AI reshapes the future of work, the most powerful builders won’t be defined by the tools they use, but by the judgment, perspective, and leadership they bring to them. In this keynote, Angela Earl explores how women in technology can lead with confidence in an AI-driven world—trusting their voices, challenging assumptions, and building teams where diverse perspectives shape smarter decisions. Through stories from her own leadership journey, Angela will highlight how human creativity, curiosity, and conviction remain essential to building what comes next.

Hear from four accomplished women in technology as they share the career decisions, setbacks, pivotal moments, and unexpected opportunities that shaped their journeys, along with the lessons they wish they had known sooner.

Hear from two established leaders about their journey as peer-to-peer mentors, as well as the ins and outs of all things mentorship. Then, take advantage of the opportunity to join the Women in Tech Mentorship directory to find your next mentor or mentee by filling out a simple form.

Michelle Hebdig will encourage attendees to live “above the line” by embracing personal responsibility, authenticity, and opportunity-focused thinking, showing how trust, perspective, and resilience can turn life's toughest moments into catalysts for growth and freedom.

In this talk, Stephanie McColly will share three things that turned her worst years into her best. You'll walk away with what she knows: you already have everything you need. The obstacle is the way. Go build.

Build meaningful professional relationships by learning how to notice people, find common ground, show up authentically, and follow through with intention. This presentation explores how small moments of recognition, consistent connection, and genuine engagement can turn networking into lasting career support.

Discover how AI can become a strategic operating model—not just a productivity tool. In this presentation, learn how one leader used AI to expand capacity, move from seller to CRO, and sustain bold leadership across multiple roles by reclaiming time for higher-value thinking, faster decisions, and greater executive impact.

Many women in technology know the moment: they have an idea but hesitate to share it in a room full of experts. Jennifer will share lessons from her journey navigating technical discussions across roles and industries, including the moments when she struggled to find her voice and the strategies that helped her build it. Attendees will leave with practical ways to contribute more confidently in technical environments and a reminder that their voices—and perspectives—are valuable in shaping technology decisions.

Starting something new can feel uncertain, especially when it happens later in your career and the path isn’t clearly defined. This session shares the experience of beginning a new chapter in your late forties, learning along the way, making mistakes, and continuing forward anyway. Attendees will discover why waiting to feel fully ready can delay growth and how taking small, intentional steps creates confidence, clarity, and momentum over time. A reminder that it is never too late to build something meaningful.

Kate Pinyan will explore what happens when you outgrow the very path that made you successful—and what it takes to move beyond the boxes others create to redefine your own direction. Because the real risk isn’t that you can’t do it— it’s building a life around things you were never meant to do.

She Builds began as an idea to spotlight women through storytelling, honesty, and shared experience. It became a platform where women could be seen, heard, and celebrated not for titles, but for truth. Kate Coffey-Bacon will discuss building community on purpose, turning individual success into collective momentum, and what becomes possible when women create spaces where others can rise, too.