Digital team manages the municipal app which deals with useful public services, that became especially vital after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. In such a difficult for our country time we continue to develop our brand and present new projects to the world community. We have implemented the perspective plan in digitalization of the city in different social, politic, transport and other areas, as well as presented numerous urban and democracy initiatives in the digital format. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Gizem Kedici Ozbayrac Health Policy Head at Roche Turkiye	Advancing Healthcare Through Digitalization: Case Studies from Roche Turkiye As a Roche affiliate in Turkiye, we have been at the forefront of advancing a digital health portfolio focused on improving patient outcomes and enhancing health system efficiency across multiple chronic disease areas. In this session, I will share how our chronic disease management solutions have transformed the entire patient journey—from diagnosis through ongoing care. These digital innovations integrate cutting-edge technologies such as decision support systems, image recognition, remote monitoring, rule engines, micro-personalization, and smart assistants, all working together to provide… read more
Özge Tekalp Chief Customer and Project Officer at Locksmith Technologies	Transforming Tech Through Customer Centric Leadership: A women's Perspective on Digital Evolution n an era where technological advancement accelerates daily, the true measure of innovation lies not in technical sophistication alone, but in our ability to drive meaningful change while keeping customers at the heart of digital transformation. This keynote session explores the unique position women leaders hold in shaping customer-centric technology solutions and managing organizational change in the digital age. Drawing from extensive experience in digital transformation initiatives, this presentation delves into three crucial aspects of modern tech leadership: customer-centric… read more
Gil Baram Non resident research scholar at Center for Long Term Cybersecurity, University of California Berkeley	Seeing Is No Longer Believing: How AI Is Reshaping Cyber Incidents and Executive Decisions Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing cybercrime in ways that go beyond new tools or tactics. By automating reconnaissance, generating convincing phishing and impersonation content, and enabling rapid coordination across criminal groups, AI is accelerating the speed, scale, and ambiguity of cyber incidents. For organizations, this means crises now unfold faster than traditional verification and approval processes can support, often forcing leaders to make irreversible decisions before the most critical facts are confirmed. This presentation draws on the AI-Enabled Cybercrime:… read more
Angela del Carmen Fuentes CEO at Imageryst	Harnessing Satellite Imagery for Transforming the Energy Sector: Insights and Applications In this session, we will explore how satellite imagery is revolutionizing the energy industry by providing valuable geospatial insights for better decision-making and operational efficiency. From optimizing renewable energy installations to monitoring infrastructure and managing environmental impacts, satellite data offers a range of applications for energy companies. We will delve into the key technologies and satellite platforms that empower organizations to enhance their energy production, maintenance, and asset management. Case studies and practical examples will demonstrate the… read more
Rebecca Taylor Threat Intelligence Knowledge Manager at Secureworks	Representation is Key: Cyber Threats & Diversity of Thought According to ISC2, around 34% of the cybersecurity workforce is female. Yet despite the need for more diverse representation being a prominent conversation topic across the industry, there is limited conversation on why it is so critical we accomplish this in our technology and cybersecurity teams. This change and progression is needed for so many reasons. If we simply consider the make up of the cyber adversary, if they represent diverse backgrounds, experiences, lifestyles, genders so should the defenders. If we take this one step further, with the adversaries consistently… read more
Onyinye Madubuko Modern Workplace Consultant at Avanade	Microsoft Teams: Exploring What's Fresh! Microsoft Teams consistently introduces a plethora of innovative features spanning across multiple devices - from desktops and laptops to mobile devices - all tailored towards augmenting daily productivity. These updates, meticulously curated and rolled out monthly by the dedicated Teams product team, are purposefully crafted to align with and address user needs effectively. These enhancements are pivotal in ensuring that Teams retains its position as a trailblazer in facilitating effortless collaboration and amplifying productivity across diverse platforms. By staying at the forefront of… read more
Foyin Olajide-Bello Practice Lead Modern Workplace Apps at Avanade Ireland	Promoting Responsible AI in the Workplace As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to permeate various aspects of the workplace, there is a growing need to prioritize and promote responsible AI practices. This abstract explores the imperative of fostering ethical and responsible AI deployment within organizational contexts. The discussion covers key considerations, such as transparency, accountability, fairness, and the ethical implications of AI algorithms. By examining case studies and industry best practices, this abstract aims to provide insights into creating a framework that encourages the responsible use of AI technologies in… read more
Alisha Sharma Manager Cyber and information security at Allied Irish Banks (AIB) Ireland	Cracking the code: demystifying API Security My presentation will talk about: Understanding Application Programming Interfaces – common types of APIs and API protocols API Security Breaches in the News Traditional API Security (Pros and Cons) – Documentation, Testing and Meditation API Attacks – OWASP API Security Top 10 and Automated Attacks (Credential Stuffing, Scraping) The Modern Approach to API Security – 10 things you can do now to secure APIs' Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Simone Fenton-Jarvis Chief Workplace Officer at The Human-Centric Workplace	The Future of Work is Human The future of work is human. It's all about people. Powered by Tech, underpinned by data, connected through purpose. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Rachna Trivedi Head - Data, Analytics & AI at Cognizant	Age of AI - Big Data, Small Patience and now that's fashion! Now we are in the era of AI where everyone wants to join the bandwagon but one thing which is still here is DATA and its still equally messy, chaotic and demanding. While AI age promise intelligent AGENTIC systems... in this session we will explore the no-fluff, high-snark reality of what actually it means to work with data in age of AI... Garbage in is still garbage out and do we want to deserve better trash in name of AI or actually have patience to sort the trash once in for all. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Rebecca James Head of Customer Success at Featurespace, a Visa Solution	Smooth Criminal - How the scammers wordsmith into your customers' lives In a digital world, fraudsters are repeatedly leveraging psychological manipulation to bypass the controls organisations put in place to protect customers. Understanding how the fraudsters exploit cognitive dissonance, reinforce fear and uncertainty, and build trust with victims is key to understanding how to break the spell. The session will explore some of the psychological approaches used by fraudsters, why these work, and what the impact is. By understanding this, you can design more robust and effective fraud controls, and protect people from becoming… read more