Middle East, Türkiye & Africa
Women Transforming Technology Summit
How Diversity Creates Innovation in the Digital Ecosystem
Digital Event | December 7, 2022
Across the region, organizations are increasingly embracing a more holistic approach to their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts. Though most organizations start by focusing on environmental issues (greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, etc.), social pillar topics such as diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) and other employee experience–related issues (e.g., wellbeing, belonging, etc.) are rapidly gaining prominence.
While 93% of women in the IT workforce feel that they are valued and do have a voice in the organizations they represent — and 87% of female executives agree that the work they do contributes to the overall growth and success of their organizations — real-world impact is still lacking. To achieve this, organizations need to evolve and adapt their approaches and take new steps to stay ahead of issues facing women as they arise.
The 2022 edition of the IDC Women Transforming Technology Summit, which will run under the theme How Diversity Creates Innovation in the Digital Ecosystem, is a true celebration of women. It is a platform dedicated to creating an enabling environment and maximizing opportunities for women in decision-making processes that affect every aspect of their lives and wellbeing. Join us as we explore inclusive planning initiatives that contribute to the elimination of inequalities and promote the autonomy of women in the tech industry.
The 2nd edition of the IDC Women Transforming Technology Summit will feature a Masterclass Arena. Here, you will find a selection of CXO best-practice presentations, fireside chats, and panel discussions as respected industry pioneers and thought leaders share insights into the successful digital transformation strategies applied within their own organizations.
Nomazwi Mhloma
Deputy CIO, eThekwini Municipality(South Africa)
Figen Özmen
Group Head of IT Business Solutions, Agesa Emeklilik ve Hayat
Dilek Şen Karakaya
ISMS Department Manager, T.C. Sağlık Bakanlığı
Tülin Şendemir
Machinery & Electronics Investment Manager, Nobel İlaç
Hülya Çavuş
CIO, Tavuk Dünyası
Nihan Namoğlu
CISO, AgeSA Hayat ve Emeklilik
Funda Öney
CIO, HSBC
Başak Berk
IT Manager, Olgun Çelik
Angela Yochem
EVP, Chief Transformation and Digital Officer, Novant Health (USA)
Nani M. Butti
Director of Information System, Ministry of Youth and Sport Afairs (Bahrain)
Ronita Bhattacharjee
Vice President - Conferences, IDC Middle East, Africa, & Turkey
Nagia El-Emary
Country Director (Egypt) & Senior Consultant (MEA), IDC
Folasade B. Femi-Lawal
Head, Card & Messaging Business, First Bank of Nigeria
Zeynep Yasemin Tekşen Altaş
Chief Digital Banking & Payment Systems Officer, Architecht
Alexandra Tarazi
Director - Health Information Systems, Primary Health Care Corporation (Qatar)
Sheilah Birgen
Country Lead, Innovate UK KTN Global Alliance Africa (Kenya)
Jyoti Lalchandani
Group Vice President & Regional Managing Director (META)
Funke Feyisitan Ladimeji
Executive Director, Coronation Merchant Bank and Chairperson of Association of Women Bankers of Nigeria (APWB) (Nigeria)
İsmihan Baysal Anderson
IT and Automation Director, İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
Georgina Mukami Odhiambo
Head of ICT Channels Operations, National Bank of Kenya
The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA)
Women in AI
Women in AI (WAI) is a non-profit do-tank working towards gender-inclusive AI that benefits global society. Our mission is to increase female representation and participation in AI through community, events, and education. Women in AI is bringing all minds together across 140 countries, making change happen with more than 8,000 members and changing the role of Women in AI with 160 volunteers (including country ambassadors and leadership teams). It is a vibrant community with more than 22,000 LinkedIn followers. WAI has several well-established programs running across the globe, including datathons, talks, startup acceleration programs, and innovation hubs. Its educational programs are for women of all ages and backgrounds, and are aimed at raising awareness and empowering women for action in the field of AI. The organization provides access to learning, practice, and a community for support, with certain certifications.
Lebanese League for Women in Business
LLWB is a non-profit organization founded in 2006 that aims to help women "take the lead and succeed" in business and the workplace. LLWB achieves this goal by designing and implementing of skills development programs, facilitating mentorship, and providing women entrepreneurs and business owners with access to funding programs. LLWB operates in Beirut, North Lebanon, and Beqaa and has over 350 members, including business owners, employees, entrepreneurs, independent professionals, and students. LLWB works in partnership with several local and international organizations to achieve its mission.
Virtual Event
Wednesday, December 7
8:00AM (GMT)
Language
English
Registration Fee
Free of Charge: For End Users (not IT + Consultant companies)
Contact
For More Information, contact: Ronita Bhattacharjee - Vice President, Conferences
Mobile: +971 4 391 2747 | Email: rbhattacharjee@idc.com
While this event will celebrate the role of women in technology, all members of the end-user community – both male and female – are welcome to join us as champions of diversity in the workplace.
Ronita Bhattacharjee
Vice President - Conferences, IDC Middle East, Africa, & Turkey
+971 4 391 2747 Email58 Years | 1300 Analysts | 110 Countries
International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. With more than 1,300 analysts worldwide, IDC offers global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries. IDC's analysis and insight helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community to make fact-based technology decisions and to achieve their key business objectives. Founded in 1964, IDC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of International Data Group (IDG), the world's leading media, data and marketing services company. To learn more about IDC, please visit www.idc.com.