Rise & Shine
Registration and Welcome Coffee
09:00 - 09:45:
Grand Opening
Master of Ceremony: Ntsiki Mkhize
Welcome address: Ayumi Moore Aoki, Founder and CEO Women in Tech® Global
Opening speech: Ms Aurore Berger, Minister for Gender Equality and Fight against discriminations, France
Opening address: Chiara Corazza, President, CCC; Private Sector Representative for France, G20 EMPOWER; Member of the G7 Gender Equality Advisory Council (GEAC); Affiliate Professor, ESCP Business School
09:45 - 10:30:
Beyond Glass Ceilings: Women in Tech Leadership
This dynamic session will explore how diverse leadership fuels innovation, offering stories of resilience, strategies for success, and a call to action to enhance inclusion in the tech world. Join us for an insightful conversation on empowering women leaders to shape the future of technology.
Ignite talk: Elisabeth Moreno, CEO at L.E.I.A
Panelists:
Clara Chappaz, Director La French Tech
Rika Nakazawa, Group Vice President, New Ventures & Innovation, NTT
Elisabeth Moreno, Former Minister, President of Ring Africa, President of Femmes@Numérique Foundation
Kamola Sobirova, Advisor to the Minister Republic of Uzbekistan
10:30 - 10:45:
Women, Tech & Ethics – standing on the shoulder of giants
Katrin Gülden La Maire, Senior Advisor at KG Le Maire Advisory SAS
10:45 - 11:10:
Networking & Coffee Break
11:10 - 11:25:
Ignite Talk
Philippe Vorgeleer, Chairman of the Board Global Partners for Digital Development
11:30 - 12:00:
The Intersection of Gender equality, Technology, and Sustainability
This panel delves into how technology can drive sustainable solutions while fostering gender inclusivity. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities as our panelists share their expertise and strategies for creating a more equitable and sustainable future.
Philippe Vorgeleer, Chairman of the Board Global Partners for Digital Development
Helene Molinier, Senior Policy Advisor on Innovation UN Women
Jill Kouri, Global Chief Marketing Officer at HCLTech
Fabienne Arata, Country Manager at LinkedIn France
Moderator: Nyla Beth Gawell, Women in Tech® Chapter Director, USA
12:00 - 12:30
Oxford Style Debate
Theme : AI as a Catalyst to Leapfrog the Gender Gap in Tech: Can Artificial Intelligence Technologies Accelerate Gender Equality in the Technology Industry?
In favor: Julien Weissenberg, Founder, AI and Tech Due Diligence Expert at Deep Tech Experts
In favour: Lucia Russo, Economist/Policy Analyst at OECD
Against: Barnaba Costalonga, Vice President Business Legal Affairs at Paramount International
Against: Suraya Turk, Managing Partner at Legal Circle
Moderator: Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer at Women in Governance
12:30 - 13:30
Networking lunch
12:45 - 13:45:
Journal WIT News
13:45 - 14:00:
Spark Session
Nikhil Joshi, COO at EMURGO
14:00 - 14:40:
The future of WEB 3
Learn about the evolving dynamics of web3 amidst the crypto surge and Bitcoin valuation. Understand the impact of gen AI's role and how these elements work together.
Sandy Carter, COO and Founder, Unstoppable
Sebastien Borget, Co-Founder & CEO The Sandbox
Melissa Slaymaker, Women in Tech® Talent Hub & Africa Regional Director
Sheraz Ahmed, Managing Partner at STORM Partners
Moderator: Dr Anino Emuwa, Managing Director, Founder at Avandis Consulting, 100 Women@Davos
14:40 - 14:55
Ignite Talk: From Paralyzed to Para-Athlete
Stephenie Rodriguez, CEO & Founder WanderSafe.com
15:00 -15:30:
Women paving the way in the Digital Economy - Towards reducing the gender digital divide and increasing women’s participation
Women’s participation in the Digital Economy continues to be hindered by a wide and persistent gender digital divide, especially in global majority countries. This Panel will focus on sharing current efforts, such as the Women in the Digital Economy Fund (WiDEF), which identifies, funds and accelerates evidence-based solutions to close the gender digital divide, improving women’s livelihoods, economic security, and resilience. Speakers will share their experiences and highlight proven solutions with demonstrated impact. They will address the need for actions that support enabling policy environments and increased investments in women-led, women-centered products and services.
Sonia Jorge, Founder and Executive Director.at Global Digital Inclusion Partnership
Florence Gaudry Perkins, Founder and CEO at Digital Health Partnerships
Camilo Tellez, Deputy Managing Director Better Than Cash Alliance
Lauren Grubbs, Digital Tech. Program Specialist | Gender Digital Divide at USAID
Moderator: Isabelle Mauro, Director General GSOA
15:35 - 16:00
Energy Break
16:00 -16:50:
Women in Tech® Late Show
16:50 -17:00:
Keynote - Beyond Bias: Forging a Future of Gender-Inclusive AI
Afaf Chekkar, Director WW Operations & Product/AI. Amazon Device, Digital & Alexa Support
19:00 - 23:30:
Gala Dinner: Great Gatsby
08:30 - 09:15
Rise & Shine
09:15 - 09:30
Opening Day 2
Masters of Ceremony: Sasha Lund & David Savage
Ayumi Moore Aoki, Founder and CEO of Women in Tech®
09:30 - 09:45:
Keynote
H.E. President Ahtifete Jahjaga
09:45 - 10:20:
Tech Diplomacy
The panel discusses how tech diplomacy recognizes the increasingly pivotal role of technology in shaping the geopolitical landscape, seeking to navigate issues such as cybersecurity, digital trade, data governance, and the ethical use of emerging technologies.
H.E. Deemah Al Yahya, Secretary-General at Digital Cooperation Organization
H.E. Albertus Aochamub, Ambassador of Namibia to France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Mónaco, UNESCO, UNWTO, IBE, OECD
Katharina Frey, Deputy Head Digitalisation Division, State Secretariat at Swiss Foreign Ministry
Karine Perset, Head of AI Unit at OECD
Merry Walker, Senior Policy and Strategy Advisor, Critical & Emerging Tech, U.S. Dept of State
Moderator: Zubair Timol, Partner & Global Vice President, Culture at Meltwater
10:25 - 10:40
Fireside Chat
HH Dr. AlSayyida Basma
Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer at Women in Governance
10:40 - 11:00:
The Evolution of Cybersecurity: Navigating The future landscape of threats in defenses
Emilee Tellez, Senior Technologist, Office of the CTO at Veeam Software
Elena Enache, Marketing CTO & Head of DEI-B at CegekaMichel Séjean, Professor of Law at Université Paris 13
Moderator: Suraya Turk, Managing Partner at Legal Circle
11:00 - 11:20:
Networking & Coffee Break
11:25 - 11:55
Decoding the French Tech Ecosystem: Innovation, Startups, and Global Ambition
This panel takes a deep dive into the heart of the French tech ecosystem, unraveling the dynamics of its rapid growth, the surge of startups, and France's position on the global tech stage. It will explore the unique factors that make France a hotbed for tech innovation, including government policies, funding landscapes, and the role of incubators and accelerators.
Sophie Viger, Managing Director chez 42
Nacira Salvan, President of CEFCYS, Chief of Mission PSSI, Ministry of Interior, France
Sophie Iborra, La Tribune / La Tribune Dimanche
Lise Bachmann, CEO & Founder of WOMACCELERATOR by LB + CONSEIL
Moderator: Marion Hegarty, Europe Director, Women in Tech® Global
11:55 - 12:15:
Youth in Tech
12:15 - 12:30
Transforming Finance: Fintech's Role in Shaping Accessible and Inclusive Economies
Olivier Gouteix, Executive Advisor & Management Consultant OGx Conseil
Hedwige Nuyens, Chair of the European Women on Boards
Moderator: Sandro Knopfel,Global Business Development Lead at Cardano Foundation
12:30 - 13:00
Empowering All Voices: Driving Diversity and Inclusion in Tech Workspaces
This panel theme centers on the critical importance of cultivating diversity and fostering an inclusive culture within the tech industry. It aims to shed light on successful strategies and practices that promote representation, equity, and belonging across all levels of tech organizations. Discussions will cover a range of topics from recruitment and retention to mentorship and allyship, highlighting actionable steps companies can take to create environments where every individual can thrive.
13:00 - 14:00
Networking Lunch
14:00 - 14:15
Power Pulse Talk
Sïmon Saneback, Serial Entrepreneur, Investor & Tech Evangelist
14:15 - 14:45:
Women and Venture Capital
In this panel we will discuss why having more women in venture capital is a game-changer. Why investing in female-led startups isn't just about equality — it's about tapping into untapped potential, fostering innovation, and redefining success as female founders deliver up to 78% higher revenue while getting about 2% of venture capital money.
Marina Davidova, Managing Partner at DVC
Michaela Berglund, CEO and Partner at Feminvest
Renata Merino, Founding Partner & CEO at Blazin Babes Capital
Cristina Teo, Chief Builder at she1K & Women in Tech® Singapore Chapter Advisor
Moderator: Elina Vale, CEO and Co-founder at Essence
14:45 - 15:30:
Pitching Competition
15:45 - 16:05:
Energy Break
16:05 - 16:20
Spark Session
Kathryn Rose, CEO at getWise
16:15 - 16:50
Space Agency
Makenzie Lystrup, Director, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center - US
Dr. Kristine Dannenberg, Head of Space Exploration and Access to Space at the Swedish National Space Agency
Moderator: Dr. Christyl Johnson, Deputy Director for Technology & Research Investments at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
16:50 - 17:00
Closing Ceremony
Winner Announcement Pitching Competition
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