2% of VC funding goes to female founders.
12% of AI researchers are women.
33% of the employees at large tech companies are women.
Let’s shape the future of tech and create the Algorithm for Equality®.
Join us in the Equality Lounge® @ CES – the place for conscious leaders changing the equation and closing the gender gap – for transformative conversations, relationship building, and experiential activations.
In 2023, we saw the most innovative products come to market, Artificial Intelligence dominated the corporate space, and digital communication reached peak sophistication. So what does 2024 have in store for tech? In this discussion, we’ll hear from top leaders about what cutting-edge technology they’re using, what challenges they foresee facing, and what trends they’re predicting for the year ahead.
William Shaw, Marketing Director and Head, Brand Video, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Peter Blacker, EVP, Streaming & Data Products and Head, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Global Advertising and Partnerships, NBCUniversal
Erika Longoria, VP, Demand Partnerships, Onyx by Outbrain
Marion Hargett, VP, Business Development, East, The Trade Desk
Soyeong Park, Head, Measurement Insights and Data Strategy, Sam’s Club MAP (Member Access Platform)
Jill Kelly, US CEO, EssenceMediacom
Vanessa Buenger, Partnerships, The Female Quotient
In a world filled with challenges and conflict, there is an increasing need for business leaders to prioritize their own mental health and lead with authenticity and empathy. How can leaders open the door for conversations around wellness and work, and ensure employees feel cared for and understood? Join us as we discuss why executives who are serving as beacons of hope and connection during unprecedented times are the true leaders
Women hold only 25% of tech jobs in the U.S. Having more women in these roles is a business imperative. Studies show that companies with more gender diversity are more innovative, profitable, and have better employee retention rates. How can tech companies change the narrative around women and tech? We’ll speak with leaders about what the tech industry is doing to maintain the wellbeing of its female leaders and continue to create growth opportunities.
Jana Arbanas, US Telecom, Media & Entertainment Sector Leader, Deloitte & Touche LLP
Kate Brady, Head, Next Gen DTC Connections & Innovation, PepsiCo
Ruby Longoria, Senior Business Manager, Gaming Marketing, Microsoft
Claire Wyatt, VP, Strategy and Marketing Science, Albertsons Media Collective
Verna De Jesus, Vice President, Connected TV and Audio, The Trade Desk
Amy Ng, Engineering Manager, Hardware Forensics, ASML
Amber Coleman-Mortley, Sr. Director, Community and Culture, The Female Quotient
The industry talks a lot about female leadership as if it’s one size, one approach. For many CMOs, their backgrounds and ethnicities affect their leadership style just as much as their gender. With increasingly fragmented and distinct customer groups, marketers across the board need to lead and market new products and technologies in ways that resonate with individuals and their personal histories. By way of anecdotes, case studies, and more, panelists will share how their personal narratives and experiences have influenced their leadership and business strategies today, and the adversities and triumphs they’ve encountered along the way.
For many brands, the journey to achieving authenticity in storytelling is ongoing. Research shows that 40% of women feel disconnected from the portrayals of women in ads they see, while nearly half of individuals from marginalized communities report feeling stereotyped. In this discussion, we’ll discuss how we can create original and relatable campaigns that all women can see themselves in.
Taryn Crouthers, President, ATTN:
Diana Caverly, Global Chief Strategy Officer, MRM
Rachel Helfman, Director, Ad Marketing and Creative Solutions, Roku
Angelina Gomez, Global Senior Product Marketer, Motorola, a Lenovo Company
Kristin Grimmett-Dunbar, Head, Brand Video and Marketing, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Nikki Buchanan, Senior Sales Director, Multicultural, SiriusXM
The healthcare industry and workplaces across the U.S. have largely overlooked new mothers in their postpartum phase, but technology is helping to change that for good. New personalized apps, wearable devices like hands-free breast pumps, and community platforms for new moms combined with flexible work arrangements are redefining what the transition back to work looks like for many mothers. Join us for a conversation around how technology is creating a bridge between home and office life for working mothers as they navigate motherhood and their careers in today's hybrid world.
Positioning diversity at the forefront of the tech and science industries is critical to developing fully inclusive products and applications. However, research shows that LGBTQ+ and non-binary STEM employees are still vastly underrepresented. One potential reason is they don’t feel safe enough to bring their authentic selves to the workplace. Join us as we identify where we need to fill in the gaps of inclusivity and the key steps leaders can take to ensure they’re creating an equitable and safe space for their queer and non-binary employees and colleagues.
Jessica Yu, Principal, Human Centered Engineer and Innovation Toolkit Founder, The MITRE Corporation
Giovanna Caruso, Field Service Engineer, ASML
Kristin Ogdon, Director, Partner & Experiential Marketing, Microsoft Advertising
Cynthia Houston, Director, HR&O, ASML Wilton CT Campus, ASML
Carlos Gutierrez, Deputy Director Policy, LGBT Technology Partnership
Society has conditioned us to think that sharing personal information around finances is taboo, and gender plays a key role: men are more comfortable than women talking about finances, and as employed men become more senior in the workplace, their comfortability grows. Men are also overwhelmingly happier in their financial abilities than women, despite financial health being equally important to both. What can we attribute this difference to and how can we encourage women to charge bravely into their financial futures? Join us for a discussion with Wells Fargo leaders who will unveil the findings of a new report on attitudes towards finances.
Women receive less feedback in the workplace than men, and that feedback is often more generic and indirect, slowing women down from making key changes in their leadership style or enhancing their skills. One of the most effective ways women can support each other in the workplace is through direct and constructive feedback and open communication, both from peers, direct reports, and executive women. Join us for a conversation with one of today’s senior leaders in retail media advertising on how we can empower the next generation of women leaders through feedback.
Lex Josephs, Vice President, GM, Sam’s Club MAP [Member Access Platform]
Naomi Litowitz, SVP, Head, Strategy & Planning, Brainlabs
Lay Brand, Director, Strategic Partnerships, Getty Images
Rachel Winer, SVP, Business Development, Quad
Tanneasha Gordon, Principal, Data and Digital Trust Leader, Deloitte & Touche LLP
Vanessa Buenger, Partnerships, The Female Quotient
When it comes to sports, the truth is clear: women athletes are just as skilled, the teams are just as competitive, and the games just as entertaining as the men’s. Yet women’s sports receive less than 15% of media coverage and a paltry 9% of brands’ sports media budget. But the tides are turning; 83% of brands said they plan to increase their media investments into women’s sports in the coming year. Join us for a conversation with the trailblazer who is leading the change, Andrea Brimmer, Chief Marketing and Public Relations Officer at Ally Financial, who will discuss why it's time for brands to commit to gender equity in sports media investment and sponsorships.
If 2023 showed us one thing, it’s that influencer marketing is the new marketing. And women influencers are behind the rapid growth in this space, with 77% of influencers actively monetizing their content identifying as female. What does 2024 hold for influencer marketing in tech and how can brands measure the impact of these creator partnerships? Join us for a discussion with two of tech’s biggest influencers on this ever-evolving market.
In 2023, the world saw how AI can transform our lives, turning sci-fi dreams of the past into today’s reality and making it harder than ever to tell the difference between real and fake. Now, with nearly 70% of Americans concerned about deepfakes making it hard to trust what they see and hear online, and major elections at stake, the AI spotlight has never burned brighter. Join us for a conversation with McAfee’s Chief Technology Officer, Steve Grobman, and the company’s SVP of Product, Roma Majumder, moderated by Danielle Betras of The New York Times, for a conversation about the importance of diverse team collaboration in navigating the AI landscape and ensuring we pair progress with protection. From tackling deepfakes to strategically navigating a world evolving at the speed of AI and beyond, you’ll hear how McAfee’s technology leaders are leveraging the power of diverse perspectives to train AI to beat AI.
The women's sports industry is predicted to cross the billion dollar revenue threshold for the first time in 2024. After a record-breaking 2023 where sell out crowds became commonplace and ratings were continually shattered, Blue Sports + Entertainment was launched to meet the moment as the first firm dedicated to supporting brands in the women's sports space. Led by the company's Founder & CEO, Laura Correnti, Deep Blue plans to become the leading agency of record in women's sports. The women-led firm will provide agency services across strategy, media, creative and experiential and give its clients a competitive advantage through the athlete-driven perspective of its Deep Blue Athlete Advisory Council. Founding members include Shasta Averyhardt (pro golfer and influencer), Mel Jones OAM (former Cricket player for Australia turned international Cricket commentator), Melissa Ortiz (Olympian and former pro soccer player turned broadcaster, influencer, entrepreneur) and Rennee Stubbs (former tennis pro and current ESPN commentator). Deep Blue also launched a global affiliate network to support brands internationally - leading with its first strategic partnership in Australia with Jones' consultancy, Game On, with plans to expand to two more global markets this year. This panel will feature Shelley Zalis in conversation with Laura Correnti, Founder & CEO, Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment and a surprise guest to discuss the exponential growth in women's sports and what brands should consider in their 2024 marketing plans (and in an Olympics year) to authentically and strategically engage in the space.
Whether it’s transforming patient care or detecting and treating conditions like depression and anxiety, modern-day technology is helping women take ownership of their mental wellbeing like never before. Join us as we discover how today’s tech leaders are dismantling the stigma surrounding mental health, and what we can expect from this new era of self-development.
Tiffany Moore, SVP Political & Industry Affairs, CTA
Chelsea Freitas, VP, Partner, Strategy & Innovation, IPG Media Lab
Kristi Argyilan, SVP, Retail Media, Albertsons Media Collective
Carmen Gonzalez-Meister, General Manager, Health & Beauty, Fetch
Vivian Wang, Engineering Manager, ASML
Louisa Wong, CEO, XR Extreme Reach
How are you building your leadership legacy? Lift As We Climb is a series designed to inspire leaders through vital lessons around career development, accountability, curiosity and gratitude. Alia Lamborghini (SVP, Head of US Sales and Strategy, Yahoo) will be joined by several inspiring female leaders to explore managing through change, the power of allyship and paving the road for the future.
The automotive and manufacturing industries are undergoing a period of rapid transformation, driven by technological advancements, evolving consumer demands, and a growing focus on sustainability. To truly accelerate transformation, companies must cultivate a culture of both innovation and diversity that encourages creativity, risk-taking, and experimentation. Join us for a conversation focused on growing the next generation of leaders who are dedicated to a more connected, data-driven and efficient future.
Beyond the unsolved mysteries lies the heart of true crime podcasting — truthful, edge-of-your-seat storytelling. From innovative formats, including a show told entirely counterclockwise to hyper-local stories told in New England and in national parks, told by powerhouse female voices, podcasts have the power to shed new light on forgotten stories. Join true crime podcast hosts Delia D’Ambra (Counterclock, Park Predators, Dark Arenas) and Kylie Low (Dark Downeast), in conversation with SiriusXM’s Jenn LaRocco, for a conversation about their journey from investigative journalists to prolific podcasters, why the medium is so important for telling underrepresented stories and connecting with a passionate female audience, and how brands can actually play it safe by leaning in to the power of true crime.
More than ever, brands are leveraging technology to provide valuable support to pregnant and mothering consumers. With new technologies like digital platforms and AI-driven chatbots, brands can engage with caregivers and pregnant customers proactively, offering personalized recommendations from comfortable maternity wear to facilitating hassle-free exchanges for larger sizes. Join us as we unpack how this shift toward empathy-driven technology can not only grow our consumer base but create a new era of effective and meaningful products that serve women at any stage of motherhood.
Carly Okerfelt, Worldwide Strategic Innovation Leader, Lenovo
Hannelore Buckenmeyer, Product Strategy Director, Care Solutions, Evernorth
Kelly Raskovich, Marketing & Client Engagement Lead, Office of the CTO, Deloitte Consulting LLP
Maureen Orey, Organization, Talent & Leadership Development Manager, ASML
Amber Coleman-Mortley, Sr. Director, Community and Culture, The Female Quotient
Humans are hardwired to learn, and the benefits of learning on the job are enormous: employees who spend time learning at work are nearly 50% less likely to be stressed and 40% more likely to feel productive and successful. How can we transform current upskilling and development efforts to be more personalized and innovative, while also aligning with business goals? Join us for a discussion with leaders who are working to bring the new wave of workplace culture to offices everywhere.
Lex Josephs, Vice President, GM, Sam’s Club MAP [Member Access Platform]
Julieta McCurry, Vice President, In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity Strategy, Delta Air Lines
Weiping Cai, Head, Brion Sales WW, ASML
Alicin Williamson, Chief Diversity and Culture Officer, Yahoo
Ruomu Hu, Vice President & General Manager, HARMAN Embedded Audio, HARMAN International
Shelley Zalis, CEO, The Female Quotient
Striking a balance between driving results and fostering a strong team culture is a crucial challenge for every leader. With only so many hours in the day, shifting priorities, and a stacked lineup of projects, how do leaders effectively balance their responsibilities to hit business KPIs with their commitment to nurturing and ensuring their team members continue to grow and advance? This panel discussion will explore how leaders can effectively navigate this duality.
In today’s evolving workplace, women are actively advancing their careers to top executive and management positions. But as they rise the ranks, many women still face resistance when asserting their leadership capabilities that men often don’t receive. How can women effectively lead teams when they’re decision-making skills are questioned or undervalued? Join us as we share the communication strategies women can use to exude confidence, own their voice, and reframe what it means to value female leadership.
Julie Currie, EVP & Chief Revenue Officer, Quad
Kristen Banks, SVP, Marketing, Las Vegas Raiders
Sherida McMullan, Vice President of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, GitLab
Allison Stransky, VP, CMO, Samsung Electronics America
Amber Coleman-Mortley, Sr. Director, Community and Culture, The Female Quotient
The recent public fixation with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce has provided a masterclass in marketing and audience persuasion, with Swift single handedly bringing more women and members of Gen Z into the sports conversation. Swift-Kelce mania aside, when it comes to fandom and viewership, women hold the power. Join us as we unpack how streaming platforms have been reaching women through sponsorships, original documentary content and discovery experiences.
Katina Papas Wachter, Head, Integrated Brand Partnerships, Roku
Sarah Harden, CEO, Hello Sunshine
Julian Ahye, Head, Brand Partnerships, The Athletic
Piper Overstreet-White, SVP, Government & Community Relations, Las Vegas Raiders
Wendy Aldrich, VP, Global Integrated Media Strategy, Pfizer
Joanne Bradford, Advisor, The Female Quotient
One in four female employees reported feeling stressed or anxious when working for a rookie manager, new research finds. But what’s the underlying reason for their workplace dissatisfaction? Studies show two in five women said that new managers motivated their desire to quit. In this conversation, we’re calling for a new approach to training leaders from all points of their journey. Join us as we unpack what skills and resources we can equip new leaders with to help shape happy employees and long-lasting teams.
Stacy DeRiso, U.S. CEO, Initiative
Bill Briggs, Chief Technology Officer, Deloitte LLP & Deloitte Consulting LLP
Katie Kelley, Executive Director, Marketing, Offers & Shopping, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Janet Creaser, SVP, Human Factors and UX, Ipsos
Cathy Oh, Chief Marketing Officer, TV & Mobile Service Business, Samsung Electronics
Tamara Bedrosian, VP Agency Partnerships, SiriusXM
Amber Coleman-Mortley, Sr. Director, Community and Culture, The Female Quotient
An estimated 85% of women and girls globally have experienced some form of online harassment and abuse, but in today’s rapidly changing tech ecosystem, new products and services are entering the market that safeguard and empower women online. What are companies doing to make their tech solutions work for —not against—women? Join us for a solutions-driven conversation with today’s tech leaders.
Jessica Naziri, On-Air Tech Correspondent and Chief, Gadget Reviews TechSesh.co, CBS LA
Elav Horwitz, EVP, Global Head, Applied Innovation, McCann Worldgroup
Alyssa Sheehan, Senior Director, Ipsos
Shuqi Li, Design Engineering and Architecture Manager, ASML
Melissa Andresko, Chief Corporate Brand Ambassador, Lutron
Each year, technology transcends previous limitations, creates breakthrough solutions, and opens new possibilities for engaging with each other. Behind these transformative products and inventions sit the industry’s most forward-thinking women who are reimagining and pioneering this space. We want to know: how did they get to where they are today? Join us as we hear from tech’s leading women as they share their experiences working in this booming industry and what advice they have for the next generation of female leaders.
Melissa Wasserman, Head, Marketing, Samsung Ads
Catherine Halaby, Head, Entertainment, NA, TikTok
Arlan Hamilton, Founder, Backstage Capital
Kathy Baxter, Principal Architect, Responsible AI & Tech, Salesforce
Jo Kinsella, Advisor, XR Extreme Reach
Karen Babcock, VP, Strategy & Partnerships, Comcast Advertising
Gender studies show that women are more cautious and tend to take fewer risks than men in the workplace. However, it is clear that pushing boundaries and taking calculated risks can lead to significant rewards and opportunity. Join us for a discussion around the benefits of risk-taking, and hear strategies from leaders who have done this successfully and created supportive environments that ultimately lead to tremendous success.
Every successful man in business has a woman who raised him, mentored him, hired him, befriended him, challenged him. Join us for a conversation with top business leaders as they share stories about some of the influential women in their lives who have shaped their careers, served as role models, and played an integral role in their personal growth.
Mark Grether, VP, General Manager, Uber Advertising
Peter Naylor, VP, Global Advertising Sales, Netflix
Jason Acker, Vice President, Media & Digital, Diageo NA
Travis Freeman, SVP Demand Generation, Chief Media Officer, Inspire Brands
Steven Wolfe Pereira, EVP & Chief Client Officer, TelevisaUnivision, Inc.
Joanne Bradford, Advisor, The Female Quotient
What creative innovations are reshaping our air travel experience? What trends are transforming the aviation and travel industries as we know it? Join us for an illuminating conversation with Alicia Tillman, newly appointed CMO of Delta, as we take a deep look into her new role, what new strategies she and her team are exploring to elevate the brand, and how she’s looking ahead at the future of travel.
As technology revolutionizes the way we work, the political and economic landscape is turned on its head, and consumer behavior evolves at the speed of light, business transformation is a non-negotiable for growth – and more urgent than ever. These marketing leaders sit at the collision of these seismic shifts, harnessing the power of data and technology to drive and deliver brand promise across the customer journey at scale and transform their organizations in the process. Join the women behind some of the world’s most iconic brands and learn how they’re setting the agenda for transformation across their sectors and the industry.
Latest technologies such as AI, Metaverse and Web 3 have the potential to be a revolutionary and inclusive technology, but they need to be accessible and affordable to all. Technologies should offer privacy and protection to inspire trust and encourage participation as a guiding principle. Using the flagship use case between one of fastest growing luxury brands and leading technology enablers, we explore what technologies can do about equality and inclusivity and what leaders should address in the ever-changing socio-economic landscape.
