Sessions: WomenTech Global Conference

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Monique Montanino Tech Executive Career Coach at Resumé Tech Guru	57% Invisible: Why Your Online Brand Is Blocking Career Growth In today’s digital-first world, visibility is no longer optional, it’s the gateway to influence, opportunity, and legacy. Yet 57% of employers admit they won’t interview candidates they can’t find online. This presentation explores the hidden cost of poor personal branding for women in tech, from entry-level professionals to seasoned executives. Through data-backed insights, real-world case studies, and a scalable framework called the Visibility Stack, Monique reveals how strategic online presence drives hiring, promotions, board invitations, and thought leadership. Attendees will… read more
Ashley Hromatko FinOps Engineering Product Lead at Corteva	FinOps for AI & AI for FinOps: Driving Governance, Efficiency & Business Value in the AI Era AI is exploding across the enterprise—and so are the bills. GPUs, tokens. AI platforms introduce new cost drivers that traditional FinOps wasn’t designed for. At the same time, AI gives FinOps new superpowers in automation, forecasting, and anomaly detection. This session shows how to evolve FinOps for AI and use AI to scale FinOps. We’ll cover: AI governance & FinOps’ role – where FinOps plugs into AI standards, policies, and guardrails. AI inventory & token-based showback – tracking AI apps, token usage, and cost per… read more
Swathi Adimulam OCI Cloud & AI Architect at Oracle	Smarter, Not Hotter : Green Principles for AI Design This session invites product managers, engineers, and AI practitioners to critically examine the growing environmental cost of generative AI and large language models (LLMs)—a concern often overshadowed by excitement around innovation and productivity. As AI becomes embedded in everyday tools and workflows, I see many organizations and developers adopt LLMs by default, frequently without fully considering whether these high-energy models are necessary or sustainable for the task at hand. I will begin by grounding the audience in real-world data, such as how training a single… 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. … read more
Priyadarshni Natarajan Technical Fellow at Walmart	Mentorship and Sponsorship: Building the Next Generation of Women in Tech Effective ways to guide and elevate emerging talent in the technology sector. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Danielle Steed Head of Operations at ScreenSteps	Boost Manager Productivity by 25% By Eliminating Tribal Knowledge Do Managers, Directors, and VP's spend their time answering the same employee questions and the same mistakes? It's time to modernize how your team transfers knowledge from those who know to those who do. This session will discuss how to eliminate tribal knowledge, the power of mentoring women, and freeing up managers time to focus on what moves your business forward. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Daniela Mainieri Cyber Resiliency Architect at Kyndryl	Kyndryl Technical Women Advancement Program Kyndryl Technical advancement program is a internal initiative within Kyndryl to support the development of women in technical careers. This session is going to go over the motivation to create a program like that, how it works, the results achieved so far and also share tips on what went well and what did not. The idea is to share experiences with the audience so that other programs like that can be created to support women in IT. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Julia Satov Global Director of Diversity & Inclusion at Litera	Risk & Revolutions \| How Our Workforce Has Become the Unassuming Revolutionaries This dynamic session that weaves storytelling, research and data, challenges us to understand what’s the risk: As legal (and legal tech) professionals in the space of assessing risk, what do we not see, what have we not considered, what are we still missing? This session takes a view from 10,000 feet to 10 inches to explore how industries have had to react and evolve, how understanding current revolutions are fundamental to business continuity, and how organizational health, reputational brand and talent retention have become the drivers to competitive advantage. We have not only evolved, we… read more
Sultana Begum AI Product Manager at Intel Corporation	Competitive Semiconductor Product Management This talk provides insights from my book on competitive semiconductor product management published by Springer Nature-Apress. The talk demystifies the complex landscape of the semiconductor product industry today. With the emerging benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) today, the semiconductor industry is at crossroads of unprecedented demand, touching almost every product in the modern world. The talk describes the potential business and product development opportunities and provides technical and business details to help you gain a deep understanding of the semiconductor… read more
Viviana Siless Professor, CTO, Co-founder at Quipu Bank	Using AI and blockchain for an inclusive economy A dive into how alternative data and AI can lead the development of new tools for creating an inclusive economy. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Maria Julia Yanzi DE&I Leader at DataArt	From intentions to impact We will break down the process of implementing a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) strategy from scratch in a way that is clear, manageable, and impactful. One of the main challenges organizations face is turning abstract DE&I concepts into tangible actions without feeling overwhelmed. We’ll begin on how to set realistic, measurable goals that align with your organization’s values and mission. How to engage leaders at all levels, ensuring their active involvement. I will finally share our practical case Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Julia liqin Cai CTO at MaxRetail	The Engineering Triangle I am excited to share my journey and the framework I developed for scaling technology startups from Series A to Series C. Through my experience, I created a structured approach, The Engineering Triangle, which focuses on three core pillars: Business Uplift, Technology Uplift, and People Uplift. This framework provides a strategic blueprint for building and scaling high-performing technology organizations. I am also in the process of writing a book that explores this methodology in depth, offering insights into the key principles of successfully growing a technology startup Did you… read more
Gayathri Jeganmohan Software Engineer at Microsoft	Get 10x Faster, 50% Fewer Bugs with GenAI in IoT Generative AI is revolutionizing IoT development—cutting firmware deployment time by 10x, reducing bugs by 50%, and automating tasks once thought impossible. From self-configuring IoT networks to AI-generated sensor simulations, developers can now build and optimize intelligent systems faster than ever. In this session, we’ll explore: 1. Zero-touch provisioning: Automate IoT fleet configuration and firmware updates using LLMs. 2. Data synthesis at scale: Generate realistic sensor data to train AI models without costly real-world collection. 3. Lightweight AI at the edge… read more
Chinatu Uzuegbu Cyber Security Consultant, Managing Director at RoseTech CyberCrime Solutions Ltd.	Securing Our Cyber World It is a Digital World or simply the Cyber World. Information flies at the speed of light and the global world seems too streamlined as we seamlesslyleverage on various devices and infrastructures to communicate and share information. 'Securing Our Cyber World ' has become our core obligation as Tech Professionals and everyone including 'work from home' women. We would dive-deep on promoting a good and cultured Security Hygiene while using each of the Digital tools such as Mobile Devices, Infrastructures, Platforms, Applications, Data, Files, WIFI, Bluetooth, Hotspot,… read more
Oluwabusola Marcus Product Manager at Canonical	Ubuntu in Tech: Embracing African Values to Foster Inclusivity and Innovation This topic focuses on the concept of 'Ubuntu,' which emphasizes interconnectedness, community, and humanity. It will explore how integrating African values into the tech industry can create more inclusive cultures, drive innovation, and empower diverse voices. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Isioma Utomi CEO at Catalyst Experience Solutions	The Leadership Pivot: 3 Habits to Adapt Fast and Keep Moving Forward In tech, change isn’t coming—it’s already here. Whether it’s a market shift, team restructuring, or unexpected challenges, leaders who know how to pivot fast without losing momentum stand out. This talk will break down three simple but powerful habits that help tech founders and managers stay adaptable, make decisions with confidence, and keep their teams engaged—no matter what’s changing. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Ayamba Okpa Technology Consultant at KPMG	Leveraging Technology & Digital Transformation in Professional Services This session will explore how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, automation, and data analytics are reshaping the accounting and consulting industry. Participants will gain insights into best practices for digital adoption, the impact of technology on service delivery, and strategies to drive transformation within their organizations. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Understand Digital Transformation – Define digital transformation and its significance in the accounting and advisory… read more
Chantelle Botha Founder of Dragonfly - Chief VIP Officer at Dragonfly	Manager to Exec in 7 Steps The leap from manager to exec is one that a lot of people want, but not a lot of people make. For Women in Tech, the leap is not just one of the most complex career moves you’ll ever face – it’s a shift into a traditionally male dominated space. You are moving from an operationally focussed role into a strategically focussed role, and your best shot at success is to start preparing long before your proposed move. This talk unpacks the 7 steps and provides a detailed roadmap of how to make this dream a reality! (Handout included) Did you like this session? Share to… read more
Zellah Fuphe Chief Risk and Sustainability Officer at NTT DATA Inc.	Much like the invention of brakes enabled cars to go faster, embedding risk management in business operations is a key enabler of sustainable growth. In the session, Zellah will make the case for collaboration in the management of risk in a global organization, not just as a means to protect profits, but as a key enabler of sustainable growth. Did you like this session? Share to vote.
Regina Emmerich Engagement Manager: Automation and Digital Applications at Decision Inc	Beyond the Hype: What AI Really Looks Like in Enterprise Transformation AI has dominated every boardroom conversation, but for many enterprises, it still feels more like a promise than a practice. This talk cuts through the hype to explore what it actually takes to implement AI responsibly and sustainably. Drawing on live Decision Inc. programs across automation, analytics, and governance, I’ll unpack what works, what doesn’t, and why most AI roadmaps fail before they start. This is the human-side playbook for leaders ready to move from headlines to habits. Did you like this session? Share to vote.