8:30 AM

Doors Open & Continental Breakfast

Welcome by Kimberly Clark, Deputy CIO, Operational Excellence & Digital Transformation, ASU Enterprise Technology

Plot Twist: How a Marketer Became an AI Startup CEO 

Tech careers don’t always follow a straight line—and that’s the best part. In this energizing talk, Rebecca Clyde, CEO and Co-founder of Botco.ai, shares the real story behind her unconventional journey: from launching campaigns at Intel, to building a successful digital agency from scratch, to diving headfirst into the world of AI as a startup founder.

Packed with honest lessons, bold moves, and a few plot twists, Rebecca’s journey shows what’s possible when you blend creativity with tech-savvy and a fearless entrepreneurial spirit. If you’ve ever wondered how to pivot, lead, or just keep going when the road gets wild, this session is for you.

Get moving with April Roush-Stanley

Be ready to open yourself up to the power within you. To rise up as the women warriors you are. To be enlivened even with only a quick 15-minute session that is sure to invigorate, uplift, and empower you throughout your day and life.

Coaching Circles: Learn from Strong Leaders in Focused Sessions

Join us for an engaging and dynamic learning experience in our Coaching Circles. These short, high-impact sessions provide an opportunity to gain knowledge, ask questions, and discuss real-world applications in an interactive setting. Each group will rotate, allowing participants to learn from multiple leaders and gain diverse perspectives within a structured yet conversational format. These coaching circles offer a unique chance to connect, collaborate, and elevate your skills in a powerful way. 

• Coded in Confidence: How You Can Engineer Your Career on Your Terms This session isn’t just about how Jody Miller, Associate Vice President of AEE Information Systems Development, made it as a woman in a room full of male technologists — it’s about how you can too. In this session, we’ll be going deeper.  You’ll walk away with my personal PEAK Canvas — a powerful, practical tool to help you architect your next career move with clarity, courage, and control. This is for those who don’t just want to succeed — they want to build a career that feels like their own. 

  Bring your ambition, your questions, and your enthusiasm. We’re not just breaking the mold — we’re redesigning it.

   

• Judging Less, Leading More: Reshaping Leadership in the Age of AI Join leadership and development expert Gena Goolsby 

  to explore how AI is reshaping leadership and amplifying inner judgments. You will learn practical strategies to quiet these "judges" and lead more effectively in the age of AI.

• Recharge & Realign: Crafting Your Mid-Career Breakthrough in Tech. 

  Join leadership expert Laurie Battaglia to discover how to revolutionize your mid-career journey in tech through the lens of energy management and authentic leadership. Through storytelling and introspection, you’ll reflect on whether it’s time to uplevel, pivot, or stay exactly where you are. Harness your unique strengths and discover powerful ways to realign your career trajectory with renewed purpose and vitality. This interactive session is designed to help you move from feeling plateaued to becoming energized and aligned with your highest potential.

   

• Walking in Confidence Learn from accomplished ASU alumn Victoria Ming about authentically presenting your best self. She'll provide invaluable insights on bridging the gap between what you intend and what you do – effectively teaching you to "talk the talk" and "walk the walk."

   

Lunch & Surprise Guest!

Beyond the Buzzwords: Keeping it Real for Women in Tech & Leadership Panel

Women in leadership and tech share unfiltered stories on breaking barriers, overcoming bias, and driving change in male-dominated spaces. Expect honest insights, hard truths, and a conversation that goes beyond the usual talking points.

Moderator: Bonnie Wilde, Executive Director, Community Partners, ASU Enterprise Technology

Panelists: 

Kamala Avancha, Executive Director, Technology & Innovation, ASU

Gemma Garcia, Exec Director, Learning Technology, ASU Office of the Provost

Rachna Mathur, CEO/ Founder of STEMology

Jennifer Quintero, Lead Solution Engineer, Salesforce

Gigi Speaks, Director, Experience Center, ASU Enterprise Technology

Join Shan Chuah for a short Tai Chi lesson. 

Experience the calming power of Tai Chi, this session guides participants through slow, flowing movements combined with deep breathing and meditative focus—often described as "meditation in motion."  Offering you a moment of balance and restoration in the midst of a busy day.

The Voice That Leads: Unleashing Sovereign Power in Tech Leadership  

In a world where innovation thrives on diversity, the voices of women in technology are more essential than ever. Yet, too often, women leaders feel compelled to edit their voices to fit into spaces not designed for them.  

In this transformative session, Felicia Davis will:  
- Reveal the power of unedited truth in leadership and its role in driving innovation.  
- Explore how voice sovereignty can shape the future of equity and inclusion in tech.  
- Share strategies to lead with unshakable confidence, even in the face of systemic inequities.  

This session will empower participants to see themselves not only as leaders in tech but as architects of a more inclusive, innovative, and equitable future. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to dismantle barriers, amplify their voices, and permanently transform the rooms they enter.

Wrap Up

Networking and happy hour at Engrained