Wonder Women Tech is going global! Join us for a powerful and interactive two-days of highlighting, celebrating and educating women and diversity in tech, STEAM and innovation. We'll delve into important discussions around women in tech, diversity and inclusion, and offer a variety of breakouts and workshops on career development, coding classes, speed mentoring, speed recruiting and more!

Our speakers are a sample of the "Who's Who" in UK/Europe and features speakers from all over the world! We have the CIO of Rolls Royce, the Executive Director of Innovate UK which oversees all things tech in the UK, the Founder of FinTech Circle, who started the largest Fintech scene in Europe, the CEO of TechUK, and many more pioneers in tech!

You don't want to miss this exciting two-day event! More speakers to be announced soon!

The first day's conference on April 27th is hosted by the Ministry of Justice at the MoJ Building right in the heart of London. The agenda includes morning talks, panel discussions and a keynote speaker. We'll break for lunch and a special presentation, followed by our afternoon session. Our afternoon session will feature two 1-hour elective sessions which offer breakouts, workshops, panel discussions and career development skills. Choose from six electives per session! Then enjoy Ignite Talks from a variety of speakers, an afternoon keynote, followed by exciting rounds of Speed Mentoring and Speed Recruiting Sessions. We'll end the day with a networking mixer at the Buckingham Arms Pub!

We are excited to add a second day to our London series on April 28th, hosted by Expedia in London located at: Expedia, Angel Square, London, EC1V 1NS! We are creating our first ever "Wonder Women Tech Interactive" which conference will explore the worlds of Artificial Intelligence, AV/VR, product demos, mobility and travel, IoT, the intersection of arts+tech and much more! Enjoy a full day of talks, panel discussions, fireside chats and interactive presentations followed by a networking Happy Hour mixer.

Seating is limited and this event is sure to sell-out! Get your tickets now and reserve your spot to the hottest women and diversity in tech conference in the UK! So bring your updated CV and your bright smile and we will see YOU at the Wonder Women Tech London Conference!

AGENDA: APRIL 27th, 2017

WONDER WOMEN TECH LONDON
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE BUILDING
102 PETTY FRANCE
LONDON, SW1H 9AJ
UNITED KINGDOM


MORNING SESSION:

Alexandra Isenegger, Founder and CEO, Linkilaw -- MC

8:00-9:00 Registration

9:00-9:15 Welcome Address featuring Wonder Women Tech, Contracts IT Recruitment and Consulting, and the Ministry of Justice UK.

9:15-9:25 SPECIAL KEYNOTE GUEST SPEAKER! To be announced.

9:30-9:40 Shannon Hematian, Co-Founder and CFO, Piptompkin Studios, “In Change We Trust: The Power of Getting Uncomfortable.”

9:45-9:55 Susanne Chishti, CEO, Fintech Circle

10:00-10:30 Panel Discussion: “Full STEAM Ahead: Women Who Pioneer the Industry.” Pip Wilson, Co-Founder and CEO, Amicable Apps; Emma McGuigan, Group Technology Officer, Accenture; Kelly Goodwin, Head of IT Service Operations, HS2; Shalini Khemka, CEO E2Exchange and business advisory board member to London Mayor Moderated by: Cathy White, Founder CEW Communications: Moderator

10:35-11:05 Panel Discussion: “#WeAreChangemakers: Innovators in Tech Who Make A Difference.” Ruby Steel, Senior Design Strategist, Smart Design; Zoe Laughlin, Co-Founder and Director, Institute of Making; Dr. Isabelle Van De Keere, CEO and Founder, Immersive Rehab; Moderated by: Maneesh Juneja, Digital Health Futurist

11:10–11:30 IGNITE TALK SESSION:

Silja Litvin, Psychologist and CEO of PsycApps “Using Tech to Hack Mental Health”

Saija Mahon, Founder, Mahon Digital Marketing Ltd. “The Evolving Career Landscape in the Digital & Tech Age--Entrepreneurship, Career or a Hybrid Model?”

Alessandra Sollberger, Venture Capitalist and Co-Founder, Evermore "Both Sides of the Table: From Investing To Founding"

11:35-11:45 Dr. Ruth McKernan, Innovate UK “Bringing Women In Innovation Into Focus”

11:50-12:00 Tunji Akintokun, Director, Cisco Africa “Wired for Diversity”

ADDITIONAL MORNING SESSIONS:

10:00-:12:00 Junior Innovation Camp for Primary School Girls, Prince’s Trust

LUNCH:

12:00-13.00 LUNCH SPONSORED BY CGI. Catered by Hummus Bros.

12:45 Special Lunch Presentation: Prince’s Trust Mosaic

AFTERNOON SESSION:

Cathy White, Founder, CEW Communications, MC

13:00-14:00 *Elective sessions (attendees can choose to attend one of six elective sessions. First come, first served basis. Sign up at registration.)

1ST ELECTIVE SESSIONS*

Session One: Facilitated by: Ministry of Justice

A workshop exploring diversity initiatives for getting more women into government related STEM positions.

Session Two: Facilitated by: Stacy Gordon, Founder and CEO, Rework Work

“Take Control of Your Career!”
Are you tired of waiting for someone to tell you when it's time for a promotion? Don't want to accept your company's definition of professional development? Is there no budget at work for advanced learning? Or have you decided it's time for a new career altogether? For women and professionals of color who have found it difficult to enter a STEAM career, let alone advance in one, this session will provide you with the tools to forge a path that sparks your passion, aligns with your vision and is true to your career goals.

Session Three: Facilitated by: DLA Piper

“Digital Transformation - Powering Change.”
An interactive session where DLA Piper will discuss recent experiences of how technological advances are infiltrating our everyday personal and corporate lives including in relation to wearable tech, AI and use of voice recognition technology and biometrics. We will also discuss the legal risks inherent in contracting for use of or selling these technologies, and ways to minimise their impact.

Session Four: Contracts IT Recruitment and CGI Workshop:

“ CV Review and Career Assessment Bootcamp” with CGI and Contracts IT Recruitment and Consulting
Come and hear about best practice from the experts at Contracts IT Recruitment and Consulting and CGI and bring along your CV for review and career advice!

Session Five: Exploring Fintech, Venture Capital and Funding. Moderated by Rob Kerner, Royal Bank Scotland (RBS)

Session Six: Accessibility Workshop facilitated by Neil Miliken, Atos. #AXCHAT

14:00-14:15 Transition break

14:15-15:15 *Elective sessions (attendees can choose to attend one of six elective sessions. First come, first served basis. Sign up at registration.)

2ND ELECTIVE SESSIONS*

Session One: Workshop featuring women in tech. To Be Announced!

Session Two: Facilitated by: Praveen Singh, CEO and Founder, Ourchestra

“Challenge Your Thinking!”
Praveen Singh shares how she consistently challenged her thinking throughout her career to break through all the barriers and climb the ladder in the technology world. The same thinking has also made her a three time entrepreneur. She challenges technology companies to think differently and will share tools that you can use in any industry to challenge the status quo.

Session Three: Facilitated by: Jenny Garrett, Founder, Reflexion Associates

“Assertive Communication: How to Speak and Be Heard In Meetings.”
In this powerful workshop you will learn how to:
• How to handle and manage those communication glitches that are all too common for women.
• How to speak so people listen and you are heard
• How to leave a lasting impression so everyone will definitely know who you are.

Session Four: Facilitated by: Contracts IT Recruitment and Consulting and Microsoft

“CV Review and Career Assessment Bootcamp” with Microsoft and Contracts IT Recruitment and Consulting
Come and hear about best practice from the experts at Contracts IT Recruitment and Consulting and Microsoft and bring along your CV for review and career advice!

Session Five: Facilitated by: Ministry of Justice

A breakout facilitated by MoJ exploring digital transformation.

Session Six: Special Workshop. To Be Announced

15:15-15:25 Transition Break

15:25-15:35 Julian David, CEO, techUK

15:45-16:05 IGNITE TALK SESSION

Jenny Garrett, CEO, Reflexion, “You Are the Solution!”

Molly Watt, Adaptive Technologies Consultant, Founder and CEO, Molly Watt Trust

Rachel Gilley, Deputy Managing Director, UK Bite, “Unicorns, synergy and the proverbial red thread: Seeing beyond the jargon of technology in the media”

16:10 - 16:25 Fireside Chat with Russ Shaw, Founder, Tech London Advocates Fireside Chat and Lisa Mae Brunson, Founder of Wonder Women Tech

16.30-17.30 Contracts IT Speed Recruiting

During this session, a series of companies looking to hire a diverse array of potential candidates in the tech space, will have the opportunity to meet with women looking to be hired. Candidates and companies will engage in 10 minute interview sessions.
Confirmed Corporate Recruiters include: Google, Microsoft, Mastercard, Accenture, CGI, HS2, Rolls Royce, and more!

17:00-17:45 WWT Speed Mentoring
During this session, a group of mentors comprised of women pioneering STEAM industries will be on hand to offer advice, insight and perspective to those looking to enjoy a quick tip or build connections for mentorship matchmaking. Attendees and mentors will engage in 10 minute mentor sessions.

17:45-18:00 Closing Address: Lisa Mae Brunson, Founder and CEO, Wonder Women Tech and Naheed Afzal, Co-Founder, Contracts IT Recruitment and Consulting

18:00-20:00 Networking Mixer and After Party -- Buckingham Arms Pub

*PLEASE NOTE: THE DETAILS OF THIS AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

AGENDA: APRIL 28th, 2017

WONDER WOMEN TECH INTERACTIVE LONDON

EXPEDIA, INC.

EXPEDIA, ANGEL SQUARE

LONDON, EC1V 1NS

MORNING SESSION

9:00-9:30 Registration

9:30-9:45 WWT and Partners Welcome Address with Wonder Women Tech, Contracts IT Recruitment and Consulting and Expedia, Inc.

9:50-10:10 Morning Keynote: Nikki Krishnamurthy, Chief People Officer, Expedia, Inc.

10:15-10:25 Hayley Sudbury, CEO and Founder, Werkin “Designing Tech with Gender in Mind.”

10:30-10:40 Molly Watt, Adaptive Technologies Consultant, Founder and CEO, Molly Watt Trust

10:45-10:55 Rt Hon Edward Vaizey MP - UK Parliament “Why the UK is a Global Tech Hub”

11:00-11:20 Panel Discussion: VR Girls UK

11:25-11:35 John Gibbs, Group CIO , Rolls Royce, “Pioneering the Digital That Matters”

11: 40-12:00 Panel Discussion: “Women Pioneering IoT and Emerging Technology featuring Women of Wearables”

LUNCH

12:00-13.00 Lunch Sponsored by Expedia with Expedia Speaker: Isabelle Pinson, VP of EMEA for Hotels.com

AFTERNOON SESSION

13:00-13:10 Mark Lomas, Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, HS2 “Diversity Matters – Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at HS2”

13:15-13:25 Saija Mahon, Founder and CEO, Mahon Digital Marketing “The Era of Digitalisation”

13:30-13:55 Panel Discussion: “Why Women Need to Be in AI” Kim Nilsson, Co-Founder and CEO of Pivigo – the Data Science Hub; Libby Kinsey, Co-Founder, Project Juno; Moderated by, Tabitha Goldstaub, Co-Founder, CognitionX

14:00-14:20 IGNITE TALK SESSION

Aisha Yusaf, Founder, Peeka “Exploring the Evolution of Cameras From 1900 to Now.”

Speaker avail: TBA AI speaker from Tabitha network? Molly Watt?

Amanda Brandford, CEO, The League Dating App

14:25-15:15 *VENDOR INTERACTIVE SESSION: Explore Interactive Vendor Tables and Networking Session

15:20 - 15:40 Fireside chat with Ariane Gorin, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Expedia Affiliate Network, Moderated by Ikram Alasow, WWT Scholarship Winner and International Business Student

15:45-16:00 SPECIAL KEYNOTE SPEAKER To be announced!

16:05-16:15 Legacy Russell, UK Gallery Relations Lead, Artsy “Collecting Art as Activism”

16:20-16:40 Luciana Carvalho Se and Amandine Flachs, Realities Centre “Going Beyond His/Tory: Female Voices Shaping the Future of Immersive Tech”

16:45-17:00 Allison Rowe, 3D Paint, Innovation Lead, Microsoft

17:05-17:15 Interactive Art + Tech Digital Presentation

17:20-17:30 Closing Talk featuring Naheed Afzal Co-Founder, Contracts IT Recruitment and Consulting and Lisa Mae Brunson, Founder and CEO, Wonder Women Tech

17:30-19:00 Close, networking, drinks & canapés and art + tech performance

*Expedia to conduct demos in their Usability Lab throughout the day!

*PLEASE NOTE: THE DETAILS OF THIS AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE