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Tech It Out Event Sessions Revealed! 🌟 As we come together for this event, we are not just participating in a conference; we are part of a movement to inspire, mentor, and pave the way for the next generation of women leaders who will continue to shatter glass ceilings and reframe the narrative. Our upcoming "WICT SW Tech It Out: Redefining Media & Tech – Harnessing the Power of AI" event just got even more thrilling with an array of insightful sessions you won't want to miss. ✔️ Tech Panel: Delve into our premier panel discussion, "AI & New Trends in Media, Technology, & Entertainment." This session will unpack the latest advancements in AI that are revolutionizing how we engage with media and entertainment. 🎓 Leadership & Communication Workshop: We proudly present a highly interactive workshop led by esteemed Professor Marie Baker-Ohler, Ph.D., from Northern Arizona University (NAU). With her rich expertise in Communications & Leadership, prepare to sharpen your leadership acumen and elevate your communication prowess. 🤝 Breakout Networking Sessions: Cultivate meaningful connections during our breakout networking sessions, where you can mingle with peers, experts, and thought leaders in the industry. A golden chance to expand your network and share insights. 🔑 Keynote Chat with Melody Hildebrandt: Don't miss the centerpiece of our event, a fireside chat with FOX CTO, Melody Hilbertbrandt. Under the moderation of Lauren Townsend, this keynote will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the intersection of media and technology through the lens of an industry giant. 📅 New Event Date: JUNE 7th 🔗 Register Now: https://ow.ly/8rqR50S7Rqu For the first time at FTC in Tempe, WICT members will have the opportunity to join in person or attend virtually. It's an inclusive platform for everyone to engage, ask questions, and explore the limitless possibilities of AI! The event will be -virtually- open to the public. Let curiosity lead the way! Join us for a day of learning, empowerment, and networking. Share with anyone in your network that should attend! 📺 #WICT#TechItOut #AIInMedia #LeadershipDevelopment #Networking#MediaTech#VirtualEvent #PhoenixTech #WomenInTech

What an amazing day at *Extraordinary Women in Technology* conference in Dallas! I had the privilege of moderating a powerful panel on Resilience, Adaptability, and Personal Branding for Leadership, joined LaShauna Bryant Kathryn Ikle Melissa Aarskaug and @AngelaMarano. It was an inspiring discussion around balancing innovation and stability during this era of AI disruption, self-advocacy, and building a personal brand that is authentic and standing out. Some of the key takeaways: - **Balancing innovation and stability**: How can we, as leaders, drive change while maintaining organizational stability? In times of disruption, resilience becomes a crucial leadership trait, and the key to balancing innovation and stability is in building trust within your organization and your customers and in calculated and strategic risk-taking. - **Self-advocacy & personal brand**: Your career progression depends on you being your best advocate. Understand your real value and communicate it effectively. - **Handling pushback**: Setbacks and resistance are inevitable. What defines success is how we respond. Having integrity and pushing forward with confidence, despite the hurdles, is key. - **Standing out in large organizations**: It’s all about being genuinely embedded in the fabric of the organization, embracing challenges, and being intentional in putting your achievements forward. The energy and insights shared in the room were truly transformative, and it reminded me that in leadership and career progression, it's about showing up with integrity and *doing it anyway*, regardless of the challenges we face. Avenue Code team - thank you for organizing and making it happen. #GoodEnergy #Integrity #DoItAnyway #Leadership #PersonalBranding #Adaptability #AI #WomenInTech #Resilience #CareerGrowth #ewitdallas #extraordinarywomenintechnology

What a way to start the week! I was in Toronto for the annual #CatalystHonours - a thought-provoking day with many of Canada's corporate leaders, discussing the state of, challenges to, and opportunities to advance gender equality and #DEIA. The day wrapped up with our CEO session on #AI's impact on #DEI, where I got to share the work PeaceGeeks has been doing in partnership with Accenture to build Welcome to Canada's #VirtualCareerCoach. As David notes, responsible implementation of genAI has the ability to foster a more inclusive future. But our ability to leverage that promise will come from leaders in technology, business, government and civil society being proactive rather than reactive in checking bias through human-centered design, testing with end users, and implementing comprehensive workforce training. This is equally true in the settlement sector. I went from Catalyst to #OCASI's #LeadersForum where a few organizations revealed their current policy is to forbid staff to use genAI. I understand the concern and far-reaching implications of unethical use when engaging with sensitive client data. But a blanket policy not only disadvantages non-native speaking staff who are using tools like Grammerly and ChatGPT as language tools, but it pushes curiosity underground, and prevents the benefits of developing informed, ethical use guidelines, and sparking staff's ingenuity to save hours of time on menial tasks allowing them more time developing human connections with clients. SPOs, if you're at a loss on what ethical guardrails and team training could look like for genAI, let me know; we can help. Thank you Julie Cafley, PhD and David Morgenstern, and both of your teams, as well as the exceptional leaders I got to speak alongside: Aneela Zaib, Kathleen Taylor, and Pamela Pelletier.

Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, emphasized the importance of women in leadership roles: "We need women at all levels, including the top, to change the dynamic, reshape the conversation, to make sure women’s voices are heard and heeded, not overlooked and ignored." Jean Anne Booth CEO UnaliWear is one of Parks Associates Top #Leaders in tech - well deserving of the spotlight and recognition. Parks Associates released its 2023 Top Leaders in Technology, an annual list that recognizes leading technology executives who are featured speakers at the firm’s annual executive conferences. Parks Associates recognizes these leaders for their pivotal roles in market growth and their dedication to expanding industry knowledge. The research firm reports that 90% of US internet households now own a smartphone, surpassing the television for the first time to become the most ubiquitous device among US consumers.   Top Leaders in Technology includes the following industry categories: 2023 Top Leaders in Technology 2023 Top Leaders in Connected Home and Security 2023 Top Leaders in Energy 2023 Top Leaders in Connected Health 2023 Top Leaders in Video and Entertainment 2023 Top Leaders in Multifamily   VIEW Parks Associates 2023 Top Leaders in Technology : https://lnkd.in/g-tnc5fV   #leaders #innovation #business #health #connectedhealth

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Celebrating its 10th year, the everywoman in Tech Forum aims to ignite leadership potential and assemble a vibrant community of women in the #technology sector, offering a platform for individuals eager to enhance their leadership capabilities, access role models and mentors, pose questions, engage in debates, discussions, and expand their professional network. This initiative is underpinned by the encouragement of male champions, thought leaders and #STEM colleagues committed to fostering a positive transformation in the tech industry's landscape. Sponsored by Bupa, SSE plc, Lenovo, Lloyds Banking Group, BAE Systems, Tesco, and more, the event offers a blend of training, inspiration and networking to give aspiring and existing leaders the tools they need to further their careers and nurture the next generation of female leaders in their business. 💡 What you’ll gain from attending: ✍️ Insights into how trailblazers leverage AI, IoT, and cutting-edge tech for business benefit. ✍️ Understand the top tools employed by tech leaders to enhance team efficiency. ✍️ Practical firsthand advice on cultivating an authentic leadership style. ✍️ Skills for effective communication and self-promotion, propelling your career forward. ✍️ Inspiration for your professional path from accomplished women who climbed the ranks in technical fields. ✍️ A chance to be paired with someone who could make a significant impact on your tech career with our mentor matchmaking sessions. 🎟️ Book your delegate tickets now: https://bit.ly/48HKsrU Don't just take our word for it... 🗨️ "Attending this event with Sky meant a lot to me. It shows that we are in a changing world where women can be accepted, be both a mother and a tech leader, and still thrive. I thoroughly enjoyed the panels, from managing #burnout for tech leaders to ensuring equality in #AI. We also attended a roundtable on recruiting #diverse talent AND I finally met Kiran Bhagotra in person!!" - Chantal Epp FRSA, Founder, ClicknClear. 🗒️ For all the details of the event visit: https://bit.ly/4b9dYZo #ewTechForum #futurism #businessintelligence #WomeninTech

Responsive Conference has always been ahead of the curve. We’ve always been exploring the next big thing before they were the next big thing. → We were discussing diversity and belonging in the workplace in 2017 → We were debating artificial intelligence on stage in 2019 → We were talking about the trends that the COVID19 pandemic exposed long before lockdown. This year, in September, we’re bringing together 250 CEOs, founders, and leaders from across industries to connect and work better together.

Women from all backgrounds are championing technology to make their personal and professional life better and our economies more diverse and richer. The opportunities to pursue careers in the digital economy are significant and widespread as is the opportunity to lead digital transformations in our organizations. These opportunities exist whether you are at the start of your career, mid-way or whether you are looking to switch careers. In this trailblazing webinar, you can learn about the opportunities for women in the digital economy. You will also learn about a new book titled “the Female Digital Revolution” and how mentoring and communities can support you on your journey. Nimisha Tailor Jamie Yau Shehara Viswanathan (She/Her)

🏆 Empower Your Organization: Sponsor a Team of Allies 🏆 Is your organization ready to lead the charge in creating inclusive, high-performing tech teams? At Tech-Ally, we are calling on CEOs, CIOs, CHROs, Heads of Diversity, and Senior Leaders in Tech to invest in the future of their workforce. Through our unique sponsorship model, your organization can drive transformational change and create a ripple effect that strengthens your team culture, performance, and innovation. The teams will participate in workshops, peer discussions and use actionable tools to craft strategies for a long-term change in tech. HOW IT WORKS: Sponsor a team of three participants- engaging two male allies first and then partnering with a female ally. This approach creates momentum and sparks real, actionable change. We encourage multiple teams from each company to amplify this impact across your entire organization. 👥 What’s in it for your company? By sponsoring a Tech-Ally team, your organization will: ➡️ CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO: Unlock the potential of diverse talent to increase business impact and foster an inclusive culture. ➡️ EXPAND ORGANIZATIONAL MINDSETS: Engage in expert-led discussions and peer-driven insights that highlight allyship's role in shaping the future of tech leadership. ➡️ MOBILIZE MEANINGFUL ACTION: Sending multiple participants builds momentum, empowering them to champion inclusive practices and create a ripple effect within your organization. ➡️ JOIN A DYNAMIC ALUMNI NETWORK: Post-program, your organization will continue to benefit from a community of allies dedicated to driving ongoing change. 📅 2025 Cohorts: 📍 Cohort 1: January 28th | February 25th | March 25th 📍 Cohort 2: April 29th | May 27th | June 24th 📍 Cohort 3: September 23rd | October 21st | November 18th This is your organization’s opportunity to make a lasting impact and shape the #FutureOfTech. Ready to take the next step? Email us at tech-ally@herculescoaching.com or visit our website https://lnkd.in/dhrTT8Uc! #InclusiveLeadership #LeadershipInTech #UnlockDiverseTalent #InnovationNation #EmpowerChange #DEI Hercules Coaching Women in Tech® Switzerland Michelle Holmes Albin, Safia Agueni, Barbara Stäuble, Bettina Bachmann, Lisa Etter, Elizabeth Davila-Sleigh, ACC

Are you ready to make a lasting impact? You have unique gifts that the world needs now more than ever. There are people, teams, and communities waiting for YOU to step into your boldest leadership, to let your brilliance and vision shine in ways you haven’t before. * Maybe you feel the call to lead a bigger initiative that will leave a lasting legacy of change. * Maybe there’s a mission in your heart that you can no longer keep hidden—a mission that’s ready for a bigger platform, a louder voice, and the impact it deserves. * Maybe your vision for a more equitable, empowered world has grown too big to contain within you. On a deep level, you already know you’re meant to do more, lead more boldly, and make a bigger impact in this one precious life. But knowledge without action means the world is missing out on all you have to offer. Too often, we hold back because of self-doubt, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, or simply being overwhelmed by the size of our dreams. 🔥 The time is now to rise above what has held you back and IGNITE your leadership. I’m thrilled to invite you to The Power Shift Summit: Women Igniting Change & Shaping the Future, happening October 28 - November 1, 2024. This virtual summit is designed for visionary women ready to: ✔️ Amplify their leadership ✔️ Expand their impact ✔️ Tap into their innate power Throughout the summit, you’ll connect with powerhouse women, thought leaders, and innovators who are breaking barriers, disrupting systems, and creating meaningful change. 🌍 I’m excited to be one of the featured speakers, speaking on Creating Thriving Environments for Black Women in Leadership Are you ready to rise? Grab your free ticket here! https://lnkd.in/gWajguA9. #PowerShiftSummit #WomenInLeadership #VisionaryWomen #Trailblazingwomen Natalie Susan Jobity ✨️ The Brilliance Unveiler 🌟