Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Morvareed Salehpour Managing Attorney at Salehpour Legal	AI Unveiled: Balancing the Benefits and Burdens with Legal Perspectives This presentation will delve into the legal implications and complications of artificial intelligence, discussing intellectual property complications, treatment of data and privacy issues, contract complications, sources of liability, and novel types of disputes. Specifically, as the real-world begins to make greater use of this technology, we explore what are the ramifications in responsibility, liability, and more that we should be thinking about, both as producers and users of these new technologies. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Almira Roldan CEO, Chief AI Officer at UnDesto AI®	Bring Your Own Damn Chair In an industry where seats at the table are still limited (and often reserved), Dr. Myra Roldan brings an unapologetic, energizing call to action: Stop waiting for an invitation. Bring your own damn chair. In this bold and deeply personal session, Myra, a shares her journey as a Latina woman going from teen mom to award-winning, globally recognized AI/ML technologist, author, and keynote speaker. She unpacks what it means to navigate rooms that weren’t built for you, and why claiming space isn't just a right, it's a responsibility. Drawing on being a two decades in… read more
Marie Doce Founder at Grounded AI	Building for the Margins, Winning the Market Most founders are told to build for the mainstream. But history shows that some of the most transformative products started at the edges with closed captioning, ride-hailing apps, and even Bumble. What began as solutions for overlooked communities ended up changing the way millions live, work, and connect. In this talk, I'll explore why underrepresented founders (women, parents, immigrants, and people in rural communities) are uniquely positioned to create breakthrough innovation. Drawing on real stories and my own journey building Grounded AI, a practical and ethical AI… read more
Purva Sawant Engineering Manager at Bank of America	Leading Engineering teams by bridging the Gap between Tech and Business As Engineering Manager / Tech Leader, you are a building block holding the engineering and technical pillars. You also act as a translators between tech and business stakeholders. However, because of this gap often leads to misaligned priorities, decisions without incorrect research which can lead to frustration and loss of $$ for the company. As a leader, your team's and company's success relies not just on your technical expertise, but also your understanding of the moving business ask. This session would help enlighten on : - Differences between business and technical… read more
Meghan Pratschler Startup Attorney at Cartographer Business Law	Mapping the Legal Terrain of AI Explore the Uncharted Legal Issues of AI As AI transforms industries, the law is struggling to keep up. From lawsuits over training data to global regulatory battles, companies face unprecedented risks—and opportunities. Join the attorneys at Cartographer Business Law as we navigate the legal landscape for AI innovators, investors, and adopters. What You’ll Learn: Who Owns AI Training Data? – What recent lawsuits mean for your business model. Regulations: US vs EU vs China – How global rules shape market access and compliance. The… read more
Nikhila Mohan Senior Data Science Manager at Intuit	Behind Every Click: Unlocking Growth Through Experimentation and Strategic AI In today’s fast-moving digital world, growth depends on how well we understand and act on user behavior. This session will help data scientists uncover hidden opportunities in websites and products, turning them into measurable business outcomes. You’ll learn why experimentation is essential for building products and strategies that succeed in the real world. I’ll provide an overview of the entire experimentation lifecycle—diving into statistical approaches, nuances of experiment reads, alternative causal inference techniques, methods for measuring both short-term and long-term impact and… read more
Pooja Mehta Product Manager II at Microsoft	Navigating the AI Product Landscape: Lessons Learned Artificial Intelligence is evolving at a rapid pace, and product managers are at the center of this transformation. In this session, Pooja Mehta, AI Product Manager at Microsoft, will share lessons learned from building and launching AI-powered products at scale. Attendees will gain insights into the unique challenges and opportunities of AI product development, including ethical considerations, data strategy, and cross-functional collaboration. You'll leave with actionable strategies to navigate the complexities of the AI product landscape and lead with confidence in… read more
Melissa Erickson Executive Director at The Funding Studio	The Missing Piece of Your Fundraising Puzzle: Why Philanthropy Belongs in Every Founder’s Strategy Most women founders are told to chase investors, not donors. What if the key to sustainable growth lies in doing both? This session reframes how women in tech and social innovation think about capital by introducing philanthropy as a powerful and often overlooked funding stream. Drawing from more than twenty years of experience in fundraising and social enterprise, Melissa Watson Erickson, CFRE, shares how to integrate philanthropic partnerships, fiscal sponsorship, and donor engagement into an existing fundraising mix. Attendees will walk away with practical tools to identify… read more
Devashree Shirude Senior Software Engineer at PlayStation	The Art of Being Shameless: Demystifying Software Engineering as a Woman In tech, especially as women, we’re often taught to stay humble, play safe, and wait to be recognized. But growth in software engineering comes from curiosity, courage — and a little shamelessness. In this talk, I’ll share my journey from doubting my voice to leading projects at PlayStation, mentoring others, and helping women break through the “invisibility barrier” in engineering. Attendees will walk away with concrete strategies to self-advocate, demystify complex tech domains, and claim their space — unapologetically. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Wen Hsu Founder at Wen Coaching	Something's Off, And I Can't Name It You're not failing. By every external measure, you're succeeding. And something's off. You can't quite name it. Most leadership talks won't help you, because they assume you already know what's wrong and just need a tactic. This one doesn't. Wen Hsu is a Taiwanese-American leadership coach and former engineering leader with twenty years in tech. She works with immigrant women leaders (Directors, VPs, Senior Directors) who are accomplished, recognized, and quietly running on empty. In this talk, she names the thing… read more
Ajita Kanchivakam Ananth Staff Technical Program Manager at Google	Design Your Brand Like a Product : Career Growth Strategies What if you approached your career the way you build great products — with clarity of vision, iterative feedback, and measurable impact? As a Staff Technical Program Manager who has successfully led product launches at companies like Google, Coinbase, and DocuSign, I’ve learned that your most important product is your professional brand. This talk introduces a powerful and actionable framework: treating your career as a strategic product roadmap with clear success criteria and a calculated plan for scaling your influence. We’ll explore how to apply product-thinking principles… read more
Deepti Bahel Senior Data Engineer at Vigoursoft	From Transplant to Transformation: Leveraging AI to Rebuild Career, Health, and Hope This talk explores how adversity can become the engine of reinvention. After surviving kidney failure and a life-saving transplant, I found myself rebuilding not only my health but my professional identity. I turned to AI as both a tool and a teacher—using it to upskill, create a data engineering portfolio, design healthcare analytics apps, and even manage my recovery more intelligently. Through this journey, I discovered how women in tech can use AI for personal and professional reinvention—building confidence, portfolios, and opportunities in an uncertain job market.… read more
Snigdha Gupta Product Manager II Comms AI, at Uber	When Conversations Become Code: The Future of AI-Powered Communication Platforms As products become increasingly conversational, every interaction, be it an email, chat, or voice call, becomes an opportunity for intelligence. In this talk, I’ll share how teams at the intersection of AI, product, and customer experience can design scalable communication platforms powered by intent detection, agentic workflows, and human-in-the-loop feedback (HITL). Drawing from real-world implementations across multiple domain ecosystems, we’ll explore how to move from reactive support systems to proactive, personalized engagement, while balancing automation with empathy. AI… read more
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
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 and 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… 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