Empowering Agency & Community Through Web3 And NFTs

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Web3 and NFTs are often misunderstood as silly jpegs or in association with the so-called metaverse. This session aims to demystify the concepts of web3 and NFTs, particularly within the context of how web3 can enable a true democratisation of technology, and empower both organisations and individuals to engage in society on their own terms. For the first time in history, we have a viable infrastructure from which we can set the terms and conditions of how we’d like to interact with each other, and within which we can have total ownership over our own data.

What are web3 and NFTs exactly and why should I care? How do we reclaim technology to serve the needs of society? How do we break out of a world that’s been determined by only a handful of corporations or institutions? Although Web3 and NFTs are commonly associated with the crypto industry, which has primarily been exclusive to women and other marginalised identities, web3 ultimately opens up the possibilities for empowering individuals and organisers alike to determine their own terms of engagement with the world.

Session Key Takeaways:

  • Understand the basics of web3 and NFTs, along with other key concepts such as decentralisation and blockchain technology
  • Why web3 and NFTs can be empowering to individuals, communities and organisations alike
  • Real world examples of applications of web3 and NFTs, how you can get started on thinking about how the technology can be applied in your situation, why it’s beneficial to everyone

This session is for you if…

  • You’re simply curious about the hype around web3 and NFTs
  • You want to understand how blockchain technology can be applied in the real world in a variety of contexts
  • You’re looking for alternatives to social media to engage with others that speak to your values and interests
  • You’re a creator, artist, or builder looking to create a loyal and involved fanbase without the interference of third parties
  • You’re a brand or organisation looking to have a more intimate connection with your community
  • You’re an activist looking for alternative ways to move your cause forward
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  • Discover why you should treat your platform as a product

This session is for you if…you are a devops engineer / platform engineer/ a developer / engineering manager

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3:45pm
Presentation

Building For Two Audiences: Artists & Fans

30 mins
  • Data
  • Non-Technical
  • Transformation
  • Agustina Sacerdote

    TIDAL

TIDAL is a global music platform that helps artists and fans fully immerse themselves in their love of music. Join TIDAL’s Global Head of Product, Agustina Sacerdote, to learn about how she navigates the challenges of leading innovative product development for two distinct audiences within a single platform.

Session Key Takeaways:

  • Learn how to build products for two different audiences at the same time and within a single platform
  • Understand the complexities of introducing new technologies into an existing platform
  • Learn how to embed the customer’s voice at every step of building new products from the ground up

This session is for you if...you are interested in product development and how to navigate successfully building products for two distinct audiences within one platform.

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12:40pm
Workshop

Maximising The Power Of Data Using Artificial Intelligence

60 mins
  • Data
  • Premium Only
  • Veronica Flyckt

    Experian

  • Benidine De Kock

    Experian

  • Maryna Russell

    Experian

In the modern world, data is everywhere. Being able to understand that data through the process of analytics has also become increasingly important – for individuals and for businesses. Understanding data can help shape our understanding of innovation potential, new trends, finances, or business target audiences. Data coupled with the power of artificial intelligence can help with better businesses decisioning in both the short and long term. But how much do we really understand about that data we put out into and take from the world? And how does artificial intelligence play a role in the credit risk journey?

Discover the value of data in today’s world from the leadership, sales and analytics perspectives – focusing specifically on consumer impact and the benefits of knowledge about how and why data is used. The session will also cover the importance of understanding what your data says about you from a credit management perspective – empowering attendees to manage their data with confidence.

Session Key Takeaways:

  • Data is a key factor in the modern world and understanding how to interpret data is already critical
  • AI is the future in data and analytics, and a useful tool for managing credit risk
  • An understanding of how and why data is used to benefit businesses and consumers in credit management
  • A unique and well-rounded female leader perspective in the use of AI in data and analytics

This sessions is for you if…

  • You are a Business leader who is managing their personal and professional finances
  • Attendees who work closely with data and analytics in their current roles
  • Those looking for a deeper understanding of the value of data of data interpretation from the raw collection to the end consumer
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4:00pm
Workshop

The Modern Mom’s Guide To Career Growth And Work-Life Balance

60 mins
  • Non-Technical
  • Premium Only
  • Shivany Powani

    HelloFresh SE

Returning to work after parental leave can be a challenging transition for any mother. It’s a time of mixed emotions: excitement, uncertainty, and a sense of feeling like an imposter in the workplace. But as one mother’s experience shows, this journey can also be an opportunity to gain new skills and perspectives.

In this session, we’ll explore how to navigate the transition back to work as a mother. Drawing on personal experience, we’ll discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with balancing motherhood and a career. We’ll also delve into the skills that mothers acquire through their experiences, and how to leverage those skills to succeed professionally.

Join us for this inspiring workshop and discover how to turn the challenges of motherhood and career growth into opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Session Key Takeaways:

  • Takeaways from my experience that you can incorporate in your career
  • Personal stories from YOU about your motherhood and career journey
  • An interactive session where we highlight the accomplishments from our journeys
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2:55pm
Workshop

How To Deploy Big Data Driven Decision Making In Large Organisations

60 mins
  • Data
  • Premium Only
  • Lieve Lanoye

    TP Vision

  • Paola Masuzzo

    TP Vision

As the capabilities of big data and machine learning expand, effectively deploying data insights within large organizations demands a strategic approach that seamlessly combines technical expertise with people skills. The challenge lies in fostering the adoption of insights generated by advanced data models among non-technical individuals.

Session Key Takeaways:

  • Mastering the art of translating commercial questions into data-driven inquiries is essential
  • Identifying the most suitable deployment strategy for diverse audiences is crucial
  • Restoring lost trust in data can be an arduous task, emphasizing the importance of accuracy and reliability

This session is for you if…you are looking to successfully deploy data models across various teams within your organisation.

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2:15pm
Presentation

The Power Of Ikigai (生き甲斐) In IT Business

30 mins
  • Career
  • Non-Technical
  • Ekaterina Serban

    Robert Bosch GmbH

What is important today, when disruption and innovation are the result of
fostering an environment where individuals can come together, is the inspirational leadership and leading by purpose. Ikigai (生き甲斐,) is a Japanese term for “a reason for being” and having a sense of purpose in life, as well as being motivated.

We’ll talk about Ikigai in the IT area, and the feeling of accomplishment and fulfilment that follows when people pursue their passions working in the IT area.

The Why: To become a true leader in IT business nowadays you should have an inner drive and a deep hunger to create change. Inspirational leaders display earnest conviction in their beliefs and won’t bend to outside pressures no matter how difficult the road becomes.

Session Key Takeaways:

  • Meaning of Ikigai for your life and career in IT business
  • How to lead by purpose and with a passion
  • How to feel accomplishment and fulfilment every day

This session is for you if…

  • You want to discover and embrace the the feeling of accomplishment and fulfilment
  • Every day in your job, to understand what makes you feel good about your work and how to lead by purpose
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1:45pm
Workshop

Neurodiversity In The Workplace: Building Inclusive Teams Beyond Noise Cancelling Headphones

60 mins
  • Non-Technical
  • Premium Only
  • Luisa Liesenberg

    MVPF Technologies GmbH (MVP Factory)

Each brain is unique and everyone has different ways to process and think, yet, roughly 20% of our population qualifies as neurodiverse. This means, chances are high that our teams are also built of people who battle diagnoses like ADHD, Autism, or Dyslexia. Especially women often go through life undiagnosed, in numbers – 75% of women with ADHD are unaware – having developed coping mechanisms without ever knowing. In this workshop we want to explore strategies to build environments for your teams or yourself that allow for “Neuro-Spiciness” to be the fuel of innovation, discuss what it takes for us and our colleagues to feel accepted and how to meet the needs of “unaware” neurodiverse colleagues.

Within DI&E departments, the awareness for mental health topics, including Neurodiversity, has luckily been increasing over the past decade. Yet, building habits that go beyond individual behaviour or offering access to helpful tools is something that most teams still have to learn. Most companies, most tech teams, and most organisations are structured, following neurotypical concepts, making it challenging for employees with ADHD, Autism or Dyslexia (amongst others) to navigate. A work culture that is accessible for neurodiverse people also always benefits those whose brains qualify as “neurotypical”, so why wait?

Session Key Takeaways:

  • Learn about the challenges and strengths of neurodiverse people in the workplace and how to use or combat them successfully
  • Discover how we can move beyond neurotypical standards and build a team that works for every brain
  • Connect with your own neuro-spiciness, celebrate the magic of “being the odd one” and explore how you can inspire the people around you

This session is for you if…

  • You are neuro-spicey. Join us and share your experience, connect with others to learn from them and build a foundation to bring back into your own team.
  • You lead teams. Neurodiversity is a topic that most people still don’t feel comfortable being very upfront about. The stigma and discrimination that comes with being openly autistic or dyslexic, etc. hold people back and increases their risk of burning out due to having to mask or suffering from related anxiety and depression. This also accounts for team members that are unaware or undiagnosed. Creating a neuro-inclusive environment as Lead can change your employees’ life and set you up for success.
  • You are curious about this buzzword, flying around more and more these days 😉
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2:55pm
Presentation

Responsible AI: Get Inspired To Use Digital Ethics By Design

30 mins
  • Data
  • Technical
  • Judith van Schie

    Considerati

Technology may seem neutral, but this is far from the truth. When technology like AI is used for decision making, this could be problematic since, as we know, AI systems can contain bias and generate discriminatory output. For successful deployment of AI, it is key to maintain trust from stakeholders like consumers, regulators and society as a whole.

In this session we will discuss the risks of decision making AI and how to integrate digital ethics by design for ensuring responsible AI.

Session Key Takeaways:

  • Keeping human bias out of AI is not easy, but it is essential and possible
  • Digital ethics by design is a key method for responsible deployment of AI
  • Embedding digital ethics in your business processes increases both the value of the deployed AI as the trust in your organisation

This session is for you if…

  • Your company is developing or using AI
  • You are interested in responsible AI and digital ethics by design
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1:45pm
Workshop

Building Effective Mentoring Practices For Companies

60 mins
  • Career
  • Leadership
  • Non-Technical
  • Premium Only
  • Irina Veligan

    Gen

Corporate mentorship programs have been implemented by many companies to enhance recruitment efforts, improve employee engagement, foster leadership development, promote diversity and increase loyalty and retention rates. However, the effectiveness of such programs depends on the quality of their implementation. Creating a successful mentoring program can be much more challenging that it appears, and many programs fail to meet their objectives.

This workshop will represent insights and principles from interviews with companies of varying sizes that have effectively implemented mentoring programs. Participants will learn practical strategies to launch their own successful mentoring program within their organisations.

Session Key Takeaways:

  • Discover best practices for launching and promoting a mentoring program
  • Learn how to pair mentees effectively
  • Learn what resources to provide to mentors and mentees and how to measure success of each relationship during the program
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11:30am
Workshop

Choose To Be Successful At Managing Change: Management Of Change De-Mystified

60 mins
  • Career
  • Non-Technical
  • Premium Only
  • Roberta Rossini

    Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Research shows that approximately 69% of projects fall short of their objectives, frequently due to inadequate management of change dynamics. This calls for proactive action, and indeed, it is possible to take such action! In this session, you’ll acquire the skills to master change management, steering your projects towards enduring and impactful transformations.

More often than not, management of change is considered some sort of intangible “magic”, delivering dubious value. In other cases management of change is used interchangeably with “training plan”, leading to pre-announced adoption failure. In this session you will be introduced to a few very practical tools that can be used to drive change and manage resistance successfully.

Session Key Takeaways:

  • Learn how Management of change is systemic approach, that goes beyond trainings
  • Learn that resistance is a natural reaction to change and that it can and should be planned with and managed accordingly

This session is for you if…

  • You are or have been struggling with the adoption of a great tool or process
  • If your team is consistently not doing what you ask them to do
  • You think management of change is fluffy, hot air.
  • You think management of change = trainings calendar
  • You want a career in IT and you have no IT background
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12:40pm
Workshop

Harnessing The Power Of AI: A Deep Dive Into Opportunities And Challenges For Businesses

60 mins
  • Data
  • Premium Only
  • Skills
  • Eliza Casapopol

    Microsoft

  • Tanuja Bhamidipati

    Microsoft

This talk will delve into the exciting realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in catalysing business innovation, with a particular focus on the alliance between Microsoft and OpenAI. As an emerging technology, generative AI holds significant potential to revolutionise various sectors, yet its practical deployment remains an area of exploration for many businesses.

Session Key Takeaways:

  • Understanding the concept of generative AI and acknowledging its limitations
  • Identifying significant use-cases where generative AI can boost corporate performance and competitiveness
  • Debunking common myths and discussing challenges associated with generative AI
  • Participants can expect valuable insights on leading the corporate world in the AI era, practical applications of generative AI, and inspiring instances from other businesses

This session is for you if.. you are a Business Decision Maker, Technical Decision Maker, and anyone seeking to infuse their business operations with the power of AI. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

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2:55pm
Workshop

Cloud Skills: Demystifying Google BigQuery

60 mins
  • Data
  • Premium Only
  • Ilona van de Bildt

    ,

    Google Cloud Consulting

For non-practitioners, understanding BigQuery from a practitioners standpoint will help you understand the possibilities of, and the potential requirements you may need when selecting a DWH solution and a future proof data strategy. It also helps you find your way when you want to start using MachineLearning in your company in an easy and accessible manner. If you would have to pick only one Google Cloud tool to learn more about, then BigQuery should be it

BigQuery is at the heart of Google Cloud’s Data solutions. If you are looking to understand what Google Cloud’s data solutions are all about, starting to understand BigQuery is a key skill to set you up for success. BigQuery a data warehouse solution which you can use for the analysis of (both small and big) data, but also to set up Machine Learning models quickly and easily. It is suitable for any user, no matter if your business is small or big. This is a foundational level workshop for BigQuery, and includes a hands-on lab that sets you up for using BigQuery and move to using BigQuery ML afterwards.

Prerequisites: for the practical part of this session you need a laptop and an active Google account you can sign in with.

Session Key Takeaways:

  • Why BigQuery is key in your data strategy
  • How to use BigQuery
  • What BQML helps you do and how to get started

This session is for you if…

  • You want to know more about Google Cloud
  • You want to understand the strategic importance of BigQuery
  • You are looking for a data warehouse solution that is secure, fast, accessible and cost-efficient
  • You are looking to become a practitioner in BigQuery
  • If you want to get started with Machine Learning in an easy way
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12:10pm
Presentation

Building An Enterprise Platform

30 mins
  • Data
  • Gudrun Anna Atladottir

    Novo Nordisk

Nowadays businesses need to be able to analyse their data effectively to be at the forefront. It is essential to have a strong, cost-optimised analytical setup with data access to enable data domain experts to focus on doing what they are best at, namely to bring value out of data.

Learn about Novo Nordisk’s analytical platform and how it is used to bring value out of data efficiently to cater to our business needs. Our data persons can on-demand spin up collaborative analytical compute environments in preferred region, with selected compute power that integrates seamlessly with their in-house data sources. This enables them to focus on their business cases without having to worry about configuring, managing, and setting up their computing environment. Our platform has been used to develop a deep learning algorithm in our inspection lines, proactive monitoring solutions on types of machinery that enable increased throughput in our production lines, etc.

Session Key Takeaways:

  • Discover to AWS to to build an on-demand analytical compute environment in the cloud
  • Learn how the cloud can be used to speed up analytics and save costs simultaneously?
  • How Novo Nordisk’s enterprise analytics platform has acted as an enabler for different business cases

This session is for you if…you have a growing business and you want to use data to drive the business decisions. With a growing number of employees and stakeholders it becomes more critical to have centralised teams focusing on building re-usable customised environment that can be spun up on-demand integrating data for cost savings. It prevents repetitive work across different areas and reduces additional complexity for people working with data, enabling management to act quickly to business needs.

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1:45pm
Workshop

Is My Algorithm Fair? An Introduction To Algorithmic Fairness & Ethics

60 mins
  • Data
  • Premium Only

AI systems are becoming an increasingly integral part of our daily lives. While they have the power to reach millions of users, there are concerns about their potential to replicate or even amplify existing social biases, as well as cause harm. Despite the declaration of ethical AI principles by private and public organisations, practitioners often struggle to bridge the gap between abstract concepts and practical decisions in the development cycle of AI.

In this talk, we’ll delve into the importance of AI ethics and why everyone involved in the development of these systems should share accountability. We’ll explore why implementing ethical principles in AI is crucial, and how to detect bias and evaluate fairness in ML models. Our aim is to provide a global perspective on this topic and specific guidelines for practical implementation.

In the session we will discuss with the audience the different challenges of bringing AI ethics into practice and open a debate about why we need AI ethics integrated in the development cycle of AI now more than ever after the recently released large language models like ChatGPT.

This session is for you if...you are interested in or working in AI, including data scientists, data engineers, designers, product managers, and business leaders. While those with some knowledge of AI will benefit more from the last part on algorithmic fairness, the overall talk is designed to address a wide audience. Join us for an eye-opening discussion on the importance of AI ethics and how to implement ethical principles in your work.

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12:40pm
Workshop

Navigating Career Paths: How To Build A Sustainable Career

60 mins
  • Career
  • Non-Technical
  • Premium Only

Research findings highlight that women often hesitate to apply for new positions if they do not fullfill all the criteria. This is particularly noticeable in the tech industry, where female representation is markedly low and declines further at higher organisational levels. To counter this, it is critical to disrupt the norms and craft inventive strategies to promote women’s growth and development.

In this interactive session, we will delve into the intricacies of career progression, examining both conventional and unconventional pathways. We will also engage in fruitful discussions on the challenges and prospects of career development in an ever-evolving world. This will provide a roadmap on how to make audacious choices regarding your career trajectory and devise a plan for continuous professional growth.

Session Key Takeaways:

  • Explore both mainstream and alternative career pathways.
  • Design a bold career plan for you next move
  • Master different approaches to steer your career development journey.

This session is for you if…

  • You are enthusiastic about confronting new challenges
  • You are intrigued by the idea of charting their career growth in an unorthodox manner
  • You are eager to experience an enjoyable and inspiring session
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3:10pm
Presentation

Don’t Dream It, Be It: How To Be Truly Diverse And Inclusive In Tech

30 mins
  • Leadership
  • Non-Technical
  • Workforce
  • Tanja Antonijevic

    Miele X

Sometimes tech is too much about doing techie things and not enough about being human. Same goes for Diversity & Inclusion, where we often we fall in the trap of doing diverse and inclusive things, rather than being diverse and inclusive. This presentation gives you concrete steps on how to build a better, more authentic, and inclusive company culture in tech.

As a global digital hub, Miele X is here to support the Miele Group in creating and growing their digital heritage. Founded as a start-up within a large organisation, Miele X quickly grew to a large, gender-balanced team of diverse experts, with over 40 nationalities on board. HR Director Tanja Antonijevic was there from the start and will explain why her mantra ‘Don’t dream it, be it’ was crucial for building this truly diverse and inclusive team. She will do this through sharing successes, failures, and concrete actions that can help you create a better, more diverse, and inclusive tech culture.

Session Key Takeaways:

  • Understand the impact of a diverse and inclusive culture on team performance and the creation of solutions fit for all
  • Recognise that fostering a truly diverse and inclusive culture transcends mere activities, emphasising the essence of being diverse and inclusive.
  • Gain insights into ten practical strategies to incorporate greater diversity and inclusivity within your organisation.

This session is for you if…you are interested or involved in building and leading tech teams and/or creating an innovative culture within scale-ups and larger organisations.

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4:00pm
Workshop

The Art Of Failing Successfully

60 mins
  • Career
  • Non-Technical
  • Jennifer Bower

    Persistent Systems

When you’re not afraid to fail, you become brave enough to step out of your comfort zone and go after big goals. Ultimately, mastering the art of failing successfully gives you the skills and mindset to tackle challenges in a rapidly changing world, solve problems like a boss, and achieve long-term success.

Delve into the untapped potential of failure and how it can become a catalyst for personal and professional development. Through a series of stories, hands-on exercises, and group discussions, we’ll explore strategies for reframing failure, building resilience, and leveraging lessons learned from outside experiences for workplace success.

During the workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to share your own stories of failure and learn from others in a supportive environment. We’ll discuss techniques to help you navigate through setbacks, overcome challenges, and turn failures into stepping-stones towards achieving your goals. Whether you’re a team leader, an aspiring entrepreneur, or an individual seeking personal growth, this workshop is designed to empower you with the mindset and skills necessary to fail successfully.

Walk away from this workshop equipped with a fresh perspective on failure, a newfound sense of resilience, and a plan to use your past experiences to fuel future success. Join us and unlock the power of embracing failure as a transformative force on your journey to personal and professional excellence.

Session Key Takeaways:

  • Reframe failure as a learning opportunity.
  • Build resilience and embrace challenges.
  • Leverage personal experiences for professional growth.

This session is for you if…you are a tech industry professional, a manager or team leader, an entrepreneur or founder, or an individual seeking personal growth and development.

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11:30am
Workshop

When Data Becomes A Product

60 mins
  • Data
  • Premium Only
  • Ludmila von Thun-Hohenstein

    Snowflake

As data is seen more and more as a product we need to focus on the data supply chain, how we create higher revenue, gain competitive advantages and mitigate risks. A central point to this is collaboration, which encapsulates everything from the production lines from raw data to end data product. With real time collaboration you are not only speeding things up, you also lower costs and are more efficient which goes as far as being better for the environment.

Come spend some time to better understand how easy it can be to collaborate when data becomes a product. Data does not need to be your background for this interactive session to benefit your daily activities!

This session is hands on. You will need to bring a laptop.

Session Key Takeaways:

  • Learn how to take part in the Data Supply Chain
  • Explore keys to access a wide range of data products in real time
  • Discover how to mobilise the world’s data

This session is for you if…you are interested in the data supply chain and what is already possible.

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2:50pm
Workshop

Powerful Storytelling: Presenting Technical Ideas In A Highly Relatable Way

60 mins
  • Non-Technical
  • Premium Only
  • Skills
  • Isabel Walker

    PowerSpeaking

Stories are a game changer in business! Often people fail to understand technical concepts and proposals because they can’t relate to them. Stories can breathe life into abstract ideas and create real change in attitudes and behaviour.

In this workshop you will find out why stories are so powerful and how they work their magic. And you will create a compelling story of your own that can be put to immediate use in a business setting.

All you need is an open mind, a creative imagination and a willingness to experiment with new ways to communicate your ideas.

Session Key Takeaways:

  • Understanding of how stories work and the ingredients of an effective story
  • A flexible framework to give your story structure and shape
  • An opportunity to create and practise delivering your own story
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2:50pm
Workshop

Becoming More Intentional Dealing When Dealing With Stress And Burnout

60 mins
  • Non-Technical
  • Premium Only
  • Marissa Alert, PhD

A recent Deloitte survey showed that 53% of women are more stressed this year than they were a year ago, and 46% feel burned out. Having the right strategies to effectively manage stress and deal with burnout in healthy and effective ways can help with achieving work/life balance, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and continuing to be productive and engaged at work.

Managing stress and addressing burnout is not only about having the right tools or a list of things to do to cope. It requires being aware of your triggers for stress and how you perceive and respond to them, as well as being intentional about the strategies you use. This session will focus on the INTENT Framework for Stress and Burnout

  •  How stress manifests itself and impacts your work, relationships, and behaviours
  • How you can align your actions with your values to manage stress in ways that prevent burnout and foster resilience
  • How to turn stress into an opportunity for growth
  • How to identify and implement realistic and easy-to-maintain strategies for managing stress, addressing burnout, and learning to adapt better to unforeseen changes

 

Session Key Takeaways:

  • Learn how to effectively manage stress requires becoming aware of how stress affects you, how you perceive it, and how you respond to it
  • Discover when to use problem-focused coping or emotion-focused coping can help prevent chronic stress, which can lead to burnout
  • Discover ways to deal with stress and address burnout. The strategies you choose should make sense for you and fit into your life. They shouldn’t just be based on what’s trending

This session is for you if…you have a basic understanding of stress and how to manage it, but are looking for ways to make stress management a habit and not an afterthought.

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2:55pm
Workshop

Mastering Public Speaking In Tech

60 mins
  • Non-Technical
  • Premium Only
  • Carly Richmond

    Elastic

Public speaking is much like being the gazelle being watched by a group of hungry lions. Many women avoid it or dismiss it as a career out of an understandable fear of being eaten! We struggle with thoughts of sharing our knowledge and experiences in public forums because we think we’re not technical enough, or smart enough, or that our thoughts and experiences are not interesting enough.

Public speaking brings us great career benefits and helps us stand out as experts in a field where women remain underrepresented. In this session, we’ll work together to share our experiences and debunk the many fears we have about public speaking and the myths associated with presenter style, particularly within the tech industry. You will also have the opportunity to build your own plan and resource guide to improve your public speaking skills and build the courage to take to the stage to share the emerging technologies used in this radically changing world.

Women and minorities remain underrepresented in the speaker lineups for many of the tech conferences and meetups we attend as professionals. This lack of visible role models impacts the composition of the sector that we want to make equal. The ideas and experiences conveyed in these conferences also impact the future technologies we build in this ever-changing world. Voicing the experiences and knowledge of underrepresented groups increases the diversity of thought in building inclusive technology that represents and supports everyone in society.

Session Key Takeaways:

  • Debunking the myths surrounding public speaking, including that it is a character attribute you naturally have rather than a practised skill that you too can learn, enjoy and benefit from in your career
  • Personal techniques to handle the fear of speaking
  • Construction of your own resources and plan to build on your public speaking skills

This session is for you if…you are anxious or fearful when undertaking public speaking today, or believes that public speaking is not relevant or beneficial to their current career path.

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11:35am
Presentation

AI Everywhere: Leveraging Data For A Unified Fintech Solution

30 mins
  • Data
  • Transformation
  • Akhila Vanguard

    Adyen

Uncover the transformative power of AI in fintech: Gain a deep understanding of how vast amount of data can be used to solve problems, enhance decision making processes, improve merchant experience and streamline internal operations. In addition, take a peek into real world applications/examples of AI in the fintech domain and understand the challenges and ethical considerations associated with AI adoption in Fintech.

This session brings to you an overview of the transformative potential of AI in the financial technology sector. Digitisation is everywhere in financial services – this makes available vast amounts of data – paving way for both challenges and opportunities. This session will delve into harnessing this potential of data to develop fintech solutions as a one stop shop by integrating AI technologies across different sectors of financial services – banking, payments, risk assessment, credit risk and anti money laundering efforts at scale.

Session Key Takeaways:

  • The power of data and AI in the fintech landscape, i.e. how AI is revolutionising the current industry at a fast pace
  • the attendees will also gain an insight into how the solutions are implemented at scale
  • the challenges faced by the different players in the industry, both in banking and technology

This session is for you if…

  • You are a fintech professional working in payments, risk, banking, compliance this will give you a chance to look at a real life example of AI being leveraged in the industry
  • You are a data scientist/AI practitioner, the talk will gloss over the different technologies being implemented and researched at adyen
  • It is also meant for technology or fintech enthusiasts who want to know what the industry is up to
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4:00pm
Workshop

How To Build More Adaptable Organisations By Leading With Authenticity

60 mins
  • Leadership
  • Non-Technical
  • Premium Only
  • Pamela Corbinaudoux

    ,

    Decathlon Digital

  • Sophie Pesanti

    Decathlon Digital

We need to smash down the idea that being a leader only equates to being strong all the time and having all the answers: there are many ways to lead, and we’ll tap into our collective intelligence to help you find your own authentic expression.

If Brené Brown and Spiderman had a brainchild, that kid would probably say “with great power comes great vulnerability”. Well, to be honest, we believe it’s the other way around. Becoming aware of your vulnerability takes courage, and harnessing it is so rewarding. Embark with us on this journey to leadership and more connected teams through empathy, authenticity and efficiency.

(Yes, admittedly, we sound like your friendly Instagram self-appointed thought leaders, but we swear we are not.)

Session Key Takeaways:

  • A newly-found support group you can nurture to help you grow
  • Practical, actionable tips to support you as an authentic leader
  • Proven tools to practice vulnerability

This session is for you if…you’re a people manager (whether seasoned or newly-minted) and struggling with the idea of being vulnerable at work, not having all the answers, fighting impostor syndrome…

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