Schedule
Sunday, October 2 |
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Time | Session Title | Speaker(s) |
1:30pm - 6:00pm | Registration Opens | |
2:30pm - 4:15pm |
Film Screening:Documentary film screening and Interactive Discussion with Director LeAnn Erickson will launch the WITI Summit on Sunday October 2, 2011. Top Secret Rosies tells the story of a group of female ... For More Details |
LeAnn EricksonAssociate Professor of Film and Video Production, Temple University |
4:15pm - 5:15pm |
Opening Keynote |
Marissa MayerCEO, Yahoo |
5:30pm - 7:30pm |
WITI Founder's ReceptionThe first evening event on the Opening Night of the Women Powering Technology Summit, October 2, features welcoming words from WITI Founder Carolyn Leighton and offers an intimate, networking ... For More Details |
Carolyn LeightonFounder/Chairwoman, WITI |
Monday, October 3 |
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Time | Session Title | Speaker(s) |
7:00am - 8:00am | Continental Breakfast/Networking | |
8:00am - 10:00am |
The World CafeLed by Anne Adams, Ph.D., the 2011 World Café will engage participants in roundtable Creative Exchange discussions, forming Mastermind teams to strategize best solutions for solving complex business ... For More Details |
Anne Adams, Ph.D.President, ACS |
10:00am - 10:15am | Break - Exhibits Open (WITI's Expo Area will be open 10:00am-7:00pm for summit attendees and 10:00am-5:30pm for "expo only" attendees.) | |
10:15am - 10:50am |
Giving STEM Roots: Fostering Interest and Overcoming ObstaclesIn this WITI session, Facebook Director of Engineering Jocelyn Goldfein will discuss the importance of getting more women into STEM, what the key obstacles are, and some changes that would make a ... For More Details |
Jocelyn GoldfeinDirector of Engineering, Facebook |
10:50am - 11:00am |
WITIStyle Storytelling: Women Creating a Sustainable FutureThis talk will focus on the role of women in the growing movement to create a sustainable economy. We'll hear about women whose leadership is defining the opportunities, and about women who are ... For More Details |
Kathrin WinklerVice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, EMC Corporation |
11:00am - 11:30am |
Sweet Serendipity or Shrewd Strategy?As the adage suggests, luck is when preparation meets opportunity. And, once we put ourselves in a position to take advantage of opportunities, new ones often present themselves. If you've ever ... For More Details |
Alicia Abella, Ph.D.Executive Director, Innovative Services Research, AT&T Labs |
11:30am - 12:30pm | Networking/Break in Exhibit Area | |
12:30pm - 1:45pm |
Keynote Lunch - Claim Your Career: The 3 Simple Truths to Career DevelopmentA personal "brand," a clear view of your options, and an eye for opportunity can make a significant difference in the path your career will take. This panel will address the key factors to mastering ... For More Details |
Elizabeth MayoHead of Department, Laboratory Services, DNV GLSuchitra Subrahmanyan, Ph.D.Managing Director, Business Development, Applied MaterialsJennifer SunEngineering Director, ETCH, Applied Materials |
1:45pm - 2:15pm |
eMentoring: Boon or Bane?As the world becomes more dependent on electronic communication, human interactions have changed. How significant are these changes? What has been lost and what gained? What issues should you be ... For More Details |
Diane Pozefsky, Ph.D.Research Professor, Department of Computer Science, University of North Carolina |
2:15pm - 2:45pm |
Re-inventing EducationThe Internet age has brought about many changes to business as usual, yet education is one of the last industries to shift. Lynda Weinman shares her story of how she leveraged her passion for ... For More Details |
Lynda WeinmanCo-Founder and Executive Chair, lynda.com |
2:45pm - 2:55pm | Stretch Break | |
2:55pm - 3:05pm |
WITIStyle Storytelling: From Wharton to CTO of Cloud Computing: The Many Faces of a Technical CareerIn this WITIStyle talk, Lauren will describe why it matters to have multi-disciplinary expertise for leadership positions in today's fast paced technology industry . She'll share her journey from ... For More Details |
Lauren StatesAdvanced Leadership Initiative Fellow, Harvard University |
3:05pm - 3:35pm |
Get Bold! How To Capitalize on The Social EnterpriseSandy Carter, IBM Vice President, Social Business Solutions Sales and Evangelism is leading a successful career living and advocating in the social enterprise. Consulting with executives from around ... For More Details |
Sandy CarterCEO | CMO | Ecosystems | Business Development Information Technology, Silicon Blitz |
3:35pm - 3:45pm |
WITIStyle Storytelling - THE NO-HOUR WORKWEEK: How To Redesign Your Work to Fit Your Life, Not The Other Way RoundAre you a woman tech entrepreneur battling to get your venture funded and operational? Or, running a tech company and wondering if you'll ever have a life? Have an idea for a startup but don't think ... For More Details |
Cindy GallopFounder & CEO, IfWeRanTheWorld |
3:45pm - 4:15pm | Networking/ "Authors' Corner" Book Signings | |
4:15pm - 5:30pm |
Intrapreneur/Entrepreneur: What Are The Lessons in Creating a Startup, either Externally or Within a Company?Carnegie Mellon University - Silicon Valley will host this session featuring projects and new business that were either company- or VC-funded. The panel will share challenges and experiences to ... For More Details |
Martha LyonsEnterprise Services - Distinguished Technologist, Hewlett-PackardCindy PadnosFounder and Managing Partner, Illuminate VenturesAna PinczukVice President, Cisco SystemsSheryl RootDirector/Assoc. Professor, Carnegie Mellon, President and CEO, RootAnalysisSteve RosenbergAssociate Director, Silicon Valley Campus, Carnegie Mellon UniversityScott RussellAdjunct Professor; Managing Director, eCarnegie Tech |
5:30pm - 7:00pm | Taste of Technology Reception | |
7:00pm - 9:00pm |
16th Annual WITI Hall of Fame Awards BanquetHonoring key women innovators from science and technology on Monday, October 3rd. This year's honorees are: Alicia Abella, Ph.D.; Ms. Evelyn Berezin; Diane Pozefsky, Ph.D.; Sophie Vandebroek, Ph.D.; ... For More Details |
Jolie O'DellTech Journalist, VentureBeat;, Master of Ceremonies for the 16th Annual WITI Hall of Fame Awards |
Tuesday, October 4 |
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Time | Session Title | Speaker(s) |
7:30am - 9:00am | Breakfast/Networking in Exhibit Area (WITI's Expo Area will be open 7:30am-3:30pm for summit attendees and 9:00am-3:30pm for "expo only" attendees.) | |
9:00am - 9:50am |
Keynote: The Future of Work - Are We Ready?To a large extent our workplace shapes our identity; it's where we develop relationships, apply our passion, creativity and best thinking. It can also be maddening and make us feel insignificant. ... For More Details |
Sophie V. Vandebroek, Ph.D.COO, IBM Research |
9:50am - 10:10am |
Getting Women to Think BigWhile women have certainly made major strides with leadership in business, it's been largely limited to small businesses. According to data projections from The Guardian Life Small Business Research ... For More Details |
Sharon KanCo-Founder and General Manager, Tikatok.com at Barnes & Noble |
10:10am - 10:40am |
Engineer to CEO and the Survival Skills In BetweenWhile we may not be born engineers or CEOs, with hard work and lots of determination, we can train ourselves to excel at any discipline. Julie Schoenfeld, CEO and President at Perfect Market, will ... For More Details |
Julie SchoenfeldCEO, PerfectMarket |
10:40am - 11:00am | Networking Break | |
11:00am - 12:00pm |
Panel Discussion: Effective Social Media and the Social EnterpriseSetting up a Facebook page, LinkedIn account and Twitter handle are components of a successful social strategy but in order to truly reap the benefits of social engagement you must have compelling ... For More Details |
Sheigh CrabtreeVP of Audience Development, Perfect MarketApril DemboskySan Francisco Correspondent, Financial TimesMiriam McLemoreCIO, Market Facing Functions, Coca-ColaHeather MeekerVP of Corporate Communications, GOGIIDonna MorrisSenior Vice President of Human Resources, Adobe Systems Incorporated |
11:00am - 12:00pm |
Panel Discussion: Money Matters: Getting the Right FundingIn order for ideas to come to life they need the right financial support. This panel discussion will outline and debate all forms of funding, including venture capital, angel investments and ... For More Details |
Mona DeFrawiCEO, EquidityJoey TamerConsultant, Expert, JoeyTamer.comPemo TheodoreMedia Producer & Startup Coach, EZebis |
11:00am - 12:00pm |
Panel Discussion: Moving Target - The Mobile EnterpriseThriving in today's marketplace means you must conduct business on the go and capture your audience wherever they may be. This panel will dive into the mobile landscape to discuss the hardware, ... For More Details |
Cheemin Bo-LinnPresident and CEO, Peritus PartnersLaura ChambersSenior Director, Paypal MobileCheryl GoodmanSenior Director, Qualcomm IncAmanda McConnellHead of Product, rent.com |
12:00pm - 12:30pm | Break/Networking in Exhibit Area | |
12:30pm - 2:15pm |
Keynote Lunch |
Maya BaratzSenior Product Manager, ABC News |
2:15pm - 3:15pm |
Panel Discussion: Expanding Business to New Territories and Securing the Best Talent InternationallyAs the nation struggles with economic uncertainty and unemployment, the IT industry faces unique challenges in the global marketplace. As some sectors face layoffs and reductions in force, other ... For More Details |
Kathy CurtisSenior Manager, Global Relocation, CiscoDeborah DavySenior Counsel, Gibney, Anthony & Flaherty, LLPMargie JonesAmerican Immigration Manager, Intel CorporationCheree McAlpineGeneral Counsel, Wyse Technology IncMinal ShahSenior Counsel, Gibney, Anthony & Flaherty, LLP. |
2:15pm - 3:15pm |
Panel Discussion: Lifting the Fog on Cloud ComputingIt seems the entire tech industry has its head in the Cloud. This panel will discuss the key aspects of transitioning business into the Cloud, from private and 3rd party data storage to data security ... For More Details |
Karen GarciaIS&T Chief of Staff, BMC Software, Inc.Nicole GraebnerSenior Account Executive, Key Information SystemsDina McKinneyCorporate Vice President, Bulldozer Cores Technology Group, AMDJoanne MorettiGM, RADIUS INNOVATION & DEVELOPMENT SVP & CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER, Jabil Blue SkyAdrian OttCEO, Exponential Edge |
2:15pm - 3:15pm |
Panel Discussion: Starting Your Start-Up: Success Stories from Women Who Took A Chance on ThemselvesWITI loves a good success story! The entrepreneurs in this session will share their experiences from concept to the launch of their companies and the growth challenges, lessons learned and rewards ... For More Details |
Tiffani Ashley BellCEO & Founder, Pencil You InAngie ChangCo-Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Women 2.0Joselle HoCo-Founder and Creative Director, Miso MediaSandy JenCo-Founder, Meebo |
3:15pm - 3:30pm | Transition break/ Last chance to visit exhibits | |
3:30pm - 5:00pm |
Executive Roundtables: The Business Case for Hiring/Advancing More Women - and WhyThis event will launch a series of WITI-hosted Executive Roundtables designed to create dialog between industry executives to gain a better understanding of the steps required to facilitate more women ... For More Details |
Sheryl RootDirector/Assoc. Professor, Carnegie Mellon, President and CEO, RootAnalysis |
5:15pm - 7:00pm |
VIP Networking Reception and Executive AuctionProvides an opportunity to network with top executives from a broad cross section of industries, who will be offering one to one meetings to the highest bidder. A fun event and exciting culmination ... For More Details |
* Speakers and Sessions are subject to change