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Equality Lounge® @ SXSW 2022
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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


David Doe

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Company here

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

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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 equality lounge®

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Relationship-building, learning, and designing a plan towards equality together— this is the promise of the Equality Lounge® at SXSW 2022. Join us on March 12-13, 2022 in Austin, TX where we will connect leaders in technology, sports, advertising, healthcare, and more to discuss everything from the future of work to how the metaverse and emerging technologies can advance equality across industries.

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In addition to the conversations we’ll hold in the Equality Lounge, interactive experiences will be available, including:


• Professional styling and headshots
• Female founder showcase and giveaways
• LaLaLand Kind Cafe signature lattes and bites
• Full-body Hydrow workout experience
• NFT and blockchain coaching with Invest in Her Art

• Enrollment pod for fast, touchless travel with CLEAR


Location: 

Waller Creek Boathouse 

74 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78701

 

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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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Agenda

thursday, march 10

9AM - 9:30AM CT

VIRTUAL


Recruiting in Tech: How Hiring Diverse Talent Drives Inclusion

Tech companies need to go where the talent is, not the other way around. If recruiters continue to recruit in the traditional tech hotspots of California, New York and Massachusetts, progress will not be made. In this discussion, we will discuss how the recruiting infrastructure must change in order to create a more inclusive landscape in tech.

 SPEAKERS

Mo Ali, VP, Human Resources, NBCUniversal


Rohit Bhargava, Founder, Non-Obvious Company


Carolyn Carter, VP, Global Head, Payroll, IBM


Christina Cassotis, CEO, Pittsburgh International Airport

9:30AM - 10AM CT

VIRTUAL


Supporting the Next Generation of Women in Sports

In this panel, we'll hear from leaders in the industry to discuss what rules in the sports industry need to be rewritten in order to include more women and caregivers.



10AM - 10:30AM CT

VIRTUAL


How to Lessen the Digital Divide and Increase Accessibility to Tech

Technology is no longer just a commodity; it is a means of income and a source of livelihood for the majority of people — and this will only increase as ideas and of adoption web3 further develop. However, many communities of color lack access to technology and even high speed internet. In this discussion, we will delve into how to increase accessibility to technology, lower costs and bridge the digital divide.


10:30AM - 11AM CT

VIRTUAL


How to Create Safe and Equitable Spaces for Women Across the Blockchain and Web3

Web2 ushered in an era of unprecedented manipulation and misinformation, and as web3 – the next generation of the internet – is ushered in, it’s essential we build infrastructures that make the internet safe for everyone. In this discussion, we will look at how to increase online scrutiny and regulation (on and off the blockchain) to ensure that the areas are safe, fair, and equitable.



saturday, march 12

10AM - 10:30AM CT

The New Link Between Creativity and Modern Leadership

In the context of leadership, the word “creative” is often used to describe a leader’s work: their ideas, strategies, innovations. But in today’s modern leadership, creativity is also a key component of a leader’s ability to be inclusive and create equitable spaces for all. In this conversation, we’ll discuss the role creative thinking plays in advancing equality and building a future of work that everyone can thrive in.

SPEAKERS

Sebastian Guth, President, Bayer Pharmaceuticals Americas & Board Member, Global Executive Committee


K. Rocco Shields, CEO, Genius Academy


Tiffany Rolfe, Global Chief Creative Officer, R/GA


Michelle Yeh, Managing Director, Technology and Disruptive Commerce Group, Commercial Banking, J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC


Beverly Jackson, VP, Global Brand and Consumer Marketing, Twitter


Ronda Carnegie, Chief Innovation Officer, The Female Quotient

10:30AM - 11:30AM CT

Dolphin Tank: Impact Tech

You’re invited to Dolphin Tank: Austin by Springboard Enterprises in partnership with Project W, BBF and The Female Quotient. The Dolphin Tank is a "how can we help" showcase where we build community around women entrepreneurs to help them grow and scale. Selected companies will present their business case for advice, resources and connections to experts and receive crowdsourced support from the audience. Women-led tech companies making an impact for society and/or for the environment.

JUDGES

Anna Consani, VP, Community and Strategic Partnerships, Springboard Enterprises


Melanie Vanslavens, Attorney, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP


Chris Denson, Innovator, Author, Host, Producer


Rakia Reynolds, Founder and Executive Officer, Skai Blue Media (SBM) and Member, Springboard Enterprises


Shelley Zalis, CEO, The Female Quotient

 

PRESENTING COMPANIES

 

Alana Libertad Cortes, Founder & CEO - Netavox is bringing Mexico into the conversational AI revolution.


Madison Long, Co-Founder and CEO - Clutch is a side-hustle marketplace that connects student creators to small businesses looking for affordable services.


Natasia Malaihollo, VP, Business Development - PopCom is developing software to turn "dumb" vending machines and kiosks into intelligent autonomous machines.

11:30AM - 12PM CT

How Coaching Will Advance Women in the Future of Work

In the past two years, as personal and professional life have become increasingly intertwined with the remote work model, effective coaching has become essential to help women in the workplace effectively navigate uncertainty and find balance in their careers. In this conversation, we will chat with Jessica Wolf, founder of Skye Coaching, and executive coach Hanna Phillips, to discuss how coaching can help women get ahead in the workplace and navigate obstacles, as well as how it ties into the future of work.

SPEAKERS

Laura Brounstein, SVP, Brand & Creative, CLEAR


Jessica Wolf, CEO and Co-Founder, Skye


Hanna Phillips, Executive Coach, Skye, Founder, Accelerate Coaching, and Executive Coach, The Google School for Leaders

12PM - 12:30PM CT

A Prosperous Path Forward: Tips to Own Your Financial Future

As we re-emerge from the pandemic, there are a slate of financial issues that are top of mind for many women. Whether related to juggling work and childcare or supporting aging parents, it’s important we have tools to secure a safe financial future. In this discussion, we’ll source strategies for women and caregivers to financially take care of what’s important right now, while also preparing for the future.

SPEAKERS

Kirstin Hill, Chief Operating Officer, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management


Karen Chong, VP, Audience Strategy, Age Inclusion, AARP


Shelley Zalis, CEO, The Female Quotient

12:30PM - 1PM CT

How Businesses Can Drive Social Impact in a Meaningful and Effective Way

Seventy seven percent of American consumers expect companies to make the world a better place. In this conversation, we'll discuss how to design a for-profit business model that successfully (and sustainably!) drives social impact.

SPEAKERS

Tushar Nadkarni, Chief Growth & Product Officer, Celsius


Francois Reihani, Founder and CEO, La La Land Kind Cafe


Gretchen Saegh-Fleming, Chief Commercial Officer, Hydrow, Inc.


Ellie Bamford, SVP, Global Head, Media and Connections, R/GA


Nataly Marks, Managing Director, JPMorgan Chase


Ronda Carnegie, Chief Innovation Officer, The Female Quotient


Special Guest

1PM - 1:30PM CT

Women Leading Art in the Metaverse

Art has always had a way of reflecting both the challenges and triumphs of a specific moment in time. As our global push for equality continues to grow, we see that same call for diversity, equity, and inclusion reflected across all art mediums and disciplines. In this conversation, we’ll hear from the women in the art industry who are solving for inequities in the broader landscape and are redefining the future of art.

 

SPEAKERS

Diana Mashia, Founder and CEO, Invest in Her Art


Maliha Abidi, Artist, Author, Activist and Founder, Women Rise


Sara Baumann, Artist and Founder, Women and Weapons


Talia Bender, President, The Female Quotient

1:30PM - 2PM CT

The Fitness Innovation That's Helping Women Thrive in Work and in Life

With millions of women leaving the workforce the last few years due to burnout, we have been reminded of the connection between our mental, physical and emotional health and how they directly impact our performance at work. The solution seems simple enough: Alleviate stress and help women thrive in the workplace. With its state-of-the-art home fitness machine, Hydrow is doing just that and helping women unlock their greatest potential from the comfort of their WFH space. In this conversation, we will chat with Hydrow executives and athletes on how the world-class rower helps women improve their overall well being and thereby thrive at work and in life.

SPEAKERS

Erin Bailey, Senior Director, Community Marketing, Hydrow


Gretchen Saegh-Fleming, Chief Commercial Officer, Hydrow


Aisyah Rafaee, Hydrow Athlete


Mac Evans, Hydrow Athlete

2PM - 2:30PM CT

Measuring Inclusivity in Advertising and Content

When it comes to advertising and media, a people-first approach is key to connecting with consumers and telling diverse stories. How can marketers effectively embed DE&I into their content strategy? Once they do, how do they measure their results in order to continue growing? In today’s conversation, we will talk with Ipsos executives about how to understand measurements of inclusivity and how to use that data to continue to close the gaps in brand strategy and content creation.

SPEAKERS

Natalie Lacey, Executive Vice President, Ipsos Media


Lindsay Franke, Executive Vice President, Creative Excellence & Brand, Ipsos

2:30PM - 3PM CT

Why AI Ethics REALLY Matter

Robots will probably never wake up and decide to end the human race, as they do in the movies. But soon, they will look convincingly human—and when they do, they will be poised to make a profound impact on humankind. Whether positive or negative depends on the principles with which technologists design and market them. In this conversation, Liz Snower, ICONIQ AI co-founder and COO, will share the rationale behind the company’s Ethics policy, and ask Kuki–ICONIQ’s flagship AI, which has texted with over 25 million humans during "her" lifetime–some questions in a live demo, giving the audience a chance to ask Kuki some questions of their own.

SPEAKERS

Liz Snower, Co-Founder and COO, ICONIQ AI

3PM - 3:30PM CT

Equality Bytes: Comedic Performances


SPEAKERS

Leah Lamarr, Comedian and Actress


Stacy Cay, Comedian


Vanetta Schoefield, Founder and CEO, Funny Hunnyz LLC


Ronda Carnegie, Chief Innovation Officer, The Female Quotient

3:30PM - 4PM CT

New Research: SeeHer Accelerates Business Growth

A roundtable conversation about new insights from the latest SeeHer IRI whitepaper. The accurate portrayal of women and girls in media accelerates business grown across gender, language, race, ethnicity.

SPEAKERS

Joan Driggs, VP Content and Thought Leadership, IRI


Latha Sarathy, EVP Research, SeeHer


Christine Guilfoyle, EVP Membership, SeeHer


Shelley Zalis, CEO, The Female Quotient and Co-Founder, SeeHer

4PM - 4:30PM CT

The Women Leading Across the Metaverse

Join us for a conversation with the women leading the way in the metaverse as they share how they are building in this new space. They will provide insights and share thoughts on what the metaverse means for them personally, their business, and the future.

SPEAKERS

Nora Ali, Media Entrepreneur and Host, Business Casual


Sandy Carter, SVP, Unstoppable Domains


Rebecca Everts, Head, Marketing Services, Reset Nation


Ashley Duncan, NFT Creator, She Survives and CryptoTitties


Joost van Dreunen, Founder, New Breukelen


Melody Hildebrandt, President, Blockchain Creative Labs

5PM - 6:30PM CT

Celsius' First Women's Hackathon




7PM - 10PM CT

Austin Celsius Community Meetup




sunday, march 13

10AM - 10:30AM CT

Women Leading the Energy Transition

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

SPEAKERS

Ann Rosenberg, SVP, Sustainability, Wood Plc


Trinity Lloyd, Energy Transition & Sustainability, Google Cloud


Katie Mehnert, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Allyenergy


Anders Rodenberg, CEO, Denominator


Sherena Hussain, Founder, Academic Collaboration Consulting


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


Anders H. Lier, CEO & Founder, Energi.ai

10:30AM - 11AM  CT

Science of Happiness: How Purpose and Joy Are Essential to Advancing Equality

To live a meaningful, joyful life requires intention — especially when burnout and stress are at an all time high for women and caregivers. How do we prioritize happiness — both for ourselves and others — so that we each can make a positive impact on the people we meet and the spaces we occupy? Who better to speak on this topic than Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks, whose latest book, From Strength to Strength, explores how to cultivate meaning and deep purpose in the second half of life. In this conversation, Brooks and Hayley Romer, Chief Revenue Officer and Publisher at The Atlantic, will discuss key lessons from the book and explore how self-care and the pursuit of happiness play an essential role in an individual's ability to advance equality for others.

SPEAKERS

Hayley Romer, Chief Revenue Officer & Publisher, The Atlantic


Arthur Brooks, Professor, Harvard, PhD Social Scientist, Bestselling Author and Columnist, The Atlantic

11AM - 11:30AM CT

Meet the Leaders Rewriting the DE&I Policies in Their Workplaces

You don't need to work in government to make an impact on policies that advance equality. In this conversation, we'll hear from the forward-thinking leaders who are reimagining the diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in their own organizations so they better serve their employees.

SPEAKERS

Shelley Gretlein, Vice President, Software Strategy, NI


Tori Bell, Founder, Inclusion Unpacked


Navroop Sahdev, Founder and CEO, The Digital Economist


Tom Bourdon, VP, DE&I, BigCommerce


Kimberly Penn, Chief Strategist, Women and Drones


Amber Coleman-Mortley, Director Program Development / Partnerships, The Female Quotient

11:30AM - 12PM CT

Rebuilding Together: How Female Founders are Taking the Lead

As we re-emerge from COVID-19 and rebuild the economy, the role of entrepreneurship and employment has never been more important. Join us for a conversation with inspiring female founders, and business leaders who are supporting them, on how they are continuing to grow, scale, and succeed.

SPEAKERS

Anna Palmer, Founder and CEO, Punchbowl News


Jamie O'Banion, Founder and CEO, BeautyBio


Kim Nortman, CEO, Tellie


Kange Kaneene, VP, SAP.iO, Foundries North and Latin America, SAP

 

Stine Norum, Co-Founder & CEO, Foodful

12PM - 12:30PM CT

How Businesses Can Support Reproductive Health Care Access and Rights

What role do organizations and conscious leaders have in speaking out about sexual and reproductive health care? In this conversation, Planned Parenthood’s Corporate Engagement team, as well as business partners from a range of industries — including technology, media, entertainment, finance, and banking — will convene to discuss how (and why) companies and employees can take action to protect and provide affordable, essential sexual and reproductive health care access for their workforce, consumers, and communities.

SPEAKERS

Nadia Khamis, Director, Corporate Engagement, Planned Parenthood

  

Melissa Hobley, CMO, OkCupid

 

Sabrina Stratton, First Vice President, Commercial Banking, Amalgamated Bank

 

Ronda Carnegie, Chief Innovation Officer, The Female Quotient

12:30PM - 1PM CT

Talking Taboo—Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable to Break Down Barriers for Women

Conversations around women’s health have historically been taboo topics—and the pandemic has made it even harder to have these candid, potentially life-saving conversations with women. Hear from Jennifer Gottlieb (Global President, Real Chemistry) and Wendy Lund (Chief Communications Officer, Organon), two communications leaders who are helping to break down barriers for women seeking to have critical conversations about their health.

SPEAKERS

Jennifer Gottlieb, Global President, Real Chemistry


Wendy Lund, Chief Communications Officer, Organon


Amber Coleman-Mortley, Director Program Development / Partnerships, The Female Quotient

1PM - 1:30PM CT

Equality First: What Brands Have Learned From the Values of Gen Z

Social issues like racial justice, gender inequality, and the environment are top of mind for the latest generation. In this conversation, we’ll hear how leaders across industries are inspired by this conscious group of consumers and how their organizations are authentically integrating equality into their brand's DNA.

SPEAKERS

Ebony Flake, C-Suite Reporter, Insider


Crystle Johnson, Director, Diversity Business Partner, Nike


Luke Lawal Jr, CEO, L & Company


Tanu Grewal, VP Marketing & Innovation, ALEN USA


Michelle Diedrick, Vice President, Field Marketing Central Division, Spectrum Reach


Pamela Sherman, Managing Director, Culture of Inclusion, Applied Materials, Inc.

1:30PM - 2PM CT 

Developing a Growth Mindset with "Limitless" Author

In this 1:1 conversation, we'll sit down with special guest, world-renowned learning and memory expert to understand how to nurture a growth mindset every day — and why doing so is key to supporting career growth for ourselves and others.

SPEAKERS

Special Guest


Shelley Zalis, CEO, The Female Quotient

2PM - 2:30PM CT

In Her Words: Female Founders Share Their Career Journeys

Last fall, Stacy’s Rise Project launched FoundedByHer, an online business directory featuring women-owned businesses from across the U.S., to shine a light on and empower female founders. Today, we continue to build off that legacy with a discussion led by Ciara Dilley, VP, Stacy’s Pita Chips and Transform Brands, and a group of female entrepreneurs and leaders across various industries. We will dive into their founder journeys, obstacles they have faced as entrepreneurs and how brands can better support female founders.

SPEAKERS

Ciara Dilley, VP, Stacy’s Pita Chips and Transform Brands


Marsha Stephanson, Founder and CEO, Cater to Mom


Sophia Cheng, Founder & CEO, Oddball


Pree Walia, CEO & Founder, Preemadonna


Sajani Amarasiri, Founder & CEO, Kola Goodies

2:30PM - 3PM CT

Economics: Bringing Profit and People Together

Businesses once had to choose between profitability and sustainability. But in today's world, companies have no choice but to prioritize both. Explore how companies are embracing the power of digital technologies to bring profit and planet together, from furthering climate action to building an inclusive society to create a more equal and equitable world for us all.

SPEAKERS

Vivek Bapat, SVP, Purpose and Brand Experience, SAP


Melinda Briana Epler, Founder and CEO, Change Catalyst


Natalia Vega-Berry, Founder, The Global Brain Foundation


Carla Molina, Head, US Media Relations & Austin Market Executive, Bank of America


Shelley Zalis, CEO, The Female Quotient

3PM - 3:30PM CT

Action Through Measurement: Achieving Gender Equality in Sports, Media, and Entertainment

We all have a responsibility to push for increased visibility and distribution of women in sports, media, and entertainment. While it’s important to commit to initiatives that empower women and recognize their achievements, it’s equally as important to have tools that measure our success…not to mention where we’re falling short. You can’t hold yourself accountable to action without knowing where the goalpost is. In this conversation we’ll unpack the value of the Gender Equality Scorecard, which helps brands, organizations, and leaders identify areas of improvement to drive gender equality growth for their own brands and businesses and hopefully begin to set industry standards or benchmarks for growth.

SPEAKERS

Bill Moseley, Director - Sponsorships and Experiential Marketing, AT&T


Thayer Lavielle, Executive Vice President, The Collective, Wasserman


Shelley Zalis, CEO, The Female Quotient

3:30PM - 4PM CT

Health Equity—From a Moment to a Movement

Real Chemistry Global Inclusion & Health Equity Officer Mary Stutts and Biogen Medical Director, Therapeutics Development Unit Dr. Cherié Butts discuss the need to address inequities across the health ecosystem, how they are taking action, and how other companies can, too!

SPEAKERS

Mary Stutts, Global Inclusion & Health Equity Officer, Real Chemistry


Cherié Butts, PhD, Medical Director - Therapeutics Development Unit, Biogen


Shelley Zalis, CEO, The Female Quotient

4PM - 4:30PM CT

People First: How the Blockchain Is Empowering Communities

While early crypto companies focused primarily on generating revenue, today there's an opportunity for the blockchain community at large to make immense social impact by empowering and serving their communities. This people-first business model is what sets companies like Celsius apart from others in the space. In this conversation, the trailblazing leaders who are disrupting the industry will share their strategies and scalable solutions for giving back to their communities – and why doing so has not only benefited their users, but has driven the bottom line.

SPEAKERS

Alex Mashinsky, CEO, Celsius


David Meltzer, Co-Founder, Sports 1 Marketing


Shelley Zalis, CEO, The Female Quotient

4:30PM - 5PM CT

Leading With Confidence: Helping More Women Succeed in Sports & Entertainment

They weren’t always household names. Hear from two female trailblazers who reimagined the ways things had always been done to lead with confidence, creativity and grit in traditionally male-dominated industries, while inspiring more women to rise to the top.

SPEAKERS

Cheldin Barlatt Rumer, CEO and Executive Producer, THIS IS IT NETWORK


Stephanie McMahon, Chief Brand Officer, WWE


Erika Nardini, CEO, Barstool Sports

5:30PM - 7:30PM CT

Chantilly Bridge Watch Party

The Equality Lounge is proud to show Linda Yellen’s Chantilly Bridge starring Lindsay Crouse, Jill Eikenberry, Patricia Richardson, Ally Sheedy, Talia Shire, Helen Slater, and JoBeth Williams.



 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

 While our main mission at The FQ is to change the equation and close the gender gaps, our #1 priority is the health and safety of Equality Lounge® attendees. As part of our entry requirements, all guests must be fully vaccinated and wear a mask while inside the lounge, except while actively eating, drinking, or speaking on panel conversations.


We’ve partnered with CLEAR for a fast and seamless entry when you check-in. Want to skip the line? Simply start by downloading the free CLEAR app and follow the prompts to upload your proof of vaccination. A green Health Pass means you’re good to go…show it to the registration desk when you arrive.  We can’t wait to see you there!

 While our main mission at The FQ is to change the equation and close the gender gaps, our #1 priority is the health and safety of Equality Lounge® attendees. As part of our entry requirements, all guests must be fully vaccinated and wear a mask while inside the lounge, except while actively eating, drinking, or speaking on panel conversations. We’ve partnered with CLEAR for a fast and seamless entry when you check-in. Want to skip the line? Simply start by downloading the free CLEAR app and follow the prompts to upload your proof of vaccination. A green Health Pass means you’re good to go…show it to the registration desk when you arrive.  We can’t wait to see you there!

 

More sessions and speakers to come

While our main mission at The FQ is to change the equation and close the gaps, our #1 priority is the health and safety of Equality Lounge® attendees. As part of our entry requirements, all guests must be fully vaccinated OR show proof of a negative Covid-19 test within 48 hrs, and wear a mask while inside the lounge, except while actively eating, drinking, or speaking on panel conversations. We’ve partnered with CLEAR for a fast and seamless entry when you check-in. Want to skip the line? Simply start by downloading the free CLEAR app and follow the prompts to upload your proof of vaccination or negative test. A green Health Pass means you’re good to go…show it to the check-in desk when you arrive. We can’t wait to see you there!


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Monday, January 11

9:30AM - 10:00AM ET

Women, Want to Advance in the Workplace? Play Poker.

Poker is a man's game - until now. Join us for this fun conversation and learn how poker is the key to unlocking your potential and opportunity in the workplace. And we're not bluffing!

SPEAKERS

Erin Lydon, Managing Director & General Manager, Poker Powher


Abby Merk, Poker Powher Teacher


Devan Geib, Ambassador, Poker Powher


Erin Stafford, Managing Director, Head of North American CMBS, DBRS Morningstar


Shelley Zalis, CEO, The Female Quotient

10AM - 10:30AM 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

Anne Deo, SVP, Analytics, The Ad Council


Randi Stipes, CMO, Watson Advertising and Weather, Developer Marketing, IBM


Rana el Kaliouby, CEO & Co-Founder, Affectiva


Jill Wesley, Partnerships, The Female Quotient


Shelley Zalis, CEO, The Female Quotient

10:30AM - 11:15AM ET

Masterclass: Pulling Back the Curtain on AI

Leaders in the field dispel the confusion and complexity around AI, while transparently showing technology solutions that enable brands to have intelligent, personalized 1:1 conversations with consumers. This masterclass is for anyone who wants to better understand AI and the practical application it can have in marketing & media.

SPEAKERS

Ali Gwin, Senior Manager of Product Marketing, IBM Watson Advertising


Lauren Lee, Head of Product Marketing, IBM Watson Advertising


January Holmes, Senior AI Conversation Designer, IBM Watson Advertising

11:30AM - 12PM ET

Mic Check: Listening to the Voices of Young Black Women in Tech

In this conversation, we will hear the stories and perspectives of young women of color on the rise in tech, giving companies insights into how to create an inclusive culture that leads to more powerful innovation.

SPEAKERS

 Lisa Neal-Graves, Chief Change Maker, GlobalMindED 


Joy Ofodu, Associate Brand Marketing Manager, Instagram


Omotola Shogunle,Software Developer, Ampersand UK


Tolulope Ogunremi, Founder, Coders of Colour


2PM - 2:30PM ET

A Resolution for Self Care

The truth about self care is that it’s not all manicures and spa days, it’s also making the bigger life decisions to take care of yourself. We’re dismantling the misconception that self care is only things that make us happy in the moment, and using it to take care of our future selves to yield life changing returns.

SPEAKERS

Kamal Bhandal, VP Global Brand and Consumer, Invisalign


Morgan Lynzi, Founder, Well Damn, TV Host, Producer


Sofia Hernandez, Head of US Business Marketing, TikTok


Lauren Bosworth, Founder & CEO, Love Wellness


Anna Blue, Chief Next Gen Officer, The Female Quotient

2:30PM - 3PM ET

More Powerful Together: Driving Change with Senior Women

What happens when a group of women come together with the same goal in mind? Change happens. However, it is time to acknowledge there is a challenge with getting these women in the same room. Join us for a discussion on how we can break the barriers to get senior women across companies to work together and lift each other up.

SPEAKERS

Julie Coppernoll, Vice President, Supply Chain Transformation, Intel Corporation


Deborah Garand, Managing Director, Accenture


Judy Lee, CEO, Dragonfly Capital

 

Ronda Carnegie, Chief Innovation Officer, The Female Quotient

3PM - 3:30PM ET

Maximizing the Opportunities: A Conversation with the Startup Tech Ecosystem

Not without its challenges, 2020 has also provided opportunities for tech startups addressing the needs of customers and communities. Hear from startup founders who’ve maximized opportunities to grow their businesses and innovate new solutions.

SPEAKERS

Deena Ghazarian, Managing Partner, Target Path and CEO & Founder, Austere 


Erica Plybeah, Founder, MedHaul


Sherrell Dorsey, Founder, ThePlug

3:30PM - 4PM ET

From Pipeline to Pathway: Clearing the Way for Next Gen Women in Tech

The largest and most diverse generation is entering the workplace, armed with critical information about how workplaces treat women. Join us for lessons on the future of work from two top women leaders who are on a mission to create equality in the workplace.

SPEAKERS

Karen Chupka, Executive Vice President, CES


Nikita Seth, FQ Next Gen Board of Advisors


Shelley Zalis, CEO, The Female Quotient

4PM - 4:30PM ET

Finding Opportunity in Crisis

We often highlight the glamorous side, however there are many challenges that come along with success as the founder of a company, especially a as a female. Join us for a conversation as we sit down with female founders and discuss what life is really like at the top and how they managed the obstacles to get there.

SPEAKERS

Liz Gray, Co-Head, CAA Brand Consulting


Karen Young, Founder, OUI the People


Helen Reavey, Founder & Creative Director, Act+Acre


Éva Goicochea, Founder & CEO, Maude

4:30PM - 5PM ET

Tech Superheroes: Employee Resource Groups to the Rescue

With the quick pivot to remote work, employee resources groups have helped employees maintain a sense of community and address racism and social unrest. Hear how these ERGs have stepped up to help their companies and employees thrive.

SPEAKERS

Rona Kremer, Diversity and Inclusion Program Manager, Dolby Labs 


Kimberly Yang, Business Development Representative, Quorum


Trisha Todman, Diversity Business Partner, Airbnb


Dianna Jones, Senior Counsel, Global Compliance, Uber Technologies, Inc.

5PM - 5:30PM ET

How to Create Safe and Positive Workplaces in the Pandemic-era

How do we manage to not lose sight of our human side and company’s cultural values during the pandemic? Research has proven that times of crisis can provide some of the most important opportunities to deepen trust and commitment with employees. Join us for a conversation on how we can create safe and positive workplaces by channeling positive strategies and actions that will protect your employees’ well-being and improve workplace cultures beyond the pandemic-era.

SPEAKERS

Kenetta Bailey, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Clear Channel Outdoor


Jen Whelan, VP, B2B Marketing, Verizon Media


Reem Jaghlit, Head of DEI, ActiveCampaign


Aubrey Blanche, Global Head of Equitable Design & Impact, Culture Amp


Jill Wesley, Partnerships, The Female Quotient

5:30PM - 6PM ET

Speeding Up Inclusivity: Which Initiatives are Working and Why

In the wake of major social and political changes over the last few years, many companies are taking steps to speed up their inclusivity efforts. However, programs designed to increase diversity and inclusion in the workplace often fail. What’s actually working? Join us for a conversation as we dive into inclusion in the workplace and which initiatives are working and why.

SPEAKERS

Sophie Kelly, SVP Whiskies, Diageo North America


Taniya Mishra, CEO and Founder, SureStart


Carrie Drinkwater, EVP, Head of Integrated Investments, Mediahub


Sekema Newton Byrd, VP, Client Sales & Strategy, Verizon Media


Kimberly Lee Minor, Founder and CEO, Bumbershoot LLC


Ronda Carnegie, Chief Innovation Officer, The Female Quotient 

 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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