COMING SOON 2026 AGENDA
2025 Tech Up Conference NYC
A Tech Up Day: Empowering the Future Through Innovation, Technology and New Ways To Move Forward
| 1:00 PM |
| Launchpad Tech Up |
| Keynote Speakers: Ariana Tadler, Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP |
| 1:20 PM |
| Quantum Computing Demystified: What It Means for Your Business |
| Keynote Speaker: Anuja Singh, VP, IonQ |
| 1:45 PM |
| What will Digital Assets do to Financial Services |
| Fireside Chat Speakers: Susan Holliday, President, SH Advisors and David Crosbie, Security Advisor, RedEngage |
| 2:10 PM |
| The AI Trifecta: Cloud Learning, Robotics and Machine Learning Advancements |
| Kim Marerus, Amazon Web Services and Dr. Jennifer Sparrow, NYU |
| 2:30 PM |
| Level Up: Harnessing Gaming Strategies for Business Success |
| Keynote Speaker: Vanessa Vera, Director of Partnerships, Microsoft |
| 2:45 PM |
| Generative AI – Open Source Solving your own problems; Real-World Applications and Strategic Insights |
| Keynote Speaker: Lauren Olded, watsonx, IBM Research |
| 3:00 PM |
| Creativity and Innovation In The Age Of AI |
| Donnetta Campbell, TheSorialArchitects, Craig Hatkoff and Julie Anixter, Dragon Camp |
| 3:20PM |
| Brand Building In The New Age Of Attention |
| Caitlin Murphy, Meta and Noelle Perez, Samsung |
| *Ticket Holders will be able to view the Conference through December 31st! To join a 2026 Conference & Tech up Talk Podcast email us info@techupforwomen.com |
See Past Conference Agendas Below!
Opening Welcome, Registration, Networking & Refreshments
12:50 PM – 1:00 PM
Tech Up Social Impact By Harnessing Social Media
Donnetta Campbell
Founder
TheSocialArchitects
& Lyra Schramm
Vice President, Strategy & Innovation
Google
1:00 PM – 1:15 PM
AI: Bridging Technology and Creativity
Dawn Baskin
Industry Lead, Enterprise Tech
Meta
& Amy Marino
Global Brand Marketing, Advertising & Social
Hubspot
1:15 PM – 1:30 PM
The New Trends & Tools Of Data Analytics
Aileen Blass
Data Strategist
McKinsey Digital
1:40 PM – 1:55 PM
Novel Strategies and Innovation in Biotech
Dana Mendenhall
SVP Global Commercial & Portfolio Strategy
Takeda
Eleni Lagos
Treasurer & Executive
Women in Bio Co-Chair
& Hema Tallman
SVP Global Head of BioLife Plasma Services
Takeda
1:55 PM – 2:05 PM
Generative AI For Science: Empowering Women In Tech
Lauren Olende
Accelerated Discovery
IBM watsonx
2:05 PM – 2:20 PM
Cyber Security Safeguards
Karen Graham
Senior Manager of Cyber Threat Intelligence
LinkedIn
& Erin Heinmiller
Executive Director, Global Infrastructure Services
Collins Aerospace
2:20 PM – 2:30 PM
Generative AI: The Good, The Bad, & The Unknown
Rubyna Zito
Vice President of Technology Services and Operations
FINRA
2:30 PM – 2:40 PM
The Evolution of Harder Things
Crystal Wells
Manager, Tech Stack Architecture
John Deere
NETWORKING BREAK
3:00 PM – 3:10 PM
Tech Leading To Greater Financial Independence
Sallie Krawcheck
CEO and Founder
Ellevest
3:20 PM – 3:30 PM
Applying A Product Mindset To Human Capital In AI
Laurel Rossi
Digital-first CMO
Infillion
& Lyra Schramm
Vice President, Strategy & Innovation
Google
3:30 PM – 3:40 PM
Space Innovation
Elyse Spinelli
Embedded Software Engineer
Lockheed Martin Space Engineering Leadership Development Program
3:40 PM – 4:00 PM
Upskilling With Purpose
Rebekah Dopp
Executive Vice President
The CW Network
Joan Yanabu
VP, Enablement And Communities
Cisco
& Christina Vanchieri
Group Vice President, Go To Market + Strategy
Indeed.com
4:00 PM – 4:10 PM
The Intersection of Blockchain Technologies
Carolina Abenante
Founder, Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Privacy Officer
NYIAX
Clare Adelgren
Global Blockchain Head of Sales & Operations
EY
4:10 PM – 4:20 PM
The Learning Journey
Kathleen Tanner
Managing Director – Technology Delivery Lead
Accenture
Melissa Eckers
Managing Director – Automation
Accenture
& Stephanie Schultz
VP & Head of Partnerships
Amex Digital Labs at American Express
4:20 PM – 4:35 PM
Empowering Digital Transformations
Meredith Brace
Chief Marketing Officer
ExtremeReach
Sitija Sarkar
Technical Fellow & Managing Director
Black Rock
& Seema Kesselring
Global VP
SAP
4:35 PM – 4:45 PM
New Ways To Tech Up
Valerie Singer
General Manager, Global Education
Amazon Web Services
& Kathy Murray
Co-founder and Advisor
Tech Up For Women
4:45 PM – 4:55 PM
Fostering Innovation and Creativity in Tech Leadership
Kelli Keough
EVP, Group Business Unit Leader for Spend, Invest, Protect and Save
SoFi
Jessica Schaefer
CEO and Founder
Bevel PR
& Anna Apostolova
CFO
Athena Technology Acq Fund II
4:55 PM – 5:05 PM
What is AI Doing To The Cosmetic Industry
Wayne Liu
President and Chief Growth Officer
Perfect Corp
5:05 PM – 5:20 PM
The Power of Community: Building Supportive Networks for Women in Tech
Claire Gotham
VP, Utilities & NA Renewables Lead
CapGemini
Brenda Heath
Executive Vice President
CapGemini
& Jane Shin
Department Manager
ConED
5:20 PM – 5:30 PM
Tech Ubiquity – Friend v. Foe in the Professional Climb
Ariana Tadler
Founder & Managing Partner
Tadler Law LLP
Networking Reception,
Expo & Recruitment Fair