Program Agenda
CONFERENCE SCHEDUULE
Event Schedule
Day 1
05/06/2022
12:00pm-12:45pm EST
HUE Tech Summit Kickoff
by Jumoke Dada
Technologist & Founder
HUE Tech Summit Kickoff
Main Stage
12:45pm-1:30pm EST
Leading with Emotional Intelligence
by Luz Gonzalez
DE&I Speaker, Consultant, Trainer
Session
Luz provides the G.A.I.N Model that gives your audience the steps necessary to feel more confident in their communication in the workplace and how to handle each situation as it presents itself.
12:45pm-1:30pm EST
Global Women Who Transitioned into Tech
by Erin Song, Claudia Fuller, Asmahan Ilian, Carmen Moreno-Rivera, Nina Archie
Session
Diverse women share gems on pursuing technical careers around the world.
1:45pm-2:30pm EST
Breaking into Tech from the Healthcare Industry
by Helen J. Sanders, Talisha Shine, Amy Felix
Session
The global COVID pandemic has put more stress on healthcare workers than has ever been experienced in recent history. Nurses and Nursing Assistants especially are feeling the burden of working understaffed and putting their own health and that of their families on the line. This panel will be made up of a diverse group of former healthcare professionals who made the transition to a career in technology.
1:45pm-2:30pm EST
HUE in the Metaverse - Connecting the Dots
by Cavaughn Noel
Founder of Cremme
Session
The culture needs to be in the game before we get left behind. This conversation will be about how we can get involved in the Metaverse, own digital assets, and why. Additionally, we'll discuss how to discuss pitfalls in the space and define the opportunities to be successful.
2:45pm-3:30pm EST
HUE Tech Africa
by Ofonime Brown, Olanike A. Mensah, Melissa Howell, Matu Saye
Session
From the Continent to the Diaspora: Perspectives on the future of tech from Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, and Nigeria.
2:45pm-3:30pm EST
Brand-Building in the Workplace
by Ariel Solomon
Senior Manager, EMEA Growth, Tesla
Session
A dive into building your brand in the workplace, being intentional about your desire and priorities for your career. We'll also discuss how to make the transition to working abroad.
3:45pm-4:30pm EST
Women of Web3
by Bonita Oliver, Artsy Marie, ShaDonna Jackson, Stephanie Humphrey
Session
Diverse leaders shaping Web3 and the metaverse for the culture.
3:45pm-4:30pm EST
Weathering the Perfect Storm: Top Tips and Trends in Cybersecurity
by Neha Joshi
Global Managing Director, Growth & Strategy Lead at Accenture Security
Session
This session will explore the latest trends in cybersecurity and show how using intelligent cyber resources can help attendees and companies gain the upper hand in the fight against escalating cyber attacks. Attendees will learn how they can use technology innovation today to make security frictionless, reducing complexity and resources necessary for cyber resilience.
4:45pm-5:30pm EST
The [HUE] Seat: Intersectionality for Black Women and Tech
by Tesha Williams-Flynn, Dr. Cierrah Perrin
Session
Conversation about finding your voice and advocating for yourself throughout your tech journey.
4:45pm-5:30pm EST
Defying Gravity
by Lisa
Executive Management, United States Air Force
Session
Explore, Create, and Fly: We can defy gravity by removing the weights that hold us down.
5:45pm-6:00pm EST
#NoMoreHiddenFigures
by Jumoke Dada
Technologist & Founder, Tech Women Network
Keynote Speaker
A look at HUE over the years and the contributions of women of color to the tech industry.