At the Microsoft 365 Community Conference this April 21–23 in Orlando, we’re proud to spotlight a range of experiences created to support, connect, and celebrate women across the tech community—from leadership panels and networking opportunities to professional development sessions designed to help you grow your impact and your career. Join us for the Women in Tech & Allies Lunch on Wednesday, April 22 sponsored by AvePoint and explore Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Professional Development sessions throughout the week.
Be sure to register for the conference so you can dive into all of these activations onsite!
A big thank you to the women on the Microsoft 365 Community Conference Community Content Committee, Susan Hanley, Martina Grom who worked on the community session selection for the show.
Women in Tech & Allies Lunch
Calling all women in tech and allies! Join us on Wednesday April 22, for the Women in Tech & Allies Lunch, your opportunity to network with peers, discuss the unique challenges facing women in the field and brainstorm solutions, and celebrate the talent, expertise, and dexterity that is uniquely you.
This community experience, held at the Microsoft 365 Community Conference, April 21–23 in Orlando, is among the most popular moments of the conference year over year, and we want you to be a part of it. This year, we’re splitting the lunch into two segments: we’ll begin with a dynamic executive panel, which will then lead into a networking activation designed to spark connection, allyship, and actionable insights.
The executive panel will be hosted by Heather Cook, Microsoft’s Principal Customer Experience Manager. She'll be joined by a powerhouse lineup of panelists, including:
- Vasu Jakkal, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Security Business
- Dr. Jaime Teevan, Chief Scientist & Technical Fellow
- Lan Ye, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Teams
- Sumi Singh, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Teams
- Karuana Gatimu, Director, Customer Advocacy - AI & Collaboration, Microsoft
- Kate Faaland, Program Manager of Data and AI, AvePoint
They will discuss how women are utilizing Microsoft’s solutions to shape the Frontier Firm. Heather and the panelists will discuss the challenges they’ve faced as women in tech, as well as support from allies and how innovations in the field have built a foundation for their growth and the growth of their teams. Wristbands for the Women in Tech & Allies Lunch will need to be picked up on-site.
And of course, there will be ample opportunities for fun, networking, and swag! Attendees will walk away with Women in Microsoft 365 enamel pins, as well as Women in Power stickers and some great raffle prizes. Plus, they’ll have the opportunity to network with other attendees over a good meal.
Don't miss out on the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Professional Development sessions
- Fireside Chat: Being an Effective Leader with AI with Karuana Gatimu Director, Customer Advocacy - AI & Collaboration, Microsoft
- Empowering Community Builders: Join MGCI & CommunityDays.org with Heather Cook, Principal PM Manager, Global Community Evangelism & Events Customer Advocacy Group, Microsoft 365, Microsoft, Emily Hove, Global Director, Microsoft Reactor, Microsoft, Bryan Hart, Senior Customer Experience PM, Microsoft
- Leading Workforce Transformation: The Art and Science of Skilling Your People with Karuana Gatimu, Director, Customer Advocacy - AI & Collaboration, Microsoft, Jessie Hwang, Customer Experience PM, Microsoft 365 Customer Advocacy Group, AI & Collaboration, Microsoft
- How To Thrive In Your Tech Career: Managing Burnout and Boredom with Adam Harmetz, Vice President of Product, Microsoft
- Cultivating Trust and Leadership Excellence: Strategies for Respect and Empathy in the Workplace with Heather Cook, Principal PM Manager, Global Community Evangelism & Events Customer Advocacy Group, Microsoft 365, Microsoft
- Be sure to check out all DEI and Professional Development content in our session catalog and in Whova for additional programming to come
Insights, solutions, connection, and good times, what more would you want from an afternoon? Register now and be a part of something special April 21–23. Use the SAVE150 code for $150 USD off current registration pricing.
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