speakers

Session: PANEL DISCUSSION: Speaking the language of tech: How can we work and communicate with non-tech professionals to achieve better project results?

Session: Feeling the fear, and doing it anyway

Named by TIME as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World, Manal Al-Sharif has an incredible story to tell. She is a prominent voice for women's rights in both the Muslim and Arab world.

Manal is one of the first Saudi women to specialise in the field of Information Security. An incredibly inspiring and motivating speaker, Manal stands up for those who can't and encourages others to do the same.

In 2002, she began her expansive career, working at ARAMCO which is the largest oil company in the world.

Nine years later, Manal helped to found and lead the #Women2Drive campaign, which challenged the ban on women driving in her country. Whilst driving, Manal was arrested and imprisoned for doing so but was released on the condition she never drive again on Saudi land, never speak about it nor do any interviews.

Brushing off the experience, Manal continued to campaign for #Women2Drive. She also proudly campaigns for #IAmMyOwnGuardian to end male guardianship, #Faraj to help domestic helpers leave jail and #IAmLama which resulted in an anti-domestic violence law being passed in Saudi.

Manal's tireless activism has seen her gain worldwide attention and receive the first Vaclav Havel award for Creative Dissent.

A powerful and professional speaker, she has spoken at TED talks, Harvard, the United Nations, UNESCO, Oslo Freedom Forum, WIRED, Trust Women, The Arab Institute in Paris, the Center for International and Strategic Studies, Clinton Initiative, Women in the World, Dallas World Affairs Council, as well as several others.

Manal also regular contributes to the media, writing for NewsWeek, the  NY Times, the Washington Post and Alhayat. She is now a regular columnist in Democracy Post by Washington Post.

In 2017, Manal released her memoir, titled 'Daring to Drive: A Saudi Woman Awakening'. It describes the story of her life, having grown up in one of the most male driven countries in the world.

Session: EY Presentation

Katherine Boiciuc, also known as KB, is the EY Chief Technology and Innovation Officer for the Oceania region.

Prior to EY, KB has more than two decades experience and is one of Australia’s go to professionals on tech. She’s led global teams at Telstra and more recently has been advising Australia’s next generation of CTOs as a Director at Maximus. She also sits on the boards of NSW Bureau of Health Information and Infoxchange (Australia’s largest technology not for profit).

KB holds an MBA and Master of Leadership from Deakin University, is a graduate from of the London Business School where she studied Managing the Company of the Future and is an accredited Futurist with the Institute for the Future in California.

Session: From 2025 to 2035: the top tech disruptions on the horizon

Fiona Boyd is a C-Level Executive and Director with extensive global leadership experience in Technology, Finance and Media. She has a proven track record of driving strategy, growth and digital transformation across large multinationals and entrepreneurial start-ups.

She is currently the CEO and Managing Director of ipSCAPE Pty Ltd, an Australian cloud-based customer experience technology company enabling Software as a Service (‘SaaS’) solutions for clients in Financial Services, Telecommunications, Government, and Retail. In addition to a large client-base and presence across Australia, the company also distributes via international partnerships and operations established across Asia, UK, US & Europe. 

Her previous executive roles include COO, CIO & Marketing Director positions for major corporates including Salmat, PBL Media - Ticketek, Reuters, and Citibank, in addition to company director experience on ASX-listed and other Boards. Fiona has also supported smaller entrepreneurial companies while based at Stone & Chalk as CEO of an accelerator for women entrepreneurs sponsored by NSW Department of Industry, Macquarie Bank, EY, and Gilbert & Tobin.  

Throughout her career Fiona has focused on building successful businesses, products, and teams, driving innovation and growth through multi-channel, customer experience and digital transformation strategies. She has led Joint Ventures, Acquisitions, and Integration programs in addition to the implementation of several major cross-functional projects across multiple geographies.

Fiona holds a Global Executive MBA and a bachelor’s degree from Sydney University. In 2023, Fiona was recognised as the Executive of the Year at the Women in Digital Awards and was also a finalist at the Premier’s NSW Export Awards for Women in International Business.

Session: CASE STUDY: Scaling collaboration in solving the digital skills gap

With over ten years of experience in intensive technology education, Sally has just taken a new role as the Director of Digital at the Future Skills Organisation. She has spent the last two years helping to establish the NSW Institute of Applied Technology -Digital (IAT), a collaboration between TAFE, universities, and industry to deliver future-focused skills training.

Sally's core competencies include envisioning innovative education solutions and bringing them to life, cutting through the BS to get to the heart of a problem, and inspiring others to work hard to solve the same problem. She loves linking industry and education, equipping students with relevant skills, and empowering teachers with technology. Sally is fascinated by the rapid pace of technological change and the best ways to upskill people quickly. She believes the people who control technology will control the future, and for the good of humanity, those people need to be as diverse as possible!

Session: PANEL DISCUSSION: Where is AI taking the tech sector, workforce, and your career?

Session: Chaos and capability in cybersecurity: achieving secure AI and protecting the new frontier

Kate Carruthers is working at the intersection of data, AI, privacy, data protection, cyber and information security.

She is Chief Data & Insights Officer for UNSW Sydney and is the Head of Business Intelligence for the UNSW AI Institute.

Kate has extensive experience in senior roles in ICT across the finance sector, in the public sector, in retail and wholesale distribution, and in marketing, with expertise in data and digital.

She has completed postgraduate studies in business; terrorism and security; and tertiary education. Kate also co-founded several technology startups, currently advises several startups, and serves as a non-executive director on several boards.

Session: PANEL DISCUSSION: How can we reshape the tech ecosystem to achieve diversity?

Session: ROUNDTABLE 5: The balancing act: mastering work-life harmony

Session: PANEL DISCUSSION: How can we reshape the tech ecosystem to achieve diversity?

Session: PANEL DISCUSSION: How can we reshape the tech ecosystem to achieve diversity?

Session: ROUNDTABLE 2: Navigating established industry structures and overturning the bro code

Narelle Clark joined IAA in 2019, becoming its first Chief Executive Officer in June 2020. Specialising in the application of networks and systems, Narelle has a broad technical and strategic view of Internet scale ICT delivery and has been a user, builder, operator and researcher of Internet networks through her extensive career with major telcos, research agencies and consumer bodies. Narelle also has a leadership and governance background in the not-for-profit sector and, until recently, held a five-year tenure on the board of the Public Interest Registry which operates the .Org top-level domain.

On first discovering the Internet in 1989, when a Lab Manager at UTS, Narelle set about wanting to connect every computer and piece of test equipment on her campus only to soon find herself in the team running the entire university network and all of the AARNet NSW regional network as well! This, in turn, led to a decade at Optus where ultimately, she led network architecture and their R&D program, working closely with Singtel in areas like IPv6 adoption, data centre construction and OSS. After leaving Optus she spent time with CSIRO leading their networking technologies research, sat on the Board of Trustees for the global Internet Society, then a stint in consumer advocacy and research, before acting as Principal Consultant with Pavonis Consulting where she advised companies in telecommunications regulation, operations and technology.

Narelle is a current member of the Australian Computer Society, a member of the UNSW Engineering Advisory Board, a Senior Member of the IEEE. Narelle has a degree in applied physics, a masters in telecommunications engineering and a post graduate diploma in management.

Session: ROUNDTABLE 3: Overcoming imposter syndrome and establishing your personal brand

Session: ROUNDTABLE 1: How to win over management and influence decision making

Session: PANEL DISCUSSION: Where is AI taking the tech sector, workforce, and your career?

Jacqui Davy is the Global Head of Privacy and Product Counsel at Canva. An Australian start up launched in 2013, Canva operates across 190 countries with over 170 million monthly active users. Canva is an online design platform with a mission to empower everyone in the world to design anything and publish anywhere.

Jacqui was previously the General Counsel and Data Protection Officer at ASX-listed start up and recruitment platform LiveHire Ltd. Prior to that she spent almost 7 years at REA Group Ltd which operates leading real estate portal, realestate.com.au, as their Privacy Officer and Senior Legal Counsel.

Jacqui has rolled out privacy compliance programs at three successful Australian technology start-ups where she has been responsible for influencing stakeholders to manage legal risks in fast-paced environments.

Session: PANEL DISCUSSION: What does it take to advance into a leadership role and how do you succeed when you get there?

Tracey Evans is a future forward CIO leading significant transformation whilst balancing the operational challenges of complex technology platforms operating across matrix organisations. A catalyst who understands how to manage complexity and improve business agility by employing disruptive and enabling technologies where needed most.

With a proven track record of driving a ‘culture first’ approach enabling and empowering teams using right sized technology frameworks to deliver innovative solutions, address unmet business needs, and develop strategies that drive revenue growth and expand market share.

Session: PANEL DISCUSSION: What does it take to advance into a leadership role and how do you succeed when you get there?

Natalie is a seasoned technology leader with over 20 years of experience in the emerging technologies, enterprise and digital transformation arenas. She is currently the Regional Vice President of APJ and Board Member at PagerDuty Japan, a leading platform for real-time operations management.

In her role, Natalie works with customers across the Asia-Pacific and Japan region to achieve their goals and objectives in an ever-changing digital world. She leverages her expertise in IT service management, consulting, architecture, and account management to deliver value and innovation to her clients. She also leads and empowers a diverse and high-performing team of sales and technical professionals, driving growth and excellence for PagerDuty. Natalie is passionate about helping organizations transform their operations and improve their customer experience, reliability, and agility.

Session: PANEL DISCUSSION: Where is AI taking the tech sector, workforce, and your career?

Session: ROUNTABLE 8: Achieving gender diversity in quantum technology

Rebecca Halligan joined the Sydney Quantum Academy (SQA) in 2020 as its inaugural Chief Operating Officer. The SQA’s vision is to grow Australia’s quantum economy through programs aimed at increasing skills and diversity in the workforce. Prior to joining SQA, Rebecca worked as a veterinarian and in the pharmaceutical industry. She also worked close to a decade in higher education supporting research, ethics, clinical trials and research integrity.

Rebecca’s career is a case study on how STEM skills can be transferred and used to add value to different industries. Also, of all the strange and wonderful things a person can do with a background in science, an interest in technology and a curious mind. Rebecca has a Bachelor’s of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Edinburgh, an MSc from University of Sydney and an MBA from Macquarie University. Her interests include welfare (human and animal!), good policy and equal opportunity.

Session: The power of risk: mastering the art of taking calculated risks in your tech projects

Julie's passion lies in connecting global problem spaces with customer problem spaces, leading to first-of-their-kind products and services that have social good built into their business model.

As Entrepreneur in Residence at AGL Energy, she co-founded ‘Electrify Now’ - AGL’s home electrification solution centre powered by advanced analytics to create a pathway for electrification in the home. An Australian-first by energy retailers that utilises smart meter data to understand customer usage and provide a suite of personalised options.

Session: Masterclass A: Leadership skills for women in tech

Catherine firmly believes that every leader has a powerful contribution to make to the world. But they can’t do it alone. They need to connect with and influence their team, customers, suppliers, investors and networks to support them on the journey. And this requires effective leadership communication.

In fact, as the world leverages the power of technology, digital and social media, virtual reality, automation and AI, the power of - and need for - effective interpersonal communication skills grows stronger, especially for leaders.

It’s with this in mind, that Catherine’s mission is to equip both current and future leaders and with the knowledge, skills, resources and confidence to communicate in a way that connects more meaningfully with their stakeholders and increases their ability to influence others so they can achieve their goals and make a positive impact.

For over 20 years, through her individual coaching, group workshops and strategic consultancy, Catherine has empowered leaders at Fortune 500 organisations, some of Australia’s leading corporates and small-to-medium businesses, as well as entrepreneurs as they launch and scale their start-ups to realise their full potential.

She hopes she can do the same for you.

Session: PANEL DISCUSSION: Speaking the language of tech: How can we work and communicate with non-tech professionals to achieve better project results?

Session: Mastering influence: strategies for effective communication

Session: ROUNDTABLE 7: Building a pipeline of women in leadership positions

Holly is the Founder and CEO of Women in Digital. She is energised to support women in their pursuit of careers in digital and technology. She does this through building a thriving community, hosting inspiring events, and leading Australia’s preeminent awards program for women in digital and technology. Born from a love of mentoring, a passion for career guidance, and a belief that technology should be built by all people, for all people, Women in Digital is now a cornerstone of the industry.

Alongside this she is also CEO and Founder of Hunt & Co. a boutique recruitment agency which specialise in building diverse, high performing digital and technology teams for value aligned businesses.

Holly has also previously been awarded the 40 Under 40 Inspiring Female Leader Award and has also sat on a number of boards including the QUT Centre for Future Enterprise Industry Advisory Board and Jobs Queensland Advisory Board.

Session: How to re-design gender equity in tech

With over 30 years of experience in talent management and people strategy, Emma Jones has developed a deep understanding of the unique subculture of technology within organisational structures and the approach required to solve diversity challenges. She founded Project F with the express purpose of reducing the number of women abandoning technology mid-career, by addressing the systemic and cultural barriers that prevent their advancement and retention.

Session: PANEL DISCUSSION: Where is AI taking the tech sector, workforce, and your career?

As the Senior Design Architect at the Microsoft Innovation Hub (The Hub) Sydney, Melissa Kaplan has been at the forefront of AI design-led experiences, championing the development of the Hub Sydney AI design framework. Her focus over the last 18 months has been on facilitating workshops, whiteboard sessions, and numerous engagements that empower organisations to leverage AI responsibly and innovatively.

Her commitment to responsible AI is demonstrated through:

• Her involvement in the support of numerous Not for Profit and Social Good organisation, where she shares best practices and support their digital transformation and resilience, especially with the rise of AI
• Leading sessions on unpacking and understanding Responsible AI for organisations, focusing on ethics, human relevance, bias in data, and governance structures
• Engaging in over 50 Envisioning Sessions and Strategic Briefings on Gen AI, exploring Microsoft’s approach to AI, investment across products and services, and discussions about responsible AI and governance

With over 20 years of experience in designing and implementing business strategies enabled by technology, she brings a wealth of knowledge to deliver large complex solutions. Her expertise in business, innovation, digital, change, knowledge, information, and data systems allows her to create outcomes for clients that are not only innovative but also founded on responsible and proven technologies. She is dedicated to advancing AI design, ensuring that every solution crafted at the MTC is thoughtful, impactful, and aligned with our commitment to social good.

Session: PANEL DISCUSSION: Speaking the language of tech: How can we work and communicate with non-tech professionals to achieve better project results?

Kathryn King is the General Manager, Technology and Strategy Group and former Chief Information Officer for Australia’s eSafety Commissioner (eSafety). She has extensive experience across the private and public sector leading digital transformation and innovation initiatives.

Kathryn started her early professional career as a teacher in the United States, where she established her love of learning and leading others on that same journey. Over the years Kathryn has held various operational and strategic roles at major media organisations, including Channel Nine, ACP Magazines and Bauer Media, where she played a pivotal role in implementing strategies to create a digital first workforce. She has also held senior executive positions in the public service where she has established critical technology capabilities that have supported eSafety’s mission to keep Australians safe online.

These achievements have been recognised by awards such as a 2020 Webby Honoree, cowinner of the inaugural 2021 American Chamber of Commerce Award in the Digital Economy category, Innovation Australia Award Finalist recognition and most recently ranking #18 on the 2023 list of Australia’s Top 50 CIOs.

Kathryn holds undergraduate degrees in English Literature and Spanish, an MBA in Computing and Technology and various qualifications and certifications in IT governance, strategy, cyber security, and management.

Session: Transforming tech – it’s not all about gender

Dr Katherine King is the CEO of Yarris Technologies and co-founder of Dazychain matter management software for corporate legal teams.

Katherine's PhD is from Boston University where she studied the interaction between people and computers, leading to a career focused on developing and implementing software that people can actually use and enjoy, and changing the way people work.

Before joining Yarris, Katherine worked as Corporate Director at a large hospital, the Global Head of Learning Platforms and Recruitment at an international bank, and the Head of Development for the postal service. What links this all together?

Katherine's goal is to bring people together to use technology to improve our working and personal lives.

Session: Ethics in the digital age: safeguarding human rights as technology evolves

With over two decades of experience in Data, AI, Analytics, and Data Science, Aruna has built a robust reputation as an expert in these areas, particularly in the innovative field of Generative AI.

She is the Head of Ai Platforms at Zurich Insurance and previously worked at Capgemini which she focused on leveraging AI, Generative AI and data science at scale to tackle business challenges across various sectors.

One of her standout areas of expertise is in the implementation of Generative AI systems that are robust, equitable, and efficient.

Her work involved devising end-to-end analytics and data science solutions for preventing Fraud, AML, and Counter Terrorism Financing, Credit Risk, and regulatory & compliance, harnessing cutting-edge technologies and best practices of agile development, continuous delivery, and DevOps.

She is also deeply committed to highlighting the role women play in shaping AI's future and showcasing how AI can enable businesses to meet environmental, social, and governance standards.

Session: PANEL DISCUSSION: Speaking the language of tech: How can we work and communicate with non-tech professionals to achieve better project results?

With over 20 years of experience in leading and delivering innovative technology solutions across various industries, I am currently the CTO of Primary, Aged & Community Care at Telstra Health, where I oversee an amazing team of engineers working on different domains of healthcare, including MedicalDirector, which was acquired by Telstra Health in 2021. I have a Masters of Business and Technology from UNSW and a certification in ethical AI, which equip me with the skills and knowledge to drive the digital transformation and disruption of the health sector, and to ensure that technology is used responsibly and ethically to improve the lives of people and create a positive impact in society.
 
I am passionate about empowering women and enabling technology, especially in the health sector, where I see a huge opportunity and need for innovation and change. I have successfully managed complex and challenging projects across education, transportation, and orthopaedics, working collaboratively with diverse and talented teams and stakeholders, and delivering high-quality outcomes that meet the needs and expectations of the customers and the business. I am motivated and ambitious, with a drive for continual improvement and learning, and a goal-driven focus. I take a hands-on approach with the projects I take on board, and I believe that communication, direction, and structure are key to any successful outcomes.

Session: Human-centric leadership: what you need to get most out of your tech projects and team

Miranda is the CIO of Group Business Units for Westpac. She is a leader of large scale and complex technological and digital transformations. Miranda has developed strategic and tactical direction, built high performing teams and enabled service to uplift to customer experiences. Her leadership, focus and business direction results in improved engagement and productivity through enhanced employee experience, delivering significantly engaged teams who have more time to delight customers. Driving excellence in product delivery is key to having systems that provide the right experience - Miranda has 25 years of global experience and is a master of this craft. Her experience spans Federal Government, Telecommunications and Financial Services sectors across Europe, Asia and Australia. Community is a strong anchor for Miranda, and she is also a volunteer yoga teacher. Miranda is passionate about diversity and promoting women in Technology

Session: Thriving by venturing outside your comfort zone

Asifa Sherazi has recently joined as Director of Technology for Health Insurance and Business Services at BUPA. Prior to this, she headed up Customer Engagement Technology for Consumer, Business and Wealth Divisions at Westpac.

Asifa has led numerous strategic technology portfolios including delivery of multiband capabilities across Westpac Group distribution channels, to transformation programs including Core Network Infrastructure and Software Defined WAN Technologies across Westpac. Her teams have won National and International Project Management Achievement awards for excellence in execution. Asifa is passionate about increasing the footprint in STEM and an advocate for Women in Technology.

Outside of Bupa, Asifa is a Board Member for The WASH House Inc, a community-based resource centre offering a range of services and activities to reduce the impact of poverty, social disadvantage, and violence on the lives of women and their families.

Session: MASTERCLASS B: Mastering project management in tech - your essential toolkit for success

Session: PANEL DISCUSSION: What does it take to advance into a leadership role and how do you succeed when you get there?

Session: Mastering change management in tech: conquering the top challenges to innovation

Louise leads the Enterprise business for AWS across ANZ, working with leading enterprises to leverage the AWS platform to accelerate innovation, reduce the cost of technology and harness the power of Gen AI & data to transform customer experiences.

At AWS prior, Louise was Head of Media & Telecommunications for AWS, working with Australia’s Media and sports organisations to help them reach the entire Australian population with purposeful content through multiple mediums, curated and stored effectively, whilst achieving their transformation objectives. Across Telecommunications, partnering with CSP's to help them leverage the most advanced technologies on the market to reduce operational costs and create new propositions for their customers through next-generation capabilities in mobile edge computing, 5G and IoT.

With over 20 years’ experience in leadership, prior to AWS Louise held a number of senior positions across Global Tech companies. Starting her career in Broadcast start up’s, she has experience across M&A, Alliances, Commercial and Partnerships. Louise spent 10 years at Telstra, initially as Director for the UK in Telstra’s International business, subsequently re-locating to lead Telstra’s Global business from Australia, before transitioning as GM of Media & Supply Chain for Telstra’s Domestic Enterprise & Govt. business.

Session: PANEL DISCUSSION: Speaking the language of tech: How can we work and communicate with non-tech professionals to achieve better project results?

Session: ROUNDTABLE 4: Re-positioning your career path & improving progression within your organisation

Session: PANEL DISCUSSION: What does it take to advance into a leadership role and how do you succeed when you get there?

Katrina is an experienced, creative and outcome-focused leader with a proven track record of delivering results and transforming businesses for sustainable growth. She has over thirty years’ experience in the global technology sector, previously holding senior leadership roles in Australia, New Zealand, China, and the USA.

In her role as Vice President and Managing Director for Adobe ANZ, Katrina is responsible for Adobe supporting clients to drive their digital engagement to new levels, and customers’ success across Adobe Experience Cloud, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Adobe Document Cloud.

Prior to Adobe, Katrina was General Manager for IBM ANZ. She has a history of growing software and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) businesses in IBM, and executing transformations across operations, digital sales, digital marketing, partners, and client success. Katrina also has extensive experience in acquisition integration, with responsibility for 40 acquisitions across her career.

Katrina is passionate about career development and digital skilling within the IT industry, also serving on the TAFE NSW Advisory Board, a Careers NSW Ambassador, and supporting the development of women leaders through Chief Executive Women. Her passion for culture, diversity, and inclusion in high-performance organisations saw her recognised as ‘CEO of the Year’ at the 2021 Australian LGBTQ Inclusion Awards.

Katrina has a Bachelor of Science, major in Physiology and Pharmacology, and a Bachelor of Commerce, major in Economics, from the University of Auckland.

Session: Bridging the skills gap & advancing your career: positioning yourself in roles the tech sector needs

Session: ROUNDTABLE 6: Building a data culture

Denise commenced in September 2022 and is accountable for the product strategy, development and launch of experiences across our digital touchpoints for the group. Denise loves building products that customers love. She’s a seasoned digital professional with over 15 years of experience in product management, digital strategy and marketing, CX, platform transformation and agile ways of working across financial services, media and telecoms. Having worked at CommBank, Singtel Optus, Qantas and LexisNexis, she takes a customer-led approach, her previous roles have given her full accountability across product P&L, sales and service, digital analytics and software partner management. She is an empowering and influential leader with a track record of leading large teams of up to 195 individuals towards achieving exceptional results in a timely manner. Denise holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree, majoring in Accounting and Marketing, and an Executive MBA degree from UNSW.

Session: PANEL DISCUSSION: How can we reshape the tech ecosystem to achieve diversity?

Session: PANEL DISCUSSION: What does it take to advance into a leadership role and how do you succeed when you get there?

Jacqui Visch is the executive director at Macquarie Group.

She is a dynamic and highly accomplished leader driving business, data and technology transformations. She is a global leader in Cloud Platform integration and consumption for regulated industries and is focused on putting the customer at the centre of every business, process and technology decision driving application agility and modernisation.

She is known for having a positive and enthusiastic “hands on” attitude and for collaborating with customers, colleagues and senior executives to deliver successful business outcomes.

Session: Elevating your digital presence: building an online personal brand in tech

Lucy Wang is a Cloud Educator & Founder of Tech with Lucy, a YouTube Channel dedicated to helping more people build technical skills and land a job in the Cloud Computing industry. Lucy previously worked as a Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where she helped SMB customers build solutions in the cloud. Her platform helps demystify these technologies, making it easier for individuals and businesses to understand and utilize tech services effectively.

Session: From tokenism to transformation: addressing systemic issues and redefining industry norms

Ally Watson is the founder and CEO of Code Like a Girl, a social enterprise that provides girls and women with the confidence and tools to take on the world of code and re-imagine the future of technology.

As one who has seen first-hand how traditional gender stereotypes have limited opportunity for women across society at large, she strives tirelessly each day towards breaking these biases.

Recently decorated with an Order of Australia Medal, Watson is a multi-award winning social entrepreneur whose heartfelt motivation is to create innovative learning environments where every woman, from any background, feels included, inspired and capable in the world of technology.

Session: PANEL DISCUSSION: How can we reshape the tech ecosystem to achieve diversity?

Susan Zhang, a high-energy business executive and visionary serial entrepreneur. Susan's career has taken her to dizzying heights in Australia, China and the United Kingdom. She has inspired many young entrepreneurs with her impressive legacy through her work with Google and ByteDance (TikTok), led a venture capital firm investing across three continents. Susan effectively brings a salient combination of technical prowess and commercial acumen to Google and then ByteDance(TikTok), later on as Senior Country Development Manager at Amazon Australia and now the Product Localisation Teams Lead at Canva.