A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING SPEAKERS AT OUR 2019 CONFERENCE, SEE AGENDA BELOW:
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2019 •
JAVITS CONVENTION CENTER, NEW YORK CITY
MORNING
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Tech Up For Women Opens
Event Registration, Coffee, and Networking
9:15 AM – 9:50 AM
Where We Are Headed & The Potential Impact
New technologies are being created at record lightening speed. The tsunami of
innovations is creating a steep learning curve and those who surf ahead of this
wave will be the ones who succeed. Technology and market disruptors are
forcing companies to adapt quickly to remain competitive.
Tech Talk Overview: Lauren Dillard, Nasdaq
A Fireside Chat:
Moderator: Susan Gross Sholinsky, Epstein Becker Green
Panelists:
Abdul Salem, Google
Maria Tapia, IBM
9:50 AM – 10:10 AM
A FIRESIDE CHAT
Important Traits To Think Like an Entrepreneur to Build Your Future
Alicia Syrett, Pantegrion Capital
Randi Zuckerberg, Zuckerberg Institute
10:40 AM – 10:50 AM
NETWORKING BREAK
Enjoy this break to mingle
10:50 AM – 11:20 AM
TECH UP TALKS
Pharmaceutical Innovation and Why It Is Important
Sabina Ewing, Pfizer
The Next Big Thing In AI
Rima Alameddine, Nvidia
Innovations in the Data Science of Audience Modeling
Dana McGraw, Disney
11:45 AM – 12:05 PM
A FIRESIDE CHAT
The importance of increasing gender diversity in technology and how to make it happen
Stephanie Smeriglio Latham, Facebook
Michelle Crossan-Matos, Samsung Electronics America
LUNCH PROGRAM
12:20 PM – 1:30 PM
LUNCH PROGRAM:
ADVANCEMENTS IN CYBER
SECURITY
Lunch Program Begins During Dessert (about 1:00 pm)
Explore 2020 security initiatives with us. In a world of increasing sophisticated
cybersecurity threats, securing a website and protecting against intrusions,
hackers and ransomware can prove a challenge. Practices to protect websites, how to manage an intrusion and how best to handle a data breach. Panel will discuss cybersecurity risks, incident and policy issues, including proactive readiness.
Moderator: Ariana Tadler, Tadler Law LLP
Speaker Panelists:
Dr. Alissa Abdullah, Mastercard
Diane Rogerson, JP Morgan Chase
Erin Heinmiller, United Technologies Corporation
Heidi Wachs, Stroz Friedberg, An Aon Company
AFTERNOON
1:30 PM – 1:45 PM
TECH UP MOTIVATION
Reach Your Goals through New Technology
Sallie Krawcheck, CEO Ellevest and owner of Ellevate Network
1:45 PM – 3:00PM
TECH UP TALKS
What is 5G and where is it going? Sanyogita Shamsunder, Verizon
Driving Digital Transformation, Shannon Platz, SAP
People-First Design Drives Great Employee Experiences
Laura Clayton McDonnell, ServiceNow
Connecting To Global Markets
Margaret Niche, ICE Data Services Intercontinental Exchange/NYSE
Learn Influencing Skills to Advance
Evy Poumpouras, Coach
Under The Sea Exploration – What Is Down Beneath
Elaine Stafford, DRG Undersea Consulting
3d Printing – Beyond What Is Possible
Stephanie DePalma, General Electric
Decoding The Confidence Gap
Dana Look-Arimoto, Author, Talent Ecosystem Advisor
BREAKOUT SESSION ONE
BREAKOUT SESSION ONE
3:10 PM – 3:45 PM
ROOMS D03-05 and E01-08
ROOM D03: TECH START-UPS AND ENTREPRENEURS
Moderator: Kathleen Murray, McMorran Strategists
Panelists:
Natasha Truman, Softbank
Sandra Gault, True Gault
Wendy Heilbut, Jayaram Law
Geralyn Breig, AnytownUSA.com
ROOM D05: BIG DATA & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Moderator: Jessica Deluca, Salesforce
Panelists:
Lauren Stevens, Factset Research Systems
Marcy Paterson, ServiceNow
Catherine Jirak, Quebit
Adriana Knackfuss, Coca Cola
ROOM E02: ECOMMERCE INNOVATION
Moderator:
Valisha Graves, Morgan Stanley
Panelists:
So Young Park, Oracle
Justin Hughes, MM LaFleur
Cynthia Tee, Nordstrom
Michelle Gay, LimeLife by Alcone
ROOM E04: MOBILE TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION
Moderator: Laura Desmond, Eagle Vista
Panelists:
Sanyogita Shamsunder, Verizon
ROOM E01: ROBOTICS & AI INNOVATION
Moderator: Joann Lang, National Robotics Education Foundation
Panelists:
Dr. Heather Ames, Neurala
Joti Balani, FreshRiver
Alison Grounds, Troutman Sanders LLP
Andrea Madho, Lab 141
ROOM E05: SECURITY & CLOUD ADAPTATION
Moderator: Wendy Chin, Creative Technologies
Panelists:
Jenny Thompson, SafetyPin
Ann Elkina, Blue Apron
Brigit Goebelbecker, EDC.NYC
BREAKOUT SESSION TWO
BREAKOUT SESSION TWO
3:50 PM – 4:20 PM
ROOMS 101 – 108
ROOM E05: LET’S GROW THE LINK BETWEEN ENGINEERING AND INNOVATION
Moderator: Heather Ford, Global Training & Events
Panelists:
Crystal Sekerak, P&G Gillette
Carla Frieh, ComEd An Excelon Company
Helena Zhang, Insight Data Science
ROOM D05: WHERE IS MEDIA & AD TECH INNOVATION HEADED?
Moderator, Peri Shamsai, Accenture
Panelists:
Carolina Abenante, NYIAX
Michael Schein, MicroFame Medi
ROOM E04: EDUCATION & RESOURCES TO TECHUP
Natasha Green, AnitaB.org/Grace Hopper Initiatives
Alexandra Motto, Uber Surabhi Lal, Luminary Margaret Poswistilo, WVI Dolphin Foundation/NYC SHRM Sandy Demarest, Demarest Directions |
ROOM E02: HR TECH AUTOMATION AND INNOVATION
Moderator: Dana Look-Arimoto, Author, Talent Ecosystem Advisor
Panelists:
Maria Fernandez, Mckinsey & Company
Sarah Martin, Mitchell Martin
Jenny Jao, ZipRecruiter
Bonnie Haase, HR Executive Services
ROOM D04: WHERE ARE WE GOING WITH SMART BUILDING INNOVATION?
Allisande Heriyanto, Corcoran Group
Christopher Pagliaro, Christopher Pagliaro Architects
ROOM E03: ECONOMIC INNOVATIONS IN BLOCKCHAIN & CRYPTO CURRENCIES
Moderator: Alison Smith Mangiero, Tocqueville Group
Shari Noonan, Rialto
Nisa Amoils, Grasshopper Capital
Kristin Boggiano, AlphaPoint
Annmarie Tierney, SEC Advisors
ROOM D03: WOMEN INNOVATORS IN ESPORTS AND VIDEO GAMING
Moderator: Steve Garrow, Esports Tech Invest
Panelists:
ROOM E01: WHAT HOLDS WOMEN BACK ?
An 30 minute interactive session to optimize leadership potential
Program Leaders:
Ellen Keithline Byrne, Her New Standard
Karen Kirchner, Her New Standar
EXHIBITS & NETWORKING RECEPTION
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
EXHIBITS & NETWORKING RECEPTION
An opportunity to see a variety of Exhibits including the RECRUITMENT & CAREER, TECH PRODUCTS & SERVICES SECTIONS
Our Networking Reception will be held in the middle of the exhibit area.
NOTE A NUMBER OF ASSOCIATION NYC CHAPTER MEETINGS WILL BE HELD DURING THIS TIME, DIRECTLY OFF THE EXPO FLOOR.
Event Closes at 7:00 PM
NOVEMBER 19, 2019 • JAVITS CONVENTION CENTER, NEW YORK CITY