Aviation and Defense are among the many verticals where implementing responsible AI is particularly sensitive due to their respective highly regulated industries. That being said, when teaming humans and machines efficiently and ethically, applied AI can drastically enhance training outcomes and drive better operations for a safer world.
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We are at an inflection point. We are standing on the precipice of unknown opportunities and perils. It’s both thrilling and terrifying. Will we have to reinvent ourselves to contend with the challenges ahead or do we have all the skills we need to thrive in this new frontier?
The Why: Recognize that you already possess the most powerful tools you need to contend with in an unknown future.
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This session is for… you if you want to know how you can prepare to thrive in the new frontier.
Software test automation is a part of every development process nowadays. Many companies invest in the development of their own proprietary automation frameworks or buy existing ones. It is a foundation to an effective CI/CD pipeline. But how to prove that it is effective and reliable? How to measure and monitor its stability and relevance? With the growing intelligence of high-tech products, the continuous delivery process is becoming more challenging as well.
The complexity of the automation tools is a function of the complexity of the system they are attempting to test. Thus, the automation processes and technics evolve and adapt constantly. In this workshop, we will talk about test automation tools as a part of a software development process. What does a successful test automation framework consist of? How to maintain and keep it coordinated with the product development life cycle? The data analysis is based on almost a decade of experience in building test automation for smart devices with embedded software including IoT.
The Why: According to the statistics of “MarketsandMarkets Research”, the global test automation market size is expected to grow from $24.7 billion in 2022 to $52.7 billion by 2027. Building mature test automation is key for releasing software quality at speed, and as a result, being first on the market.
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This session is for… Software Automation Engineers, Quality Engineers, Project Managers, Software Engineers, Tech Leaders.
There can be a collective misconception of robots’ potential effect on the world. Specifically, we tend to have a negative outlook on the impact they will have throughout the adoption phase. During this session, we will discuss how the adoption of robots will create jobs that are more fulfilling and less physically strenuous. By embracing automation, companies will grow faster and provide more to the world; a necessity with our ever-growing population. Robots are equipment, full of software that we write, made to enrich our lives. Robots that move through, and interact with our world will take many forms; humanoid robots, built in our image, are a perfect fit for a world designed around humans. Can we coexist with a humanoid robot without humanizing our robots?
The Why: As robots go from industrial sites and factories into our everyday lives, we need to have conversations about how they make us feel. Rather than focusing on feeling uncomfortable and intimidated, let’s use robots to fuel our imaginations and passions and enrich the world around us.
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This session is for… you if you want to be a leader in the community, working to reverse the negative perception and misunderstandings of your disruptive technology.
Taking the pulse of your business and understanding customer needs is key to shaping your tech strategy. After a decade with Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, Kirsten transitioned to IT and now spearheads our Global Digital Commerce Strategy. Her journey from farm to pharma has taught her that profound knowledge of your business is essential for your technological path – it is not merely about adopting technology, but showcasing its importance while guiding your tech roadmap.
We will discover that value encompasses not only financial gains but also enhances customer satisfaction to provide a competitive edge. Comprehending your business and customers’ needs, illustrating the significance of technology, and effectively conveying its ROI is crucial for building your tech strategy. My career journey has helped her discover this and ultimately aligns with Boehringer Ingelheim’s goal of transforming lives for generations.
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There have been a wide array of studies identifying different methods to address many of today’s societal issues and inequalities. Many of the suggested solutions tend to involve education, government legislation, and activism, but recently, more recent studies have been focused on technology as a solution with AI highlighted due to its power and popularity. AI is typically not used in isolation but in conjunction with other technologies. Although these societal issues impact many, if an individual is identified as being a member of a marginalized group, studies demonstrate that this individual may be impacted at a disproportionate rate. In this session, we’ll look at a case study highlighting how AI could be used to reduce Black maternal mortality.
During this 60-minute deep dive session with a combination of lectures and interactive activities, different perspectives on this topic will be identified. The interactivities during this session will be through guided conversations at our tables, dedicated reflection time, and the creation of action plans with the next steps. This session will provide an opportunity to explore what are ways that AI in conjunction with other resources could be used to address societal issues such as the increase in Black maternal mortality.
The Why: Specifically, by joining this session we can explore if AI and other technologies could be used to address one plus possibly other societal issues. The focus of the session case study is a health crisis that is occurring now and through this session, we can gain an understanding of where the technology may be able to assist to address the case study or other societal issues.
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This session is for… you if you want to learn how technology could be used to address a current societal issue which is an existing health crisis and how you can understand the usage of technology in this potential solution to this health crisis.
Join us for the day two welcome remarks to kick-start your day with inspiration and empowerment!
Our two-day agenda is filled with expert-led sessions designed to help you learn how to start putting in the building blocks toward the future and securing your position as a futurist leader in tech and strategy.
The future of leadership is evolving to embrace feminine energy styles, irrespective of gender. Qualities like empathy, nurturing, and kindness are what upcoming generations will expect of their leaders. Gen Z is actively developing their emotional intelligence as they prioritize self-care, going to therapy, and authenticity – this will impact how we work – and leaders need to evolve.
Technology can aid in democratizing the workplace, but it also carries biases, like “women’s winter” or phones that are too large for smaller hands. Qualities coded as traditionally “feminine” will fuel product development to address these biases for a more inclusive future. You don’t need to “act like a man” to succeed – the future is female!
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What do AI and Fidelity Investments have in common? Fidelity has an AI-based business in the market, created from within this global company, to better serve clients in financial institutions.
The Why: AI is changing the way we humans do our work, and in the finance industry, AI is a catalyst for accelerated growth.
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This session is for… you if you are interested in AI and in new business-building, especially from the unique perspective of building from inside of a corporate.
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.
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Shannon Gath has a simple mission…to help as many women as possible break through the barriers they face in order to level the playing field at the top of corporations. We know companies perform better with a diverse workforce and leadership team, but still, so few women hold executive leadership positions. In this session, Shannon shares the biggest lessons learned over her career and how she used those lessons to advance to a top leadership position in a multi-billion dollar company.
Shannon will share her personal stories of how she unlocked her full leadership potential and how you can apply those lessons in your own career development, whatever your aspirations may be.
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This session is for… you if you’re working to get to the next level – Shannon will give you insights based on her own career journey on how you can truly unleash your leadership potential!
Join this session to learn how to plan a test automation strategy for the long term using the 5R principles of Roadmap, Risk, Reliability, Reusability, and Results. The focus is on providing a framework for automation that will deliver time-saving to business, and value to systems with the goal of better and faster releases to production.
The Why: Test automation is moving from a nice to have to an expected part of code delivery. Leadership across systems, development, testing, and business teams will make the difference between long-lasting scripting that grows and provides time-saving value or throwing away scripts that simply took time and resources.
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This session is for…
Welcome to Women in Tech Boston 2023! 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 designed to help you learn how to start putting in the building blocks toward the future and securing your position as a futurist leader in tech and strategy.
There are many challenges in building a smart voice assistant. How can it understand and action every customer request? How can it learn and improve to close any gaps? How can it tailor its behavior to customer preferences and their current context? How can it sound as natural as possible? And how can we do all of this at scale to delight customers?
In this session, we will dive into the many ways we at Alexa AI are using Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing techniques to find answers to all these questions and improve Alexa. You will learn how we are making Alexa more competent, natural, personalized, and proactive by employing a wide range of techniques, from building large language models that empower multi-modal use caseses, over interactively learning from customer feedback, to using neural Text-to-Speech techniques to adapt Alexa’s speaking style.
With lots of concrete examples, find out how we are making Alexa better, every day!
The Why: Machine Learning techniques and Natural Language Processing technologies are becoming ubiquitous – this session will let you dive into lots of concrete examples of what techniques exist, and how they are currently being applied within Alexa, helping you gain a better understanding of this exciting field.
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This session is for… you if you are interested in real-life applications of Natural Language Processing, want to understand more about how Alexa works under the hood and want to learn how AI and machine learning can help address the challenges of building a smart assistant at scale. No previous knowledge of NLP techniques required!
Machine Learning has become one of the hottest fields of study and application in the last decade and is expected to rule the world for a long time. Very recently, the world of technology was blown away with the introduction of ChatGPT! There is no better time than now to delve into the world of AI. I would like to walk through some of the basic concepts around the building of a Machine Learning application from scratch. We will then move on to understand what Generative AI is and what we can build with the ChatGPT APIs. In this workshop, we will build a fun AI application using generative AI APIs. You do not need to be an expert programmer. Knowledge of python is helpful but not necessary as the code is minimal and intuitive.
The Why: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning have become an integral part of our lives. It is also a very fascinating field of study. There’s no better time to learn about these technologies than now! And there’s no better way of learning than some hands-on work. However, given the information overload, it may be overwhelming and confusing to know where to start. This workshop will help you take a few simple steps towards advancing this journey for you. And you will gain information about some excellent yet freely available tools to experiment with the world of AI.
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Please note: There are some pre-workshop activities that you must complete prior to attending the workshop to ensure you can participate fully in the session and benefit from the codealong. Please follow this link for further details and ensure you bring your laptop with you to the session.
This session is for you if…
Hear from IT leader Anna Berg Asberg how AstraZeneca is unleashing the power of technology to transform the research and development of medicines for patients, why it’s an incredible time to be a female leader in tech, and where we go next. This session is for women in all stages of their careers who want to optimize their organizations’ success with cutting-edge technology and influence change to benefit society.
Embrace your role as a WIT always on the lookout for the cutting-edge technologies of tomorrow. As the technical landscape evolves and expands, allow yourself to ponder how and when to step into the unfolding future. This workshop is your passport to unearthing the myriad possibilities of reshaping your career – whether through advancement or daring pivots – and venturing into these new frontiers. Embark on a creative journey to map out your career trajectory.
Throughout this workshop, work towards your hand-picked specific career goal that ignites your passion, and unveil the pathways to realizing it. Engaging exercises will empower you to reimagine your narrative, unveiling routes to attaining your aspirations. More importantly, this workshop will give you a new framework that will serve you throughout your professional journey. Dive into this workshop ready to sculpt your career path like a captivating art piece. Experience a shift in the way you perceive yourself and your innate capacity to navigate transitions fearlessly and enthusiastically.
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This session is for… individuals seeking career growth but have been waiting for a clear path to emerge. It empowers participants to create their own career trajectory, regardless of their current career stage. No matter if you’re embarking on a new journey, considering a major career change, or seeking better direction for your next steps, this workshop is designed to meet your requirements!
Today, burnout is still prevalent, turnover is higher than ever, and economic constraints remain. How do we lead in this competitive, high-pressure environment when everyone is exhausted? We become facilitative leaders, employing coaching skills to engage, learn from, and bring out the best in those whom we lead.
You probably got promoted to your current role thanks to your organizational skills and technical competence. Very few people leaders actually get training on how to lead others. So how do you engage with your stakeholders in a way that brings out the best in them? Coaching skills are key and important to have in your daily leadership toolbox.
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In this technical deep dive session, Naz and Narmatha, experts in their respective fields of Human Experience Design and Software Engineering, delve into the pivotal role of a human-centered, multidisciplinary approach in shaping meaningful generative AI solutions. Through practical insights, Naz and Narmatha share strategies to foster seamless collaboration between design and engineering teams, emphasizing the need for user research, iterative feedback loops, interdisciplinary communication, and holistic problem-solving approaches.
This is an engaging session where they will bring the audience into the discussion! Please bring your own learnings and questions to ask along the way.
Networking is a critical skill for personal, professional, and organizational growth, but it is easily overlooked and undervalued. As we look to a future without systemic barriers or concrete ceilings, we need to disrupt our patterns of behavior to create greater access to information, transparency, and opportunity, and affirm one another’s intersectional identities in the workplace.
Our networks are critical sources of information that lead to greater task achievement, collaboration, innovation, and they provide a sense of belonging. In this workshop participants will be guided through the business case for creating diverse and inclusive networks and learn how our networks can be powerful tools for allyship.
Participants will engage in an activity to establish networking goals and explore the diversity of their network to be more intentional and strategic, and to identify patterns in our network composition. The program will end with strategies to foster a more diverse network to generate greater innovation and collaboration.
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The Why: As organizations roll back investment in DEI initiatives, the conversations turn to the investment in talent and overall sustainability. Creating a diverse network generates access to greater sources of talent, ensuring the organization is finding the best candidates for their positions.
Additionally, organizations create access to new markets, identifying new trends and opportunities, and can take advantage of those opportunities with more agile, higher performing teams who have the right access to information and the confidence needed to achieve objectives. By promoting investment in individual networks, organizations are investing in themselves and their future as a company.
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Are you intrigued by the wizardry of AI-driven products and the magic behind crafting persuasive content with prompts?
Join us for a workshop where you’ll delve into the metrics for effective prompts, navigate potential issues, and gain insights from real-world examples. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a curious beginner, you’ll leave this session with practical insights and inspiration to embark on your own AI-driven adventures.
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This session is for… you if you are intrigued by AI-driven products and the art of crafting persuasive content using prompts, this workshop is for you. Whether you have prior experience with AI or are just starting to explore its possibilities, you will find valuable insights and inspiration to enhance your AI-driven content creation skills.
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