Agenda
Monday, June 21
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4:00pm - 5:30pm PT111 - 21st Century LeaderShifts: The Millennial Solution to Guiding the Next Generations of LeadersIn this workshop you'll discover Sawubona (Zulu for "I see you") Leadership - a revolutionary method, revitalizing every generation to create a shared future and an enduring p ... ath to profits through purpose and the power of our gifts.
A new generation of leaders is ready to take on this challenge - provided they feel aligned with your vision and can use their gifts to do meaningful, purposeful work.
Learn how to harness the natural gifts of your people so they have the Leadership Capabilities once only required of senior management to anticipate change and stay competitive. Experience the power of purpose to ignite a sense of belonging to something greater, and a deep commitment to the company's success.
Today if leaders are not willing to make the "shift," they risk not succeeding in this century.
WORKSHOP HANDOUTS:
Please click HERE to download and print the handouts for the Break-Out Case Study portion of the workshop.
Workshop Leader:
Susan Inouye, executive coach, bestselling author of "Leadership's Perfect Storm: What Millennials Are Teaching Us about Possibilities, Passion and Purpose," and a leading expert on the changing landscape of leadership and millennials, has worked with over 600 companies in 40 industries for the past 20 years. She's helped leaders to increase their companies' productivity and profitability by making the "LeaderShifts" necessary to succeed. She shares a leadership style - proven successful in over 30 countries - known as "Sawubona Leadership" (Zulu for "I see you."). This method has enabled her to turn around companies and cultures for over a decade.Read MoreSusan Inouye
Executive CoachSarah Campbell
IT Product Owner, Magellan HealthLaura DiMille
Director, Global & Regional Events, WITISheilah Pacete
Vice President, Social Media Marketing & Communications, WITIElizabeth Wronkowski
Social Media Communications Specialist, WITI
Tuesday, June 22
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7:00am - 8:00am PT221 - Pre-Summit Global Networking!Grab yourself a cup of coffee and join us for an informal networking event before the Summit keynotes begin. It's a chance to meet and mingle with fellow Summit attendees from ... around the country and around the globe. Jump in any time ... stay for 60 seconds or 60 minutes or anything in between … and open a new door.Read More
David Leighton
Co-Founder and President, WITI -
8:00am - 8:20am PT
Michelle Bailey
Chief Executive Officer, Women In Technology International (WITI)Carolyn Leighton
Founder/Chairwoman, WITI -
8:20am - 8:50am PT232 - Fireside Chat - The Future of Artificial IntelligenceUniquely informed insights on the evolving world of Artificial Intelligence and its ethical implications. Learn more about the complexity and nuances of AI ethics in the real ... world. This discussion will cover the urgency behind the need for more women in AI.Read More
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8:50am - 9:25am PT233 - Keynote Panel - Racial Equity Audits Can Change Your Company for the Better -- If You Do It RightThere's a lot of conversations about Racial Equity Audits these days, but not enough clarity about what it means and how it works. 2020 forced a broad and overdue reckoning wi ... th how deeply racial inequity runs in many institutions -- including our nation's workplaces. Many companies have responded with statements and pledges both symbolic and substantive. As they work to make good on those commitments to racial justice and equity, a racial equity audit can be an essential accountability tool. Or it can be a superficial exercise. In this session, learn from some of the nation's leading experts on DEI audits about what an effective racial equity audit looks like, how it can help your organization, and what are the measures of success.Read More
Michelle Bailey
Chief Executive Officer, Women In Technology International (WITI)Pamela Coukos, J.D., Ph.D.
CEO & Co-Founder, Working IDEALCyrus Mehri
Co-Founder and Principal, Working IDEALRene Redwood
CEO, Redwood Enterprise, LLC -
9:00am - 9:30am PTTBDDummy session for displaying unassigned speakers.
Kristina Albert
Executive Coach & Leadership Advisor, Leadership ExcellenceTina Ambrosini
Success Coach, CreativosityBeena Ammanath
Founder, Humans For AIAngela Anderson
Program Mentor, Western Governor's UniversityTosin Arowojolu
Network Director, WITI BahrainMichelle Bailey
Chief Executive Officer, Women In Technology International (WITI)Isabella Bain
Creative & Strategic Associate Director, IBM AustraliaAditi Banerjee, Ph.D.
Managing Director, AccentureJane Barr
Executive Coach , Kinnexion, LLCNgozi Bell
Partner, Trans-Sahara Investment CorporationGenevieve Bell, Ph.D.
Director, 3A Institute, Australia National UniversityBetsy Bluestone
Senior Director, Global Scouting & Partnerships, P&G VenturesRich Brenner
Founder, TGB IncSheryl-Ann Carscadden
Managing Director, Strategic Partnerships, WITIMariana Castro
Vice President, Sales, Marketing & Operations, Latin America, MicrosoftKaren Cone
Advisory Boards Director, Venture PartnerEdna Conway
Vice President, Security & Risk Officer, Azure, MicrosoftMarian Cook
Solutions Principal, Slalom ConsultingJacqueline Bouvier Copeland, Ph.D.
Founder & CEO, The Women Invested to Save Earth (WISE) FundPamela Coukos, J.D., Ph.D.
CEO & Co-Founder, Working IDEALGargi Dasgupta
Director, IBM Research/India & CTO, IBM India and South Asia, IBMJennifer "JJ" Davis
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Dell TechnologiesHeather Dowdy
Global Accessibility Skilling Lead, MicrosoftClara Durodie
Founder & Executive Chair, Cognitive Finance GroupWinifred Ereyi
Network Director, WITI CharlotteCarol Evanoff
CEO /SME, MYCS /SPAMarti Evans
Managing Director, Strategic Partnerships, WITIJulee Everett
Executive Vice President, Business Agility, ClearlyAgileSindhu Gangadharan
Senior Vice President & Managing Director, SAP Labs IndiaLia Garvin
Executive Coach & Senior Program Manager, GoogleMark Goulston
Owner, Mark Goulston, M.D., Inc.Angel Grant
Vice President, Product & Market Strategy, f5 SecurityDinis Guarda
Founder, CEO, & Executive Chairman, ZtudiumDenise Hamilton
Project Director, Race Relay (TM)Ros Harvey
Founder and Managing Director, The YieldRoopashree HM
Global Director, Foundation IP & EDA, Texas InstrumentsGrant Hume
Executive Vice President, G23 ConsultingFemi Ibiwoye
CTO, GradelyJanet Janssen
Principal, Sales Consulting & Coaching ServicesJovita Jenkins
Executive/Leadership Coach, GOOYOW GROUPDiana Kelley
CTO & Co-Founder, SecurityCurvePeggy Kilburn
Global Program Director, WITIRenessa Boley Layne
Founder, Perfect Work AcademyHailey Lennon
Partner, Anderson KillOreoluwa Lesi
Founder & Executive Director, W.TECSumedha Limaye
General Manager, Xeon Networking Engineering, Intel IndiaKathy Lomax
Vice President, Office of the CIO, First American TitleDean Lowrie
Founder, Advantage CoachingRituparna Mandal
General Manager, MediaTek BangaloreAnnie Mathew
Head of Developer Relations, Microsoft APACCyrus Mehri
Co-Founder and Principal, Working IDEALKim Meninger
Executive Coach, Your Career SuccessCarolina Milanesi
Founder, The Heart of TechMartha Montoya
CEO, AgtoolsKeiko Munechika
Co-Founder, Daisuki CoachingStephanie Ockerman
Founder, Professional Scrum Trainer, Agility Coach, Agile SocksVictor Olatunde
Founder & CEO, TribinnovLynette Owens
Founder & Global Director, Internet Safety for Kids & Families, Trend MicroYubin Park
Consultant Community Manager, MeetspecsManuela Pauer
Career/Leadership/Happiness Coach, Pauer CoachingLaMondre Pough
Chief Sustainability Officer, Ruh GlobalMeerah Rajavel
CIO, CitrixSujata Ramamoorthy
Senior Director, Information Security, CiscoShivani Reddy Nigudagi
HR Business Partner Manager, TDCX MalaysiaRene Redwood
CEO, Redwood Enterprise, LLCDebra Ruh
CEO & Founder, Ruh Global ImpactParna Sarkar-Basu
CEO and Founder, Brand and Buzz MarketingJourdan Saunders
CEO & Founder, The Resource KeyNoelle Silver
Founder, AI Leadership InstituteNiharika Srivastav
Regional Vice President, Women In Technology InternationalGarima Srivastava
Executive Director, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital StanfordHakeem Subair
Founder & CEO, One Million TeachersMica Syjuco
Director, Global Head of DevOps & Agile Coaching, AvanadeJason Thompson
Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Western Governors UniversityCarolyn Turbyfill, Ph.D.
Entrepreneur in Residence, WITIDale Thomas Vaughn
Co-Founder, Better Man Conference, Director of DEI, Good Men ProjectBriana Wade
Analyst, Cyber Threat Intelligence Team, Commonwealth BankAmy Wu
Founder, From Farms to IncubatorsElizabeth Xu, Ph.D.
CEO, A2C AcademyTae Yoo
SVP, Corporate Affairs and Corporate Responsibility, CiscoCarly Zipp
Global Head of B2B Marketing, TikTok -
9:25am - 9:45am PT234 - Keynote Fireside Chat - Women Harnessing Technology for Climate/Sustainability ChallengesRenowned technologist / activist / visionary Dr. Jackie Copeland reports on underrepresented technologists with promising ecohealth solutions to climate change - that also adv ... ance social and economic well-being of disadvantaged communities in Africa, Australia, Brazil, The Caribbean, India, and the USA. Come be inspired by exceptional women who are applying their unique skills to solutions for environmental threats - and who are succeeding.Read More
Beena Ammanath
Founder, Humans For AIJacqueline Bouvier Copeland, Ph.D.
Founder & CEO, The Women Invested to Save Earth (WISE) Fund -
9:55am - 10:30am PT236 - Keynote Panel - Building Your Own Career in Tech: Three Success StoriesHere is the story of three Salesforce women who defied convention, broke new ground in their fields, overcame obstacles, and created their own roles - shifting the company and ... culture around them. Each faced different challenges. But their stories have a lot in common: mentorship, purpose, community, and the courage to lean into the uncomfortable and unknown. In this session they'll describe how they were able to create their own roles and define their paths at Salesforce. They'll share advice on the best ways to grow your career ... along with the best pieces of advice they've received.Read More
Ngozi Bell
Partner, Trans-Sahara Investment CorporationVatora Godwin
Video Content Producer, SalesforceMai Green
Vice President, Partner Marketing & Communications, SalesforceShalaya Shipman
Senior Director, Strategic Business Development for Small Business, Salesforce -
10:30am - 10:45am PT237 - Keynote PowerTalk - Be A Unique Star: Break All CeilingsHave you ever been told that you don't have what it takes to emerge a winner? Have you ever been asked to scale down your aspirations because you were supposedly aiming too hi ... gh? Well, we have Elizabeth Xu joining us to free you of these inane notions! A celebrated technology leader and a strong proponent of owning one's achievements and success, Elizabeth will shine light on how you can break the glass ceilings around you by crafting a unique personality, forging self-confidence, and building a strong support system.Read More
Elizabeth Xu, Ph.D.
CEO, A2C Academy -
10:45am - 11:15am PT238 - Keynote Panel Discussion - What's On the 5G Horizon?5G is the hot buzzword in the tech world - but what does it mean, and how is it going to change the way we work, live, and play? In this women-led panel sponsored by Samsung E ... lectronics America, hear from various leaders on the current status of 5G in the US and how 5G will continue to evolve and transform our lives, from mobile phones to smart cities.Read More
Suruchi Gupta
Head of 5G Collaboration, Senior Professional, AT&T Account, Networks, SamsungKim Boudreau
Senior Director, Product & Services Strategy, SamsungSuzanne De Silva
Head of Product Strategy & Marketing, SamsungKali Pickens
Sr Mgr, Customer & Content Mktg, Networks Business, Samsung Electronics America -
11:15am - 12:00pm PT239 - Join the Conversation with Carolyn Leighton!WITI Founder and Chair Carolyn Leighton shares her perspectives and invites you to join her in an informal chat - about building your career and more.
Carolyn Leighton
Founder/Chairwoman, WITI -
12:00pm - 12:30pm PT245 - Wellbeing Center Workshop - Yoga Nidra Meditation30 minutes of Yoga Nidra equal 2 hours of sleep. Research shows those who practice Yoga Nidra (which means "aware sleep") experience reduced levels of depression, stress, and ... anxiety - and an increase in mood, quality of life, and well-being. "Yoga Nidra is essentially making space for the brain to rewire negative thought patterns and destructive habits." For this dynamic guided relaxation meditation, you will need a quiet place to sit or lie down, an eye covering to block the light, warm clothing, and a Sankalpa (positive intention).Read More
Rich Brenner
Founder, TGB Inc -
12:30pm - 1:00pm PT246 - Networking!Sometimes, it's best to step back and to connect with those around you. The Networking session is a time for catching your breath, casually discussing and reflecting on the da ... y's happenings. Think of it as chatting in the hallway between events.Read More
David Leighton
Co-Founder and President, WITIElizabeth Wronkowski
Social Media Communications Specialist, WITI -
1:00pm - 2:00pm PT251 - Breakout Panel - This Ain't Your GrandMa's Supply Chain!Think you don't have a supply chain because you don't manufacture widgets or cars or devices? Today every company is part of a complex interconnected supply chain. From the la ... ptops we use to type our emails to the software that connects us to our CRM and ERP systems in the cloud, every business is dependent on a functioning and resilient supply chain to succeed. In this panel we bring together top supply chain experts from the largest security companies in the world to explain what powers today's supply chains, how you can improve your organization's hard and soft supply chain security, and what you need to know to be ready for tomorrow.Read More
Diana Kelley
CTO & Co-Founder, SecurityCurveEdna Conway
Vice President, Security & Risk Officer, Azure, MicrosoftAngel Grant
Vice President, Product & Market Strategy, f5 SecuritySujata Ramamoorthy
Senior Director, Information Security, Cisco -
1:00pm - 2:00pm PT252 - Breakout Panel - Post-COVID Healthcare: Telemedicine & Personalized Patient ExperienceNow more than ever there is a focus on telemedicine, remote care, and improving the patient experience through technology. This conversation will dive into the innovations in ... healthcare, digital transformation, security, and privacy - as well as career opportunities in healthcare.Read More
Niharika Srivastav
Regional Vice President, Women In Technology InternationalRam Gautam
Director of Engineering, Altais HealthGene Libov
President, Planet 9 Security ConsultingGarima Srivastava
Executive Director, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford -
1:00pm - 2:00pm PT253 - Breakout Panel - Can Blockchain and Bitcoin Truly Disrupt the Fintech Landscape?How is Blockchain positioned to transform infrastructure, supply chain, healthcare, and governance? What impact will Distributed Ledger Technology have? How will cryptocurrenc ... y transform the financial and banking industry? And how is this new technology regulated?Read More
Yubin Park
Consultant Community Manager, MeetspecsLaura Fontana
Vice President, Innovation Group, Wells FargoHailey Lennon
Partner, Anderson Kill -
1:00pm - 2:00pm PT254 - Breakout Panel - Solving the $8.5 Trillion Talent ShortageWe are worried that robots and automation will soon take over our jobs. Turns out that could be the case because there may not be enough humans left in the workplace. A Korn F ... erry study predicts a global talent shortage of more than 85 million by 2030, resulting in about $8.5 trillion in unrealized annual revenues. In the tech industry alone, the U.S. could lose out on $162 billion worth of revenues annually, unless it finds more high-tech workers. No doubt, the pandemic has changed the way we work. And yes, technology has been the bedrock of our lives - professional and personal. We also proved that companies can continue to innovate, irrespective of where the talents are located. Now, it's our responsibility - companies, universities and government - to plan and prevent the talent shortage from happening so we can keep the tech eco-system humming. But how? In this session, the experts will share their insights on: * Best practices on reskilling or upskilling professionals * Ways to foster existing workforce * Educating and preparing the next generation of engineers * And more.Read More
Parna Sarkar-Basu
CEO and Founder, Brand and Buzz MarketingAngela Anderson
Program Mentor, Western Governor's UniversityAndrei Coso
Director of Partnerships, Northeastern University -
2:00pm - 2:15pm PT
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2:15pm - 3:15pm PT261 - Coaching Circle - Fight Impostor Syndrome to Boost Your Confidence & Advance Your Career (Limited Seating — Reserve My Seat)Do you hesitate to speak up because you worry that you'll sound foolish? Do you question whether you have what it takes to successfully perform your role? Do you worry that th ... e people around you are so much better qualified than you are? If so, you likely struggle with Impostor Syndrome, a term for the feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy many professionals face, particularly as they reach higher levels of success. Here you'll gain a deeper understanding of Impostor Syndrome and its effects on high-achieving professionals. You'll also identify common triggers of Impostor Syndrome and key strategies for overcoming feelings of self-doubt.Read More
Kim Meninger
Executive Coach, Your Career Success -
2:15pm - 3:15pm PT262 - Coaching Circle - Three Secrets to Successfully Communicate in Times of Chaos and Uncertainty (Limited Seating — Reserve My Seat)Communication is the key to success in life, work, and relationships; especially in uncertain times, it will decide whether we win or fail in navigating a crisis. And yet, oft ... en enough we face situations where our message turns into error, misunderstanding, or frustration, simply because it was misinterpreted or maybe poorly delivered. And we're left with a feeling of being lost in translation. But it doesn't have to be that way! Come learn simple strategies for powerful conversations and how to become a successful and effective communicator. Consequently, your relationships will improve, new career opportunities will cross your way, and you'll develop and experience a greater sense of presence and balance professionally and personally. Read More
Kristina Albert
Executive Coach & Leadership Advisor, Leadership Excellence -
2:15pm - 3:15pm PT263 - Coaching Circle - Career Advancement for Asian Americans (Limited Seating — Reserve My Seat)Learn why Asian American professionals are the LEAST likely group to be promoted from individual contributor roles into management. Discover what holds us back and what we can ... do to overcome the gaps in order to get promoted and become impactful leaders.Read More
Manuela Pauer
Career/Leadership/Happiness Coach, Pauer Coaching -
2:15pm - 3:15pm PT264 - Coaching Circle: Navigating/Thriving in the Post-Pandemic Workplace (Limited Seating — Reserve My Seat)Have you considered what it will take to thrive in the post-pandemic workplace? Pre-COVID19 work environments have been permanently disrupted. Post lockdown, both employers an ... d employees will have to adapt and evolve to survive, and potentially thrive going forward. According to Forbes magazine, 26% of business leaders think their organization's "new normal" will mean more employees working from home. Remote workers can feel isolated and find it difficult to create the networks, relationships, associations, teams, and gain the recognition needed to advance their organizations and careers. Join this session to discover strategies for maximizing success in this global Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous (VUCA) atmosphere.Read More
Jovita Jenkins
Executive/Leadership Coach, GOOYOW GROUP -
2:15pm - 3:15pm PT265 - Coaching Circle - Luck Is NOT a Strategy for Success (Limited Seating — Reserve My Seat)How do you plan the next five years of your career? Will technology changes affect your current job? How can you be strategic? It is time to pick your future! Come hear about ... successful and proven methods to lay out your potential career steps. Our coach speaks from hard-earned experience: she held 26 positions in her 36-year career at Lockheed Martin, elevating to Resident Director of the Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific with over 430 employees supporting the D5 Trident II Missile and submarines.Read More
Carol Evanoff
CEO /SME, MYCS /SPA -
3:15pm - 4:00pm PT
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4:30pm - 5:05pm PT282 - ANZ Track - Ageism: Breaking the Stereotypes [9:30-10:05am AEST]This powerful panel addresses the current bias against youthful leaders - because of the unfounded claim that they are "inexperienced and naive" due to their age, they are bei ... ng denied opportunities and tackling imposter syndrome simultaneously. How can society change its outlook towards the capabilities of younger individuals? And how can youngsters build opportunities themselves and redefine the status quo? Join this discussion with some of Australia's most outstanding young women in technology. Read More
Isabella Bain
Creative & Strategic Associate Director, IBM AustraliaLauren Sandeman
Sustainability Leader, United People GlobalBriana Wade
Analyst, Cyber Threat Intelligence Team, Commonwealth BankRebecca Watts
Founding Principal, Barrenjoey -
5:15pm - 5:45pm PT283 - ANZ Track, Keynote Fireside Chat - Creating a Responsible, Safe, Sustainable Future for AI [10:15-10:45 AM AEST on June 23rd]Renowned anthropologist / technologist / futurist Genevieve Bell believes we need to fundamentally rethink how we approach designing, building, managing, scaling, regulating, ... and decommissioning AI-enabled technologies and the next-generation cyber physical systems they will enable. This insightful fireside chat, led by fellow WITI Hall of Fame honoree Carolyn Turbyfill, will explore provocative and practical perspectives on AI's future.Read More
Carolyn Turbyfill, Ph.D.
Entrepreneur in Residence, WITIGenevieve Bell, Ph.D.
Director, 3A Institute, Australia National University
Wednesday, June 23
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5:00am - 5:05am PT311 - APAC Track: Welcome and Introduction [5:30-5:35pm IST]Join us as we kickstart the first-ever Asia Pacific track of WITI's Annual Global Summit! Engrossing sessions and fascinating speakers await you.
Arya Murali
Vice President, WITI India -
5:05am - 5:30am PT312 - APAC Track - Keynote: Authentic Leadership [5:35-6:00pm IST]Leaders are not born, but made. They come to light not when the sailing is smooth, but when the storm strikes. They inspire their crew to toughen up, confront challenging situ ... ations, and emerge victorious. We are excited to bring in a celebrated leader, an unstoppable force of nature, who will inspire you to find the leader in yourself - Presenting Vogue Woman of the Year 2020 and former Minister of Health, Social Justice and Woman and Child Development of Kerala: KK Shailaja Teacher!Read More
K. K. Shailaja
Former Minister of Health, Kerala, Vogue India - Woman of the Year 2020 -
5:30am - 6:10am PT313 - APAC Track - CXO Roundtable: The Future of APAC Women in Tech [6:00-6:40pm IST]Where are we now with women in tech in APAC, and where can we go from here? In this CXO roundtable, we dive into what having real representation means - the obstacles that sti ... ll plague women in tech, and the interventions that can be applied so we may chart better paths for the future. As the panelists share their own experiences and observations, we ponder: what should we do now to shift from awareness to action?Read More
Michelle Bailey
Chief Executive Officer, Women In Technology International (WITI)Arundhati Bhattacharya
Chairperson and CEO, Salesforce IndiaGargi Dasgupta
Director, IBM Research/India & CTO, IBM India and South Asia, IBMRucha Nanavati
Chief Information Officer, Mahindra GroupRohini Srivathsa, Ph.D.
National Technology Officer, Microsoft IndiaElizabeth Xu, Ph.D.
CEO, A2C Academy -
6:10am - 6:35am PT314 - APAC Track - Fireside Chat: Aligning Your Skills with Your Purpose, with Naiyya Saggi [6:40-7:05pm IST]The road to success is an arduous one. What keeps one going is one's passion for the end goal. Often, people sign up for opportunities that are in line with their expertise, b ... ut not our purpose. How do you then switch gears to align your skills with your life's calling, and still emerge successful? Tune in to discover answers as Rituparna Mandal catches up with Naiyya Saggi, who went from being a Lawyer to an MBA graduate from Harvard Business School, before founding her passion-project Baby Chakra, a celebrated technology platform for maternity and childcare, along with taking up the role of a Mentor at Facebook's #SheLeadsTech program.Read More
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6:35am - 7:00am PT315 - APAC Track - Fireside Chat - From the Sticky Floor to the Glass Ceiling: Overcoming Barriers as Women in Tech [7:05-7:30pm IST]As Women in Tech, we hit numerous roadblocks: lack of fair opportunities, career breaks, not being given due credit for our efforts, not having enough seats at the table. We c ... an either choose to remain stuck to the sticky floor, or learn to break the glass ceilings that cage us. Mangalapadma Srinivasan delivers a power talk on how we can overcome barriers that hinder our growth and soar high to build remarkable, enviable careers in tech.Read More
Mangalapadma Srinivasan
Director, Verizon Consumer Group, India -
7:00am - 7:45am PT316 - APAC Track - Kickstart Your Career with a Bang [7:30-8:15pm IST]"Well begun is half done." - Aristotle. We have all been there: unsure where to start our tech journey, uncertain of what awaits us in the future, unclear on how to chalk out ... next steps in our careers. Fret not! The WITI APAC Summit will host four young dynamic women, each with a unique journey, who have carved a niche for themselves in the world of tech, very early in their careers. We invite all students, graduates-to-be, and early career professionals to voice out their questions and gain valuable insights and actionable steps on how to kickstart a stellar career in tech.Read More
Liyana Sahir
Incoming Masters Student, AI at IIScArya Murali
Vice President, WITI IndiaSukriti Paul
Genome Data Scientist, NonExomicsMehul Smriti Raje
Software Engineer, Google USLakshya Sivaramakrishnan
Technical Program Manager, Google India -
7:00am - 8:00am PT
David Leighton
Co-Founder and President, WITI -
8:00am - 8:15am PT331 - Keynote Power Talk - The Changing Regulatory Environment of Diversity and Inclusion in TechNew laws and regulatory practices have historically been the necessary change that has led to meaningful movement toward fairness in the workplace. The technology sector is un ... der increasing pressure from government and regulatory bodies to demonstrate and meet commitments that ensure a diverse workforce. This session will cover the outcomes of recent changes in D&I laws, and set the stage for likely best practices that tech companies will need to incorporate in their future talent strategy and planning. Read More
Michelle Bailey
Chief Executive Officer, Women In Technology International (WITI)Rene Redwood
CEO, Redwood Enterprise, LLC -
8:15am - 8:35am PT332 - Keynote Fireside Chat - Harnessing Technology to Create a Disability-Inclusive and Accessible FutureA penetrating look at how the intersection of race and disability is largely missing from current equity conversations. To build a future that is truly inclusive and accessibl ... e, we'll examine how technology could dismantle systemic barriers in education and employment - and positively impact the lives of people with disabilities. Read More
Noelle Silver
Founder, AI Leadership InstituteHeather Dowdy
Global Accessibility Skilling Lead, Microsoft -
8:35am - 9:10am PT333 - Keynote Panel - Entrepreneurs: Having Social ImpactJoin our global panel as we explore entrepreneurs who are focused on social impact. The world needs positive social change - and together we can all make a huge difference. Wh ... at can one person do to create lasting sustainable change in the world? Our panelists will share their entrepreneurial journeys with you. We'll also discuss the pros and cons of the entrepreneurial journey and provide practical tips that can be implemented to assure impact. Read More
Debra Ruh
CEO & Founder, Ruh Global ImpactBetsy Bluestone
Senior Director, Global Scouting & Partnerships, P&G VenturesDinis Guarda
Founder, CEO, & Executive Chairman, ZtudiumJourdan Saunders
CEO & Founder, The Resource Key -
9:10am - 9:30am PT334 - Keynote PowerTalk - The Networking Journey to Success: What Goes Around Comes Around...Strong networking channels created over time are frequently the key to career success. The more senior the position, the more likely it was landed through an executive's netwo ... rk. Networking done through one-off meetings with excellent follow-on introductions and actions are valuable. However, it is also essential to realize that everyone we meet, connect with socially, or with whom we work, becomes a part of our personal eco-system and could impact us in unexpected ways. In this PowerTalk, Karen Cone - an experienced CEO and Board Director - shares her insights on how interactions throughout our career weave a web of connections that we can climb or can break us. Or, to quote Karen: "Beware of burning bridges."Read More
Karen Cone
Advisory Boards Director, Venture Partner -
9:30am - 10:15am PT335 - Keynote Workshop - Never Be Bullied Again: How to Confront Toxic Bosses, Employees, Co-Workers & Family MembersIs there anyone you know - and have to deal with - where an incoming text or email or voice mail from them or just the mention of their name puts a knot in your stomach? What ... if there were an immediately "doable by you" way to interact with them where you not only can stop avoiding them, but maybe even get them to behave in a civil manner? Bullying creates a miserable work environment that undermines performance and increases employee turnover. The only way to stop a bully - whether it's your boss, colleague, or employee - is to confront them. How to do that effectively is vital. This workshop will train you to effectively deal with any and all toxic personalities in your professional and personal lives. Prep: 1. Think about the most toxic and difficult people you have to deal with either as an employee, boss, or even an outsider.. 2. Be open and willing to learn effective techniques and tactics that will help you become proficient and confident in confronting these people. 3. Come with a list of any questions you have regarding handling any conflicts you may now be avoiding.Read More
Mark Goulston
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10:15am - 10:25am PT
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10:25am - 10:45am PT337 - Keynote Fireside Chat - How Customer Experience Will Shape the Future of TechA thought-provoking interview with the change-making /forward-thinking author of a Wall Street Journal best-selling book and one of the world's top management thinkers. Tiffan ... i Bova will share her views on topics including: * The Changing Role of Customer Experience in Building Relationships, Driving New Sales, and New Product Innovation * What "Digital First"means to all industries - Examples of how new innovations help companies reimagine customer experience and vice versa * Lessons from the Pandemic around productivity and engagement in a virtual world * The Role for Women in Driving Better Customer Experiences - meeting changing demographics, new buyers/personas, uncovering new opportunities * How employee experience and customer experience collideRead More
Michelle Bailey
Chief Executive Officer, Women In Technology International (WITI)Tiffani Bova
Global Customer Growth & Innovation Evangelist, Salesforce -
11:00am - 1:00pm PT
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11:30am - 12:00pm PT345 - Wellbeing Workshop - Yoga Nidra Meditation30 minutes of Yoga Nidra equal 2 hours of sleep. Research shows those who practice Yoga Nidra (which means "aware sleep") experience reduced levels of depression, stress, and ... anxiety - and an increase in mood, quality of life, and well-being. "Yoga Nidra is essentially making space for the brain to rewire negative thought patterns and destructive habits." For this dynamic guided relaxation meditation, you will need a quiet place to sit or lie down, an eye covering to block the light, warm clothing, and a Sankalpa (positive intention).Read More
Rich Brenner
Founder, TGB Inc -
12:00pm - 1:00pm PT346 - Wellbeing Session - Business Not As Usual: A Safe Space to Talk About RacePlease join us as Denise Hamilton and Fred Sugerman from RACE RELAY (TM) create a safe space to talk about race. The mission of RACE RELAY (TM) is to demonstrate: story is ... medicine, and sharing stories with empathy at the core can be healing. So the healing begins with the process of hearing stories having a common thread; a thread that ties all human beings together - through our desires, our fears, and our racial biases. The intention of RACE RELAY (TM) is to dissolve disunity among those who are seated together, enable them to see a pattern to our biases, and perhaps go beyond tolerance to understand the commonality of our frailties.Read More
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1:00pm - 2:00pm PT351 - Breakout Panel - The Female Perspectives on Navigating an Agile CareerAs the world moves through the complexity of COVID, the need to respond competitively to shifting market demands is imperative. And that means organizations are experiencing a ... n unprecedented focus on lean operations, delivering customer value, and investing in employee engagement. These are principles at the core of Agile, which means the demand for Agile roles and experience is substantial, and increasing. If you are navigating a career move or just curious about Agile, we have gathered a panel of experienced female agilists with varying career journeys. Our panelists will share three different Agile career perspectives: Agile Product Management, Scrum Mastery and Leadership, and Agile Software Development. Learn what different Agile roles entail, and ask your questions about tips, challenges, and successes in becoming an active architect of a career in Agile.Read More
Julee Everett
Executive Vice President, Business Agility, ClearlyAgileLeslie Morse
Product Owner, Professional Scrum Community, Scrum.orgStephanie Ockerman
Founder, Professional Scrum Trainer, Agility Coach, Agile SocksMica Syjuco
Director, Global Head of DevOps & Agile Coaching, Avanade -
1:00pm - 2:00pm PT352 - Breakout Panel - The Future of WorkAs a result of COVID-19, remote workers can find it difficult to recreate the networks and relationships that once accommodated them. In this new age, it's time to ditch the s ... tigma around working remotely, and embrace flexibility. This panel discusses innovative ways to enhance your at-home work environment. Distributed work comes with unlimited potential, allowing professionals to do things they never could have done in a physical office - such as the independence-driven productivity of designing your own schedule, no matter your living situation. Gone are the scheduling expectations that confine traditional workplace environments! In this session, learn to balance flexibility and security for the digital era, combining HR with information technology and AI to foster a better professional experience. Also included: discussion on how to curate a world where hard work happens anywhere and at any time; a world that incorporates allyship by recognizing when others need support, and humbly offering them help, opportunities, and praise.Read More
Jovita Jenkins
Executive/Leadership Coach, GOOYOW GROUPLia Garvin
Executive Coach & Senior Program Manager, GoogleMeerah Rajavel
CIO, Citrix -
1:00pm - 2:00pm PT353 - Breakout Panel - Women in the Drone Industry: Success in UAS!Hear from Drone Women thought leaders, ambassadors, and industry players as they talk all things relating to the State of the Drone Industry for Women. Women are an outstandin ... g asset - and phenomenal Drone experts changing mindsets are actively conducting business worldwide. Come be introduced to the trends and backgrounds of the drone market. Hear recommendations and get answers to all the burning Drone questions concerning careers, jobs, safety, regulations, and training - and how to get accessibility to the male-dominated UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) industry. The panel will cover: * Current Drone/Aerospace/UAS Industry Trends * Pathways for women and children in the Drone Industry * The value women bring to the Drone Industry * Career opportunities for women * Drone certification and hands-on training * Drone Associations and Organizations (USA & Africa)Read More
Samantha Scully
CEO, Sam Scully StaffingDesi Ekstein
Drone Diva Desi, On The Go Video.bizKim James
Director, UAV Aerial Works (Pty) Ltd.Renee Jones-Welch, Ph.D.
Founder & CEO, With Kids in Mind FoundationMaggie Schuster
Founder, UAS Plus Services -
1:00pm - 2:00pm PT354 - Breakout Fireside Chat - Digital Transformation Leadership: Becoming An Exponential ExecutiveWelcome to the age of exponentials! The rate of change is accelerating, powering digital transformations and impacting how leaders lead. What are the principles for digital tr ... ansformation and digital transformation leadership? How do you prepare yourself for an exponential future? These are the questions this session will explore.Read More
Marian Cook
Solutions Principal, Slalom ConsultingPurva Sule
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Digital Services, Northern Trust -
1:00pm - 2:00pm PT355 - Wellbeing Center Workshop - Mindfulness and MovementMindfulness and movement bring awareness to your mind, body, and spirit. In this session you'll learn to use guided and self-initiated movement to access information and inspi ... ration to help you with your leadership skills and goals. Read More
Fred Sugerman
Movement Artist & Educator -
2:00pm - 2:15pm PT
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2:15pm - 3:15pm PT361 - Coaching Circle - Authentic Self-Promotion Strategies to Raise Your Visibility (Limited Seating — Reserve My Seat)Many women are reluctant to actively promote their value because it feels self-serving or inauthentic. Rather than promote themselves, they prefer to believe that their work w ... ill speak for itself. Unfortunately, without the confidence and commitment to share your value with others, you may lose out on important opportunities to raise your visibility, make a bigger impact, and advance within your organization. In this interactive session, you'll learn practical, actionable strategies to help you authentically promote your value across your organization. Read More
Kim Meninger
Executive Coach, Your Career Success -
2:15pm - 3:15pm PT362 - Coaching Circle - The Transformational Power of Changing Your Perspective (Limited Seating — Reserve My Seat)As women in tech, we are continually faced with contradictions: be smart but not intimidating, be assertive but not bossy, be successful but not a show-off. What if instead of ... looking at who we are supposed to be or how we are supposed to act as binaries, we embraced the many facets of who we are and how to look at a challenge? Enter the power of reframing. By examining challenges through new perspectives, you have the power to unlock new realities never possible before. In this coaching circle we will explore how to reframe common scenarios like giving and receiving feedback, quieting the inner critic, managing impostor syndrome, and more. Read More
Lia Garvin
Executive Coach & Senior Program Manager, Google -
2:15pm - 3:15pm PT363 - Coaching Circle - Helping Kids (and Families) Stay Safe Online (Limited Seating — Reserve My Seat)Over the past year, as our homes transformed into offices, classrooms, movie theaters, and more, the Internet became even more critical to our lives. It allowed us to stay con ... nected and productive, while we stayed home and safe. But it was not without its challenges. Our children were ushered into online spaces for school, for entertainment, and for social connections by necessity; with it came parental guilt and concerns about our children's safety. As we transition through the pandemic, what have we learned? What new uses of the Internet did we adopt as families that are worth keeping? Which ones are not? In this session, you’ll hear practical tips for helping your kids use the Internet in safe, positive, and productive ways. But you'll also have a chance to reflect on your family's relationship with technology over the past year, and consider how to focus on its benefits now and in the future.Read More
Lynette Owens
Founder & Global Director, Internet Safety for Kids & Families, Trend Micro -
2:15pm - 3:15pm PT364 - Coaching Circle - Coach YOURSELF with Powerful Questions (Limited Seating — Reserve My Seat)The benefit of having a coach is proven. However, you may not have access to a coach at the moment you feel the need. In this session, you will learn several powerful question ... s and techniques to guide you through both challenges and opportunities, from dealing with difficult people, failures, or new opportunities that you don't know what to do about. Sitting down in a quiet place with a piece of paper and a pen can do wonders to get more clarity. Read More
Keiko Munechika
Co-Founder, Daisuki Coaching -
2:15pm - 3:15pm PT365 - Coaching Circle: Developing Awareness and Responsibility (Limited Seating — Reserve My Seat)With every breakthrough moment, there is a very specific point in the journey where everything falls into place and makes complete and compelling sense. For me, this breakthro ... ugh moment happened as a result of my greatest failure as a sports coach. I was on the right track for developing awareness and responsibility in the athletes I coached, but I had one flaw that prevented success. Today I want to share where I went wrong and how I corrected my coaching process to ensure success.Read More
Dean Lowrie
Founder, Advantage Coaching
Thursday, June 24
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5:00am - 5:05am PT411 - APAC Track - Welcome & Introduction [5:30-5:35pm IST]The WITI APAC Track gets bigger on Day 2, with two exciting panel discussions and fiery powertalks. Tune in to get a sneak preview!
Arya Murali
Vice President, WITI India -
5:00am - 5:30am PT412 - AFRICA Track - Engaging Intergenerational African Women in STEM Outreach [1:00-1:30pm WAT]Africa lags way behind on addressing the "leaky" tech talent pipeline for women. Presently, women account for just 30% of sub-Saharan Africa's STEM professionals.This implies ... that the continent is not on target to meet the global aspiration of gender equality to empower all women and girls (#5 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals). UN Women has created a new, groundbreaking, multigenerational campaign: "Generation Equality: Realizing women's rights for an equal future." The campaign demands equal pay, equal sharing of unpaid care and domestic work, an end to sexual harassment and all forms of violence against women and girls, healthcare services that respond to their needs, and their equal participation in political life and decision-making in all areas of life. This panel will discuss the contribution of different generations of female STEM professionals in bridging the gender gap in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Read More
Tosin Arowojolu
Network Director, WITI BahrainSicelo Dube
Founder, Elevate TrustWinifred Ereyi
Network Director, WITI CharlotteHajara Kabeer Abdulfatah
Founder, Girl in STEM Initiative / Northern NigeriaOreoluwa Lesi
Founder & Executive Director, W.TECMrs. Olu Maduka
Founder, Assoc. of Professional Women Engineers in Nigeria -
5:05am - 5:30am PT413 - APAC Track - Keynote: Hearing from a Role Model [5:35-6:00pm IST]Everyone needs a role model - to emulate, to learn from, to aspire to be like. We are going to be joined by an outstanding leader who is the epitome of strength, grace, and pe ... rseverance - someone the world looks up to. Someone India recognises as its Missile Woman. Dr. Tessy Thomas is currently a scientist at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). She served as the Project Director for the Agni IV and V missiles, making her the first woman to lead missile teams in India. Tune in to find the inspiration you are looking for to chase your dreams. Read More
Dr. Tessy Thomas
Director General (Aeronautical Systems), DRDO -
5:30am - 6:00am PT
Tosin Arowojolu
Network Director, WITI BahrainSicelo Dube
Founder, Elevate TrustWinifred Ereyi
Network Director, WITI CharlotteHajara Kabeer Abdulfatah
Founder, Girl in STEM Initiative / Northern NigeriaOreoluwa Lesi
Founder & Executive Director, W.TECMrs. Olu Maduka
Founder, Assoc. of Professional Women Engineers in Nigeria -
5:30am - 6:15am PT415 - APAC Track - Roundtable: Empathy in the Face of Uncertainty [6:00-6:45pm IST]As we collectively observe the turbulence brought about by the pandemic, how can leaders help people get back on their feet following this crisis? We explore how leaders at al ... l levels can walk the tightrope between employee well-being and business continuity through empathetic leadership, by implementing policies and practices that are rooted in compassion and resilience.Read More
Shivani Reddy Nigudagi
HR Business Partner Manager, TDCX MalaysiaAditi Banerjee, Ph.D.
Managing Director, AccentureSupria Dhanda
Vice President & Country Manager, Western Digital IndiaAnnie Mathew
Head of Developer Relations, Microsoft APAC -
6:00am - 6:30am PT416 - AFRICA Track - How EduTECH Is Disrupting the Education Landscape in Africa [2:00-2:30pm WAT]According to the United Nations World Population prospects, Africa has the world's largest youth population. Almost 60% of Africa's population is under the age of 25. This can ... produce a potential formidable future global workforce if these economies seize opportunities to train them to be STEM professionals. However, at present Nigeria alone has the world's largest number of out-of-school children (1 out of every 5). What are the opportunities and challenges to providing STEM Education in Africa? This panel will discuss them, as well as what education technology companies in Africa are doing to disrupt the education system in Africa to give access to opportunities for the future workforce to learn, be trained, and be part of the global tech workforce.Read More
Ngozi Bell
Partner, Trans-Sahara Investment CorporationOpe Bukola
Founder & CEO, Kibo SchoolWinifred Ereyi
Network Director, WITI CharlotteBea Hackula
President, Africa For Africa WomenFemi Ibiwoye
CTO, GradelyVictor Olatunde
Founder & CEO, TribinnovHakeem Subair
Founder & CEO, One Million Teachers -
6:15am - 7:00am PT417 - APAC Track - Panel Discussion: Reimagining Technology in 2021 [6:45-7:30pm IST]Join us as we discover what it takes to reimagine technology - what does the future hold, and where do we start? How are various industries adopting innovation and fostering c ... reativity to bring about a technological revolution? In the face of rapidly changing and disruptive technology, learn about what you'll need to polish the tools in your arsenal to be at the forefront of this metamorphosis. Where do you find your place in the future of tech?Read More
Shehara Viswanathan
Lead Advisor, CiscoMala Bhat
Director, Software Engineering, DellRoopashree HM
Global Director, Foundation IP & EDA, Texas InstrumentsSumedha Limaye
General Manager, Xeon Networking Engineering, Intel India -
6:30am - 7:00am PT
Ngozi Bell
Partner, Trans-Sahara Investment CorporationOpe Bukola
Founder & CEO, Kibo SchoolWinifred Ereyi
Network Director, WITI CharlotteBea Hackula
President, Africa For Africa WomenFemi Ibiwoye
CTO, GradelyVictor Olatunde
Founder & CEO, TribinnovHakeem Subair
Founder & CEO, One Million Teachers -
7:00am - 8:00am PT
David Leighton
Co-Founder and President, WITI -
8:00am - 8:30am PT431 - Keynote Fireside Chat - Ethical AI for Business Growth and ProfitabilityArtificial Intelligence is a powerful disruptive force that is both an amazing opportunity and a threat in our rapidly and continuously evolving digital world. A new road alwa ... ys has risk. AI is being used to deliver good, while, without proper governance, it could have bad unintended consequences. Ethical deployment of AI for profitability and growth is the next frontier for successful organizations. Join us at our Fireside Chat as we explore four intertwining values upon which AI governance rests - AI needs human-centric design, the promotion of positive values, a switch-off button, and the humans who build it need to ensure it is explainable and are accountable for its deployment. Read More
Karen Cone
Advisory Boards Director, Venture PartnerClara Durodie
Founder & Executive Chair, Cognitive Finance Group -
8:30am - 9:05am PT432 - Keynote Panel - Using Technology To Disrupt Systemic RacismSystemic racism has an adverse impact on the lives and well-being of people of color and is demonstrable and ever-present - denying access, opportunity, dignity, and equitable ... participation in society and the economy. Is technology available that can be used to promote justice and equity as the counterbalance to systemic racism and White Supremacy? Are there interventions that can be activated or expanded to detect bias in artificial intelligence and in IoT? Read More
Rene Redwood
CEO, Redwood Enterprise, LLCNoelle Silver
Founder, AI Leadership InstituteJason Thompson
Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Western Governors UniversitySharon Vosmek
CEO, Astia -
9:05am - 9:25am PT433 - Keynote Fireside Chat - Making Public Policy: How Do You Get Your Voice Heard?As a case study, Former Senator Jackson will discuss her success in achieving ground-breaking legislation requiring that publicly-traded companies headquartered in California ... add women to their corporate boards, and how to turn ideas and values into effective and culture-altering policy and social change.Read More
Michelle Bailey
Chief Executive Officer, Women In Technology International (WITI)Hannah-Beth Jackson
Founder & CEO, Hannah-Beth Jackson & Associates -
9:25am - 10:00am PT434 - Keynote Panel - The Future of Learning: The Opportunities and Challenges of Going Digital FirstThe Year 2020 had us all relying on digital technology more than ever before. Business, schools, and regular consumers went from using technology to survive, to considering wh ... at new opportunities a digital-first strategy could bring to their line of business or life. When it comes to learning, going digital offers an opportunity to drive more inclusion, broader choice, a more personalized curriculum based on data ... just to name a few advantages. But digital-first can also deepen the gap between the haves and have-nots and by doing so broadening inequities, especially economic inequity. This panel provides powerful insights.Read More
Carolina Milanesi
Founder, The Heart of TechMariana Castro
Vice President, Sales, Marketing & Operations, Latin America, MicrosoftJennifer "JJ" Davis
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Dell TechnologiesTae Yoo
SVP, Corporate Affairs and Corporate Responsibility, Cisco -
10:00am - 10:15am PT435 - Keynote Fireside Chat - Multigenerational Marketing on TikTok: The Real Tea on Gen ZIt's no secret that TikTok's users are as diverse as its content; from your fashionable grandma to your local Millennial rocking skinny jeans, TikTok is truly multigenerationa ... l. But bye-bye Boomers and move over Millennials, because brands are noticing one demographic in particular: Gen Z. Gen Z has an overall consumption power that is truly unmatched from previous generations prior and TikTok, the leading short-form video platform designed to inspire creativity and bring joy, has homed in on unlocking the power and potential of this most sought-after generation. From creators to brands, Gen Z leads the pack on consumer spending, social media engagement, discovering "what's hot or not,"and so much more. This engaging and lively fireside chat provides the keys to unlocking the endless opportunities and purpose power of Gen Z. Read More
Hannah Emmons
Social Media Manager & Digital Content Specialist, WITICarly Zipp
Global Head of B2B Marketing, TikTok -
10:25am - 11:00am PT437 - Keynote Panel - Climate Change and Sustainability: The Clock Is Ticking ...The links between climate change and sustainability are strong. Poor and developing countries, particularly least developed countries, will be among those most adversely affec ... ted and least able to cope with the anticipated shocks to their social, economic, and natural systems. How can innovative technology enable the thinkers and doers of today to protect the planet of the future? How can companies incorporate sustainability solutions into their day-to-day workplace ethics? And as individuals, what steps can we take, what questions should we ask, to find down-to-earth ways to save Planet Earth?Read More
LaMondre Pough
Chief Sustainability Officer, Ruh GlobalOkezue Bell
CEO & Co-Founder, Fidutam & Co.Ruth Glendinning
Founder, Future Story LabPage Motes
Head of Global Sustainability, Dell Technologies -
11:00am - 1:00pm PT
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11:30am - 12:00pm PT445 - Wellbeing Workshop - Yoga Nidra Meditation30 minutes of Yoga Nidra equal 2 hours of sleep. Research shows those who practice Yoga Nidra (which means "aware sleep") experience reduced levels of depression, stress, and ... anxiety - and an increase in mood, quality of life, and well-being. "Yoga Nidra is essentially making space for the brain to rewire negative thought patterns and destructive habits." For this dynamic guided relaxation meditation, you will need a quiet place to sit or lie down, an eye covering to block the light, warm clothing, and a Sankalpa (positive intention).Read More
Rich Brenner
Founder, TGB Inc -
1:00pm - 2:00pm PT451 - Breakout Panel - Agtech: Women Innovators Revolutionizing How our Food is GrownClimate change has brought a growing number of challenges to farmers in the U.S. and internationally. Farmers face the pressure to feed an estimated population of 10 billion b ... y 2050. A fast-growing sector called AGTECH has emerged and opened doors of opportunity to women entrepreneurs and innovators who are creating the technologies to tackle issues from a severe labor shortage to water and land management issues. Join this engaging discussion with women leaders in agtech.Read More
Amy Wu
Founder, From Farms to IncubatorsRos Harvey
Founder and Managing Director, The YieldMartha Montoya
CEO, Agtools -
1:00pm - 2:00pm PT452 - Breakout Panel - What Role Do Male Allies Need to Play?Sponsored by:
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What roles can men have in creating positive change for women in technology? This unconventional panel offers guidance and points of view on taking strong steps forward in creating a culture of inclusivity and belonging. They'll provide practical information from their own experiences in being allies, while also discussing how to challenge and overcome systemic barriers. A major focus will be the concept of an "allyship continuum," along with strategies to shift from the apathetic end of the spectrum to action and advocacy in our daily lives and workplaces.
Read MoreSheryl-Ann Carscadden
Managing Director, Strategic Partnerships, WITIGrant Hume
Executive Vice President, G23 ConsultingJason Thompson
Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Western Governors UniversityDale Thomas Vaughn
Co-Founder, Better Man Conference, Director of DEI, Good Men Project -
1:00pm - 2:00pm PT453 - Breakout Panel - How to Initiate DEI in Your WorkplaceA difficult truth: women in tech are unaccustomed to creating strong support networks for each other. It's time to crush this status quo. Companies must establish workplace en ... vironments where women can be vocal, able to bring up issues and concerns long considered "secret" and "personal” - e.g., how life changes like motherhood impact women's work performance and well-being. Companies need women passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) who are willing to join together to learn skills and share perspectives. This panel features perspectives from women who have done concrete things both big and small in their workplaces to advocate for women - to create company mindset changes on how to support women. Attendees will gain an understanding of the power of individual women initiating changes ... the power of women bonding together to influence organizational impact ... and how to become a leader while doing it. Read More
Pengling Chan
Vice President, Application Services, Capital Group CompaniesNikki Ector
Director, ITSD Health Services, LA Care Health PlanLiz Kraninger
Chief Operating Officer, The TCW GroupKathy Lomax
Vice President, Office of the CIO, First American Title -
1:00pm - 2:00pm PT454 - Breakout Panel - Soft Skills in Biotech: Needed for the Post-COVID Working WorldIn this conversation we will explore how the current global crisis has changed forever the unique biotechnology dynamics at the workplace, both in the US and Europe. What are ... the new needs and challenges this industry has been discovering? What can we do, as employers and employees, to improve the work experience for one of the most important industries of our lifetime? Read More
Niharika Srivastav
Regional Vice President, Women In Technology InternationalRitu Shrivastav
Senior Director, HR, Gilead SciencesRitu Verma
Head, Global Clinical Affairs, Natus Medical -
2:00pm - 2:15pm PT
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2:15pm - 3:15pm PT461 - Coaching Circle - Walking the Tightrope: Mastering the Balance between Likability & Respect (Limited Seating — Reserve My Seat)As women in traditional workplaces, we are often confronted with a double bind - show up as likable and be seen as less competent or worthy of leadership, or show up as compet ... ent and risk being seen as less likable. This often leaves us feeling as though we have a very fine line, or tightrope, to walk. In this session, you'll learn strategies to challenge the double bind and develop your own authentic leadership style.Read More
Kim Meninger
Executive Coach, Your Career Success -
2:15pm - 3:15pm PT462 - Coaching Circle - Your True Power: A Cutting-Edge Tool for Identifying the Genius in You (Limited Seating — Reserve My Seat)Have you ever been in a situation where you were stuck - spinning out in your head, not able to find an answer to a problem, or with too many ideas but not a clear choice? It ... can be frustrating, overwhelming, and stressful. (I know. I've been there.) Chances are we limit ourselves to discovering the answers to our concerns using only a limited portion of our brain. Essentially, we cut ourselves off from our own genius. In order to make clear, innovative, masterful decisions, we need to be able to tap into all our mental, emotional, sensory, and physical resources. In this session you'll have the opportunity to experience a revolutionary whole-brain, physical, and sensory process based in neuroscience called Regenerating Images in Memory (RIM) and discover what it can be like to use all your senses to connect to the genius in you. Read More
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2:15pm - 3:15pm PT463 - Coaching Circle - How Will You Shape the Future? (Limited Seating — Reserve My Seat)"The only certainty is change." This past year taught us, if nothing else, that we may do everything "right" and think we have a solid idea of what the future holds - but th ... at can all change very quickly. And now that the pandemic is coming to a close and our lives are coming back to some semblance of "normalcy," we can't help but notice the exponential growth that has occurred in some areas of the tech industry. Artificial Intelligence has been this futuristic far-away idea for most of our lives, until now. You can love it or fear it, but it's not going away; it will only continue to be intertwined in our everyday lives at an increasing pace. The only choice we have is to embrace this brave new world we find ourselves in. What part will you play in this next evolution of tech? Will you be a bystander on the sidelines waiting to see if your job will somehow avoid the chopping block, and hope that AI will be used for positive impact on humanity - or are you ready to take an active role in shaping the future? This is a call to all the women out there to take action and decide what role you want to play and what you will do to create the future of our world.Read More
Tina Ambrosini
Success Coach, Creativosity -
2:15pm - 3:15pm PT464 - Coaching Circle - How to Go From Bored, Burned Out, Unfulfilled - To Highly Paid, Doing Work You Love (Limited Seating — Reserve My Seat)No matter how much money we earn or how successful we look to others, we can all get to a point where we grow bored, burned out, or unfulfilled in our work. You may want more ... passion, freedom, meaning, or influence in your work right now, yet have no idea where to start, what "Perfect Work"looks like for you, or how to overcome your fear of the risk to get it. This session will equip you with a systematic process to redesign your ideal career or business and create a winning strategy to get highly paid doing work you love, no matter the economic climate. If you're itching to change careers, start a business, or bring a big idea to life, this is a session you don't want to miss!Read More
Renessa Boley Layne
Founder, Perfect Work Academy -
2:15pm - 3:15pm PT465 - Coaching Circle - Power Up Your Online Presentations & Public Speaking (Limited Seating — Reserve My Seat)The pandemic showed us that online training is here to stay. Influencing others takes skill, so let's power up your presentations and public speaking. If you are a Platform sp ... eaker or train others, carry an important message and offer great value, but find you would like to learn more tips, tricks, and techniques to scale up your enrollments and engage others into your Call To Action (CTA), join us. We will address: lighting, how to use your screen effectively, learning the 4 Keys to Vocal Variety, spicing up your presentation content, and finding creative ways to engage your audience, and much much more. When you enjoy what you do, your audience knows it, and it fosters the truest form of engagement.Read More
Janet Janssen
Principal, Sales Consulting & Coaching Services -
3:15pm - 4:00pm PT471 - Summit Wrap Up and Speed NetworkingGrab yourself a glass of wine or beverage of your choice as we wrap up the summit! We will have speed networking too. It’s a chance to meet and mingle with fellow Summi ... t attendees from around the country and around the globe. Read More
David Leighton
Co-Founder and President, WITI