RECAP
Report
CONFERENCE
Chicago 2024
Event
Overview On April 18, 2024, over 1,200 top female technologists networked with each other and with prestigious companies in the Chicago , IL , area that are committed to fostering diversity and gender equity in the workplace . Through keynotes , panel discussions , info sessions , and workshops , conference attendees engaged in meaningful and inspiring conversations about the impact of women in tech . Chicago , IL
Highlights
3 Panel Discussions
9 Info Sessions
1,112 Total Attendees
1,225 Database Members
3 Keynote Speeches
Attendee
Demographics
32% White / Caucasian
18%
Pacific Islander
South Asian 16%
11%
Black / African American
Chose not to disclose 10%
7%
LatinX / Hispanic
3%
Multi - Racial
of our conference attendees identified as an underrepresented ethnicity .
2%
Middle Eastern or North African
1%
Indigenous / Native American
Attendee
Experience
of our conference attendees had 5 or more years of experience in their field .
of our conference attendees had a Bachelor ’ s Degree or higher .
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55% Bachelor ’ s
29% 2-4 Years
37% Master ’ s
36% 5-8 Years
PhD
3%
15% 9-12 Years
Certificate / Associate ’ s
1%
20% 13+ Years
Did Not Disclose
4%
38% Other ( Product / Project )
24% Software Engineer
12% CEO , CTO , VP , Director
9% ML , DevOps , Architects , Big Data
9% Data Science
8% UI / UX Design
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Sponsors
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KEYNOTE Speakers
Harnessing the Power of AI to Help More People in More Ways Kristy Fisher , VP of Artificial Intelligence and Data Strategy
Discovering the Secret Sauce : Lessons Learned in Navigating a Career in Tech Whitney McGinnis , CIO and Senior Vice President
Becoming an Intentional , Authentic Leader in Technology Michelle Greene , EVP and Chief Information Officer
INFO
Sessions
Take Flight in Tech
Raise Your Voice to Raise Your Pay
Molly Hennessy Managing Director , Crew and Catering Technology
Raleen Gagnon CEO
Chicago ' s Tech Awakening : Exploring Data , AI , and Innovation
From Self - Care to Squad - Care : Elevating Women ' s Well - Being in the Workplace
Katie O ’ Malley Founder & Principal Coach
Gayathri Rajan SVP , Product
Empowering Women in Tech : Prioritizing Wellbeing for Accelerated Career Growth
From Literature to Large Language Models Navigating a Surprising IT Career
Brooke Daniels Founder & CEO
Nichole Meister DVP , IT Medical Devices
INFO
Sessions
Don ' t Rush to Judgement ! Tips for Selecting Security Software
Sahara Becker Security Engineering Manager I
Maris Hansen Systems Engineering Manager III
Discover and Harness Your Superpowers for Success
Corry Stanley Director Infrastructure Engineering Services
Sakthi Kasiramalingam Director of Application Development
We Run For All : Leaping Forward with Tech
Amy Willard IT Director , HR , Corporate Functions , Strategy & Transformation
Tiffany Ingersoll Senior Product Manager for Application Automation
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Panels
How to Keep Your Technical Skills Sharp as a Leader in Tech
MODERATOR
Marrissa Hellesen Senior Software Engineering Manager Microsoft
Ari Krzyzek CEO , Head of Strategy Chykalophia
Maris Hansen Systems Engineering Manager III McMaster - Carr
Missy Fata Senior Manager , Data Engineering & Analytics – Abbott Diabetes Care Abbott
Tope Sadiku Strategic Planning Lead – Strategy , Transformation , Agile and Revolution The Kraft Heinz Company
Yasemin Blanton VP , Risk and Fraud Technology Fiserv
The Technologies You Didn ' t See Coming
MODERATOR
Naomi Kaduwela Head of Kavi Labs & Value Engineering Kavi Global
Hatice Unal SVP , Infrastructure Cboe
Jason Wallin Senior Principal Architect , IT Foundations John Deere
Yarrow Diamond SVP , Technology Transformation Informa Markets
EVENT
Panels Boosting Your Employee Experience and Well - Being Where Does It Start ?
MODERATOR
Kathleen Skallerup CTO AITX
Alisa Yu Distributed Work Intervention Lead , Team Anywhere Lab Atlassian
Angela Campbell AVP , Business Relationship Management & Innovation CNA Insurance
Cecelia Story Team Lead , Development Adyen
Christina Arnt VP , Quality Compliance Zimmer Biomet
Aisha F . Thompkins Director , DEIA and Corporate Social Responsibility Paylocity
Taylor Guerin Senior Recruiter Gallagher
AWARDS
Ceremony
TOP 100 COMPANIES 2024
AWARDS
Ceremony
WOMEN OF IMPACT 2024
Kristen DeLap Vice President , Digital Product and UX MillerKnoll
Bratati Das Senior Manager , Strategy & Planning , Global Integrated Solutions TransUnion
Brianne Caplan Founder & Executive Director Code Your Dreams
Christina Fernandes - D ' Souza Director of Data Science Three Arc Advisory
Deneen DeFiore Vice President & Chief Information
Security Officer United Airlines
Lulu Shan Staff Technical Program
Michelle Greene EVP and Chief Information Officer Cardinal Health
Robin Damron Security Operations Manager McDonald ’ s
Sabina Ewing SVP Business & Technology Services , & CIO Abbott
Teresa Murphy Global VP Data & Analytics , AI & Enterprise Architecture Smith & Nephew
Michelle McBride Group Product Manager Uber Freight
Manager Iterable
AWARDS
Ceremony
TOP 25 TALENT ACQUISITION LEADERS 2024
Katherine Burnham Recruiter , KNA Talent Acquisition Kellanova
Priscyla Temblador Senior Manager , Management & Tech Recruiting McMaster - Carr
Katie Korrison Manager , Diversity Recruitment Abbott
Johna Little Director Talent Acquisition NiSource
Nikisha Ramsey Director Talent Acquisition United Airlines
Krystin McDermott Manager II , Talent Acquisition Ahold Delhaize USA
EVENT
Anecdotes
“ The most valuable aspect of the conference was the empowerment of women in technology . The building was enriched with stellar talent that provided great networking and engagement opportunities .”
“ The conference was super motivating . Hearing these executive women be so humble and kind was great . I met some beyond - smart people and made great connections .”
“ Getting to meet such supportive recruiters and company participants was very uplifting . It was good to see their investment in women in tech .”
“ I am trying to get into tech and this was a great way to see what is happening in the industry . It made me excited to see the possiblity of transitioning into a different career path as many of the speakers have .”
“ All women ! Woman power . I loved the pink outfits . I love the feminine energy in the room . I felt so safe .”
“ The speakers and sessions were very powerful .”
“ The experience of being in a space filled almost entirely with women was so invigorating and refreshing ! I loved the candid vulnerability of the speakers . I am a person who learns through stories , and your leaders are such amazing women , and they poured their hearts out for us .”
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