Program Overview

Keynote Breakfast Sponsored by Deloitte; Closing the Innovation Gap
Judy Estrin, Chief Executive Officer, JLABS, LLC
October 13, 7:00 am - 8:30 am

Innovation has been the hallmark of American entrepreneurship since its earliest days. But our nation has become increasingly short-sighted is in danger of losing our advantage in today's global economy. Judy Estrin, technology and business pioneer and author of the new book Closing the Innovation Gap, will talk about how it is essential to reignite sustainable innovation in business, education and government and what is required of business and national leaders to revive America's Innovation Ecosystem.

Keynote Breakfast: Clean Tech, THE Robust Global Growth Engine.. Even in Uncertain Times
Elise Zoli, Partner, Goodwin Procter
Laurie Yoler, Managing Director, GrowthPoint Technology Partners
Marianne Wu, Partner, MDV
Cheemin Bo-Linn, EdD., Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Revenue Officer, NetLine Corporation
Kjerstin Barley, Sr Vice-President and Industry Leader, Technology and Electronics, GE Commercial Finance
October 15, 7:30 am - 9:15 am

The Top Women in Clean Tech share their perspectives with straight talk on how clean tech will continue to be the sustainable global growth engine. Hear and interact with the leaders recognized for being the top in their field with domain expertise in:

* Capital markets (Kjerstin Barley, SVP GE Capital and Industry Leader for Technology and Business Services; overall GE capital fund with over $7b in assets)

* Marketing, Ecosystem Alliances, Rapid Market Entry /New Product Growth (Dr. Cheemin Bo-Linn, CEO, Peritus Partners; Lead Venture advisor for Clean Tech Start-ups and Global Corporate Energy Efficiency Initiatives)

* Venture Capitalist (Marianne Wu, MDV, $2b top ventures fund, leading portfolio investments spanning renewable power, biofuels & chemicals, transportation, coal, air & water, construction, and mining. )

* Investment Banking: (Laurie Yoler, Founding Board Member, Tesla Motors, and Managing Director, GrowthPoint Technology Partners, a firm leading hundreds of successful fundraising and M&A transactions for technology and clean technology entrepreneurs around the world )

* Legal (Elise Zoli, Partner, Goodwin Procter and Head, Clean Tech Law Practice, from the “Law Firm of the Year” in Fund Formation (2007) and Leveraged Buyouts (2008); and a leader in federal CO2 regulations)

After presenting the current state of the clean tech industry, the panel will provide straight talk on business opportunities for entrepreneurs and SMB and global Fortune corporate leaders. Get key market intelligence on where investments are made, activity levels across technology and other sectors, and trends. Participate in engaging discussions on what is required to drive innovation, to upgrade corporate citizenship, and seize profits for continued robust growth.

Keynote Lunch Sponsored by ING; Panel Hall Of Famers
Jane Xu, Distinguished Engineer, IBM
Shirley C McCarty, President, Shamrock Consulting
Susan P. Fisher-Hoch, M.D., Professor of Epidemiology, The University of Texas School of Public Health
Sandra E. Burke, Ph.D., FAHA, Director, Cardiovascular Biology Research (Retired), Abbott Vascular
October 14, 12:15 pm - 2:00 pm

2008 WITI Hall of Famers Mary Lou Jepsen, one of Time Magazine's persons of the year, Susan Fisher Hoch, one of the world's leading virologists, Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic, a leader in the promising field of Tissue Engineering and Dr. Jane Xu, a pioneer in IBM middleware and XML software development discuss their paths to success by taking strong leadership roles.

Keynote Lunch; From a Whisper to a Scream: Marketing 2.0 - Sponsored by IBM
Sandy Carter, Vice President Social Business Evangelism and Sales, IBM
October 13, 12:15 pm - 1:45 pm

New marketing technologies are rapidly driving change in the marketplace and as a result have created new methods in engaging customers with blogs, wikis, videos, serious gaming, virtual worlds, and social networking. Through the re-telling of her own successful experiences, coupled with several customer case studies, Sandy Carter, Vice President, SOA and WebSphere Marketing, Channels and Strategy for IBM Corporation will share her top 6 insightful perspectives on next generation of marketing 2.0 techniques that address the complexities of today's business world

Moment of Truth: A Powerful Tool for Meeting Every Challenge with Leadership
Randy Methven, Executive Coach, On Your Mark
October 13, 8:45 am - 10:15 am

It's easy to be great when things are going our way. How would you like to be able to generate success, enthusiasm and your own well-being, in the face of opposition and change? In this experiential session, you will learn a new perspective for giving you a competitive edge in life. This session offers a simple, powerful tool for overcoming obstacles and removing blind spots that limit achievement and desired results. Participants gain insights that transform leadership by learning to shift from reactive and defensive modes into creative, positive action in any situation. You will gain ignition and traction in achieving what matters to you most.

Storytelling - A Powerful Leadership Tool
Ardice Farrow, Founder, Co-Creator, Wake Up Women
Michelle Yozzo Drake, CEO, The Cove Group, Inc.
October 13, 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm

Teaching through story is one of the most effective tools available for leading, teaching, influencing others. Theory and principles put into story form are entertaining, easy to understand and easy to emulate. Powerful speakers, trainers and leaders know how to use compelling stories about themselves or others to inspire, illuminate and educate. Discover the 6 key principles for telling a great story. In this highly interactive, guided round table discussion you will learn how to shape a compelling story and give it focus, purpose and emotional impact. You will experience for yourself how to use story to emphasis a point, grab people’s attention and motivate and move colleagues and team members to action.

Workplace Innovation – Reshaping the way today’s careers are built
Cathleen Benko, Vice Chairman and Chief Talent Officer, Deloitte LLP
October 13, 10:30 am - 11:30 am

The corporate world has, in a few short generations, completely transformed. From changing family structures, to the increasing number of women, to aging baby boomers and the arrival of Generations X and Y, never before have the collective characteristics of the employee changed so much in so little time. Add to this mix an IT talent shortage looming on the horizon – especially among women professionals – and it’s evident that talent issues present one of the greatest long-term challenges facing leadership today. Learn how business leaders can address these challenges and gain competitive edge through mass career customization (MCC)™, a new model for how today’s careers are built and talent is developed.

Achieving Revenue Growth through Emerging Markets
Hina Shah, Healthcare Alliances, Business Development, IBM
Leslie Canning, Director, Enterprise Foundation, Cisco
October 14, 9:45 am - 10:45 am

Emerging Markets are a key component of companies achieving revenue growth with IT Solutions. The risks of investment are as high as the rewards can be. But, this change in our global economy cannot be ignored. This session will focus on what are Emerging Markets, why are they becoming a key player in the global economy, what opportunities are there for technology companies, and what can we do to participate in the growth while minimizing the risks.

Aligning Mission, Vision and Values
Nancy McGuire, President, McGuire Consulting Group, Inc
Rose Hagan, Senior Trademark Counsel, Google Inc.
Pat Lynch, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, WomensRadio/WomensCalendar
Karen Dutch, Vice President, Advanced Storage Group, NEC Corporation of America
October 14, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Whether you're an entrepreneur creating your own company mission or work at a large company with an established mission, the same questions arise: What is my mission? How do I align mission with values? How can I recognize when the mission and values are out of sync? How can I realign them? Our panelists, from a broad spectrum of business experiences, will speak from their experiences of creating missions, setting and establishing values in their own businesses, getting on board with the values someone else has set – or changing those values. Learn what sort of research is available to guide you and how to get your teams on-board the "values" train.

Building a Pipeline of Leaders
Chisoo Lyons, Vice President, FICO
October 14, 2:15 pm - 3:35 pm

Leaders are not grown on trees. What are the early signs of future leadership qualities? What does the journey to becoming a leader look like? Understanding this better can help organizations manage a healthy pipeline of future leaders. Some examples will highlight ways to unlocking the core drivers of their motivations and understanding the power of using the right "motivators."

Building Your Own Business: Product or Service or Consulting - Money, Meaning, Messaging & Managing
Joey Tamer, Consultant, Expert, JoeyTamer.com
October 14, 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Have you realized your dream of running your own business? How are you succeeding? Or, are you planning for it now and about to make your move?

One of my favorite clients launched her company with her husband, took top market share in her niche, divorced, and then sold the company for $50M, all in the 4 years we worked together. She took home $25M at age 31, married her new sweetheart, and lived happily ever after.

My first Internet client (early Web 1.0, 1994), age 25, said, "I'm not going to work this hard for a lousy nickel million." 5 years later, the company IPO'd and he brought home $30M.

One current client has raised $15M, now at a $100M valuation, keeping total control of all voting rights, and never speaking with a venture capitalist or angel group. His current raise, now in play, is $40M, still keeping full control.

For more that 25 years, I have consulted to early stage software & Internet companies, service companies and consultants, from the earliest days of the PC to the Web 2.0 companies of today.

We will talk straight about how to fund your company, keep control of it, make it profitable, and make sure you are enjoying the hard work and deep rewards of being your own boss. We will focus on creating meaning from your work, messaging your unique value, and managing your time and boundaries.

Come with your ideas and questions.

Championing Entrepreneurial Ventures Within Your Company
JoAnne Miller, Partner, Milk Street Ventures
Cheemin Bo-Linn, EdD., Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Revenue Officer, NetLine Corporation
Stacey Wu, Senior Director, Product Marketing, Symantec Corporation
October 14, 9:45 am - 10:45 am

When and how it makes sense. The various approaches that work and don't work. A few case studies from both the 'success' and non-success perspectives, to be closed by a bit of a checklist on how to determine organizational readiness for this particular change and how to initiate and be the champion. This session will interactive with role play interaction on some of the key issues that make this particular activity quite challenging!

Developing the Natural Leader in YOU!
Ardice Farrow, Founder, Co-Creator, Wake Up Women
Michelle Yozzo Drake, CEO, The Cove Group, Inc.
October 14, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

A lively look into the power and impact of feminine leadership in the workplace. This high energy session includes interactive exploration into how women have the natural leadership qualities that are critical to creating corporate cultures, business models and structures for commerce and collaboration that will shape a future of sustainable growth and abundance. No-nonsense and practical this session calls women forth to step into greater and greater roles of leadership and vision and leaves them equipped with processes, tools and techniques to take back to the workplace.

Green Opportunities Expo
October 15, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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How do Men Matter to Women In Tech?
Rachel Bondi, Founder, MenMatter.com, Tata Communications
October 14, 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Men Matter to women in business, and the statistics prove it. 99% of CEO's are male, 98% of Fortune 100 CIO's, and 85% of corporate boards are still male. As women in technology careers, we are impacted daily by the gender gaps, but we also have a great opportunity by understanding the dynamics of gender in our field. Learn about the 10 men who empower women in business, why they do it, and how it can benefit you.

How Women Can Leverage Their Current Skills To Move Into Clean Tech
Mary Vincent, Founder, Green Star Solution
Melanie Swan
Dana Smirin, Chairwoman, CleanTechBay
Laura Shenkar, Principal, The Artemis Project
Cecily Joseph, Executive Director, Corporate Responsibility, Symantec Corporation
Carolyn Coquillette, Owner, Luscious Garage
October 15, 9:15 am - 10:00 am

Panel will discuss the role organizational leadership can/must play in planetary sustainability and offer practical advice on:

* How to translate Green principles into practical business/IT operations
* When to proactively make green suggestions for the business
* What factors to use in conveying the cost/benefit ratio of green computing/business process suggestions
* What opportunities are available for Entrepreneurs: how do you get your product out to market, what are the new marketing channels and new ways of doing business
* How you accelerate getting solutions to the market

Incenting Innovation
Mk Haley, Director, Product Design and Development, Disney ABC Television Group Digital
October 14, 2:15 pm - 3:35 pm

Innovation seems easy to identify, but hard to define, and foolhardy to mandate or schedule. This workshop will celebrate Innovation, especially as the result of the interconnection of previously disjointed things, and provide tools for you implement amongst your own teams to keep the sparks flaring. Mk will use examples from personal and industry history as casestudies on the topic.

Leadership in the 21st Century
Connie Shoemake, Vice President, Sales Americas Central Region, IBM
October 14, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

The marketplace is global and increasingly complex. The fundamental nature of work has changed and that compels a shift in the way leaders lead. As leaders, what kind of work environment are you creating? What behaviors do you encourage or reward? Are you a process driven leader, or do you lead by values? How do you manage uncertainty? Leadership in the 21st century requires us to connect with one another in new ways, to infuse intellectual energy throughout our organizations. Join Connie Shoemake, IBM Vice President, as she discusses the dynamic collective leadership force needed to transform Ieadership in this new century.

Leading Virtual Global Teams
Natalie Humphreys, Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition, Dell
Nancy McGuire, President, McGuire Consulting Group, Inc
Margaret Anderson, Vice President, SAP Labs, LLC
Shelly Schoo, Senior Associate, Point B
October 14, 9:45 am - 10:45 am

In a large global organization teams exist within their regional HR structures but may work together with teams from various worldwide locations. There is a need to have common goals and common working practices for people's roles and responsibilities.

Leading Your Company with Intellectual Property
Michelle Mancino Marsh, Partner, Kenyon & Kenyon LLP
October 14, 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Intellectual Property is one of the most important aspects of any technology driven company. Learn about protecting your company's intellectual property assets, as well as licensing, buying and selling IP. Learn how to turn your idea into a valuable and protected asset. The session will also explore the cutting edge developments in intellectual propery.

Negotiation techniques to be successful in any leadership role
Kimberly Shockley-Babb, National Technology Leader, Deloitte
Debbie Gustafson, VP of Sales, Energetiq Technology
October 14, 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Success is highly dependent on negotiating. This session will teach you strategies on how to successfully negotiate in all types of situations. Negotiation for large deals, job opportunities, partnerships, hiring, and other aspects of work and life .

Panel of Technology Leaders
Mari Anne Vanella, Founder | CEO, The Vanella Group, Inc.
Lee Schwing, Chief Information Officer, WSA Global Holdings, LLC
Kathleen Hill, President, Hill Coaching
Gail Farnsley, Program Manager, Affinity Group Alliance, National Center for Women and Technology
Cheemin Bo-Linn, EdD., Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Revenue Officer, NetLine Corporation
October 14, 2:15 pm - 3:35 pm

Join this panel of Technology Leaders as they share their personal career stories and the successes, challenges, and tradeoffs they have made. What are the keys to success for women in today’s highly competitive market? This will be a highly interactive panel discussion with a lot of opportunity for Q&A.

Powerful Peer Networks
Mari Anne Vanella, Founder | CEO, The Vanella Group, Inc.
Gail Farnsley, Program Manager, Affinity Group Alliance, National Center for Women and Technology
Beth Devin, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Manilla, LLC
Niti Agrawal, Principal & Founder, Stage 4 Solutions, Inc.
October 14, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

This session will focus on the importance of building a network of peer professionals and what role it plays in yours and their professional development. The discussion will highlight the benefits of a strong network. The executives on the panel all have rich experience to share about their own professional network and how they build, maintain, become and asset to, and benefit from professional connections they have met in their professional paths. Attendees will take away valuable points on what role a peer network plays, how to avoid pitfalls with the connections you make, how to stay connected, what your goals should be in building your network, and various ways you can benefit from maintaining relationships with a base of other peer professionals.

Reality Mentoring
Sharon Strauss, Principal, Sharon Strauss & Associates
Ann Augustine, Principal, Millennial Group
Sandra E. Burke, Ph.D., FAHA, Director, Cardiovascular Biology Research (Retired), Abbott Vascular
October 14, 2:15 pm - 3:35 pm

What really works... Shaping the future of technical woman's leadership through mentoring. Our “reality” session will include mentoring conversations, break-out sessions with case studies and plenty of interactive time with the panel.

We urge you to join us with open minds interested in learning about the fine art of mentoring.

Strength, Courage and Wisdom: Leading a Personal Reinvention
Wendy Wallbridge, President / Executive Coach, On Your Mark
Debbie Siek, Vice President, Sales and Service, Worldwide Apple Online Store
Nancy Long, Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources, Lunar Logic , Inc.
Yvonne Hunt, Vice President of Philanthropy, Hewlett Packard
Julie Cavanna-Jerbic, Vice President Sales Operations, Hewlett Packard
October 14, 2:15 pm - 3:35 pm

Hear how four women executives reshaped their own skills, abilities and passions to make successful career transitions, and the hard choices they made along the way. Learn how to navigate the white water of organizational change and career stalemates to land on your feet leading from your integrity and strengths.

Success Strategies for Life & Career
Kathleen Hill, President, Hill Coaching
October 14, 9:45 am - 10:45 am

Successful achievers know that they must take 100% responsibility for achieving the lifestyle, relationships, career, financial freedom, and opportunities that they want in life. What are their secrets? During this workshop, we will explore the different strategies and tools that they use. In order to be successful, we must be “really specific” about what we want and why we want it. We will discuss how to get this clarity and how to put a successful plan together. Your goals can be about anything – career, relationships, health, or finances. You will leave with a much deeper understanding of yourself, what is holding you back, and with steps that you can begin to implement immediately.

Taking The Lead with Web 2.0
Mary McDonagh, Program Manager, Deloitte
Dr. Pamela Fusco, Principle, LES LLC
April Kelly, Senior Director, LinkedIn Service Center
Michelle Price, CEO, Social Media Savvy
October 14, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Web 2.0 has provided some of the most innovative Web technologies and methodologies since the creation of the Web itself. Blogs and wikis are becoming commonplace in the enterprise, and social networks are starting to gain traction. Add mashups, AJAX and RIA technologies, infuse consumerization, and you've got a whole new world of support and management challenges. In this session, participants will learn how to build a multiplatform application, and the do’s and don’ts of what it takes to design and implement engaging apps that are well received by a social network audience.

The 2009 Race for the White House: Will Technology and Innovation Have a Seat at the Table?
Kelly Carnes, President and CEO, Tech Vision 21, Inc.
October 14, 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Starting in January, there will be a new sheriff in town. No matter who wins the race for the White House, there will be new leadership in the nation's capital, and that means a change in focus, personnel and priorities. How will this affect what matters most to you? Technology, Innovation, Alternative Energy, Business Climate, Globalization- what will get the most attention in a new Administration? The answer is the same in Washington, D.C. as it is in Hollywood - Show Me the Money! If you want to know the priorities of the new President, look carefully at legislation, funding and policy priorities. Kelly Carnes, former Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy, and now CEO of TechVision21 will give you a sneak peek at what the Obama or McCain White House might have to offer.

Founders Reception; Sponsored by GEICO
October 12, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

This is a wonderful opportunity to meet Carolyn Leighton, WITI Founder, and start building relationships with many of the women who will be attending the conference in a relaxed, informal setting.

Inner Authority: Your Personal GPS for Empowered Leadership
Wendy Wallbridge, President / Executive Coach, On Your Mark
Della Dodds, Leadership Coach and Organizational Consultant, Dodds Consulting
October 12, 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Your future is unwritten. Learn tools for re-authoring your leadership by learning to think, speak and act from the wisest, most powerful you.

Participants will develop leadership presence by learning how to:
* orient from their highest creative potential;
* transform self-sabotaging thought patterns;
* make powerful requests and declines:
* declare an irresistible future!

This fun, highly-interactive workshop will equip you with the tools for being the leader you aspire to be.

Leadership Award
Heidi Peterson, Regional Director - Western Region, CARE
Judy Lin, Senior Vice President, Ethernet Switching Technology Group, Cisco
October 14, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Taste of Technology on Exhibit Floor
October 13, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

This event takes place on the exhibit floor and is always a huge hit, and well attended event. This is a GREAT networking opportunity.

Hall of Fame Awards Dinner
Dr. Moira Gunn, Founder, Tech Nation
October 13, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

This is such an inspiring event - It is so important that each of us attends this event to demonstrate our appreciation for the women who are the role models for the next generation of women. This year's WITI Hall of Fame Inductees include:

• Deborah Estrin, Director, Center for Embedded Networked Sensing, Professor, UCLA
• Susan P. Fisher-Hoch, M.D., Professor of Epidemiology, The University of Texas School of Public Health
• Mary Lou Jepsen, CEO, Pixel Qi
• Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic, Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University
• Jian (Jane) Xu, Ph.D., Distinguished Engineer, CTO, China Systems and Technology Labs, IBM

Session program subject to change