Unlocking The Power Of AI: Leading The New Frontier Of Technology

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Session Overview

Join Jaime Waydo, Chief Technology Officer at WHOOP in this session exploring how women are at the forefront of the transformative power of AI, how it’s revolutionized technology, and how it’ll shape the future. We’ll discuss the immense potential of AI in optimizing health and wellness, in providing personalized insights, predictive analysis and early detection of health risks.

We’ll also explore how WHOOP is utilizing AI algorithms to optimize health and performance. Central to the discussion is the celebration of women’s leadership and contributions in health tech, along with the importance of diverse perspectives in designing AI solutions that cater to everyone.

Key Takeaways:

  • Learn about the latest fast-evolving developments in AI
  • How AI is transforming customer experience and product development
  • The importance of having diverse perspectives in designing AI solutions
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The Digital Age: Balancing Technology and Human Connection

30 mins
  • Track - Future Impact
  • Career Development
  • Leadership
  • Jean Olive

    Chief Information Officer

    John Hancock Financial

The digital age has brought about many benefits, but it has also led to concerns about the decline of human connection and relationships, which is more important for women. Technology can be a powerful tool for connecting with others, but it is important to use it in a way that enhances our relationships, rather than detracts from them.

Key Takeaways:

  • Human connection is essential for our well-being. Studies have shown that people who have strong social connections are happier, healthier, and live longer
  • Technology can be a powerful tool for connecting with others as well as helping us be more effective and efficient, but it is not a substitute for human interaction. We need face-to-face contact to build and maintain strong relationships
  • The digital world can be isolating. It is important to be aware of the risks of social isolation and to take steps to stay connected with others

This session is for… you if you are wondering how to build stronger relationships and feeling more connected in a digital world.

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2:25pm
Presentation

Women Leaders Build Better Teams: Using Data to Improve Team Performance in a Hybrid World

30 mins
  • Track - Future Impact
  • Career Development
  • Leadership
  • Mike Sweeney

    Chief Strategy Officer

    RallyBright

Join Mike Sweeney, Chief Strategy Officer at RallyBright for insights on building inclusive, resilient, high-performing Teams. We’ll highlight research on the positive impact women leaders have on team performance and assess the counter-intuitive challenges with early career confidence and imposter syndrome. We’ll explore how to use data and targeted support to open conversations designed to improve team performance.

We’ll touch on how the (over) abundance of HR tech misses the mark on leadership development because they do not address an organization’s biggest impact driver – teams. And we’ll share insights from our work with teams ranging from Fortune 50 executives to small startups on how they are addressing challenges in a volatile hybrid world. We might even hint about the rise of NHTs (non-human teammates) augmenting your teams.

Key Takeaways:

  • Highlights from research on the positive impact women leaders have on teams (yet the challenge of low early career confidence)
  • Practical approaches to using data to open the door to developing team resilience (with leaders who may not typically engage in the ‘soft stuff’)
  • Top tips for addressing challenges in uncertain times based on our work with technology teams

This session is for… you if you are a CEO/COO of a company with many teams, a team leader, or an HR/L&D professional of a small to medium-sized company.

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1:50pm
Workshop

How To Pitch An Idea and Get A ‘Yes’

60 mins
  • Track - Workshop
  • Career Development
  • Leadership
  • Premium Ticket Holders Only
  • Amy Furber

    Master Facilitator and Coach

    PowerSpeaking

This masterclass is a game-changer! Too often brilliant technical and scientific minds fail to get their ideas past the decision-makers in their organization because business leaders don’t understand the benefit. In this session, you will discover the secrets of speaking to the top of any organization. You will walk away with a model that ensures the business listens when you talk tech.

The Why: Too many brilliant ideas fail because decision-makers just don’t ‘get it’. Why? Because the presenter didn’t share the key information in the first 60 seconds. This masterclass changes all that.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understand the mindset of business leaders
  • Know the 4 key elements to include in the first minute of your talk
  • Learn a proven model that ensures the business listens

This session is for… Mid-to-Senior managers seeking approval or funding from decision-makers.

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