Female leadership in the tech industry comes with specific challenges requiring strategy, resilience, and continuous learning. The Leadership Stage sessions bring together seasoned leaders, founders, and innovators to discuss critical themes: delegation, self-advocacy, imposter syndrome, inclusive tech cultures, and breaking barriers in leadership roles.
On October 24, these talks will equip you with the tools and mindset needed to thrive in tech:
1. Mastering Delegation for Effective Leadership
This talk is designed for women in the tech industry to enhance their leadership skills through effective delegation. The session will cover the following key points:
- How effective delegation amplifies leadership impact and drives success
- Techniques to build trust within the team
- Identifying and addressing common obstacles in delegation
- Actionable steps to enhance delegation skills immediately
Join to have a clear understanding of how to delegate tasks effectively, build cohesive teams, and drive better project outcomes.
Speaker: Patricia Hinojosa van Dionant, CEO of Growit
2. Discussion Panel “Breaking Barriers: Women CTOs Leading the Future of Tech”
Women often face challenges in achieving leadership positions in technology and transitioning to CTO roles. At this discussion we’ll cover questions related to leadership and career development, technology and innovation, work-life balance and personal growth, company culture and inclusion, and future of women in tech.
Join us to hear insights from female CTOs on how:
- Women in tech support each other in their career advancement
- Foster an inclusive culture within your tech teams
- Approach decision-making when it comes to technology investments and strategic direction
- Companies can better support women in tech and create pathways for their advancement
Speakers: Meri Williams, CTO at Pleo & Priya Kanduri, CTO at Happiest Minds Technologies
3. Fireside Chat “Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Career Transformation”
Have you ever felt that you are not doing enough or that you are underestimating your achievements? Join this session to gain valuable insights into managing imposter syndrome while advancing their careers in tech.
This discussion will explore personal experience how imposter syndrome impacts leadership, especially for women in tech.
We’ll cover key moments of self-doubt, strategies to overcome imposter syndrome, and the role of community and mentorship in building confidence. Topics will also include balancing ambition with self-criticism, reframing rejection as growth opportunities, and maintaining leadership during critical times.
Speaker: Aleksandra Boguslavskaya, CEO & Founder of Data Science UA
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Speaker: Mariana Salvaterra, CEO of Zühlke Portugal
5. Fireside Chat “The Art of Leadership & Self-Advocacy: Claiming Your Seat at the Table”
At this discussion we are going to focus on self-advocacy in leadership and its critical role in career growth. Key topics include:
- Strategies for individuals to confidently project their voice in the workplace
- Communicate your value and negotiate for promotions or raises
- How to build strategic relationships, develop an authentic leadership style.
Join to get practical advice on how to start advocating for yourself more effectively in your professional journey.
Speaker: Sienna J. Brown, Head of Growth at PowerToFly
6. Empowering Girls and Women in STEM: The Role of Education and Mentorship
Olena will discuss the critical need to support women and girls in science and technology. She will present:
- Data on gender disparities and highlight impactful initiatives from Inscience, including “Women in Science” which aims to increase visibility of female scientists, demonstrate the significance of science in wartime, and encourage girls and women to pursue STEM careers
- The “Be” project, which focuses on providing STEM education and mentorship for women and girls
Speaker: Olena Skyrta, Co-founder and partner of the NGO INSCIENCE
7. Entrepreneurial Journeys: Key Lessons and Insights
If you’ve been looking for some tips & tricks or inspiration on how to balance entrepreneurship with your personal life and navigate the challenges of the tech industry, look no further!
Our speakers will share insights on the most significant barriers women face in tech, strategies for overcoming setbacks, and the essential traits for early-stage founders to thrive.
The conversation will also highlight:
- Key skills for aspiring entrepreneurs
- Success stories
- Pivotal decisions that shaped their businesses
Speakers: Bukola M. Babajide, Founder of Female Techpreneur & Kristel Kruustuk, Founder and Board Director of Testlio
8. Breaking Barriers, Women Leading in Tech
We’re going to talk about some of the key points we need to remember as we develop our careers.
- Own your success and continue to push past the barriers you face
- Be fearless in pursuing leadership roles and make your mark in the tech industry
- Support and uplift other women around you
Speaker: Sofia Schneider, VP AI Southern Europe and Oracle Malaga Site Leader
9. Agile Leadership in Changing Environment
Jaswandi will cover:
- Fundamentals changes in what we expect of leaders
- Changes in employee expectations and engagement
- Shifting workplace dynamics
Speaker: Jaswandi Sakpal, Director of Engineering at American Express
10. A Non-Linear Career from Tech to Leadership
Maria is addicted to change, and she loves tech. More than tech, she loves people, and she has especially evolved by working with hew clients and hew teams.
She will share her story to show that it’s OK not to have an early clear ambition in life, that our own experience will help demonstrating what we love and what we don’t, through continuous learning and self-discovery.
Speaker: Maria Franco, Partner & Portugal Country Lead at Metys
11. Do We Really Embrace Our Full Identity or Still Play “Men’s Roles” to Succeed
Speaker: Nikki Cabus, CEO of South Florida Tech Hub