Join us nice and early from 8am to pick up your badge and connect with attendees across #InternationalTelecomsWeek and #WiTUSA25! Don’t worry if you’re not able to attend until later in the day as registration will be open all day!

Join us for the official opening and welcome remarks to kick-start your day with inspiration and empowerment!

Our two-day agenda is filled with expert-led sessions focused on our theme, Leading the Digital Revolution; Adapt & Thrive, where you can expect sessions focused on the two key elements to help you survive and thrive in the AI era - strategic awareness of disruptive technology and a plan to build and retain talent with the right skills to be able to develop that technology in your organization.

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Today’s career path is not linear, especially in the world of tech. Join Mindera Technology’s Managing Director, Katharine Parkinson, and Alice Nathoo, former Burberry and Headspace exec as they unpack the reality of career arcs: pivoting, navigating layoffs, deciding when to leave and how a company’s stage impacts your experience.

Moderated by Cathy Romero, join us for an honest conversation about work, handling disruptions, making tough decisions and preparing for new opportunities to thrive in 2025 and beyond. This conversation will focus on delivering on key strategic priorities for your organization and for yourself, whilst focusing on your health and wellbeing.

Key Takeaways:

• Career growth is nonlinear- and that’s a good thing. Learn how to embrace career shifts as opportunities, not setbacks.
• Workplace disruptions are inevitable, so your mindset is key.
• Thriving at work requires a holistic approach; learn how to balance performance with well-being and boundaries.

This session is for… professionals at any state of their career who are considering a career shift, navigating workplace changes or are looking to future proof their skills in an ever-evolving tech industry. This conversation will provide actionable insights on how to stay adaptable, make bold career moves and thrive in your career.

In today’s fast-paced digital world, data is no longer just an asset – it’s the foundation of transformation. This session explores the pivotal role data plays in driving digital change, focusing on core principles that support successful data revolutions and how to foster a culture of data-driven decision-making, overcoming challenges in scaling and maintain quality, and applying practical strategies for impactful results. Attendees will learn how to identify these challenges and work through some strategies for solving them.

The Why: Designed to provide actionable insights, this session offers guidance for leveraging data to unlock the full potential of digital transformation.

Key Takeaways:

• Strategic alignment and leadership are essential
• Education and advocacy fuel transformation
• The role of technology is inspiring innovation

This session is for... you if you are a business leader, data professional, or digital transformation team seeking practical insights into leveraging data to drive innovation and overcome common challenges.
 

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In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, the significance of data has never been more pronounced. Join us for an engaging session that explores how data serves as the foundational backbone of AI innovation. We will delve into the key aspects of building robust data ecosystems that can drive impactful AI outcomes. Discover how organizations can harness the power of data to unlock transformative AI solutions.
 
The Why:

With substantial investments in AI initiatives, understanding that data is the backbone of these projects is crucial. Without a focus on data quality and volume, AI efforts risk failure, leading to wasted resources and missed opportunities. Just as a building needs a solid foundation, AI initiatives require robust data strategies to succeed. If you want your AI projects to thrive, it's essential to prioritize and invest in the data space. Join us to learn how to build a strong foundation for your AI initiatives and ensure lasting impact.

Key Takeaways:

• Data is the foundation of AI.
• Invest in Data First.
• The 4Vs of Data are vital: Data Quality, Volume, Velocity and Veracity are essential attributes for effective AI initiatives

Grab a bite to eat with your colleagues and share your biggest takeaways of the event so far!

The AI revolution is not just transforming industries; it’s introducing the next era of innovation with Agentic AI—intelligent systems that act autonomously to drive decisions and create value. In this session, we'll explore how Agentic AI is shaping the future and discover how to prepare for the challenges ahead including the growing AI skills gap, navigate emerging cyber risks, and how to adopt ethical AI practices that align with this technological evolution. Learn to harness Agentic AI for competitive advantage while ensuring data security, integrity, and ethical governance. Equip your organization with the tools and strategies to adapt, lead, and thrive in a dynamic digital landscape.

The Why:
Agentic AI is the next frontier of innovation, offering unprecedented opportunities to optimize and transform business operations. Attendees need this session to understand how to leverage Agentic AI responsibly while navigating the skills, policies, and safeguards critical to thriving in an AI-driven world.

Key Takeaways:

• Practical approaches to closing the AI skills gap and retaining top talent in the era of Agentic AI.
• Tools to mitigate cyber risks and ensure the secure integration of Agentic AI technologies into your organization.
• Insights into ethical AI governance and strategies for navigating the global policy landscape as Agentic AI shapes the future.

This session is for...
You if you are a leader, strategist, or professional aiming to future-proof your organization, stay competitive in a rapidly evolving tech landscape, and leverage Agentic AI responsibly and effectively.

Change is inevitable—how prepared is your security and compliance team to adapt? This session delves into redefining your security and compliance program from a perceived cost center into a strategic business enabler that keeps pace with change. Explore innovative strategies to confidently navigate the evolving cybersecurity landscape while staying ahead of the curve. Discover how AI can unlock your team’s potential, boosting efficiency and empowering high performance to not just adapt, but lead the charge. Gain actionable insights to equip your organization with the agility and mindset to not only weather change but thrive in it.

The Why:

In today’s fast-paced cybersecurity landscape, with emerging threats, increasing regulations, and tight budgets, aligning your security and compliance program with business objectives is non-negotiable. Success depends on turning challenges into opportunities, staying ahead of the curve, and empowering your team to deliver results. It’s time to make security and compliance a business accelerator, not a roadblock.

Key Takeaways:

• Transformative Strategies: Learn how to reposition security and compliance as a strategic enabler that supports business growth.
• Staying Ahead: Discover strategies to proactively navigate the complex cybersecurity landscape, and keep pace with change.
• AI-Driven Performance: Harness the power of AI to unlock your team’s full potential, unleashing high performance and delivering impactful business outcomes.

This session is for...

• Governance, Risk Management, Compliance (GRC) professionals and leaders
• IT audit professionals and leaders
• Cybersecurity professionals and leaders

Recent years have seen the growing impact of technology on democracy and public policy where tech products and leaders are becoming increasingly influential in global relations and strategy. In this session, we’ll explore the relationship between tech and policy, its impact on our society and how shifting global relations can open long term opportunities for the growth of industries like semiconductors. Should tech be leading policy, or policy leading tech?

Key Takeaways:

• Technology's influence on democracy in action
• How policy and global relations are evolving tech products and strategy
• The impact of tech policy on underrepresented communities

In this session, we'll explore the transformative potential of GenAI to drive efficiency and productivity within software development teams. Viveca Pavon-Harr will showcase a real-world example of how GenAI can be used to streamline code transformation and how to use prompts to innovate faster and deliver high-quality software solutions.

Key Takeaways:

• Using GenAI to streamline code transformation
• AI prompts to increase efficiency in software development teams
• How to implement and scale AI strategies faster using pre-made tools

Join us nice and early from 8am to pick up your badge and connect with attendees across #InternationalTelecomsWeek and #WiTUSA25! Don’t worry if you’re not able to attend until later in the day as registration will be open all day!

Welcome to Day Two of #WiTUSA25! Join us for the official opening and welcome remarks to kick-start your day with inspiration and empowerment as we continue to explore Leading the Digital Revolution theme!

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With so many competing priorities, how do you set yourself up for success in the workplace? How do you get leadership, teams, and other stakeholders on the same page? This workshop will break down practical strategies to help you manage competing demands, align your team’s work with leadership’s goals, and gain the resources and support your projects need. You’ll learn how to build trust, influence decisions, and create buy-in, so that you can move initiatives forward with confidence, even in the ever-changing world of tech.

Key Takeaways:

• Refine and align: using debriefs and goals to recalibrate for sustained progress.
• Planting the seed: the importance of playing the long-game and seeing the bigger picture.
• Visibility: how strategic visibility will change the trajectory of your career and help build your brand.

This session is for... Leaders and decision-makers with various and sometimes competing expectations and stakeholders. This interactive workshop will equip you with best practices and strategies to remove workplace barriers, drive meaningful outcomes and increase efficiency.

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Grab a coffee and connect with attendees, share your thoughts on your top sessions so far and discuss your biggest takeaway from the day!

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AI is fundamentally changing the world of work by automating routine tasks, improving productivity, and enabling employees to focus on higher-value work. However, AI is only as powerful as the workforce’s willingness to use it. To promote adoption, HR leaders must equip their workforce with the skills and training to be empowered users of the technology and lead with trust and transparency. This session will highlight how top organizations use AI and automation in their HR functions, offering insights on workforce skills, talent retention, and how to leverage AI for career growth.
 
The Why: Attendees will learn the skills needed to thrive in the age of AI and how to leverage it for career growth, making it relevant beyond just business leadership.
 
Key Takeaways:

• Why jumpstarting AI skills development is so crucial.
• Key AI use cases in HR, ranging from AI chatbots to personalized learning.
• Tips for leveraging AI for career growth. 

 
This session is for... you if you are a functional business leader managing a team of employees, work in HR operations/strategy/talent/recruitment, or develop AI technology for enterprise and workforces.

In this session, we'll explore Joanne and Janel's many accomplishments in their leadership journey, and the guiding principles that they have used to promote collaboration and innovation in teams where people are the driving force behind success. They'll share how inclusivity, innovation, and technology have been key to their success—and how they will drive the digital revolution. Learn how your organization can harness emerging technologies, bridge the skills gap, and build diverse, resilient teams to thrive in the next wave of transformation.

The Why: The buzzwords of technology, AI, Cloud, Blockchain, etc. can clutter the road to success. All are a means to an end, and are not ends in themselves. Attendees need to know how they, not the buzzword of the day, are the change agent.

Key Takeaways:

• To make sense of what you see you need to pay attention - the primary ingredient for a successful and ever changing career, organization and life; 
• Guiding principles for creating a staff-centric organization utilizing technology as a tool and people as the driver;
• Diversity of self, people, and thought create a revolutionary environment.

This session is for...
You if you are tired of all the AI talk and want some HI (Human Intelligence) talk
You if you are looking for practical insights into building a successful technology-based organization with human-based values
You if you want to be challenged to embrace and drive change in your strategy, your profession, yourself.

Digital transformation often brings many 'firsts' for organizations where it requires leaders to navigate through the unknown without a blueprint to follow.

This presentation explores the unique challenges and opportunities of the unknown through real-world stories and actionable strategies. Attendees will learn how to build trust, align stakeholders, and lead with confidence in uncharted territory. Discover how to embrace uncertainty, foster collaboration, and drive meaningful change in environments where no precedent exists. This session provides the insights and tools needed to empower yourself through the unknown with purpose and impact.

The Why: Through real-world stories of success and failure, you will learn how to drive transformation and lead through uncertainty. Learn how to lead through imposter syndrome, doubt, and ambiguity to become a future ready bold leader.

Key Takeaways:

• Being strategic during times of rapid change and uncertainty
• Overcoming cross-functional barriers
• Staying confident and overcoming imposter syndrome

This session is for... you if you are responsible for driving change in your organization, dream of being a change agent, or want to find your voice in a company where it feels like change is happening to you and not for you.