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Equality Lounge @ COP26 in Glasgow
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Jan
 
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2021

10AM - 10:30 AM ET

Hidden Figures: Women in AI

In this discussion, we spotlight the noteworthy women that have been at the forefront of AI's evolution, leaving a legacy for future female technologists. These senior-level women from various disciplines will show how women are embracing tech and using it to drive transformation.

SPEAKERS

Shelley Zalis, CEO, The Female Quotient (Moderator)


Lisa Sherman, Ad Council


Rana el Kaliouby: CEO & Co-Founder, Affectiva


Randi Stipes, CMO, IBM Watson Advertising & Weather; Developer Marketing, IBM

10AM - 10:30 AM ET

Hidden Figures: Women in AI

In this discussion, we spotlight the noteworthy women that have been at the forefront of AI's evolution, leaving a legacy for future female technologists. These senior-level women from various disciplines will show how women are embracing tech and using it to drive transformation.

SPEAKERS

Shelley Zalis, CEO, The Female Quotient (Moderator)


Lisa Sherman, Ad Council


Rana el Kaliouby: CEO & Co-Founder, Affectiva


Randi Stipes, CMO, IBM Watson Advertising & Weather; Developer Marketing, IBM

10AM - 10:30 AM ET

Hidden Figures: Women in AI

In this discussion, we spotlight the noteworthy women that have been at the forefront of AI's evolution, leaving a legacy for future female technologists. These senior-level women from various disciplines will show how women are embracing tech and using it to drive transformation.

SPEAKERS

Shelley Zalis, CEO, The Female Quotient (Moderator)


Lisa Sherman, Ad Council


Rana el Kaliouby: CEO & Co-Founder, Affectiva


Randi Stipes, CMO, IBM Watson Advertising & Weather; Developer Marketing, IBM


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As we work toward creating a net-zero economy, we must maintain our work towards a more diverse and equitable economy. We are thrilled to participate as COP26 is highlighting gender and diversity as a main theme during the November conference in Glasgow, with a dedicated Gender and Diversity Day on November 9th.

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Equality Lounge @ COP26 Wood House St Vincent's Plaza, 319 St Vincent St, Glasgow G2 5LP

The Female Quotient is proud to return as the official Equality Partner at CES. The FQ's Equality Lounge @ CES 2021 will take place on January 11, 12 and 13. We will host a series of discussions covering intersectionality, our new frontier of work, and how to design more equitable tech.

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Tuesday, November 9

7:45AM - 8:45AM GMT

Climate Justice: Next Generation and Indigenous Voices From the Front Line

How businesses can power the next generation, Indigenous peoples, and the survival of the Amazon Rainforest in the face of the climate crisis.

 SPEAKERS

Cameron Saul, Co-Creator, #TogetherBand

 

Carol Pereira, UN Global Compact, Brasil


Txai Suruí, Indigenous Activist of Paiter Suruí People


Samela Awiá, Artisan, Presenter and Environmental Activist


Marcelo Rocha, Executive Director, Ayika Institute

8:45AM - 9AM GMT

Arrival and Breakfast


9:00AM - 9:45AM GMT

Welcome


 Speakers

Robin Watson, CEO, Wood Plc

 

Tricia Nelson, Managing Partner, People Advisory Services, EY


Anders Rodenberg, CEO, Denominator


Parveen Hassan, Inclusivity Lead, Cabinet Office, UK HMG, COP26


Shelley Zalis, CEO, The Female Quotient 

9:45AM - 10:30AM GMT

Women Leading the Energy Transition

The future of energy is here - but how fast are we transitioning to it? And when can we expect to fully divest from fossil fuels? Join us to celebrate the women we're watching in the industry - the diverse voices who are accelerating the transition to a clean and renewable future.

Speakers

Ann Rosenberg, Senior Vice President, Sustainability Solutions, Wood Plc

Paula Fitzpatrick, VP, Growth & Development, Conventional Energy Americas, Wood Plc


Christel Mathiesen, CEO, Energi.AI


Rebecca Williams, Director, COP26, GWEC


Susan Hunter, Partner, People Advisory Services, EY


Jane Toogood, Sector Chief Executive, Efficient Natural Resources

10:30AM - 11:15AM GMT

Our Rise to Resilience

We read the news about our vulnerable earth and even Gen Z's own climate anxiety, but through climate adaptation practices and an emphasis on mental health, we've begun to see what is being called "the Resilience Shift." This one degree of transformative thinking has changed how we are approaching the globe's most pressing challenges: from covid to climate change. Tune in to better understand how to harness the power of resilience in global problem solving efforts.

Speakers

Sara Vaughan, Global Chief, Purpose & Sustainability Advisor, Marie Claire and Creator, Brands With Purpose


Julia Jackson, Founder, Grounded


Marjorie Strachan, Associate Partner, EY


Payal Thadani, Process Engineer, Wood Plc


Birgitte Brinch, Non-Executive Director, Wood Plc


Amanda Ellis, Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory, Arizona State University

11:15AM - 12:00PM GMT

A New Era of Carbon Zero Transport

In a post-COVID world, the urban landscapes and transportation methods will change - but how? In this discussion, we'll bring leaders together to uncover the how, why, and what we can do to deliver new solutions that will usher us into a new era of carbon zero transport.

 Speakers

Sherena Hussain, Director, Sustainable Infrastructure Fellowship Program, G7


Amy Chiang, Vice President, Honeywell International


Deeana Ahmed, Sr. Director, Strategy and Government Affairs, Our Next Energy, Inc.


Fiona Banister, Innovative Strategist, Impact Investor, and Catalyst For Global Change

12:00PM - 1:00PM GMT

Break/Lunch

 

SPEAKERS

Stephanie Cox, Executive President, Operations, Wood Plc


Dr. Tatiana Kazakova, Chief Strategy Officer and Co-Founder, Leaders on Purpose


Christa Gyori, CEO and Co-Founder, Leaders on Purpose

1:00PM - 1:45PM GMT

Investing with Purpose to Achieve a More Sustainable World

How do we ensure that investment is purposeful and targeted at helping us achieve a more sustainable, resilient and livable world. Join leading industry experts from finance, academia, the media, business and civic society in a panel conversation on purposeful investment.

Speakers

Professor Heather McGregor CBE, Executive Dean, Ediburgh Business School, Heriot Watt University


Paula Murphy, Chief Marketing Officer, Wood Plc


Deborah Gilshan, Founder, The 100% Club

 

Merryn Somerset-Webb, Editor, MoneyWeek

1:45PM - 2:30PM GMT

Putting ‘XX’ in the Director's Seat on Climate Decisions

'XX' is the symbol for the female chromosome (and is not exclusive to just women), yet nearly all the major decisions when it comes down to the Climate Crisis are being made from the "Y" chromosome, the masculine strand and specifically men. What if decisions were made from a feminine perspective, how would major decisions be evaluated before becoming conclusive, and what would the difference in outcome be of these decisions?

 Speakers

Dianne Dain, Co-Founder, COP-XX


Charlie Bronks, Head, ESG, Crown Agents Bank


Dulma Clark, CEO, Vivobarefoot


Helen Bertelli, CEO, Women in Climate Tech


Justin Winters, Co-Founder and Executive Director, One Earth

2:30PM - 3:15PM GMT

Digitalization for a Sustainable Future

The digital landscape is evolving - but how? And who gets to decide? What would a world look like if technology and digitalization were harnessed to ensure sustainability measures were met throughout our global systems? Join us as we track who is shaping the digital landscape that will influence societal norms, cultures, economic powers, and ultimately, our natural resources.

SPEAKERS

Ann Rosenberg, Senior Vice President, Sustainability Solutions, Wood Plc 


Anders Rodenberg, CEO, Denominator


Marsha Trant, Executive, GM South Region, Avanade


Gretchen O’Hara, VP, US AI & Sustainability Strategy, Microsoft


Jude Ower, CEO, Playmob


Alex Armillotta, CEO, AWorld

3:15PM - 4PM GMT 

World's To Do List

A new era of purpose communications

SPEAKERS

Caroline Mosimann, Sustainability Strategic Advisor, Wood plc


Paula Murphy, Chief Marketing Officer, Wood Plc


Jon Hales, Climate and Business Director, Project Everyone


Hilary Sparrow, Head, Communications & Content, Amazon


Natalia Vega-Berry, Founder, The Global Brain Foundation


Corinne Woods, Chief Marketing Officer, UN World Food Program

4PM - 4:45PM GMT

A Vanishing Act: Can Women Save The World's Water?

These women are working to make water a priority for people, society and companies through catalyzing change towards a “blue economy” - an economy that will be critical to achieving a viable green economy.

 SPEAKERS

 

Alicia Douglas, Founder and CEO, The WaterRising Institute


Jonquil Hackenberg, Head, Sustainability and Climate Response, PA Consulting


Dr. Amiera Sawas, Director, Programmes and Research


Carine de Meyere, President, Women of the World


Shilo Shiv Suleman, Visual Artist and Founder, Fearless Collective


Sarah Breslin, SIWI Gender Focal Point and International Policy Officer

4:45PM - 5:15PM GMT

Closing Words and Unplugged Performance


 SPEAKERS

Linzie Forrester, Chief Sustainability Officer, Wood Plc

 Tuesday, January 12

12PM - 12:30PM ET

Lift As We Climb: Generational Leadership

How are you building your leadership legacy? Please join our speakers as they work to inspire leaders through vital lessons around workplace empathy, organizational strategy and personal accountability. Expect a transparent and riveting conversation with avant-garde leaders from yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

 

SPEAKERS

Elizabeth Herbst-Brady, Head of North American Revenue, Verizon Media


Arlene Manos, President, Frame Change
 

Dwayna Haley, SVP, Brand Practice Director, Porter Novelli


Sarah Iooss, Head of Sales, Americas, Twitch

12:30PM - 1PM ET

The Fluidity of Gen Z Brand Loyalty

An eight second attention span, instant access to information, a dislike for labels, and the ability to use consumerism as activism, Gen Z is a generation like no other. This conversation will explore the fluidity of Gen Z and ways brands are winning their loyalty.

SPEAKERS

Jennifer Pelino, Executive Vice President, Omnichannel, Media Center of Excellence, IRI 


Charece Williams, Brand Marketing Director, Consumer Engagement, PepsiCo Beverages


Ivan Arrington, Associate Director, Human Insights, The Clorox Company


Kavita Rai, FQ Next Gen Board of Advisors

1PM - 1:30PM ET

Designing Tech Ethically and Responsibly

Over the past decade, there has been explosive growth of new digital technology. How can companies today ensure that the technology they employ and design is trustworthy? Join us for a conversation as we discuss the ethical challenges relating to the design of the emerging and disruptive technologies.

SPEAKERS

 Danielle Betras, Executive Strategy Director, T Brand, The New York Times


Deidre Smalls-Landau, U.S. Chief Marketing Officer and Global Head of Culture, UM Worldwide


Tiffany Xingyu Wang, Chief Strategy Officer, Spectrum Labs and Co-Founder and General Manager, Oasis Consortium


Geetika Sandhu, Senior Director, Product Management, Verizon Media


Margenett Moore-Roberts, Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer, IPG DXTRA

1:30PM - 2PM ET

Intersectionality: The Next Frontier of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

“I don’t want to be here because I tick a box.” As the modern workplace continues to evolve, too many organizations are so focused on ticking a box that they neglect to address the barriers that created that box in the first place. Inclusive drivers such as equality, equity, diversity, and intersectionality are the building blocks of any high-performing organization. Join us for a conversation as we explore intersectionality and its impact, and how leaders can truly build cultures of equity within their organization.

SPEAKERS

April Crichlow, Global VP and Head of Marketing, SAP SuccessFactors, SAP 


Margot Goodson, VP, Head of North America Diversity & Inclusion, SAP

Dee C. Marshall, CEO, Diverse & Engaged


Shebani Patel, Partner, Organization and Workforce Transformation, PwC


Lesley Slaton Brown, Chief Diversity Officer, HP Inc.

2PM - 2:30PM ET

From Technology Investor to Entertainment: A Career Journey Deep Dive

Kristina Salen, WWE's first female CFO, has held many leadership positions across various industries throughout her career, from fashion to music to finance, always with a digital-first approach. Join us for a one-on-one conversation centered on her career journey and advice for women, her decision to join WWE’s leadership team in 2020 and what she is focused on inside the sports entertainment juggernaut in 2021 and beyond.

SPEAKERS

Kristina Salen, Chief Financial Officer, WWE


Shelley Zalis, CEO, The Female Quotient

3PM - 3:30PM ET

The Promise and Possibilities of AI: Working Together for Responsible Use

With AI technology being deployed across many elements of our life with promises of improvement, it also raises concerns regarding employment, privacy, bias and many others. Join us for a conversation on how AI can be utilized to amplify human potential, thinking through ethical implications, improving diversity, addressing blind spots and working together to ensure we deploy it responsibly.

 

SPEAKERS

Lama Nachman, Intel Fellow and Director of the Human & AI Systems Research Lab, Intel Corporation


Shelley Zalis, CEO, The Female Quotient

3:30PM - 4PM ET

Fair vs. Equal: Supporting Team Needs in a WFH World

When we talk about "equal," we assume a one-size-fits-all approach – that everyone receives the same thing, or is treated exactly the same way. But the reality is, our team members all have different needs, challenges, opportunities, and goals. And in a remote work environment, those individual needs have become illuminated in new ways. That's why we need to start talking about what is fair when it comes to supporting our team members and helping them be successful during this time. What a new parent needs when she returns from maternity leave looks different than a family with school-aged children and remote learning schedules, a single person living with roommates, or someone caring for an elderly relative. And seasoned business leaders have different goals and challenges than someone who is just starting out on their career path. Join us as leaders discuss how they've adapted to a remote work environment, how they support their team members’ professional and personal growth, and more.

SPEAKERS

Laura Molen, President, Advertising Sales and Partnerships, NBCUniversal 


Sarah Iooss, Head of Sales, Americas, Twitch


Ross Spielfogel, Director, Strategic Sales & Marketing, NBCUniversal


Abi Evans, SVP, Client Development, Dentsu

5PM - 5:30PM ET

Entering the Age of Corporate Social Justice

Companies rely on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs to build their brands and satisfy their customers. Since the recent racial situation, consumers and employers are raising the bar. Join us for a conversation as we discuss Corporate Social Justice and how attached the social justice conversation is to business growth

SPEAKERS

Ronda Carnegie, Chief Innovation Officer, The Female Quotient


Rhonda Foxx, Head of Social Equity Policies & Engagements, Intel Corporation


Candi Castleberry Singleton, VP, Diversity Partnership Strategy and Engagement, Twitter


Shannon Schuyler, Principal, Chief Purpose & Inclusion Officer, PwC

5:30 PM - 6PM ET

Different Perspectives: Transforming the Boardroom

Research has shown that companies with more diverse boards achieve better results. Join us for a conversation as we discuss how critical it is to have diverse board member perspectives and what the future boardroom looks like.

SPEAKERS

Tara Walpert Levy, VP, Agency Sales & Brand Solutions, Google and Board Member, Bloomin' Brands and Braze


Beth Stewart, CEO, Trewstar Corporate Boards

6PM - 6:30 PM ET

Reimagining Work: Becoming a Next Gen Ready Workplace

40% of the global population is under the age 25, bringing a new generation into the workplace like a tidal wave. In this conversation you will hear Gen Z perspectives on how your company and brand can become next gen ready. .

SPEAKERS

Maxine Marcus, Founder, The Ambassadors Company


Sami Bernstein, Chief Marketing Officer, Kickback, Forbes 30 Under 30


Sunita Rao, Head of Platform, Envision Accelerator


Anna Blue, Chief Next Gen Officer, The Female Quotient

6:30PM - 7PM ET

Fueling Innovation: Impact Investment in Tech

IHistorically, diverse entrepreneurs, particularly women and people of color, receive lower levels of VC funding. Hear how these companies are helping fuel the fiercely competitive global innovation economy through their social impact funds.

SPEAKERS

Sonia Wadhawan, Director, Partnerships, Devices & Services, Google 


 Dami Osunsanya, Head of Emerge Accelerator, SoftBank
 

Najada Kumbuli, Head of Investments, Visa Foundation


Gosia Karas, Investment Vice President, SoftBank Group

Wednesday, January 13

8:30AM - 9AM ET

Health is Wealth: How Tech is Improving America’s Health Index

Americans spend far more on healthcare than any other industrialized country in the world, yet the life expectancy of the American population is shorter than in other rich countries that spend far less on healthcare. The American health disadvantage begins at birth and extends across the life course, and it is particularly marked for American women and for regions in the US South and Midwest. Meet the women transforming how tech is used to address America’s critical healthcare needs.

SPEAKERS

Heba Mahmoud, Senior Manager, Diversity Initiatives, Consumer Technology Association 


 Dr. Lucienne Ide, Founder & Chair, Rimidi


Dr. Nicol Turner Lee, Director, Center for Technology Innovation, Brookings Institute 


Rachel Chasse, Director of Innovation, Digital Medicine Society


9:30AM - 10AM ET

In It Together: Unity in the Workplace and the World

A new year brings with it hope, possibility, and a motivation to come back as stronger, better versions of ourselves. 2021 will almost certainly continue a year of intense change and disruption in every aspect of our lives. How are the challenges of the past year—a divisive election, a global pandemic, social unrest in response to systemic racism—continuing to shape and affect harmony both within our organizations and beyond? How can we as brands and as leaders bring people back together? Join us for a conversation as we discuss building unity in the workplace and in the world.

SPEAKERS

Hayley Romer, Chief Revenue Officer & Publisher, The Atlantic


Nikki Darden, Head of Global Marketing Integration, Citi


Sharon Marcil, Chief Marketing Officer, Boston Consulting Group

10AM - 10:30AM ET

Change the Face: Building a Digital Future That Works for Everyone

For the technology sector to reach its full potential, it needs to more fairly reflect the world in which we operate. We explore how the industry's individuals and organizations can build a digital future that is diverse and inclusive.

SPEAKERS

Serpil Timuray, CEO of Europe Cluster, Member, Executive Committee, Vodafone Group


Matt Brittin, President, EMEA Business and Operations, Google


Anneli Karlstedt, Global Head of Inclusion & Diversity, Nokia


Shelley Zalis, CEO, The Female Quotient

11:30AM - 12PM ET

From Raw Data to Raw Emotions: Finding the Human Side of Technology

How can we use raw data and emotions to find the human side of technology? Join us for a conversation as we discuss how we work together to mine data points and consumer insights, turning them into products and campaigns that reflect our runners.

SPEAKERS

Melanie Allen, SVP, Chief Marketing Officer, Brooks Running


Chelsea Anderson, Associate Creative Director, Huge Southeast


Sarah Holcombe, Associate Creative Director, Huge Southeast

12PM - 12:30PM ET

 Leading Post-COVID

Join Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) for a discussion on how COVID has impacted women in the workforce, lessons learned, and next steps to ensure greater gender representation in the tech sector.

 SPEAKERS

Tiffany Moore, Senior Vice President, Political and Industry Affairs, Consumer Technology Association 


Jacky Rosen, Senator (D-NV)

12:30PM - 1PM ET

Diversifying Your Dollar for Better Product

We know that more diverse teams will make better decisions and build better products. But how do you effectively diversify your spend with diverse suppliers around the world? Join Facebook’s Head of Supplier Diversity as he outlines some best practices and learnings that allow you to diversify your dollar to build better products.

SPEAKERS

Jason Trimiew, Director, Global Supplier Diversity, Facebook 


Akshay Erapalli, Project Manager, Facebook


Simone Bartlett, Co-Founder, Hugo

3PM - 3:30PM ET

What Influences Affluence?

Today’s world is defined by unprecedented economic mobility. However, in many ways, our global society is more stratified than ever before. Join us as we delve into the myriad factors that influence affluence and drive wealth in modern times, from cultural shifts to technological advancements. We also explore how, amidst all these advancements, certain sectors of society continue to be marginalized.

SPEAKERS

 Dorothy Ann Advincula, SVP, Head of US Audience Measurement & Insight, Ipsos


Tony Incalcatera, SVP, Audience Measurement, Ipsos

3:30PM - 4PM ET

Fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with a Remote Workforce

The current pandemic and the sudden shift to remote work complicates what was already a major challenge for companies: cultivating and managing an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Join us for a conversation as we discuss building and maintaining a remote work environment that fosters DEI efforts through systemic and individual efforts.

SPEAKERS

Jen Morrow, Chief Operating Officer & Head of Strategy, SAP SuccessFactors, SAP


LaShonda Rahming, Sr. Director, HR Operations, Whirlpool

 

Ranae Heuer, Managing Director, Huge Midwest

 

Stephanie Nadi Olson, Founder, We Are Rosie


Melissa Hamilton, SVP, Integrated Production, Momentum Worldwide

5:30PM - 6PM ET

Innovation in Retail and Discovery Commerce

How is technology shaping the future of retail and bringing businesses closer to consumers? Join us for a conversation as we discuss how to better anticipate customer needs and match products with people through the newest innovations in retail.

SPEAKERS

Eva Press, US Group Lead, Consumer Packaged Goods, Retail & Healthcare, Facebook 


Kim Waldmann, Chief Digital Officer, Athleta

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