Women in Tech
& Entrepreneurship Night

Arrival, informal networking, and the opportunity to begin meaningful conversations before the program starts.

登壇者: Sandra Gifford · Maria Garcia

Led by María and Luis, this opening message will highlight the importance of diversifying leadership, building strong businesses, and creating intentional spaces for meaningful connection and growth.

登壇者: Maria Garcia · Cristina Moreno · Bonnie-Lynn Holter

Led by Annie and Sandra, an interactive networking activity designed to spark authentic conversations and help you connect with women across industries, experiences, and stages of business.

登壇者: Claudia Mason

In Claudia Mason keynote, The Unfair Advantage, Claudia shares the framework she builds and uses every day: how to map your sales system, document it as a living knowledge base, and automate the mechanics — so you can spend your best energy on the relationships that actually close deals. Her take? Women are already wired for this. Empathy, listening, and reading the room aren’t soft skills — they’re closing skills. And in a world rushing toward more automation, that’s the real unfair advantage.

登壇者: Nadia Shaikh-Naeem

What does it take for women entrepreneurs to go from idea to impact? This presentation by Nadia Shaikh-Naeem takes an honest look at the entrepreneurial journey through a woman's lens — the real challenges of accessing capital, breaking into male-dominated sectors, and earning credibility, alongside the unique strengths women bring to business, from spotting unmet market needs to making the most of targeted support programs. Drawing from real-world examples in health, construction, and workforce development, this session delivers actionable strategies for starting, investing in, and scaling ventures — paired with stories of women who turned obstacles into opportunities. Come ready for practical takeaways and leave feeling inspired.

登壇者: Elayne Wandler · Jamal Temirova · Meena Sandhu · Pramila Nair · Annie Chen

Panelists: Elayne Wandler, Meena Sandhu, Jamal Temirova, Pramila Nair A candid conversation featuring women leaders sharing real experiences on growth, decision-making, resilience, and building influence in competitive industries.