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Women in Tech Global Conference

The Women in Tech Global Conference is an annual international event organized by the Coding Girls and WomenTech Global Foundation and WomenTech Network. The conference mainly focuses on empowering and encouraging professional growth for women in the technology industry. It was established in 2020 by Anna Radulovski.[1][2][3]

Women in Tech Global Conference
Founded2020; 4 years ago (2020)
FounderAnna Radulovski, Ivo Radulovski
PurposeTo support women in tech and promote diversity in the tech industry.
OwnerCoding Girls and WomenTech Global Foundation, WomenTech Network
Websitewww.womentech.net

Overview

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The conference was established by Anna Radulovski as a platform for women in the technology sector.[4][5] Originally intended to be an in-person event, the conference was moved to virtual format in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6][7][8]

Format and Programming

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The conference features a mix of keynote speeches, workshops, panel discussions, and networking events.[9][10][11] It employs a primarily virtual format, supplemented by satellite events for in-person attendees. Topics typically covered include technology leadership, innovation, career growth, and societal impacts of technology.[12][13]

Mission and Goals

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The primary mission of the conference is to empower women in technology through increased visibility, networking opportunities, and access to resources.[14][15] The goals include fostering an environment that supports career advancement for women and promoting diversity within tech companies and startups.[16][17][18][19][20][21]

Notable Speakers

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Over the years, the Women in Tech Global Conference has featured a range of prominent speakers from the tech industry, including executives from major tech firms like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, as well as thought leaders and innovators in specialized fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and biotechnology.[22]

Notable speakers from past conferences include:

  • Maxine Williams - Chief Diversity Officer, Meta[23][24]
  • Archana Jain - Group CTO, Zurich Insurance Group[25]
  • Alvina Antar - Former CIO, Okta
  • Stephanie Domas - CISO, Canonical
  • Jae Sook Evans - Global CIO and Executive Vice President, Oracle[26][27][28]
  • Michelle Grover - Technology Officer, Slalom
  • Lakecia Gunter - CTO, Microsoft
  • Sheila Jordan - SVP & Chief Digital Technology Officer, Honeywell
  • Lori Nishiura Mackenzie - Co-founder, Stanford University VMware Women's Leadership Innovation Lab[29][30]
  • Sharon Mandell - CIO, Juniper Networks
  • Rebecca Parsons - Former CTO, Thoughtworks[31]
  • Wendy M. Pfeiffer - Former CIO, Nutanix[32]
  • Kate Prouty - SVP and Chief Information Officer, Akamai
  • Meerah Rajavel - CIO, Palo Alto Networks
  • Judy Dinn - CIO & EVP, TD
  • Fiona Tan - CTO, Wayfair
  • May Wang - CTO, Palo Alto Networks

References

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  5. ^ McCullough, Lauren (2023-12-29). "Women-in-tech Conferences: The Best Events for 2024". Bizzabo. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  6. ^ White-Klososky, Annette. "Being Human In Times Of Disruption, Technology And Innovation: WomenTech Network Announces Global Virtual Conference". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
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  8. ^ "15 worthwhile conferences for women in tech". CIO. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  9. ^ "Women in Tech Global Conference 2023 | Coding Girls". www.coding-girls.com. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  10. ^ Kennedy, K. (2022-06-14). "WomenTech Global Conference 2022 Takeaways". Kennedy HQ. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  11. ^ "WomenTech Global Conference 2024". Female Founder Space. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  12. ^ "European Women's Management Development International Network". ewmd.org. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  13. ^ "WomenTech Global Conference 2023". Code for America. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  14. ^ Network, WomenTech. "Women in Tech Global Conference 2023: Changing the Face of Tech Leadership". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  15. ^ "WomenTech Network Chooses vFairs for Women in Tech Global Conference 2023: Dates Set for May 9-12 - vFairs.com". www.vfairs.com. 2022-11-01. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  16. ^ "Women in Tech Global Conference 2023 - Events". Enrich Africa. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  17. ^ "Women Tech Global Conference 2021". Innovation Women. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  18. ^ Radulovski, Anna (2019-10-03). "About WomenTech Network". www.womentech.net. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  19. ^ "Reviews for Women in Tech Global Conference 2024, US | Eventible". eventible.com. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  20. ^ "Women in Tech 2024". TechBuffalo. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  21. ^ "WomenTech Newtwork presents Women in Tech Global Conference 2024". www.industrycalendar.com. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
  22. ^ "All Speakers at Women in Tech Global Conference". Retrieved 2024-06-29.
  23. ^ "Speaker Profile: Maxine Williams". Retrieved 2024-06-29.
  24. ^ "Maxine Williams Video at WomenTech Global Conference". Retrieved 2024-06-29.
  25. ^ "Archana Jain Speaker Video at WomenTech Global Conference". Retrieved 2024-06-29.
  26. ^ "Jae Sook Evans Speaker Video at WomenTech Global Conference". Retrieved 2024-06-29.
  27. ^ "Women in Tech Global Conference 2023: Changing the Face of Tech Leadership". Retrieved 2024-06-29.
  28. ^ "Chief in Tech Leaders to Watch". Retrieved 2024-06-29.
  29. ^ "Our Team – Stanford VMware Women's Leadership Innovation Lab". Retrieved 2024-06-29.
  30. ^ "Lori Mackenzie: Stanford VMware Women's Leadership Innovation Lab Co-Founder at Women in Tech". Retrieved 2024-06-29.
  31. ^ "Chief in Tech Summit 2023". Retrieved 2024-06-29.
  32. ^ "Chief in Tech Summit 2023". Retrieved 2024-06-29.
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